You’ll be staying in someone’s home, so please treat it with care and respect.

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Check-In and Check-Out

• Check-in: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Door code will be active after 3:00 PM.
• Check-out:10:00 AM SHARP (No late check-out allowed)
  • Please text us upon check-out.
  • Late check-out fee per hour applies (see chart below).

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Residency Notice

• Your reservation for this short-term rental does not establish residency, regardless of the length of your stay.
• You are considered a guest until the end of your reservation.
• The New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act does not apply to this seasonal rental.

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Strict Rules

• NO SMOKING / VAPING in house, on porch, or backyard.
• NO PETS ALLOWED (not even visiting ones).
• NO PARTIES / LOUD NOISE.

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Inspect Your Unit

• Report concerns immediately via the cell number provided.
• Host reserves the right to enter to correct or repair issues.
• Unreported or corrected concerns will not be considered for refunds.

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Rental Requirements

• Primary renter: Minimum age 25, must stay on property, provide valid ID & phone number.
• No renting for under-25 groups with intent to hand over property.
• Guest list required: All names, ages, and addresses must be disclosed in advance.
• Security deposit: $500+ may apply for damages, badge loss, or parking pass loss.
• Cancellation policy: Difficult to rebook seasonal rentals; travel insurance recommended.
• Maximum guests: 3 people, including children (fire code).
• Sleep spaces: Only provided beds may be used. No air mattresses, couches, or extra furniture. Unauthorized mattresses = $150 fumigation fee.
• No undeclared guests: $500 per person, per night penalty.

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During Your Stay

Linens

• Bed linens & towels provided.
• Do not use hair dye or spray-tan on linens.
• Damaged/missing linens = $40/item.

Bathrooms

• Flush toilet paper only.
• Do not flush wipes, sanitary products, cotton balls, tissues, etc.
• Guest responsible for plumbing fees if misused.

Trash Removal

• Summer (3rd Sat in June – Labor Day):
  • Trash pickup: Mon, Wed, Fri.
  • Recycling: Tue.
• Winter (Labor Day – 3rd Fri in June):
  • Trash pickup: Mon & Fri.
  • Recycling: Tue.
• Place bins at curb night before pickup, return promptly next morning.
• Failure = $40 trash-out fee.

Parking

• One narrow driveway space (fits standard car or mid-SUV).
• Large SUVs/trucks must park on street.

Beach Badges

• 4 badges provided (summer only).
• Must be returned; lost badge = $100.

Child Safety

• Do not leave children unattended.
• Property includes outlet covers, cordless blinds, cabinet locks.
• No crib or highchair provided.

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Restrictions

• Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (police enforceable).
• Reservation termination: Parties, occupancy violations, disruptive behavior = removal without refund.
• Prohibited: Fireworks, weapons, candles, incense, drugs.
• Do not unplug equipment: Includes WiFi, smoke detectors, routers, modems, decibel monitors.
• No roughhousing: Especially on stairs, porches, backyard.
• No underage drinking.

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Before You Leave

• Property must be left clean & orderly.
• Host will inspect within 72 hours for damages/missing items.

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Additional Fees

• Late check-out (after 10:15 AM): $75
• After 11:00 AM: $250/hour
• Unauthorized pets: $150/pet + immediate removal
• Over occupancy: $500/person/night
• Lost parking pass: $300
• Lost beach badge: $100
• Cigarette/smoke remediation: $200
• Missing/damaged linens: $40/item
• BBQ cleaning: $50
• Oven cleaning: $50
• Beach wagon replacement: $50
• Trash haul fee: $40
• General damages: $500+
• Plumbing misuse: Guest covers cost
• Towing: Guest covers cost

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You Must Also Acknowledge

Security deposit: $500+ for damages or violations (see fee chart above).

Noise potential: Cottage is 3 houses from boardwalk; expect tourist and neighbor noise.

Noise monitoring device: Tracks decibel levels (does not record conversations).

Security cameras: Exterior motion-activated (driveway, walkway, alley). Not actively monitored.

Stairs: 4 steps to access porches; 1 step to back patio.

Avoid surprises by looking over these important details about your Host’s property.

Safety considerations

Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)

Safety devices

Exterior security cameras on property

“24/7 audio/video, motion triggered security cameras located at front corner of home covering front sidewalk and back corner of home cover the parking lot.”

Carbon monoxide alarm installed

Smoke alarm installed

Noise decibel monitors on property

Property info

Some spaces are shared

“The driveway is shared. No parking or blocking the driveway. Parking spaces are in back of the home.”

Potential for noise

“This cottage is 2 houses from the boardwalk and main Ocean avenue.”

Must climb stairs

“Stairs at front and side entrances to home.””