Ben Hill

1. 🚫🎉NO PARTIES or events:
☀ For the comfort and safety of all guests, we kindly request that no parties or events be held at the house. Small gatherings need prior approval and may incur a $160 cleaning fee based on size and nature. Unauthorized gatherings risk extra charges or cancellation of your reservation with no refund.

2. ⚠️ Disruptive Behavior:
☀ Unauthorized parties, events, additional guests, and any disruptive behavior, including but not limited to excessive noise, violence, property damage, illegal activities, or actions that disturb neighbors or breach house rules, are strictly prohibited.
☀ A maximum of 6 guests is allowed overnight, and the individual who books the reservation must be the primary occupant for the entire stay.
☀ Violations will result in immediate removal, cancellation of the stay, and forfeiture of the full booking fee without a refund. Authorities will be contacted if necessary.

3. 🚭 No Smoking (including vaping, hookah, etc.) Inside the Home:
☀ To maintain a healthy environment, smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited inside the home. Designated smoking areas are available in the backyard, away from the house. Please dispose of cigarette butts and lighter sticks in the provided receptacles and ashtrays.
☀ A $500 fine will be imposed if any guest is found smoking inside or if cigarette butts or burn marks are discovered in the backyard or on deck. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our space comfortable for everyone.

4. ⏰ Check-In and Check-Out Times
☀ To ensure a smooth transition between guests, please adhere to the specified check-in and check-out times.
☀ The standard check-out time is 10:00 AM. After this time, your door code will no longer work. If you do not check out by 10:00 AM, a fee of $100 will be applied for every 30 minutes past the standard time.

5. 🛠️Theft/Damage
☀ Our home is inventoried after each guest’s check-out. Any missing items will be billed at their replacement cost, plus a $50 service fee. Damage to the house, backyard, or its contents will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

6. 🚫🐾No pets allowed:
☀ We apologize, but we do not allow pets on the premises to ensure a clean and allergen-free environment for all guests. Non-compliance will result in a $500 fee.

7. 📩 Mail & Address Use
☀The mailbox is not available for personal or business mail.
☀Only package deliveries are permitted.
☀Guests must arrange a USPS P.O. Box or private mailbox (e.g., UPS Store) before arrival.
☀ Use of the property address to establish residency is strictly prohibited.

8. 🚗 Parking:
☀ Three cars can comfortably park in the driveway. Additional parking is permitted in front of the property during the day, but not overnight (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM). All overnight vehicles must be parked in the driveway.
☀ Guests are responsible for their vehicles and belongings. The host is not responsible for theft, damage, or parking-related fees.

9. 🔥 Firepit and Grill Usage
☀ If you use the firepit or grill, please ensure they are fully extinguished and that the grill is cleaned afterward to prevent attracting pests. A $25 fee will apply if the grill and prep station are not cleaned after use.
☀ Firepit: Please bring your own firewood. Charcoal for the grill can be supplied for an additional fee. An 8lb bag of charcoal is available for $25 with advance notice.

10. 💄Makeup Removal and Linen Care
☀ If you wear makeup, please use the provided makeup remover washcloth before bed. To protect our linens, we kindly ask that you avoid using our towels for makeup removal.

11. 📸 Commercial Photography Use Policy
☀ Commercial photography is permitted only with prior approval before booking. All photography entities must have verified workers' compensation and general liability insurance. A certificate of insurance (COI) is required and must be provided by the photographer, as this is not covered by the vacation rental program.
☀ Unauthorized commercial photography will result in immediate removal of all guests from the property, cancellation of the remaining stay, and forfeiture of the entire booking fee without refund.

12. 🧻 Supplies & Restocking
☀ Starter supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, and toiletries) are provided.
☀ For extended stays, guests are responsible for restocking consumables after the initial supply.

13.🗑️Mid-Stay Cleaning (Required)
☀ A mandatory cleaning every 14 days is required for stays over 14 nights.
☀ Cleaning fee: $140 per cleaning
☀ Cleanings are scheduled in advance and include linens, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas.

14. 📅 Temporary Lodging Acknowledgment
☀Extended stays are intended for temporary lodging only.
☀Guests agree that this stay does not create a landlord-tenant relationship.

For the safety of all guests, we may require a quick match to a valid government‑issued ID if the reservation is made within 24 hours of arrival. The name on the ID must match the name on the payment method used for the booking

🧹 Cleaning Instructions 🧹
💧. Do not pour cooking oil, coffee granules, or any foodstuffs down the sinks
💧. Do not flush paper towels, Kleenex, tampons, pads, matches, hair, grease, strong chemicals, etc.
💧. Do not leave garbage outside as this will attract unwanted insects
💧. Garbage must be placed in the bin provided

We’re excited to host you! Thank you for following our house rules so everyone can enjoy a safe and happy stay.