House Rules

PARTY: If you plan to party here, please **DO NOT BOOK**. The names of visitors must be submitted and approved by host when booking. No visitors allowed unless approved. The Emerald Bungalow is in a quiet residential neighborhood and loud music and noise is not allowed from 10 pm – 7 am. Host reserves the right to immediately expel guest without refund if these rules are violated. Exterior cameras may be used to monitor excessive vehicles and people to prevent parties. Law Enforcement may be used for eviction.

PETS: Any pets visiting and/or staying at the property must be communicated and approved during booking. If approved, the host charges a $75 per pet fee. Any staining, property or property content damage, excessive hair left after check out will incur additional cleaning and/or damage charges. No pets allowed on beds and couches inside. Pets not allowed inside the pool as fur may damage the filtration system.

FILMING/PHOTOGRAPHY: The Emerald Bungalow is NOT a media production set. Filming or photography for professional use is not allowed. Any production crew, equipment, or vehicle is not allowed on this property. Failure to abide by this rule will result in immediate expulsion, fees for damages and possible fines. Absolutely no refund for attempting to shoot without permission.

POOL: The pool has no fence around it and we ask that you supervise your children when they are in proximity to the pool. No diving allowed. If you have difficulty swimming, do not enter the pool. There is no lifeguard on duty. Please keep your glassware away from the pool perimeter. Pool chlorine and pH levels are monitored remotely, please do not interfere with the monitoring equipment. Please do not adjust pool heating equipment, it is also remotely controlled and monitored. We will do our best to make the pool as pleasant as possible for you and we understand it’s important to your stay.

DAMAGES: Any damage or theft inside of the house, as well as any damage or theft to the landscape including guest house, plants, trees, garden decors, sculptures, will be reported to Airbnb and reimbursement pursued. We keep a catalog of every single item and know when anything has changed, this includes plants in the garden. However, please feel free to pick and enjoy fruits in season from the grove.

SECURITY DEVICE: Guest acknowledges presence of security monitoring devices and that they are powered on. Cameras do not actively record during reservation or any other time. The locations of the exterior cameras are: Driveway, Back Stairway, Grill, Stone Stairway, Lower pathway and west fence. The single interior camera by front door can be turned off by guests as soon as they check-in. 3 noise sensors monitor loud noise but do not listen or record audio. The devices are setup for preventing trespassing when the property is vacant.

SMOKING/FIREWORKS: The Emerald Bungalow is located in a high brush fire risk region and there is no smoking allowed on property. No smoking is allowed inside the home or guest house. There is absolutely no fireworks allowed on the property. Guests who violate this are endangering the neighborhood and will be expelled without refund immediately. Exterior cameras may be used for monitoring dangerous behavior.

WILDLIFE: The Emerald Bungalow is surrounded by nature trails. You may see Bunnies, Hawks, Eagles, Owls, Parrots, and other birds. There are also numerous trails that take you on a journey around the exotic landscape. Be aware that this is a natural ecosystem and habitat for wildlife. You may encounter small lizards. They are generally distant and run away. If you leave doors open, they may get inside the house. Please keep all screen doors and/or sliding doors and entrance doors closed at all times. Although very rare, it is possible for rattlesnakes, coyotes, and bobcats to pass through the property. Always be aware of your surroundings when outdoors and supervise small children and pets at all times.

POND: The pond also has no fence around it and we ask again to supervise your children when they are in close proximity. The Pond waterfall runs from 8 AM – 4 PM, please don’t attempt to adjust the timer.

Early CHECK-IN/LATE CHECKOUT: We will do our best to accommodate early check in and late check outs but there is no guarantee that we can always do so. Please discuss with the host prior to booking. Unless approved, early check in and late check out is not allowed. Failure to check out by 11 am will result in a late fee of $100/hr for every hour late. Please do not arrive earlier than your check in time as there will be maintenance crew and prior guests who need to vacate the home and driveway. Due to Covid-19, we make sure our crews and our guests do not cross paths and your cooperation will ensure your own safety.

AC: All bedrooms and living room are equipped with localized Air conditioner units that cool and heat. Note that the units cannot mix heating and cooling, they can all either cool or heat in unison. The cooling cannot exceed 65 degrees, and the heating cannot exceed 80 degrees. When operating air conditioning units, please keep doors closed to increase efficiency.

STAIRS: The Emerald Bungalow is situated on a hill and the terrain is beautiful in it’s character. There are numerous stairways to enter the property as well as traverse the trails. This property is not recommended for those who have difficulty climbing up and down stairs. Please supervise small children when using stairs to prevent accidents and falls.

SUBSTANCES: There is absolutely no illegal drug of any kind tolerated on this property or within 25 feet of its premises. The guest will ensure alcoholic beverages are served and consumed in a responsible manner. Host is NOT responsible for guest breaking local and state laws. Any evidence of drug consumption will result in immediate expulsion without refund.