Do I have to bring my own bedding/sleeping bags/pillows?

No, bedding is provided for all beds in our cabins, including clean sheets, blankets, comforters, and pillows.  

What cooking/eating utensils will I need?

Our home is provided with all ordinary cooking equipment, including pans, cutlery, dish-ware, and grilling tools. Unless you have a specific and unusual requirement, you should not need to bring anything to cook with.

Do you provide gas for the grill?

 Yes, there is no additional charge for this amenity.  

Where can I fish, and what licenses do I need?

There is fishing close by.  You will need an Oregon Fishing License and an additional license if you plan to crab or shellfish.  You can obtain the license online (click here) and can actually keep it stored on your phone.  You also have the option of printing it out. 

Will my cellphone work in your house?

From our experience you should have no problem.  If you do encounter an issue, you can always use the WiFi.  

Are there any limits on Internet usage?

We do not actively throttle or block any particular websites or Internet protocols. Our Internet connections can be used to stream Netflix and Zoom conversations. Ziply provides service to the house.  In the event of any problems, please contact us and we will work with the provider to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible. 

Do I have to clean up after myself?

We do not expect you to do your own laundry; you didn't go on vacation to clean house, after all! However, we may assess an extra cleaning charge if the home is left in an unusually filthy state.  If you're reasonably decent, there won't be a problem.

Will I be hit with charges for consumables or minor damages?

We expect a certain amount of wear and tear, as well as consumption of products. We expect you to use the toilet paper, dishwasher detergent, etc., and there'll be no charge. We also understand that light bulbs blow, plates break, and there may be the occasional scratch on the wall. We charge only for unreasonable damage or missing items that can't be considered normal usage – lost towels, torn sheets, mud-ruined comforters, a hole bashed in the wall, a whole case of paper towels vanished, that sort of significant and unusual thing.

What do I do for food?

You will need to provide your own food if you want to cook.  There are several options for shopping for groceries in town. 

Can I check in early/check out later?

Possibly, depending on when the next guest will be arriving, but you need to specifically ask and receive an answer beforehand. You must ask within 1 week of your arrival, and at least 24 hours ahead of the extra time you want.  If there is a guest arriving/departing on the same day, no early/late check is possible.  If there is no other arrival or departure, we usually permit up to 2 extra hours. Beyond that requires payment of an additional fee. Taking early/late checkout without arranging it with us beforehand and obtaining written permission, will incur a sizable additional fee.  

Please note: early check-in and late check-out may be rescinded later on if a different group reserves the nights immediately before or after your booking. If that happens, we will contact you and let you know that your early check-in or late check-out is no longer possible. While rare, this does happen from time to time, so please be aware of the possibility. If you wish to lock in your early check-in or late check-out, we offer an "All Day" check-in and check-out option, for a fee, that blocks off the preceding or following nights so that others cannot book that time. Please let us know if you wish to have this option.

Can I bring my pet?

Yes, you may bring your dog. There is an additional cost.  Please note that this is a pet rent fee, not a cleaning fee; you may still be charged an excess cleaning fee if your pet leaves a mess. 

Sometimes our guests invite friends to come and spend the day, but not overnight, and those friends bring a pet. Since the pet isn't spending the night, there is no pet fee. However, please be aware that we may assess an excess cleaning charge if necessary. 

I want to have family over for dinner, do I have to pay extra?

          You do not have to pay to have people visit for the day as long as they do not stay the night.

Does your cabin allow smoking?

Smoking is strictly forbidden inside the home. However, you are perfectly free to smoke in the beautiful great outdoors, 10 feet from the front door. Please use good sense and courtesy regarding your ashes, butts, or other potentially hazardous materials.

Do you have hiking trails?

• Miller Woods
• www.alltrails.com
• www.oregonhikers.org

How do I get into the home I rented?
About a week before your scheduled arrival, we send you an email with directions and an access code to a keypad at the door of the cabin. This way, you can arrive however late suits your schedule and you don't have to worry about meeting anyone in person. If you have multiple cars coming, you can give everybody the code, and whoever gets there first can unlock the door and get in.

If for some reason you don't receive this email, check your SPAM folder or write us to have it re-sent to you.

Is your cabin handicapped accessible?

No, but only a couple of stairs are required to get into the home from the driveway and we do have main level bedrooms to accommodate. 

What if my guest numbers change after I make a booking? 

No problem! You can simply change your guest numbers up or down by letting us know.

Who counts as children?

When counting guests at our vacation rentals, children are defined as anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday. This includes infants but does not include those yet unborn.

Do you accept service animals?

Any of our properties which accept pets can also accommodate service animals by prior arrangement, for which there will be an additional cleaning charge. Documented, government-issued proof of service animal status is required.

Can I park my bus/RV at the house?

You are welcome to park any vehicle that you can make fit. However, our home is designed as private residences and not as a commercial parking lot. You will generally have a very difficult if not impossible time squeezing very large vehicles into the driveway, and of course you would be liable for any damages to the property or grounds.

What is your cancellation policy?

When you rent from us the entire property is reserved for your exclusive use, and so its unavailable for anyone else to rent.  A cancellation usually means that nobody will be able to stay at the property for that time, because most people plan their vacations in advance.  Therefor we do not encourage cancellations.  

100% of the total booking charge, minus a $25.00 fee, will be refunded if the cancellation is more then 60 days of the arrival date of the reservation.   No refunds or exchanges are permitted unless a substitute paying guest can be found for the original date.   If the guest is able to find a substitute paying guest for the same time period the full amount will be refunded, minus a $25.00 fee.   If the Owner finds replacement guests, the refund amount shall be 50% of the total booking charges or the pretax revenues of the replacement guests, whichever is less.