CANCELLATION POLICY

 

IF YOUR PLANS CHANGE, CANCELLATION NOTICE IS REQUIRED NO LATER THAN 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE.

100% REFUND, MINUS A $50 CANCELLATION FEE IS ISSUED FOR CANCELLATIONS OVER 14 DAYS PRIOR TO CHECK IN DATE.

NO REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CANCELLATIONS LESS THAN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED ARRIVAL. IF THE ROOMS REBOOK, YOU WILL BE REFUNDED THE DIFFERENCE, MINUS A $50 CANCELLATION FEE.

THE $50 CANCELLATION FEE ALSO APPLIES TO CHANGES TO YOUR ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DATES THAT RESULT IN SHORTER STAYS.

NO REFUNDS ARE PROVIDED FOR LATE ARRIVALS OR EARLY DEPARTURES.

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ENJOY YOUR STAY!

 

SHORT TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT

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PLEASE LEAVE THE PROPERTY AS YOU FOUND IT.

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF SOMETHING IS NOT WORKING AS IT SHOULD.

 

This Short Term Rental Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between Ascutney Lofts and Guest as described in the booking confirmation and agreed to as evidenced by the receipt of the rental fee and security deposit. For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Property. The property location is varied by property and is disclosed upon booking confirmation.

2. Rental Party: The rental party shall consist of Guests only as described in the booking confirmation.

3. Maximum Occupancy: The maximum number of guests is limited to 4 persons per cabin at Ascutney Lofts and the Red Barn Cabin; 6 persons at Scandinavian Serenity.

4. Term of the Lease. The lease begins at 4 PM on the Check-in Date and ends at 10 AM on the Check-out Date. Early Check-in and Late Check-out are available upon request for an additional fee.

5. Rental Rules: Guests agree to abide by the House Rules attached at all times while at the property and shall require all members of the rental party and anyone else the Guests permit on the property to abide by the following rules at all times while at the property.

6. Access: Guest shall allow Ascutney Lofts access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. Ascutney Lofts shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner.

7. Rental Rate and Fees Rental Rate are seasonal and market adjusted. Payment/s in full as per the booking confirmation.

a. A minimum of 50% Reservation Deposit will be required at the time of booking. Reservation deposit is to reserve the date requested. The remaining balance, if applicable, will be due no later than 14 days prior to the check-in date.

8. The Security Deposit of $250 will be requested at the time of booking. It will be refunded under the following terms:

- The Security Deposit shall be refunded within 14 days of the Check-out Date provided no deductions are made due to:

i. damage to the property or furnishings;

ii. dirt or other mess requiring excessive cleaning; or

iii. any other cost incurred by Ascutney Lofts due to Guests’ stay.

If the premises appear dirty or damaged upon Check-in, Guests shall inform Ascutney Lofts immediately.

9. Cancellation Policy: If Guest wishes to cancel his/her reservation, the reservation deposit or rental fee will be refunded as follows: 100%, minus $50 cancellation fee if cancelled 15 days prior to the Check-in Date; 0% if cancelled 14 days prior to the Check-in Date. If the rooms rebook, you will be refunded the difference, minus a $50 cancellation fee. The $50 cancellation fee also applies to changes to your arrival/departure dates that result in shorter stay. No refunds are provided for late arrivals or early departures.

10. Payment: Acceptable payment methods as per booking confirmation.

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HOUSE RULES

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Please, read carefully before arrival.

1. Check-in is any time after 4 PM. If checking in after 10PM, please respect the neighbors and adhere to the quiet hours rules; keep noise to a minimum. Check-in instructions will be emailed to you 24 hours before your arrival.

2. Check out is 10 AM.

3. Please contact us if these times don’t work for you.

4. Our cabins are self-service. However, we are available 24/7 by messages if you need assistance. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. In case of emergency, dial 911.

5. Smoking is NOT allowed. Smoking on the property will incur a penalty of $1000.00 per occurrence.

6. Please, take your shoes off while inside the cabin. Vermont is famous for its dirt roads, not dirty floors.

7. Only the Guests registered on the reservation reserve the right to stay overnight on the property.

8. Parties are strictly prohibited.

9. Any damage made to the property anywhere on the premises will be charged a repair fee.

10. Ascutney Lofts is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occur while on the premises or its facilities (sauna and swimming hole), as well as the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite.

11. Children MUST be supervised at ALL times.

12. Make yourself at home and treat it as your own. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order. Inform Ascutney Lofts of any damage immediately.

13. Only use appliances for their intended uses.

14. Pets are allowed by prior arrangement for an additional fee. Pets MUST BE LEASHED while outside the cabin and supervised at all times on the property. Please, keep pets off furniture, or utilize provided covers. Make sure they are treated for ticks and fleas. Use the provided bag to dispose of waste.

15. Please close and lock all windows and doors when leaving the property. Keep valuable sporting equipment in the storage shed and/or locked when not in use. Ascutney Lofts is not responsible for any loss or damage of your personal property.

16. Parking: Parking is limited to 2 (two) vehicles per cabin. Vehicles are to be parked in the designated parking spots in front of each cabin. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner.

17. Housekeeping: For stays up to 7 days no additional cleaning is offered. For stays of 1 week to 1 month, cleaning is available for an additional fee. 18. The cabins are deep cleaned after each departure. We request that you respect our property and place the dishes in the dishwasher and kindly put all trash in the bins prior to your departure. For longer stays, the trash containers are located on premises. Please, refer to House Manual for exact location at each property

19. Laundry: At Scandinavian Serenity and the Red Barn Cabin, laundry is located inside the building. At Ascutney Lofts, washers and dryers are located in the utility building at the entrance to Ascutney Lofts. It is available for Guests’ use via ShinePay app. The code to the utility shed is provided at the time of Check-In.

20. DO NOT leave any trash outside as it may attract bears and other wildlife. You will be responsible for any property damage caused by such encounters.

21. When walking to the Mill Brook follow the designated path from each cabin. Please exercise caution and do so at your own risk. You MUST pick up any trash that you bring before walking back to your cabin.

Guests staying at the Red Barn Cabin are welcome to use the Ascutney Lofts swimming hole and the Ascutney Lofts sauna (coming September 2026).

22. If using the SOLO stove, you must supervise the fire and extinguish it before leaving it.

23. Ascutney Lofts EV chargers are for Guests’ use only, and are located on the side of the Utility building. They are available for use via ShinePay app. Please, utilize the charging efficiently, and move your car as soon as charging is complete. The guests staying at the Red Barn Cabin have access to the Ascutney Lofts EV chargers. 

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QUIET HOURS RULES

 

Please, respect your neighbors at all times of the day and treat them as you would like to be treated.

1. Please, keep noise to a minimum between hours of 10pm and 7am.

2. No parties allowed on the property at any time.

3. No gatherings or music allowed outside the cabin after 10pm.

4. Please, keep music on low volume inside the cabin after 10pm.

5. If the lights are on after 10pm, please draw the window shades to respect your and your neighbor privacy.

6. Please, be respectful of others in a manner you want to be respected.

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Please, reach out with any questions at 802-909-2896 (text or call).