House rules & stay instructions
Please treat the house and land as you would a friend's quiet retreat. Adjust every bullet below to match your final operations.
Arrival & departure
- Check-in after [time]. Check-out by [time].
- Lock doors and close windows when you leave for the day.
- Thermostat, fireplace, and woodstove notes: [add instructions].
Indoors
- No shoes on [specify rooms] if that is your preference.
- Please use coasters on wood surfaces.
- Kitchen: [dishwasher, trash, recycling, compost].
Outdoors
- Fire pit only when permitted; extinguish fully before bed.
- Respect property boundaries and neighboring driveways.
Quiet & neighbors
Outdoor quiet hours from [time] to [time]. This is a residential woodland setting, not a party venue.
Pets
[Allowed / not allowed / case-by-case with fee and crate rules.]
Smoking
[No smoking indoors / designated outdoor area only.]
Trash & departure checklist
- Strip used beds; start towels in [laundry location].
- Remove perishables; wipe spills.
- Trash to [shed / totes / haul policy].