Always early check-in @ 2:00 PM!
Always late checkout @ 12:00 PM!
No excessive checkout chores! Common sense stuff like, don't forget to lock the doors, but NO stripping beds, NO starting laundry or dishes, NO emptying all the trash.
No additional host imposed fees! (Some examples: no pet fee, no cleaning fee, no extra guest fee, no peak travel nightly rate hike, no pre-trip damages fees)
VRBO keeps your card on file for potential damages, but does not charge the card unless, or until, there are damages to be addressed.
We want our guests to treat our home respectfully & conduct themselves like decent humans, but you're not the cleaning crew! Just don't trash the place, and we'll take it from there. Deal? Great! Keep reading to see if our place has what YOU want...
>>>>>>> Looking for extra comforts??
Here's a few examples of what we offer: privacy fenced back yard, extra large pet door, front & back garden swings, giant indoor fireplace, Roku TV's in all bedrooms & the living room, driveway and street parking, big sofas, comfy beds, whole home UV air sanitizer.
>>>>>>>Need more than just a comfy bed?
The entire Vintage Park area is your home base and it comes complete with cafes, gyms, restaurants, shopping, groceries, fast food, pharmacies, bars, banks, hospitals, parks & even a Tesla supercharger across from the HEB. All of this is less than 2 miles from your accommodation!
Enormous shade trees line the streets of this family friendly neighborhood with built-in amenities like a seasonal community pool(summer only), outdoor sports courts, sand volleyball, 2 play areas/parks for kids, walking tracks, & a serene little duck pond!
~ Our onsite house manual is detailed for the convenience of our guests. We encourage you to check it out on arrival. Max occupancy is 8 because of the full size sofas in the living room. That’s 2 adults per bedroom and 1 adult per sofa, for a total of 8.
>>>>>>> Still want more??? Keep reading about what we offer :-)
A small supply of items like paper towels, toilet tissue, trash bags, coffee pods, soap, laundry supplies, etc., is provided to get you going.
Extra blankets, pillows, towels, and a full spare set of bed linens in each bedroom closet.
No duvets! We only use washable blankets & quilts. We also use as many washable fabrics as possible, like sofa covers, throw pillow covers, chair covers, etc. So, the throw pillows on the bed? Yep, those are clean.
Various pillow types to accommodate guest preferences.
Black makeup towels.
Pool and/or beach towels.
Roku TV with guest mode in every bedroom & the living room.
Chest of drawers & walk in closet in every bedroom. Hangers & laundry hampers in each closet too!
Plenty of hooks, shelves, tables, & chairs throughout.
Games - of the board, card, and dice variety.
Some beach/pool/sports items. (balls, umbrella, floats, water toys, etc)
Arts & craft supplies.
A few baby items - boppy, playmat, bouncy seat, pack-n-play.
Extra batteries & other handy items in the junk drawer (yep, it's in the kitchen).
Cleaning items for guest use.(includes a cordless vac and roombas!)
Gas appliances & heat. (water heater, dryer, range)
User/owner’s manuals for all kitchen appliances (because who wants to struggle with an unfamiliar dishwasher!).
Ice & water dispenser.(filtered)
An equipped kitchen that's more than "basic"! (air fryer, toaster, basic blender, hand mixer, electric kettle, rice cooker, magic bullet, meat thermometer, food scale, platters, dishes, utensils, towels, basic oil & spices, & more)
Kitchen sink garbage disposal.
Extra fans (not just ceiling fans) for those white noise sleepers, and our super hot summers.
Both sides of every bed are equipped with: lamps, tables, power outlets.
Queen bed has a heated mattress pad with dual zone control.
Various USB equipped power strips/outlets.
Extension cords.
Hairdryer & Flat iron.
Iron & ironing board.
Both toilets are equipped with bidet attachments.
There's even a little foot bathtub and some special soaking salts for your tired feet!
~ Trash Pickup:
**These instructions are also tucked in the house manual binder for quick reference**
The large outdoor trash cans should be rolled to the curb on Sunday and Wednesday evenings for pickup the following morning. If you do not want to handle this task, just make us aware ahead of time, and our property manager will take care of it.
~ Community Amenities:
Any community amenities, including the pool, are accessed with the keycard in the wooden bowl by the front door.
If you take advantage of any of the community amenities, including the pool or courts, please follow all posted signs and rules regarding their use.
~ ~ ~ VERY IMPORTANT!!!! PLEASE NOTE:
The community pool is only open during the summer months and is closed for cleaning 1 day per week.
~ Summer only:
We have a temporary AC unit installed in the breakfast nook, by the back door. This is in addition to the central HVAC. Our summers are so hot and humid that if you try to cool the entire house below 72 degrees during the day, using only the central unit, it will continuously struggle to keep up. We prefer to be kept cool, and we want our guests comfortable, hence the extra help of the temporary AC. Ceiling fans and portable fans should also be utilized in the event a guest needs to maintain a cold temperature in the sizzling Texas heat. The HVAC is outfitted with a whole home UV air sanitizer. A separate continuously running dehumidifier, in the dining room area, assists with removing additional summer moisture from the home. Finally, there is a magnetically mounted umbrella shading the outdoor condenser coils from the blazing sun.
~ Not a rule, but a request:
When it’s warmer outside, we ask that our guests leave the ceiling fans on at all times. The reason is simple: It’s hot and humid here! The fans keep the air moving which assists the HVAC in the dehumidifying & cooling process. Keeping our fans running helps us to use less electricity overall & aids in the prevention of mold & odors inside our home.
~ PET & SERVICE ANIMAL REQUIREMENTS:
All animals must be vaccinated, potty trained and/or contained, well behaved, properly groomed & medicated/treated for pests such as fleas, ticks, & any other parasites, viruses, or bacterial infections.
Animals must not cause any damage to the property. If your animal causes damage to the property, please report it immediately. Accidental damages happen occasionally, and we need to be able to address them before the next guest checks in.
Animals are NEVER permitted on our furniture. If your animal normally gets in bed or on the couch with you, that is NOT ALLOWED here!
We absolutely DO NOT allow animals on the furniture AT ALL, EVER. If your animal must be crated/kenneled to keep them off the furniture & out of the beds, then you are REQUIRED to use a crate/kennel. A medium size wire kennel is available upon request, at no additional charge.
~ Other animal rules & notes about animal accommodations:
We hope you will make use of the animal door large enough to accommodate an extra-large dog.
Our community has a leash law. Please respect it.
We are not responsible for the health or safety of your animal(s) at any time, or under any circumstances.
Any animal waste must be removed from our yards.
Basic food & water bowls are in the pantry.
Animal waste baggies have been provided for your convenience.
Drapes & Blinds:
Operating the miniblinds is pretty easy. They’re magnetic. Just grab the bottom and raise them slowly. Please leave the blinds raised if you think your animal may damage them by trying to move them, bite them, or climb them! The same goes for the drapes. They can be pulled up over the curtain rod in the event that your animal can’t/won’t leave them alone.