House Rules

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We are strict about our House Rules and the additional rules below because we want folks to have a safe, enjoyable, peaceful island adventure. Like most people, we don't like surprises, but we do like questions, so if you have any about our house rules, feel free to ask beforehand.

• We only allow parties and events with advanced planning and notice.
• All overnight guests must be registered within the reservation request.
• Day visitor guests must be pre-cleared before inviting them over.
• All occupants of our canoes and kayaks are required to wear life vests.
• All boats are required to be off the water by dark.
• When checking a boat out you must text message to Kent.
• When returning a boat, a text message to Kent is required.
• There is no smoking allowed in any structure.
• Smoking is allowed only outside, provided that smokers clean up.
• Our smoking damage fee is: $300.
• Illegal substances and fireworks are prohibited at all times.
• Fires in the fire ring shall be attended to at all times.
• A bucket of lake water should be filled and available whenever fires are active.
• Fires in the wood stove should not exceed 375 degrees.
• Active wood stoves should be attended at all times.
• Smelly garbage must be disposed of in the garbage cans outside.
• Quiet hours are from 9pm to 8am.
• No personal items should be left in shared spaces.
• All requests for pets (service animals and others) are required at the time of booking.
• All dogs shall be on leash at all times.
• The lost key charge is $50.
• All guests are liable for any and all damage to the buildings and common areas, including legal fees caused by their guests and pets.

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