Rental Policies

Reservations: Reservations are guaranteed, and rates confirmed, with a 50% deposit. Your credit card will be charged the balance as you arrive for your stay, unless otherwise arranged.

Cancellations: 14 day notice is required for a full refund on cancellations, minus a $25 cancellation charge. Cancellations made with less than 14 days notice will receive a refund only for dates re-sold. No refunds for early departures.

Security Deposit: No security deposit is required. We will keep your credit card info on file as security for damage or missing items.

Occupancy: Rates are based on 8 guests. Maximum 10 overnight guests allowed. No more than 30 people total may occupy the house and grounds at one time, due to rural water systems limitations.

Check In/Check Out Time: Check in after 4:00pm and check out by 11:00am.

Coded Entry: An electronic entry keypad by the front door will be programmed with your four-digit phone number. When leaving, please lock all other doors and exit from the front door only, using your code.

Smoking: Smoking is allowed outdoors only.

Children: Kids of all ages are welcome.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.

Quiet Time: Quiet time is from 11:00pm to 7:00am. Please be kind to our neighbors.

Safety: The house is located on the waterfront, with a dock, hot tub, rock walls and other safety concerns. You are responsible for the safety of your children so please supervise them.

Parking: Park directly in front of the house, alongside the garage, or on the flat area adjoining the driveway next door. Do not park on the upper road asphalt area or on the driveway leading down from the road, as this driveway serves two houses.

Shopping: Closest shopping is an Albertson's grocery store 2.4 miles north of the house, where there's also a gas station, a restaurant and a few shops. Many other shopping choices are also nearby.

Telephone: Local service is provided. Long distance calls are restricted, but toll free calls are okay. For long distance we recommend calling cards and cell phones. Phone number in the house is 360-394-7770.

Trash/Recycle: A small trash holder is under the kitchen sink and a recycle bin is in the marked cabinet. Large trash cans are located on the street side of the garage, along with recycle bins. Please separate your recyclables.

Water Systems: Our rural homes on Miller Bay are served by wells and septic systems, not by city water and sewer systems. This requires us to restrict usage of the house to 30 people during the day and to 10 people overnight.

Kitchen: The kitchen has a coffee maker, stovetop espresso, toaster, blender, rice maker, microwave, dishwasher, gas range and full size refrigerator/freezer. It is fully equipped with all the spices, oils, cooking and serving utensils you should need.

Washer/Dryer: The euro-style washing machine uses higher temperatures instead of bleach. Do not use bleach, as it will damage the machine.

Cable TV/Internet: Cable TV is provided in each bedroom and in the family room. Service provided is basic cable. High-speed wireless cable modem Internet access is provided, which requires a laptop with a wireless card. The system password is written down on the table in the family room. There is no charge for Internet access.

Hot Tub: There is a hot tub below the deck with a locked cover. Please read the precautions and operating tips posted on the wall next to the hot tub before using.

Basement: There is a ping pong table in the unfinished basement that you may use.

BBQ and Patio Heater: An outdoor propane barbeque and a propane patio heater are provided. We will be glad to review their operation with you.

Cleaning: You're welcome to strip the beds, but not necessary. House cleaning is included at the end of your stay. Running the dishwasher as you leave would be appreciated.

All information is current as of
2/28/07 and is subject to change without notification.