1. FLAMMABLE ITEMS: Burning candles, incense, vaping, smoking, and/or illegal drug use is NOT allowed in our home. If you smoke outside, please dispose of your cigarette butts safely and properly.
2. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: Cora Cottage is limited to eight (8) guests. People other than those on the Guest/Rental Party list may not stay overnight on the property. Any person in or on the property is the sole responsibility of Guest.
3. ACCIDENTS OR LOSS: The Homeowners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness’ that occur while on the premises. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of Guest, rental party or others allowed on property by Guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests expressly assume the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premises.
4. PETS are not allowed
5. NOISE: Please respect our neighbors and keep noise and music at reasonable levels during the daytime. No loud music or excessive noise outdoors after 10:00 p.m.
6. PARKING: Vehicles are to be parked on the driveway. Please do not park in front of other houses on the street. Any improperly or illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines and towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner.
7. HOUSEKEEPING: We do not provide a daily housekeeping or maid service. If you require housekeeping, please contact Homeowner. Housekeeping services may be arranged for a fee. Please keep property and furnishings in good order. Place trash in the large receptacle located outside near the driveway. If you prepare meals during your stay, please leave the kitchen how it was upon your arrival. While we want you to have a memorable and enjoyable stay, it is important that our housekeeping staff have enough time to clean before the next arrival. If our regular housekeeping staff require additional time or assistance to clean after your departure, any fees charged by housekeeping or contractors will be withheld from the Security Deposit.
8. FIRE PIT: The wood burning fire pit in the back yard is for your enjoyment. Guest will provide their own firewood. Please take care when lighting a fire, wood and paper are highly combustible materials. Flying or floating embers could result in damage to our beautiful mature trees in the back yard, or worse.
9. WATER AND SEWER: Non-human waste can be very destructive to a home and could result in serious damage to the waste-disposal system. Therefore, only human waste and toilet paper are allowed in toilets. Feminine hygiene products and wet wipe type products are EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. If it is found that feminine products, wet wipe type products and/or anything other than standard toilet paper has clogged the waste disposal system, you could be financially responsible for repairs.
10. WILDLIFE: Although the property is in a neighborhood, it is still somewhat rural and there are many types of wildlife on and around the property. Be aware that wildlife is “wild” and therefore not accustomed to human interaction and could be dangerous to touch, tease or play with. Owner is not responsible for any injuries sustained in any wildlife interaction.
11. DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY: All damage to the property will be deducted from the security deposit. Any damages exceeding the amount of the deposit will be submitted to guest, who shall be responsible for, and pay all reasonable costs of repair and replacement within 10 days of request. Evidence of vaping, smoking, illegal drugs or animals in the home will result in forfeiture of the entire deposit.
12. FIREARMS AND WEAPONS: The safety and security of our guests is extremely important to us. Our Firearms and Weapons Policy is designed for the protection of our guests and pertains to the presence of firearms and weapons on our premises. We recognize that guests may legally possess firearms or weapons for a variety of legitimate purposes. This policy has been developed to create a safe environment by providing appropriate guidance over the custody of firearms and weapons on our premises. Cora Cottage is private property. Guests, who are lawfully permitted to possess a firearm or weapon, may bring such onto our premises for storage purposes only, with the understanding that they are personally responsible for following:

• Guests must abide by all Federal, State, and local laws
• Firearms and weapons must be appropriately registered
• Firearms and weapons must be unloaded
• No cleaning of firearms or weapons is permitted on premises

Firearms and weapons must be safeguarded and secured in either a locked, hard sided firearm container or a soft gun case (to be provided by the guest) at all times and clearly labeled with their name and contact information.

Guests who fail to abide by our policy may be asked to leave the premises, are subject to trespass, and may be subject to further legal action. Exempted from this policy are law enforcement officers and designated military personnel who are on-duty and required to carry firearms in the performance of their duties. No exemption to this policy is allowed for private persons, even those licensed and permitted to carry a firearm openly or concealed under local, state, or federal law.

It is our policy to promptly turn over any firearm or weapon left on the property to the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office. You may retrieve your personal belongings from them.