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Additional house rules

Older children are fine, but this home is not "baby-proof." Please wear water shoes when playing in the creek. You are welcome to walk around the property. There are maps in the cottage. Please keep in mind our neighbors, and do not trespass. Please take care of our cottage. We love it and hope you will too! Feel free to work in the garden. Feel free to smoke a cigar on the porch. Enjoy the firepit area for an evening fire—grill dinner on the gas BBQ. Please turn off the outside lights at night to keep our night skies dark for the neighbors and the wildlife. Pets are restricted to one dog. If you have more, please get in touch with me to discuss before booking. We are flexible on check-in and check-out times. Please feel free to contact us if you need a late check-in or an early check-out. Garbage cans are located at the back of the home. We have critters, including black bears, who LOVE to raid garbage cans. Please text us if you put trash outside, and we will pick it up. Otherwise, a recycling center accepts bagged garbage located on Charlie Mountain Road. Rental Agreement is below: Guest agrees to the General Rules and Clean-up List concerning the Property, which includes policies, rules, and regulations. Guest agrees to comply with all of these requirements, which are now incorporated and included as terms of this Rental Agreement. This Rental Agreement Document and the General Rules and Clean-up constitute the agreement between the parties. Acceptance of the rental constitutes the agreement of the Rental Agreement. Any modification to the agreement must be done in writing and signed by both parties. General Conditions: The Renter shall, throughout the rental period, keep the Property in a state of cleanliness and good condition and repair. The Renter acknowledges that at the commencement of the rental, the Property is in good and substantial repair, except for any defect the Renter may report to the Owner on the first day of the rental. The Renter shall leave the Property in good repair and in accordance with the General rules and Clean-up list. Cancellation Policy: Travelers who cancel at least 14 days before check-in will receive 100% of the amount they've paid. If they cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in, they'll get back 50%. Otherwise, they won't get a refund. All cancellations must be provided in writing to the Owner. Restrictions: Smoking is NOT permitted in the House. Pets are NOT permitted in the beds. Please keep the furniture covered if they are on the couch or chairs. We will happily provide a cover for the couch or chair if your pet is used to lying on the furniture. There is a Maximum of 4 guests, including any children. Guest not abiding by these restrictions will be subject to forfeiture of advance payment, deposit, and/or rental money and will be evicted. Short-Term License: The Guest agrees that they are a guest and licensee of the Owner and Is Not a tenant. The Guest is not obtaining any interest in the Property. Guest is being given access to the Property for short-term leisure and vacation purposes ONLY! Limitations: The guest agrees to maintain the Property during use, be respectful to neighbors, observe reasonable hours to not disturb neighbors, and follow all rules and regulations. No Use shall be made thereof which is unlawful, improper, noisy, or offensive, contrary to the state of Georgia laws and ordinances or local town ordinances. No Large gatherings for games of chance, clubs, or other organizations for activities open to the public. NO trailers, campers, motor homes, nor Mobile homes will be allowed on the premises. No outdoor fires will be allowed other than using the fire pit. Guest agrees to forego the use of the fire pit during high winds. Damages: Upon expiration of the rental period, the Guest shall leave the Property in a clean, undamaged condition and agrees to be responsible for any expenses related to any damage or special cleaning needs. The cost of any unreasonable damages caused by the Renter will be deducted from the damage deposit. The Renter will be responsible for any damage caused more than the damage deposit and will be invoiced separately. The Damage deposit will be voided and returned to the Renter by the Owner after the owner has inspected the Property. Applicable Law: Assumption of Risk: Indemnification: Georgia Law shall apply. Guest acknowledges that boating, fishing, swimming, water sports, boat dock jumping, hiking, recreation, and any activities conducted on or near the Property and at or on surrounding lakes and rivers are dangerous, involve risk of injury, and are undertaken at your own risk. (II) Guest shall be solely liable for any personal and Property damage, injury, or loss of any kind arising from or related in any way to such activities or the use of the Property: (III) Guest agrees to Indemnify and hold Owner, their respective agents, contractors, and employees, harmless from any claims, including those third parties, that may arise out of or in any way related to the activities or use of the Property by Guest or any third party visiting or staying with Guest. The occupant is obligated to abide by all of the requirements of the Rabun County Ordinances, state and federal law, and such a violation of any of these rules may result In the Immediate termination of the agreement and eviction from the premises, as well as potential liability for payment of fines leveled. The parties agree to all provisions of this Agreement and General rules and clean-up to be effective as of the duration of the Guest stay. All parties agree that acceptance of the use of the property is the agreement to all terms and conditions stated above. Any modifications to the agreement require a signature by both parties.