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Policies for the Bed & Breakfast at Cherokee Trace

Peaceful Atmosphere
All rentals are to responsible adults. No loud parties or music is permitted. Any violation will result in immediate eviction from the property without refund. We ask that you please respect not only our property but other guests who are staying at Cherokee Trace. We want to maintain the peace and quiet that everyone visits Cherokee Trace to enjoy. Guests with well mannered and closely supervised children are welcome.

Access to the Park
B & B guests have access to drive through the park with paid admission from dawn to dusk. However, for guest and park animal safety, access to the park after dark and before dawn is strictly prohibited. Guests have unlimited access to the cabin and picnic areas. Walking past gates or cattle guard is prohibited. Violation of these policies is grounds for immediate eviction without refund.

Deposit
Deposit of first night or 50% of entire stay is due upon confirmation of reservation request. If paying with cash or check, the cabin is not reserved until we receive the deposit.

Reservations made within 14 days of stay require 100% payment regardless of payment method. If paying with cash or check, the cabin is not reserved until we receive payment for the entire stay.

Damage/security deposit of $100 (in addition to the first night or 50% of entire stay) may be required as deemed appropriate.

Refunds
A $25 service charge applies to all cancellations made prior to 14 days of scheduled arrival.

No refunds are made for cancellations made within 14 days of scheduled arrival.

The damage/security deposit will be refunded if no additional cleaning or repairs of actual damages are required to return the cabin and/or its contents to the original condition.

There are no refunds or credit for checking out before scheduled departure date or unused time.

Refunds will be processed within 10 business days.

Tenant/Responsible Party
The person in whose name the cabin is reserved will be held responsible for all occupants complying with rental policies, procedures and restrictions. The Tenant/Responsible Party must be physically present the entire duration of the rental stay and no subletting is allowed. Maximum occupancy is six persons per cabin. Violation of the terms of the Tenant/Responsible Party policy is grounds for immediate eviction without refund.

Check In/Out
Check-in is from 3 to 7 p.m. If you need to check-in after 7:00 p.m., please make arrangements in advance. Guests must vacate cabins the last day of residency on or before 11:00 a.m. Failure to check out in a timely manner may result in an additional rental fee. If you decide to check-out before your scheduled departure date, please contact our office immediately and notify us of your early departure. There are no refunds or credits for early departure or unused time.

Check out Procedures:
Dishes/cookware: All cabins are furnished for normal housekeeping with dishes, glassware, silverware and cookware. All items are to be left clean and in cabinets.
Garbage: Please place all garbage in securely tied bags and put them in the plastic receptacle provided.
Return of Cherokee Trace Items: All items such as blankets, movies, and games are to be left in the cabin. If you take a book, it would be nice to leave one in its place.
Appliances: Please check all appliances, i.e. coffee pot, stove to be sure they are turned off after use.
Linens: Linens are provided for your convenience -- sheets, towels, blankets, etc. Extra towels can be provided upon request. Please do not take any of the linens belonging to Cherokee Trace cabins. You will be charged for any missing or the entire set if satisfactory matching replacements cannot be purchased.

Smoking
Cherokee Trace is a non-smoking facility and smoking is strictly forbidden inside any structure so that all of our guests may enjoy the Cherokee Trace experience.

Liability for damages
Aside from normal wear and tear, you will be responsible to pay Cherokee Trace for any damages to the property or its contents during your stay. The damage/security deposit may be retained if additional cleaning or repairs of actual damages are necessary to return the cabin and/or its contents to the original condition.

Campfire / Outdoor Grilling
You assume the risk of personal injury and/or property damage when you grill or burn a campfire on Cherokee Trace property. Your grill or campfire must not be left unattended at any time. A responsible adult must supervise children at all times.

If a burning ban is in effect in Cherokee county, lighting grills and campfires is strictly prohibited.

Burn only the wood supplied by Cherokee Trace, the gathering of firewood is not permitted. Campfires are restricted to the fire-ring provided by Cherokee Trace.

Campfires must be extinguished by 10:00 p.m. Please douse the fire with water to assure that there are no live embers remaining.

Personal Items Left
We are not responsible for personal items left behind. Please be sure to double check your cabin prior to departure. If we are asked to return personal items to you, there will be a $10.00 service charge in addition to postage.

Pets
Sorry, for the safety of the park animals we cannot allow pets in any of our cabins or on our property. Violation of this policy is grounds for immediate eviction without refund.

Entry
It may be necessary for us or our representative to enter the cabins during reasonable hours for any purpose connected to the repair, care or management of the property. Should this become necessary during your stay we will make every effort to notify you in advance.

Locked Areas
Any locked area is reserved for the storage of the private property/supplies of Cherokee Trace. These areas are not included in the rental of your cabin.

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