Policies and Guest Information
If you choose to stay at It Shore Is Nice we will expect you to
abide by the following policies. A complete copy of the "Policies and Guest Information"
document will be provided to you with your rental agreement.
Deposit
A security deposit of $200.00 USD and a 50% booking deposit is required at rental
time to reserve your stay. The balance is due 30 days prior to rental via mail.
Payment can be made by cash, check or money order. Your security deposit
will be refunded in full within 7 days of your departure barring no damage.
Cancellation Policy
In the event that you may need to cancel your reservation we will refund your money
in full less a $100.00 USD booking fee if we are able to rebook the property. If
we are unable to rebook the property we will refund 50% of your money.
Available Schedule
It Shore is Nice is available for weekly rentals only. Weekly rentals arrive @ 4PM
on Saturday and depart @ 10AM on Saturday.
Bed Tax
Yates County Bed Tax is collected on the weekly rental rate. A 4% bed tax is due
to Yates County New York for short term rentals paid by the owners. This will be
collected with your payment.
Insurance
General liability, property and fire insurance is carried on this property as required.
The guest is solely responsible for their possessions, their guests and any injury
to themselves and their boat.
Cleaning
We clean and inspect “It Shore Is Nice” prior to each arrival. Having and maintaining
a clean cottage is of the utmost importance to us. The fee for the cleaning service
is INCLUDED in your rental fee. Basic cleaning supplies, tools and products are
provided in the cottage for your use. You will be started with toilet paper and
paper towels for your weekly use.
Linens
Pillows, blankets and comforters and bath towels are INCLUDED, as well as kitchen
dishtowels. You are required to bring your own beach towels.
Pets
No pets are allowed. Violators of our pet policy may be asked to leave the property
without refund.
Occupancy
Our cottage has a MAXIMUM occupancy of 6 persons. Children under the age of three
are not included in the occupancy count. If you exceed the stated occupancy at anytime
during your stay; we may ask you to leave the property without a refund. Large gatherings
or parties are not permitted.
Parking
We have parking for two vehicles only. We do not allow tents, campers, boat trailers
or motorhomes on our property. There simply is not enough room to accommodate them.
Boat trailers are permitted to be parked up on Route 54 in one of the designated
parking areas.
Smoking
Smoking is permitted only outside of the cottage for the convenience of all guests.
Courtesy
It“Shore Is Nice” is in a beautiful neighborhood surrounded by other rental cottages
and year around family cottages. We expect that you be respectful of the neighbors.
Quiet hours should be observed between the hours of 10PM and 9AM. Any guest that
is disruptive may be asked to leave the premises and if any issues continue we reserve
our right to contact the appropriate authorities. We would like to maintain a family-friendly
atmosphere for our guests and neighbors alike.
Telephone
There are three telephones available on each level for our guests use to make local
calls within the (315) area code. Long distance calls are your responsibility and
must be placed on a calling card or credit card.
Respect for the Cottage
We lovingly decorate and furnish the cottage with new and antique furniture for
appeal. We continue to upgrade and improve each year to keep your rental experience
a comfortable one. Please respect the items that have been provided for your use
and convenience. Guests are responsible for any major or intentional damage to our
cottage.
Water
Keuka Lake is the source of water for the cottage, and although the water is potable,
we suggest bringing bottled water for drinking purposes. Use of lake water for showering
or washing dishes should be fine.
Zebra Mussels
These are small shellfish that inhabit some of the local Fingerlakes. They group
together on rocks and other objects and their shells can be quite sharp. Please
wear water shoes while wading in the lake for your own protection.
Trash, Recycle Days
Trash day is TUESDAY and recycle day is every other FRIDAY.
Bonfires
Beach bonfires are permitted in the designated fire pit only. Firewood may be provided.
Firewood can be purchased in Penn Yan at the local stores. Please NO FIREWORKS –
sparklers only.
TV’s
TV’s are provided for your convenience in both bedrooms of the cottage. Each TV
has a DVD incorporated in it for your viewing pleasure. Time Warner Cable is provided
with a basic channel lineup for your viewing.
Washer and Dryer
These stackable units are provided for your use during your stay. We request that
you hang all beach towels on the deck railings for drying as to keep the electric
drying to a minimum.
Propane Grill
A propane grill is provided on the deck outside the kitchen area. A propane tank
is provided for your use.
Kayaks
Two one-person kayaks are provided along with life vests and oars. The user must
wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket at all times. Use of the kayaks is done
at your own risk and no one less than eighteen (18) years of age may use the kayaks
without proper adult supervision.
Sunfish
An older sunfish sailboat is provided for the guests use. An operating manual is
available if you are not familiar with its operation. A life vest is provided and
recommended. The user must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket at all times.
Use of the sunfish is done at your own risk and no one less than eighteen (18) years
of age may use it without proper adult supervision.
Docks and Mooring
There is a boat mooring available for boats just off the dock. Maximum boat length
18’.
Dehumidifier
A dehumidifier is provided on the lower level for those days in which the temperature
and humidly is very high.
Wireless Access
There is wireless access available. There is enough power to log on from the porch
or kitchen without any issues.
Safety
There are working smoke alarms and CO2 detectors on each level of this cottage for
your safety. Fire extinguishers are also available in case of emergency.