Please take a little time at the start of your stay to read and understand these rules. They keep the house in good order and make the place fair for everyone who comes after you.

The house sleeps 8 people. Any extra guests must be cleared with me before booking. Only registered guests may stay. Visitors need my approval first.

Do not park under the house. Use the driveway only and take care not to hit the pilings.

There is no smoking anywhere on the property.

If a key is lost, or you are locked out after we have tried all normal access options, you will be responsible for any locksmith or re-key fees (call-out, labor, parts, after-hours charges). If the problem is caused by a bad lock or by our mistake, we pay it.

No parties. No events.

No illegal activity on the property.

Do not leave food sitting out. It brings pests.

Keep the house reasonably clean as you go. It makes check-out simpler for everyone.

If something is damaged by accident, tell me as soon as you can. I will look at it and we will handle it in a fair way.

Keep noise down at night so neighbors can rest.

Do not move the furniture, inside or out. That includes chairs, picnic tables, and anything set in place.

Grill only downstairs on the patio, never on the deck. That is a county rule. Please clean the grill after you use it.

Rinse sand off with the shower downstairs and leave sandy shoes at the door or on the deck by the entrance.

Do not flush feminine products or anything that could harm the septic system.

Do not pour grease down any drain.

If something breaks, let me know. I understand that accidents happen. If the damage comes from careless behavior, the cost may fall to you.

Lock all doors when you leave the house.

If guests are asked to leave because of rule-breaking or reckless behavior, there will be no refunds.

In a mandatory hurricane evacuation, you will receive a full refund or a credit for any unused nights.

We are not responsible for accidents, injuries, or lost or stolen items during your stay.

By booking, you accept responsibility for your own safety and for the safety of any guests you bring.

There are no lifeguards on Crystal Beach. You swim at your own risk.

Treat the house with respect, as you would want someone to treat your own home.

Most of all, come to enjoy the place. The house, the beach, and this stretch of coast are meant for simple, good days. We hope you rest well here and leave with the kind of memories that last.