#24 *Serenity* A Lakefront Cottage Retreat

Closed the month of November for some exciting new upgrades! Stunning FALL FOLIAGE & WINTER VIEWS! This Lakefront Cottage offers exclusive lake views from its spacious deck. Enjoy serene mornings with coffee by the lake in our rocking Adirondack chairs. Bring your kayak or canoe. Close to restaurants, Ski Areas, and downtown Middletown. Easy access to New Haven and Hartford. Your perfect escape awaits! Now featuring Ductless Mini-Splits for added comfort.

Welcome to our charming Airbnb! On the first floor, you'll find a cozy bedroom with a queen-size hybrid pillow top bed for a comfortable night's sleep. The second-floor loft boasts a queen-size memory foam bed for added relaxation. Entertainment is at your fingertips with a 55-inch smart TV equipped with numerous apps for streaming your favorite shows.

Our well-equipped kitchen features top-of-the-line stainless steel KitchenAid appliances, and a dedicated bar-top area provides the perfect space for remote work. The bathroom offers modern comforts, including a heated fan and a backlit mirror with anti-fog technology.

Nestled in a tranquil location, our Airbnb offers a peaceful retreat, while still being conveniently located within a 10-minute drive to downtown Middletown. This vibrant downtown area is renowned throughout the state for its diverse array of restaurants and bars. It's also home to Wesleyan University. Take in the historical landmarks or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the river at Harbor Park. Whether you're seeking relaxation or exploration, our Airbnb and its surrounding area have something for everyone.

The house, deck and yard are yours to enjoy. Please do not go off property and explore. Back neighbor has no trespassing signs.

While our primary mode of communication is through messaging, we want you to feel secure and supported at all times. For any emergency situations, Airbnb's dedicated support team is available round the clock. Rest assured, we are here to assist you whenever you need us.

UBER/LYFT

**Security and Exterior Cameras:**
Your safety and security are of utmost importance to us. Please be aware that we have installed exterior cameras to enhance the overall safety of the property.

**Privacy Assurance:**
We respect your privacy and want you to feel at ease during your stay. Rest assured, there will never be any cameras inside your space. Your personal space is completely private and secure.

Should you have any questions or concerns about the house rules or security measures, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team. We are here to ensure that your experience is pleasant and worry-free.
Absolutely no unwarranted parties allowed. External cameras will be monitored, and any sign of a party will result in eviction.

The primary Booker must be 25 years of age or older, and all members of the group must be 25+ unless approved by the host.

Animal Policy: NO CATS. Maximum 1 Medium/Large Dog or 2 small dogs.** NON- SHEDDING HYPOALLERGENIC ONLY*** Must be HOUSE TRAINED and CRATED when guests leave. The cost is $35/Per Dogl/ Per Night and needs to be paid through the resolution center the day you book.

If you would like the animal to sleep on the bed with you, please bring a sheet for it to lay on. I do not suggest letting your dog loose. The person(s) who book the reservation assume full responsibility of any damages, additional cleaning expenses caused by the animal in the reservation as well as the safety of animal(s) on the entire property. Any unapproved or additional animals are subject to a $50 daily fee per animal.
Any sign of illegal activities, such as underage drinking or unauthorized parties, will result in instant cancellation, a $500 fine, and no refund.

No extra guests allowed inside the unit unless approved by the host before booking confirmation. If you try to bring unwarranted guests in, you may be forced to leave without refund. So, don’t risk it.

Extra guest charge $30/pp/PER NIGHT, regardless of whether they stay or not.

Late checkouts incur a fee of $50/hour, up to 2 hours, with an additional $500 fee if later.
Smoking inside the unit incurs a $350 ozone cleaning fee, separate from the security deposit.

Mailing forgotten items costs $75 plus shipping.

Noise/neighbor complaints: First complaint after quiet hours results in a $250 fine. Additional complaints lead to immediate termination of stay, no refund, and full security deposit deduction.

Parking on the grass incurs a $250 fine per car.

Reservation changes require approval. Adjusted/removed dates within 30 days of booking withhold 50% of those dates.

Contact the host for approval before having a fire.

Guests must clean up yard garbage every night. Leaving garbage outside incurs a $50 excessive cleanup fee.

Guests are responsible for cleaning furniture and grill (if used) before departure.

Host may request proof of identification at any time.

Legal: Property available for a single family housekeeping unit or up to 4 unrelated persons. Minimum booking of one week, in multiples of one week. Not available for transient rental.

Thermostats are set to a threshold of 68-72 degrees. Please plan accordingly.

Early check-in and late check-out must be paid for at the time they are approved. No refunds.

All issues should be reported within 3 hours after check-in. With photographic evidence.

All issues that are not reported will not be eligible for a partial or full refund.

Communication is very important to us. We would greatly appreciate it if any issues could be communicated directly to us, rather than being left in a review.

**You will be staying in our home. Please treat it with the utmost care and respect**