By booking, the guest agrees to the following house rules.

General Rules:

PET FEES

• One-time fee of $150 for up to 2 pets

• Up to 2 pets allowed.

• No parties.

• No smoking or vaping of any substance anywhere on the property.

• No blasting of music or loud noise.

• There will be charges for excessive cleaning and maintenance if rules are not followed and the house is not left in good condition like you found it. This includes, but is not limited to, excessive trash, leaving dirty dishes / food, dirty grills, dirty hot tub, broken items, etc.

TERMS OF SERVICE:

VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT A LEASE AND CONVEYS NO RIGHTS IN REAL PROPERTY AT ANY TIME. YOUR USE IS LIMITED TO THAT STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT.

This Vacation Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the Host and Guest with respect to the subject property being booked. By booking the subject property, Guest agrees to be bound by the following terms and conditions, including the provisions relating to reviews and house rules.

• COVERED PERIOD Your sole right to use the Property begins with the stated check-in and check-out times on the listing, unless other times are approved in writing in advance by the Host. This agreement is in effect from the time and date of the confirmation of your booking of the Property.

For any late-checkout not agreed to, there will be a late fee of $100 for every 30 mins past the check-out time.

• HOUSE RULES Guest agrees to comply with all house rules set forth by the Host, which are provided in the Property's listing, posted on the Property, provided via platform messaging, text messaging or otherwise made available to Guest. The house rules may include, but are not limited to, restrictions related to noise levels, occupancy, pets, smoking, parking, communication standards and review policies.

• BREACH OF HOUSE RULES In the event that Guest breaches any of the house rules during their stay, the Host reserves the right to:

a. Terminate the Guest's stay at the Property without refund or compensation; b. Assess additional fees for damages, cleaning, or other expenses resulting from the breach; c. Retain all or a portion of the security deposit, if applicable; and d. Pursue any other legal remedies available under applicable law.

• RENTER REQUIREMENTS: For legal and accounting purposes, the person placing the reservation must use their legal name when booking. This person is considered to be the Guest. All other persons involved with the rental are considered to be the Guest's invitees, and all discussion regarding reservation, cancellation, and damage policies will be discussed with the Guest, not the Guest's invitees. The Guest understands that the Hosts only rents to responsible adults over the age of 21 ONLY.

• GUESTS You may not exceed the number of people stated on your reservation confirmation at any time without prior approval of the Host. This limitation applies regardless of whether such persons are staying the night or just visiting.

• NOISE LIMITS

• Respect the stated quiet hours on the listing. 9pm-8am
• No blasting of music or loud noise that can be heard by neighbors, even outside quiet hours. Violations can result in your eviction from the property and a fine of up to $250.

• SMOKING: Smoking is NOT permitted in the Property under any circumstance. If there is any tobacco or marijuana smell in the home after your departure, there will be a minimum $350 and up to $2,500 penalty fine. Oil lamps and incense are not permitted due to the long-lasting odor. If these policies are violated, there will be a fine of up to $500.

• SPECIAL EVENTS & PARTIES Special events, including but not limited to weddings and parties, are not permitted without prior written approval of the Host. Unauthorized parties and events will be charged a fine of up to $1000 and may result in eviction from the property.

• CLEANLINESS

• There will be charges for excessive cleaning and maintenance if rules are not followed and the house is not left in good condition like you found it. This includes, but is not limited to, excessive trash, leaving dirty dishes / food, dirty grills, dirty hot tub, broken items, etc.

• PROHIBITED ITEMS DJ equipment and PA speakers are prohibited without prior written approval. Additionally, the following items are considered damaging and are not allowed on the property; you will be charged a fine of up $250 if found in violation of this rule.

• Candles
• Incendiary Devices
• Confetti
• Glitter
• Paint

• CANCELLATIONS If for any reason beyond the control of the Property owner, the Property is unavailable for use by Guest, the Host may cancel your reservation with only a refund of the actual fees and/or deposits you have paid.

• PETS Pets are allowed with prior written permission of the Host and only with an additional cleaning fee. The Host will deduct $200 from your deposit for unapproved pets. Pet owners agree to the following additional rules:

• Use protective sheets that we will leave out for you to cover any place where your pet may lie (we are not equipped to shampoo furniture or rugs or dry clean bedding after your departure);
• Outside the house, dogs are to be leashed at all times (there are coyotes in the High Desert, which present particular danger to unleashed dogs); and
• Owners must immediately pick up after their pets and deposit waste in a plastic bag and place it in the garbage.

In addition to our additional pet cleaning fee, the Host will deduct the costs of extra cleaning or repairs necessitated by the presence of your pets. In addition, you assume all responsibility for any harm that may come to your pets (s) and agree to hold harmless the Host, the Property owner, their agents and employees against all losses, claims, liabilities, causes of action, damages, costs and expenses related to any harm that may come to your pet(s) while on the Property.

• PLUMBING: Do not put any feminine products in the toilet. The toilets are water-saving models and don't have a strong flush - limiting the amount of toilet paper used will help prevent a clog. Plungers are provided if a clog occurs. Please do not pour grease down the drain.

• INTERNET

• No illegal or abusive use of the Internet access is allowed on the Property.
• The High Desert may have occasional internet outages. the Host will not be responsible for general internet outages.

• POWER • The High Desert occasionally has power outages. The Host is not responsible for any general outages of Southern California Edison during a guest's stay.

• SURVEILLANCE Guest must also acknowledge and accept that there are surveillance or recording devices on the Property. All cameras face public spaces such as parking, entrance and exterior areas. There are no cameras inside the house or in private guest spaces.

• POWER/ WEATHER RELATED CANCELATION: the Host will not issue refunds due to acts of nature such as: weather, road conditions, snow conditions, power outages or forest fires. We recommend guests to consider obtaining travel insurance to protect against such events.

• OWNER ACCESS Guest shall allow the owner of the Property or any designated workers access to the Property for landscaping and routine maintenance, cleaning, repairs and inspection of buildings, and any pool and hot tub on the Property.

• DESERT DANGERS

• Guest acknowledges that the Property is located in the “High Desert” of Southern California, which has unique forms of animal and plant life. This environment is inhabited by numerous animals who may harm humans or pets under certain conditions. These animals include coyotes, rattlesnakes, and bobcats, among others.
• These animals should be avoided altogether by Guests, other inhabitants of the Property, and guests of Guest, and Guest should take all necessary precautions to keep pets away from these animals.
• Plant life in the high desert includes, without limitation, chollas, Joshua Trees, and numerous forms of cacti.
• Contact with many of these plants can cause severe injury to Guest, other inhabitants, and guests of Guest, who should avoid contact with these plants altogether.
• Guest should also take precautions to keep pets away from these plants.
• Guest assumes all risk of harm from contact with animals and plants in the High Desert, and will hold the Host harmless against any claims for loss, injury or damages resulting from such contact.

• POOLS A. Swimming pools, hot tubs, and cowboy tubs, (collectively “pools”), while providing exercise, recreation, and relaxation, can also be dangerous. People (as well as pets) can be severely injured or drown if a pool is not properly used. Guest, other occupants and the guests of Guest must adhere to the following safe practices regarding use of any pool on the Property:

• No one should dive into the pool;
• No intoxicated persons may use the pool;
• No one should use the pool alone as there is no lifeguard on duty;
• Children may never be left unattended when they may gain access to the pool, not even for a few seconds; and
• Regarding hot tubs, all persons should fully remove the hot tub cover before use; no one should sit or lie on the cover.
• DO NOT ADD ANYTHING TO THE POOL / HOT TUB WATER such as bubble bath & oils, even if they say they are compatible.
• If the water level is low (below the filter intake) add more water or call, as low water can destroy the pump, resulting in additional charges.
• If the water looks cloudy or dirty, contact the Host. If it is found that the service is necessary due to Guest abuse, the Guest will be responsible for the charges.

Neither the Host, the Property owner nor their employees or agents can assure the safety of persons using property containing a pool. As a consequence, Guest will assume liability for all losses, costs, damages, claims, liabilities and expenses related to pool use by Guest, other occupants, their guests, and their pets, as further set out below in Paragraph D of this Section 11.

B. If the Property contains a pool, the following rules also apply:

• The pool may be used after dark with quiet hours in mind (no loud noises after 10pm). Guests are welcome to enjoy the pool all night but must pay attention to the noise!
• Adult supervision is required for anyone under the age of 14;
• All drinks must be served in unbreakable containers;
• No excessive noise is permitted at any hour; and
• Users must shower and clean their feet prior to using the pool.
• If the guest pays for pool heating, the Host will make best effort to bring the pool temperature to the advertised temperature. However, the guest agrees that the pool may not be at the target temperature by check-in time due to factors outside of the Host's control, such as weather conditions. If the pool is not at the target temperature by check-in time due to factors outside of the Host's control, the Host will not be liable.

C. NO LIFEGUARD WILL BE ON DUTY AT THE POOL. GUEST, OTHER OCCUPANTS AND GUESTS OF GUEST SWIM AT THEIR OWN RISK

D. Guest agrees to release, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge the Host, the Property owner and their employees, agents, successors and assigns from any and all losses, costs, expenses, claims, liabilities and causes of action of any kind that Guest, members of Guest's household or Guest's guests or invitees may have at any time resulting from or relating to such persons’ use of a pool on the Property.

E. If there is a cowboy tub on the Property, Guest has complete discretion whether to fill the tub; however, upon filling the tub, Guest assumes all risk of injuries or harm resulting from use of the tub.

• HOT TUB & POOL MAINTENANCE:

We have someone that comes twice weekly to perform maintenance on the hot tub. This is typically Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm, but timing is subject to change. They will just be accessing the carport area and hot tub for about 20-30 minutes.

• PEST CONTROL:

• Each month the house undergoes preventative treatment for pests. Sometimes rodent traps are present in the house - they are explicitly installed in areas where they cannot be accessed by animals, kids, etc. (e.g. behind the fridge). For this reason, appliances are not to be moved. All other treatments used in the house are non-toxic to people or animals.
• The guest is responsible for preventing pets and children from ingesting any pest control treatment.

• PHOTO & VIDEO Our property is a beautiful place to shoot photos, and we welcome you to tag us on IG. We charge production fees, which start at $1,000 per day, for all commercial, professional, promotional, editorial and or revenue generating photography and videography generated on property. These must be paid in advance of your arrival. If it's a couple of casual photos during your stay that’s totally fine. We consider a shoot commercial if it involves any lighting, support crew, professional equipment, or if the end purpose of the images is tied to any product, service or revenue generating activity or used for editorial or publicity or if any economic benefit is received by you or any of your guests—even if it’s just shot on your phone. If you are in doubt as to whether your shoot would be considered commercial, inquire first. Failure to do so may result in immediate cancellation of your reservation, loss of all payments and deposits and removal from property. You will also be held responsible for any production fees in excess of your deposit plus attorneys fees, court costs and hourly management fees incurred in connection with any violations. Please note that without a signed location release, you do not have the right to use any imagery created on property. So it's best to be transparent and inquire first.

• FIREARMS We do not allow firearms on the property. If you are a firearms carrier, your firearm must remain off the property.

• FURNITURE Please do not take furniture from inside the house and use it outside. If for some reason you decide to rearrange any of the furniture, you are responsible for returning it to where it was located when you arrived. Our cleaners are unable to move heavy furniture. If you do move furniture, please lift rather than drag heavy items so as not to damage the floors.

• SECURITY & SAFETY RISKS: ALWAYS LOCK DOORS AND WINDOWS WHEN YOU LEAVE THE HOME. When you rent the home, you assume responsibility for it and its contents, as well as your personal property.

• ADDED SERVICES By booking any of the available add-ons the renter understands they are not affiliated with the property owner and/or property manager, and the guest/renter agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless the property owner and/or property manager for any and all claims related to any third party activities.

By renting this property, guest acknowledges that they have read, understand and accept the terms listed above, including but not limited to the entire property, added services and guest policy.

Guest agrees to release, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge the Host, the Property owner and their employees, agents, successors and assigns from any and all damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including the value of missing items, resulting from Guest’s failure to follow the rules stated in this Agreement or as a result of the causes stated below in this paragraph.

Accordingly, the Host may withhold all or part of your deposit if you fail to follow the rules in this Agreement, the Property listing or the Property house manual. If the cost of damages, losses, or missing items resulting from Guest’s failure to follow the rules or as a result of the causes stated in this paragraph should exceed the amount of the deposit, the Host will bill Guest’s credit card for the difference and/or pursue legal action. Cause(s) for withholding deposit funds, charging Guest’s credit card and/or pursuing legal action include, but are not limited to: damage to premises or contents; missing or broken items; lost keys; required excessive cleaning; failure to comply fully with the departure checklist; smoke odors or damage; mailing charges for items left behind; unauthorized persons visiting or staying on the property; the presence of a dog without authorization; noise complaints after 9pm, including related fines; trespassing on neighboring properties; and unauthorized late check-out.

• REPORTING ISSUES:

It is rare, but in the unfortunate case the guest finds a problem at the house, the host will always make a best effort to fix the problem, including sending housekeepers or handymen over to address the issue.

If the Guest reports major problems or issues with their stay only after checking out, the guest shall not be eligible for any compensation by the Host.

On refunds: If the host cannot verify an issue at the house and the guest did not report it until after departing and/or didn't provide photos to substantiate the issue, the host will not provide any compensation to the guest. If the guest does not respond to any reasonable attempts to fix a problem during their stay, the host will not provide any compensation to the guest.

• PROHIBITION OF FALSE CLAIMS IN COMMUNICATIONS Guest agrees to act in good faith and to provide accurate and truthful information when communicating with the Host and the rental platform. In order to maintain a transparent and honest relationship, Guest agrees to the following restrictions:

a. Guest shall not make any false, misleading, or inaccurate claims, statements, or allegations about the Property, the Host, or their stay in any communications with the Host or the rental platform. This includes, but is not limited to, messages, emails, phone calls, or in-person conversations. b. Guest shall not encourage or solicit any third party to make false, misleading, or inaccurate claims, statements, or allegations about the Property or the Host in any communications with the Host or the rental platform. c. Guest acknowledges that making false claims, statements, or allegations may result in the termination of their stay, forfeiture of any applicable security deposit, and the pursuit of legal remedies by the Host. d. Guest understands that any breach of these communication restrictions may cause irreparable harm to the Host and that the Host may seek injunctive relief to prevent further breaches, in addition to any other remedies available under applicable law. e. If Guest is found to have made false claims, statements, or allegations about the Property or the Host in any communications with the Host or the rental platform, Guest shall be prohibited from writing any reviews, ratings, or comments about the Property or the Host on any online platform or other public forum, including but not limited to, websites, social media, blogs, or print media. If the guest is found to be in breach of these restrictions, the guest gives permission to Airbnb/VRBO/other hosting platform to remove any review by the Guest related to the Guest's stay.

• REVIEW POLICY: RESTRICTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A HOUSE RULE VIOLATION In order to protect the Host's reputation and ensure a fair and accurate review process, Guest agrees to the following restrictions related to reviews:

a. If Guest breaches any house rules during their stay, Guest shall not post any reviews, ratings, or comments about the Property or the Host on any online platform or other public forum, including but not limited to, websites, social media, blogs, or print media. b. Guest shall not encourage or solicit any third party to post a review, rating, or comment about the Property or the Host if such third party is aware of or influenced by the Guest's breach of house rules. c. Guest agrees not to post any false, misleading, or inaccurate information about the Property or the Host in any review, rating, or comment on any online platform or other public forum, including but not limited to, websites, social media, blogs, or print media. This includes any false statements, misrepresentations, or exaggerations that may be intended to harm the reputation or business of the Host. d. Guest acknowledges that any breach of these review restrictions will cause irreparable harm to the Host and that Host may seek injunctive relief to prevent further breaches, in addition to any other remedies available under applicable law. If the guest is found to be in breach of these restrictions, the guest gives permission to Airbnb/VRBO/other hosting platform to remove any review by the Guest related to the Guest's stay.

• REVIEW POLICY: CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE OF HOST'S CONTROL Guest acknowledges that certain circumstances beyond the Host's control may impact their stay at the Property. In order to ensure fair and accurate reviews, Guest agrees to the following restrictions related to such circumstances:

a. Guest shall not post any reviews, ratings, or comments about the Property or the Host that focus on or mention circumstances outside of the Host's control. This includes, but is not limited to, weather conditions, natural disasters, local events, construction in the area, or issues related to third-party services or utilities. b. Guest shall not encourage or solicit any third party to post a review, rating, or comment about the Property or the Host that focuses on or mentions circumstances outside of the Host's control. c. In the event that a review, rating, or comment is found to be in violation of this policy, Guest agrees to promptly remove or modify such content upon the request of the Host or the rental platform and the Guest hereby gives permission to the rental platform to remove the Guest's review. d. Guest understands that any breach of these review restrictions may result in the pursuit of legal remedies by the Host, including but not limited to, injunctive relief to prevent further breaches, in addition to any other remedies available under applicable law. If the guest is found to be in breach of these restrictions, the guest gives permission to Airbnb/VRBO/other hosting platform to remove any review by the Guest related to the Guest's stay.

REVIEW POLICY: PROHIBITION OF FALSE CLAIMS Guest acknowledges the importance of providing accurate and truthful information in their reviews of the Property and the Host. To ensure the integrity of the review process, Guest agrees to the following restrictions related to false claims:

a. Guest shall not post any reviews, ratings, or comments about the Property or the Host that contain false claims, statements, or allegations, whether intentionally or unintentionally. b. If the Host provides evidence that proves a review, rating, or comment posted by the Guest contains false claims, statements, or allegations, Guest hereby gives permission to the rental platform to remove the Guest's review. c. Guest shall not encourage or solicit any third party to post a review, rating, or comment about the Property or the Host that contains false claims, statements, or allegations. d. Guest understands that any breach of these review restrictions may result in the pursuit of legal remedies by the Host, including but not limited to, injunctive relief to prevent further breaches, in addition to any other remedies available under applicable law.