Smoking/Odors and Other Allergens: Smoking is allowed outside if the smoke doesn’t enter the cabin and butts and ashes are discarded in the outside garbage. In order to keep the cabin pleasant for future guests, oil lamps, incense, and cologne are not permitted in the cabin. If these policies are violated, there is a minimum 5-hr excessive cleaning charge @$45/hr.

Pets: Are not allowed at any time anywhere on the property of Whispering Waters, including in vehicles. There will be a $200 charge for violations.

Cameras: There is a recording driveway camera at the cabin.

Damage, Missing Items: Any damage to the cabin or its contents or missing items will be deducted from the security deposit. If the damage and/or cleaning exceeds $200, you will receive an invoice. Unpaid invoices will be submitted to small claims court.

Hot Tub: Use of the hot tub is strictly at your own risk and liability. Observe the safety precautions posted at the tub. Do not sit, stand, or lie on the tub cover. We ask that you replace the cover when you are not in the tub to conserve heat, for safety, and to keep debris out of the water. Do not pull on the flaps of the hard cover in order to prevent rips that allow water to enter the foam core eliminating its insulating value. There is a charge if there are rips in the hard cover. The chlorine level is checked on a daily basis between 8am-noon and normally takes less than a minute. If these times are inconvenient, please call. If the tub needs attention, please notify us. If the water level is low (below the top jets), add more water or call. Shower before using the hot tub. The tubs are drained and refilled about every 2 weeks. Detergents cause foaming, so please rinse swimsuits and skin before using the tub. Instructions for the controls are posted at the tub or I will be happy to help you. Do not get in the river and then into the tub without showering as the sand and grit damage the pumps and the algae turns the water green. Please use the tub/foot rinse next to the steps before entering the tub. There will not be any refund of the security deposit if there is sand in the hot tub as the pumps are expensive to replace.

Cleaning: To avoid additional cleaning charge, leave the cabin clean by putting dishes in and starting the dish washer, remove garbage & recycling to outside containers, dispose of cigarette butts & ashes in outside garbage, and return moved items to original location. Excessive cleaning is $45/hr with one hr minimum. The cabins are additionally thoroughly cleaned before and after your stay. Basic cleaning supplies are provided. There is a minimum $45/hr charge for the following: tobacco, dog, or cologne smell in the cabin; urine on bedding.

Power Failure/Weather/Early Departure: If you are without power for more than 12 contiguous hours, and water and heat are not provided, a prorated credit to a future reservation will be given if you wish to leave, for the days that the power is off. Equipment, such as battery lights, is provided to use during an outage. Refunds are not given due to weather, road conditions, or for early departure unless we are able to rebook.

Early Departure: If you depart the cabin before the end of your reserved dates, there is no refund. You are encouraged to purchase trip insurance to cover emergencies.

Cancellations by Owner: In the extremely unlikely event that I will have to make any changes to confirmed reservations, you will notified at the earliest possible date. If this does happen, you will be given a full refund. I will not be liable for any further obligations or claims by you.

Security of the Cabin: The owner will not enter the cabin during your rental period unless requested to do so. The key code is changed with every guest for security. Always lock the doors and windows when you leave the cabin to secure the cabin and your belongings.

Risks/Safety: The cabin is not suitable for children as there are conditions in and around the cabins that may pose hazards to them, as well as to adults, such as stairs and the river. The Owner does not assume any responsibility for injury resulting from your failure to use due caution. Open flame candles are not allowed inside the cabins due to fire hazard. Do not put any flammable materials on or near a heat source.

Fire Pit: The fire pit cannot be used when there is a burn ban, common in summer. Fires must be attended at all times and completely extinguished before going to bed. Wood is not provided and wood cutting/gathering around the cabins is not permitted. Wood can be purchased at most grocers.