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 active after 3:00 PM (self check-in with smart lock)
• Check-out:10:00 AM SHARP
  • No late check-out allowed due to extensive COVID cleaning
  • Text host 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 length of 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, 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 for repairs or corrections
• Unreported or untimely concerns will not be eligible for refunds

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Rental Requirements

• Primary renter: Minimum 25 years old, part of group staying on property, valid ID & phone number required
• No renting for under-25 groups with intent to hand over property
• Guest list required: Names, ages, and primary residences submitted to town prior to stay
• Security deposit: $500 refundable; platform may charge for damages or lost passes/badges
• Cancellation policy: Seasonal rentals difficult to rebook; travel insurance recommended
• Maximum guests: 3 including children (fire code)
• Sleep spaces: Only certified beds allowed; no extra furniture/mattresses/air mattresses
  • Unauthorized mattresses = $150 fumigation fee
• No undeclared guests: $500 per person/night penalty; must leave property if exceeded
• Be courteous: Respect neighbors

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During Your Stay

Linens

• Bed linens & towels provided
• Do not use hair dye or spray-tan products on linens
• Do not hang towels, bathing suits, or clothes on front porch railings
• Missing/damaged linens = $40/item

Bathrooms

• Flush toilet paper only
• Do not flush wipes, tampons, 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
  • Place bins at curb Sun, Tue & Thu nights after 7:00 PM
• Winter (Labor Day – 3rd Fri in June):
  • Trash pickup: Mon & Fri
  • Recycling: Mon
  • Place bins at curb Sun & Thu nights after 7:00 PM
• Return bins promptly; fee applies for failure

Parking

• No driveway
• 1 ON-STREET parking pass provided; display on dashboard/rearview
• Must be left in cottage upon check-out, otherwise $300 replacement fee
• Not valid for handicapped or Ocean Terrace spaces

Beach Badges

• 4 badges provided (May 1 – Labor Day)
• Leave on hook near front door prior to check-out
• Lost/non-returned badge = $90 each

Child Safety

• Do not leave children unattended
• Outlet covers & window locks provided
• No crib or highchair

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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: Stairs, porches, backyard
• No underage drinking

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Before You Leave

• Leave property clean & orderly
• Photos/video and inventory taken at check-in and check-out
• Host inspects within 72 hours for damages/missing items

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Additional Fees

• Late check-out (after 10:15 AM): $75
• After 12:00 PM: $250/hour
• Unauthorized pets: $150/pet
• Over occupancy: $500/person/night
• Lost parking pass: $300
• Lost beach badge: $90
• Cigarette/smoke remediation: $200
• Missing/damaged linens: $40/item
• Excessive BBQ cleaning: $50
• Excessive oven cleaning: $50
• Beach wagon replacement: $50
• Trash haul fee: $40
• General damages: $500+
• Plumbing misuse: Guest pays
• Towing: Guest pays

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You Must Also Acknowledge

• Noise potential: Four houses from boardwalk; expect tourist & neighbor noise
• Reservation termination: Breaking rules, parties, occupancy violations, violence, police involvement, or unauthorized pets = removal without refund
• Noise monitoring: Device tracks decibel levels; does not record speech
• Security cameras: Outdoor, motion-activated, 24/7 (front porch & walkway); back porch/backyard not included; neighbors may have cameras
• Stairs: 5 steps front/back
• Security deposit: $500+ for damages/violations (see fee chart above)

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

Safety considerations

Nearby lake, river, other body of water

“The beach and boardwalk is about 350 ft from the cottage.”

Safety devices

Exterior security cameras on property

“External cameras (audio/video, 24/7, motion triggered) on property cover front porch and front sidewalk only. Not actively monitored by host. *Neighbors may have security cameras that overlap our property lines and outdoor areas. ”

Carbon monoxide alarm installed

Smoke alarm installed

Noise decibel monitors on property

“This device is located on the ceiling between the kitchen and living room. It does not record voice. It monitors for decibel levels of sound to stay compliant with noise ordinance. This device also monitors the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and transmits alerts if they are triggered. ”

Property info

Potential for noise

“This home is 4 houses from the boardwalk and Main Street. You will hear tourist noise as well as general living noise from neighboring houses due to the close nature of the houses. ”

Must climb stairs

“There are four stairs at the front and back of the property. ”

No parking on property

“We provided one on-street parking pass to guests during their booking. ””