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].