The Beach 216 — House Rules & Compliance Notice
Welcome to The Beach 216. We’re happy to host you and want your stay to be relaxing, clean, safe, and respectful of the condo community, shared amenities, neighbors, staff, other guests, and East Grand Traverse Bay.
By booking and staying at this property, you agree that you and all guests, visitors, invitees, and approved service providers will follow these house rules, The Beach Condominium Rules and Regulations, building/HOA rules, posted amenity rules, Booking Platform rules, and all applicable township, county, state, and federal laws.
Per East Bay Township’s Short Term Rental Ordinance, to the extent applicable to this property and occupancy, violations may be enforceable by the means outlined in the ordinance, including municipal civil infraction citations, fines, nuisance proceedings, court enforcement, and any other applicable remedies provided by the ordinance.
24-Hour Local Contact: [Ben Videan, contact info is provided in the guest binder in the condo]
1. Check-In and Checkout
Check-in is after 4:00 PM. Checkout is before 11:00 AM.
Early check-in or late checkout must be approved in writing before arrival. Unauthorized early arrival or late departure may interfere with cleaning and may result in additional charges.
Before checkout, please gather personal belongings, dispose of trash in the designated area, wash or load used dishes, turn off lights, close windows and doors, and lock the condo.
2. Maximum Occupancy and Registered Guests
The maximum occupancy is 5 guests.
Only guests listed on the reservation may stay overnight. No third-party bookings are permitted. The booking guest must be staying at the property and is responsible for the conduct of all guests and visitors.
This occupancy limit is a house rule, Booking Platform rule, and property operating limit.
3. Visitors and Registered-Guest-Only Amenity Use
No unapproved visitors are permitted. Any daytime visitors must be approved in writing before arrival.
Visitors may not stay overnight unless they are added to the reservation and approved by the host. Anyone present overnight may be treated as an unregistered guest.
The pool and beach areas are for registered guests only. Unregistered visitors may not use the pool, hot tub, beach, or other shared amenities.
Visitor activity must remain quiet, respectful, and consistent with condo, HOA, amenity, parking, and township rules.
4. No Parties, Events, or Disruptive Gatherings
Parties, events, open-invite gatherings, unauthorized celebrations, and disruptive gatherings are not permitted.
No loud music, parties, or disruptive behavior may interfere with the enjoyment of other guests, residents, or neighbors. This applies inside the unit, on balconies, in hallways, in parking areas, and in the pool and beach areas.
Excessive noise, extra visitors, extra vehicles, disruptive behavior, excessive trash, or any activity that disturbs neighbors, residents, staff, or other guests may result in cancellation of the reservation without refund.
5. Quiet Hours, Noise, and the Noise Monitor
Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM.
Please keep voices, music, TVs, balcony conversations, hallway noise, and amenity-area noise at a respectful level at all times. Sound travels easily in condo communities and near the water.
The condo is equipped with a noise decibel monitor. This device measures sound levels only and does not record audio or conversations.
Per East Bay Township’s Short Term Rental Ordinance, to the extent applicable, occupants and visitors may be held responsible for violations of the Township Noise Ordinance, and violations are enforceable by the means outlined in the ordinance.
6. Pool, Hot Tub, Beach, and Lake Rules
Pool and hot tub hours are 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Memorial Day through Labor Day, subject to weather, maintenance, posted rules, and building/HOA rules.
The pool and beach areas are for registered guests only.
No glass or sharp objects are allowed within the pool or beach area.
Children must be supervised at all times. Use of the beach, lake, pool, hot tub, and common areas is at your own risk.
Please rinse off sand before returning to the condo and avoid bringing sand into the unit, bedding, drains, washer/dryer, or jetted tub.
Pool and hot tub access is seasonal and may be unavailable due to weather, maintenance, building/HOA rules, or conditions outside the host’s control.
7. No Commercial Use
The condo may be used only for personal lodging by registered guests.
No commercial use, business operations, paid events, ticketed gatherings, meetings, retreats, workshops, classes, professional photo or video shoots, influencer content production, interviews, product shoots, livestream productions, catering operations, private chef services, spa services, vendor appointments, pop-up services, or other business activity may occur without prior written approval from the host.
No third-party vendors, contractors, photographers, videographers, caterers, chefs, stylists, service providers, or other commercial invitees may access the property unless approved in writing before arrival.
8. Smoking, Vaping, Tobacco, Marijuana, Drugs, and Odors
No smoking, vaping, use of tobacco, marijuana, or drugs is allowed inside the condo.
Smoking, vaping, and tobacco use are allowed only in the parking lot and designated smoking area. The designated smoking area is located between the condo building and the beach area along the tiled path, opposite the boat rental.
All cigarette butts must be placed in the appropriate receptacle. Do not leave cigarette butts on the ground, beach, balcony, parking lot, or common areas.
Evidence of smoking, vaping, drug use, smoke odor, or related damage inside the condo may result in additional cleaning, deodorizing, or damage charges.
9. Pets and Animals
No pets are allowed on The Beach Condominium premises, either inside or outside of a condo, except as required under Booking Platform policy and applicable law.
Any approved service animal must be supervised, controlled, and cleaned up after at all times.
Per East Bay Township’s Short Term Rental Ordinance, to the extent applicable, pets must be secured on the premises or on a leash at all times, and violations are enforceable by the means outlined in the ordinance.
10. Wildlife
Do not feed the wildlife.
Feeding wildlife creates sanitary risks for guests and is unhealthy for the animals. Please keep food, trash, and personal items secured so wildlife is not attracted to the condo, balcony, beach, parking areas, or common areas.
11. Balcony Rules
Enjoy the private balcony respectfully.
Do not climb, sit, lean over, or hang items from the balcony railing. Do not throw anything from the balcony.
No personal property or trash may be stored on balconies or in common areas.
No clothing, towels, beach towels, swimsuits, blankets, or other items may be placed on balcony railings.
No smoking, vaping, candles, grills, BBQs, open flames, glass, loud music, or disruptive behavior are allowed on the balcony.
Please bring loose items inside during strong wind or storms.
12. BBQ, Grilling, Fuel, and Open Fires
No BBQ or grilling may take place on decks or balconies.
BBQ or grilling is allowed only at a distance of at least 25 feet from the building and only where permitted by The Beach Condominium rules, posted rules, and applicable law.
Gasoline and propane tanks may not be stored on decks or balconies. Please contact The Beach office for approved storage access.
No open fires are allowed anywhere on The Beach Condominium premises, including the beach.
13. Fireworks, Firearms, and Dangerous Weapons
Fireworks are prohibited on The Beach Condominium premises, including the condo, balcony, beach, parking areas, and common areas.
No firearms, pellet guns, B-B guns, or other dangerous weapons may be used on The Beach Condominium premises.
Per East Bay Township’s Short Term Rental Ordinance, to the extent applicable, occupants and visitors may be held responsible for violations of the Township Fireworks Ordinance, and violations are enforceable by the means outlined in the ordinance.
14. Parking, Boats, Trailers, Snowmobiles, Campers, and Oversized Vehicles
All vehicles must park only in designated guest parking areas and comply with posted property, building, HOA, and community parking rules.
Do not block driveways, fire lanes, entrances, exits, sidewalks, dumpsters, neighboring spaces, or any public or private roadway.
Only registered Beach Condominium guests may store a boat, boat trailer, snowmobile, or snowmobile trailer during their registered stay.
Trailers must fit into one parking spot and may not be stored while attached to a vehicle.
Campers and house trailers are not allowed to be parked on site.
Boats, campers, trailers, recreational vehicles, snowmobiles, snowmobile trailers, and oversized vehicles are not permitted unless they comply with The Beach Condominium rules and are approved in writing before arrival.
15. Trash, Recycling, Personal Property, and Common Areas
Trash and recycling must be placed only in designated containers or disposal areas.
Do not leave trash, rubbish, food, coolers, beach items, towels, clothing, personal property, or garbage in hallways, on the balcony, outside the unit door, in parking areas, on the beach, or anywhere visible to the public.
No personal property or trash may be stored on balconies or in common areas.
Per East Bay Township’s Short Term Rental Ordinance, to the extent applicable, trash and refuse rules are enforceable by the means outlined in the ordinance.
16. Aquatic Invasive Species and Boat Washing
If you bring, rent, or use boats, jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, fishing equipment, trailers, or other water-related equipment, you are responsible for complying with all applicable laws relating to aquatic invasive species and boat washing.
Per East Bay Township’s Short Term Rental Ordinance, to the extent applicable, owners and occupants of short-term rental premises must comply with applicable state law related to aquatic invasive species and boat washing, and violations are enforceable by the means outlined in the ordinance.
17. Jetted Tub
Please enjoy the jetted tub responsibly.
Do not use bath bombs, bubble bath, oils, salts, petals, glitter, dyes, or any product that could clog or damage the jets.
Please rinse the tub after use and report any issue right away.
18. Security, Cameras, Smart Lock, and Safety Devices
For guest safety and property security, exterior security cameras are located in the property’s common areas. There are no cameras inside the condo.
Access is provided through a smart lock. Your unique access code is for registered guests only and may not be shared with unregistered guests, visitors, vendors, or anyone not approved on the reservation.
Do not tamper with, disable, cover, disconnect, or remove smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, locks, cameras, the noise monitor, Wi-Fi equipment, building safety equipment, or any safety device.
19. Safety, Children, and Water Risk
This property is near open water. Guests are responsible for supervising children and anyone who may need assistance around the lake, beach, pool, hot tub, balcony, stairs, elevators, parking areas, and common areas.
Keep all exits, hallways, doors, and sleeping areas clear and unobstructed.
20. Mail and Packages
Guests may not receive mail or packages at the property. The host is not responsible for lost, delayed, stolen, or misdelivered items.
Please use a local pickup location, package locker, carrier store, or similar service for deliveries during your stay.
21. Cleanliness and Care of the Condo
Please treat the condo with care. Keep food and drinks away from bedding and upholstered furniture. Clean spills quickly and report any stains, leaks, damage, or maintenance concerns right away.
Do not move large furniture. Do not remove towels, linens, kitchen items, electronics, décor, or other property from the condo.
Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper. No wipes, feminine products, paper towels, cotton pads, diapers, or similar items may be flushed.
Do not pour grease, oil, coffee grounds, food scraps, or sand down drains.
22. Violation Response
If the host, local contact, HOA/building representative, The Beach Condominium representative, East Bay Township, law enforcement, or another authorized party notifies you of a potential rule violation, you must cooperate immediately and correct the issue.
Per East Bay Township’s Short Term Rental Ordinance, to the extent applicable, violations may be enforceable by the means outlined in the ordinance. Guests must cooperate promptly so any issue can be corrected before it escalates.
23. Damage, Missing Items, Fines, and Additional Charges
Guests are responsible for damage, missing items, excessive cleaning, rule violations, smoking remediation, unauthorized pets, unauthorized guests, parking violations, HOA/building fines, township citations, or other costs caused by themselves, their guests, visitors, vendors, or invitees.
Please report accidental damage immediately. We understand accidents happen; prompt communication helps us resolve issues quickly.
24. Enforcement
Violation of these house rules may result in additional charges, loss of access to amenities, cancellation of the reservation, removal from the property, a claim through the booking platform, reporting to The Beach Condominium management, reporting to the HOA/building management, and/or reporting to the appropriate authority.
Per East Bay Township’s Short Term Rental Ordinance, to the extent applicable, Township enforcement may include municipal civil infraction citations, fines, nuisance proceedings, court enforcement, and any other remedies outlined in the ordinance.
Thank you for helping us keep The Beach 216 peaceful, clean, compliant, and enjoyable for every guest.
