Hi @Cammy0. Thanks for sharing your house rules as it’s always great to see someone else’s way of thinking.
@Martha-and-Dennis0, @John0 and @Angela0.
Depending on your homestay space, or geographical region, I offer a few extra ideas.
My rules may seem long winded for many, but coming from a work health and safety background (OHS), I try not to leave anything to chance. People can claim ignorance or no knowledge, if it’s not in print. You can also remind them they are breaking rules if in print.
People come from diverse cultural and lifestyle backgrounds, and as they may say in a court of law, “for WHS - common sense is a super power... which many do not have.”
Lol...
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“Not too many rules, just the usual for your safety and well being.
You are however, expected to read the house rules for the listing, and abide by them, or you will render your booking under Airbnb terms, invalid.
Absolutely enjoy the space but please be respectful of the environment. All noise levels must be considerate, especially at night; as this is a home in a leafy suburban setting, and we like to keep our neighbours as friends...
General:
The Homestay space you are booking is for four persons. It will be very clean on your arrival, and I ask that you leave it neat and free of rubbish on your departure; for if a greater cleaning service is required, then an extra fee will be charged.
This is a family oriented and child friendly home, however children and infants must be under active supervision by a parent or guardian, at all times. All responsibility and duty of care for them must be provided by you, including their personal equipment and needs.
No pets
No EXTRA ADULT or children, as overnight visitors.
NO parties or events, no illegal activity or inappropriate anti-social behaviour.
- Authorities and Airbnb will be contacted for your removal.
Please let us know immediately if something is malfunctioning so it can be rectified. However, all damages or missing items will need to be paid for by you before departure.
To maintain a fresh and healthy environment, this is a strict non-smoking premise. The openness of elevated houses causes cigarette smoke to drift. If you feel a need to smoke, there is one spot in the far corner of the yard that has been made available for use.
For fire prevention and safety - please do not leave any electrical appliances switched on when they are not in use, or when you are leaving for the day. This includes air conditioners, fans, hair straighteners and portable device chargers.
Shared facilities with us.
Pool:
Pool area closes at 10pm. To avoid injury, no bombing or running in the pool area. Children are not allowed in the gated swimming pool area without an adult actively supervising in the space for safety and as the lifeguard in an emergency. No drinking glasses or bottles are to be taken in to the pool area - only plastic items allowed.
Gardens:
This is a typical tropical garden which includes Carpentaria palm trees with caustic berries that are not edible. Please keep an eye on small children when in the shared garden spaces. Other species of flora may cause skin irritation if held.
BBQ: The BBQ is there for your use and recreational enjoyment, as with all appliances and amenities, you will find it clean on your arrival, with the understanding, it will be left clean after use.
Cyclone Management:
Although “extremely rare”, if there was to be a weather event that was deemed dangerous during your stay, as your host I can assist you in decisions for evacuation or preparation. However, as the emergency controller of the property, the house rules would take on additional extraordinary emergency preparations. The second room of the Airbnb Homestay, would be commandeered - as it is the designated evacuation shelter for all on the property to use. You would be required to follow all instructions and requests for safety. Once again this is not something that happens quickly. Authorities give notice and it is an event that is extremely rare.”
