Dear guests, Hello and welcome to our home! We’re so happy you chose our property for your vacation. Before you settle in and get comfortable, we would like to make you aware of the House Rules in place at our vacation rental. Understanding and complying with our house rules will make for a comfortable and fun stay for everybody! Please read each of the rules carefully in order to avoid any danger or deductions from your security deposit upon check-out. Please treat our house with the same respect as you would your own home. We’ve put a lot of effort into making this into a lovely space to be enjoyed by our guests. Be sure to maintain a good level of cleanliness throughout your stay, this will make it much easier when check-out time comes! In case of any accidental damage, we’ll look into the issue internally to decide if and how much the deduction or repair cost will be. We hope you have lots of laughter and fun times during your vacation! However, we’d really appreciate it if you’re mindful and keep noise to a minimum during nighttime hours. Please ensure you read and fully understand the house rules at the beginning of your stay. If anything is unclear, please contact us so we can explain in further detail to avoid any misunderstandings. Have fun! This is your vacation time and we hope you make the most of our home, its amenities and your opportunity to relax and visit the surrounding area.

1. House rules related to inventory/supplies: At our vacation rental, we like to provide our guests with some useful supplies as a starter pack, which they can use during their stay. You can find the complete inventory for the property in our Welcome Book. Here are a few rules to follow with regard to the items you’ll find in and around our home. There are bottles of Premium Bottled Water in the kitchen for you, but we recommend stocking up on bottled mineral water from the local store (there is one, just a few meters up the street). We’ve provided dish soap for your use. If you run out, please buy an eco-friendly and will cause less harm to our local water supply. We wanted to ensure you get off to great start to your visit so... there's Coffee / Tea for the Espresso Machine in the kitchen pantry, Sodas in the Refrigerator for drinking and mixing with the Premium Alcohol in the Bar Cabinet in the Salon. There's some great Local Wine as well. Please just replace what you've consumed before you check-out. If your were too busy having fun, leave it to us and we'll restock for a nominal fee.

2. House rules related to noise and neighborhood Just like our vacation rental, our neighborhood is important to us. Our resident neighbour's live here full-time and we want everyone to enjoy this great residential community equally. Please be sure to respect the community and try to keep noise levels to a minimum, especially after dark. By respecting the people and property around you, your vacation will be more enjoyable. Please try to avoid making any loud noise between 11 pm and 8 am to allow neighbours a peaceful night’s sleep. If any neighbouring residents report excessive noise or unruly behavior, we may have to evict you from our property and terminate the vacation rental agreement. This could result in loss of security deposit and rental amount. In case of any disputes or neighbour complaints, it’s your duty to notify us as soon as reasonably practicable. While we know there are some really cute pets nearby our property, their owners would really appreciate it if you don’t give them any food!

3. House rules related to children and safety We try to keep our vacation rental as child-friendly as possible. That said, parents always have the final responsibility of ensuring their children’s safety at all times. If you find anything to be unsafe or that requires revision at our property, please contact us at your earliest convenience so we can address the issue. Never leave children unsupervised at our property without any adults. Our vacation rental is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Guests are fully responsible for the safety and security of their children at all times, as well as any disturbance caused to other residents in the neighbourhood.

4. House rules related to friends and visitors We want you to enjoy your vacation and time at our home to the maximum, but we do have to set some restrictions on visitor numbers for safety reasons. As part of our vacation rental agreement, we need the names and details of each member of your traveling party. In addition, please respect the maximum number of visitors and rules regarding visitors as set out below. Guests are allowed a maximum of +4 Visitors at any time during their stay. Guests are responsible for ensuring that any visitors comply with these House Rules. Any additional overnight Visitors must be approved in advance and are subject to an additional fee as noted in our rates. Parties and large gatherings of any kind are strictly prohibited at our home. Any small gathering must comply with our other house rules regarding noise, the neighbourhood and visitor numbers. Guests are to allow the homeowner or service access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. The homeowner will exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner and advise beforehand where possible.

5. House rules related to the kitchen No doubt one of the biggest advantages of staying in our vacation rentals is our fully furnished kitchen. It’s perfect for rustling up tasty breakfasts, leisurely lunches and delicious dinners for all the family to enjoy. We provide the basics such as Sugar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Himalayan Salt and Black Pepper as well as assorted Herbs and Spices. Please treat our kitchen with the love and respect you would your own to keep it in great condition for other guests. Please be sure to ventilate the kitchen after cooking anything that could leave a strong smell behind. Be careful not to wash food that remains down the drain. Please throw any kitchen scraps into the container under the sink for organic waste. To help the environment, please only switch on the dishwasher when it’s full and use the eco-program where possible. To simplify the inventory process, please return any kitchen items back to where you originally found them. Kitchen cleaning products are under the sink. If any products run out during your stay, please let us know so we can replace them for the next guests.

6. House rules related to appliances and utilities You’ll find all the electrical appliances you need for a comfortable stay at our home. Please use them responsibly and ask other members of your party to do the same. This means adhering to the few rules we outline below. Washing Machine is located in the lower level (Garage), so use it anytime that suits your schedule, it shouldn't bother anyone. Also there's a Drying Rack, feel free to use it in the Garage or the Front Patio or Back Deck. Please make sure you switch off lights, fans or any other small electrical appliances when you go out. – we’re an eco-friendly home! In the unlikely case of a power outage, please call us before touching the control panel. No compensation will be given for any temporary outage of electricity, gas, water, cable, satellite or telephone service.

7. House rules related to parking and vehicles We have parking space both inside and out. There's a private garage on the lower floor. Please feel free to use it if you like. There's a staircase right up to the salon from there. You will find a remote control in the Key Cabinet (please take care not to loose it or leave it in your car rental, they cost €55 to replace). There is ample street parking in front of the property, please take care to use the parking break as the street is rather steep!

8. House rules related to garbage and recycling Please dispose of garbage in the cabinet under the kitchen sink. There is a Trash Room out on the street next to the garage entrance. You will find Municipal Recycling Containers a few meters up the street and further down the street if you want to deposit, Glass, Plastic and Paper. For your comfort we have provided you with Cotton Swabs and Pads in the bathrooms. Please do not flush any sanitary products down the toilet. We provide a bin for this in each bathroom.

9. House rules related to security While we have taken the necessary measures to make our vacation rental safe for incoming guests, you also have a role to play in ensuring the safety and security of your party. There are actions you can follow to keep the house secure during your stay. Any time guests leave the vacation rental, it is their responsibility to ensure all windows and doors are closed and locked to maintain security and prevent rain and water damage. In the event of inclement weather, could you please store the terrace cushions out of the rain, so as to have them dry for your comfort after the rain. We are not responsible for the loss of any personal belongings or valuables. In case you misplace something in the house, please let us know so we can look out for the item during the changeover and vacation rental cleaning. Parents must not leave children unattended at any time. Any guest injuries sustained inside the house are not covered by our vacation rental insurance.

10. House rules related swimming pool The Swimming Pool is the Community Pool just in front of the house. There is a key in the key cabinet by the front door. The gate to the pool is just out the door a few meters up on the right. The swimming pool is open from 9 am till sundown. Please respect the posted community rules for the pool. Please avoid using glass bottles near the pool.

11. House rules related to balcony and deck areas Our balcony and deck area is available for you to kick back and relax with your family or friends. To keep this space in the best condition for future visitors to our vacation rental, please follow the guidelines as listed below. Please do not hang laundry off the balcony railings as it is not permitted by the local authorities. In case of any bad weather (rain, storms, etc.), please ensure to remove the cushions to have them dry for your stay after the clouds pass. If you are visiting with children, please be vigilant.

12. House rules related to smoking Our vacation rental is a smoke-free zone inside. This is important to us in order to keep our property in the best condition possible. Guests can only smoke in outdoor areas such as the balcony or deck as long as they respect the rules we have in place. Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the property. Guests can only smoke outdoors in the designated areas. Please do not throw cigarette butts onto the property gardens. You should instead dispose of them in the ashtray provided. Failure to do so will result in a deduction from the security deposit. Discovering guests have been smoking inside the property will also result in loss of the security deposit.

13. House rules related to damages and breakages While we know our guests won’t intentionally break anything at our vacation rental, we understand accidents can happen sometimes. Here is what you need to know about accidental damages or breakages during your stay. Always report any accidental damages or breakages in a timely manner, especially before check-out. Please do not move any furniture from one room to another without agreeing to it with us first. Please don’t take any bath towels with you to the beach. There are beach towels for that! (Orange and Blue) In case any damage to the property or its appliances is not covered by our insurance, the guest will pay for the repair costs from the security deposit.

Compliance and final agreement We’ve set out these house rules so that every guest visiting our property has a safe, secure and most importantly, fun stay at our place. Compliance with these rules is essential for every member of the traveling party. We hope you have a great time and find everything you need at our home. Breach of any of these house rules is a breach of the terms and conditions of occupancy, as per the rental agreement you have signed. We reserve the right to evict any guests or visitors from the property who refuse to follow these house rules. In any case, please use common sense while staying in our house. If you’re unsure about any of the house rules and require further clarification, please give us a call.