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Hominy Ridge Rental Agreement and Policies

Hominy Ridge Rental Agreement and Policies
By completing your reservation, you agree to the following terms. Serious violations may result in immediate eviction without refund and/or additional charges to the credit card on file.
1. Financial & Cancellation Policies
• Rental Deposit: A 50% rental deposit will be applied when the reservation is made. The final 50% balance will be automatically charged 2 weeks prior to your arrival date. If the credit card on file is going to change, or has been hacked, please call us immediately with another card. A 4% credit card fee is applied to all credit card transactions.
• Security Deposit: A $250 incidentals & damages security deposit hold is required on all reservations and shall be utilized when and if they occur.
• Prepaid credit cards are not accepted.
• No-Refund Policy: There are no refunds for any reason, including early departures, cancellations, weather, or power outages. We offer optional Travel Protection for such incidents when they arise. If you opt out, you take all risk.
• Cancellation/No Show Policy: All deposits are non-refundable unless you opt into the "Travel Protection". Cancellations or no shows will be charged the full reservation amount.
2. Check-In, Check-Out & Occupancy
• Arrival Procedures: Check-in time is no earlier than 3:00 PM. Early arrivals are prohibited. When the Store is open, please check in inside. If the office/store is closed, you can find your cabin key at the office/store; please be sure you know your specific cabin number.
• Departure Procedures: Check-out time is no later than 11:00 AM. Late departures are prohibited and will incur a fee. Upon checking out, you must wash and dry all dishes, return the keys to the office/store, and take your trash to the dumpster.
• Dumpster: Always put the security chain back on the dumpster after discarding your trash, even if the chain was off when you arrived to use it.
• Day Guests (Visitors): All visitors must register at the office and pay a $7.00 per person fee. Visitors must depart by 8:00 PM. Unauthorized visitors will be asked to leave immediately. We do not permit parties of any kind with large groups of people. Please rent a state park pavilion.
• Overnight Guests: Must be approved by management if the cabin permits. There is a $15-per-person fee if approved by management. We do not permit more guests than the cabin will sleep. Unreported guests will be asked to leave immediately.
3. Dog & Pet Policy
• Approval & Fees: All dogs must be pre-approved (please call), and are only permitted in designated cabins. Cabins 1 & 3 have a strict no-dog policy. Max 2 dogs per cabin, with a 75lb weight limit.
• Furniture & Restraints: Dogs must be kept off all indoor furniture, beds, and blankets.
• Owner Responsibilities: Dogs must be crated when left unattended in the cabin. Owners must leash pets at all times when outdoors and clean up all waste immediately. Do not leave dogs behind inside the cabin; take dogs with you on all outings. The owner is responsible for cleaning up after the dog entirely, including shedding, slobber, and outdoor waste.
4. Cabin Care, Climate Control & Prohibited Items
• No Smoking: Smoking is prohibited inside all cabins including vapes, and drugs. Use the provided outdoor containers for butts. Excess cleaning charges will apply if caught smoking anything inside.
• Winter Heating & Windows: Do not open the windows in the winter. If the cabin feels too hot, simply turn the heat down on the thermostat.
• Fan Management: Keep the ceiling fans turned on at all times to keep heat out of the high ceilings and pushed down into the living space. Use the provided box fans in the lofts to keep the upper levels cooler.
• Well & Septic: We do not have Pubic Water and Sewer. Conserve water. Flush only the provided Scott toilet paper. Flushing wipes, paper towels, or feminine products will result in a guest-paid plumbing and cleanup charge.
• Theft & Damage: Guests are liable for the full replacement cost of missing or damaged property, including linens, pillows, kitchenware, furniture, landscaping, and excessive cleanup. There will be labor costs charged for all incidents.
• Prohibited Items: Candles, incense, BB guns, loaded weapons, axes, and hatchets are strictly prohibited. Large amounts of alcohol and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited.
5. Firewood & Fire Safety
• Firewood Purchases: Out-of-the-area firewood is strictly prohibited from being brought into the forest. Firewood is available for sale at your cabin for $5.00 a bundle. We start you out with an initial supply of 8 bundles. To pay, leave cash inside the designated firewood envelope (do not put this in the tip envelope), or notify us and we can charge your credit card on file.
• Fire Safety Rules: Always keep the spark screens securely in front of the fireplace at all times to protect the floors and carpets from burns.
• Kindling Policy: Do not break dead or alive branches from any trees to use as kindling. We sell fire starters in the store. You are welcome to pick dead sticks off of the ground.
6. Conduct and Safety
• Quiet Time: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Disruptive behavior will result in a warning, followed by police intervention without a refund.
• EV Charging: Charging electric vehicles is $12 per day. Unreported usage is charged double.
• Child Supervision: Adults must supervise children at all times, including while using the playground area.
7. Essential Packing List & Extras
• We Provide: Bed linens, blankets, pillows, basic cookware, dishes, dish soap, dish towels, a bath mat, a coffee pot, filters, toilet paper, and garbage bags. Air Conditioning is available for an extra $15 per day.
• You Bring: Bath towels, beach towels, personal toiletries, a hair dryer, and lawn chairs.
8. Hot Tub Policy
• Sanitation Rules:
.1. You must shower prior to every entry using bar soap only (no body wash).
.2. Be sure your feet are completely clean before entering.
.3. You must rinse all bathing suits in the sink for at least 3 minutes, regardless of whether they are brand new or previously laundered.
.4. Bring an extra bathing suit specifically for the river so you do not contaminate the spa water with outdoor bacteria.
.5. You will be signing a separate legal agreement for the hot tub upon arrival in which water damage charges can and may apply if rules are not strictly followed.
• Strictly Prohibited:
.1. No visitors are permitted to use the spa at any time.
.2. Bathing suits only; no regular street clothes are allowed in the water.
.3. No sexual activity or bath bombs.
.4. No ladies currently on their menstrual period.
.5. No glassware, and no alcohol are permitted in or around the hot tub.
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ARRIVAL TIMES

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

If arriving outside of check-in times, please call to make arrangements.

AUTO-COLLECT

At the time of booking, 50% of the reservation balance will be collected. Payment for all gift certificates will also be collected. Applies to: all reservations.

CREDIT CARD SECURITY

Your credit card information is stored and processed securely.

CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION

I certify that I am the authorized user of the credit card for the above reservation. I grant Hominy Ridge Cabins and Gift Shop permission to charge my credit card accordingly so long as it directly relates to the services rendered or for damages that occur during me and my guests stay. I will do my best to ensure that the cabin and hot tub are taken care of according to the rules and policies that Hominy Ridge Cabins and Gift Shop have given to me in all correspondence and hereby sign below. I agree to have Hominy Ridge Cabins and Gift Shop place a $250 damage deposit on my credit card at the time of check-in. I am aware that this damage deposit is for use at their descretion for damages that may occur during my stay. Hominy Ridge Cabins and Gift Shop agree to remove this authorization in a timely manner after cabins have been inspected and cleaned in the event that there are no reason for charges to occur.

HOT TUB RULES

PRIVATE SPA RULES AND WATER SAFETY We clean, sanitize and perfectly balance the mountain water in your private hot tub before every single arrival. To ensure a safe, crystal-clear experience for your stay, please follow these strict policies. • Registered Guests Only: Only the specific guests listed on this reservation are permitted in the hot tub. • Clean Bodies & Clean Suits: Please take a quick freshwater shower before stepping in to the hot tub to remove body lotions, sweat, and perfumes. Give swimsuits a quick rinse to remove laundry detergent. • Approved Attire Only: Only clean, standard swimwear is permitted. No street clothes, cotton t-shirts, or undergarments. • No River Wear: Bathing suits worn in the local river contain dirt and bacteria and are strictly prohibited from entering the spa. • No Glass Products: Glass breaks easily on porches and hot water and pose as a massive safety hazard. Please use plastic cups or cans only. • No Additives or Intimacy: Please keep all outside soaps, bubbles bath, bath bombs, and oils completely out of the water. For health and sanitation reasons, intimacy/sex is strictly prohibited in the spa. • Video Proof Water: We have taken a video of the water prior to your check-in. And will do so again after you check-out. Videoing is only done when the cabin is vacant! Before Check-in & After Check-out. Never during a guests stay! (Please Note: Normal, relaxed hot tub use is completely covered! A $200 remediation fee only applies to negligent water damage requiring a full 10-mile round trip mountain water haul and emergency drain/fill, heating, and chemical balancing.) (Children are to be guided along every step. This hot tub is not a bath tub and should not be used as such.) Thank you for helping us keep your cabin and hot tub perfect! Management

DOG POLICIES

Comprehensive Dog & Pet PolicyLimits & Fees: Maximum of 2 dogs per cabin with a 75-pound weight limit at a rate of $15 per pet, per night. Prohibited Breeds: Aggressive dog breeds are strictly prohibited from the property.Registration Requirement: All dogs must be registered at the office; owners must present licenses and inoculation records upon request. Vaccinations & Photos: Pets must be fully up-to-date on vaccinations, and owners should keep proof of shots and a recent photo handy to help locate the pet if lost. Grooming & Shedding: Dogs must be recently groomed and free of fleas and ticks; excessive shedding breeds are not permitted, and guests are responsible for cleaning up all pet hair or slobber. Furniture Restrictions: Dogs are strictly prohibited from sitting, sleeping, or laying on any cabin furniture or beds. Crate Rules: Dogs must be crated overnight and whenever left unattended inside the cabin. Outing Preference: Cabins cannot be used as kennels; management prefers that your dogs accompany you on all daily outings. Leash Requirements: Dogs must be kept on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times when outdoors and remain under the handler's direct control. Outdoor Tethering: No dog may be tied up or tethered outside unattended at any time. Restricted Areas: Pets are banned from all public gathering spaces, seating areas, the playground, and the main office/store. Waste Cleanup: Owners must be courteous, use only their designated cabin area for pet business, and immediately clean up and dispose of all waste. Behavior Standards: Disruptive barking, aggressive actions, or threatening behavior will not be tolerated and may result in immediate removal. Visitor Policy: Day visitors are prohibited from bringing dogs onto the property unless pre-approved by management; the registered cabin renter will be held financially responsible for violations. Enforcement Rights: Management reserves the right to evict any pet or terminate the rental agreement

HOMINY RIDGE CABINS AND GIFT SHOP POLICIES