Cozy Cottage in Cos Cob

You'll be staying in someone's home, so please treat it with care and respect.

Check-in:  After 4:00 p.m.

Check-out: Before 10:00 a.m. 
(we can not accommodate early check-in or late checkout requests)

HAZARDOUS PRACTICES
Do not dismantle smoke detectors. 

ITEMS LEFT ON PROPERTY
Any items left that a guest wishes to be returned and shipped will incur a fee. 
 

AUTHORIZED PETS ONLY

Small pets are allowed only with prior authorization; guests must inform us of any pets before arrival.  An additional pet fee of $25 per approved pet per day applies after booking (rates negotiable for stays longer than 5 days).  Pets are not permitted on furniture or beds.  Pets must never be left alone in the home unless crated.  Rentee is responsible for cleaning up after their pets.  A min. charge for $500 will be applied to bookings with unauthorized pets.

FAMILY RENTAL ONLY
We require at least one party member to be 25 (twenty-five) years of age! 

FALSIFIED RESERVATION
Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of the reservation deposit, damage deposit, and/or balance of rental payment.

UTILITIES
No compensation will be given for the temporary outage of electricity, gas, water, cable, or telephone service. Outages will be reported immediately, and efforts will be made to resolve them as soon as possible. 

QUIET HOURS MUST BE RESPECTED 

NONSMOKING UNIT
Smoking is strictly prohibited. If any evidence of smoking is found, your damage deposit will be forfeited, and you will incur an additional charge for carpet cleaning and deodorizing.

NO PARTIES or ILLEGAL ACTIVITY

ENTRY BY OWNER 
The owner or the owner's agents may enter the premises under the following circumstances: in case of an emergency; to make any necessary or agreed-upon repairs, alterations, or improvements; supply necessary or agreed-upon services; or show the premises to prospective purchasers, renters, or contractors. The owner will provide the renter with at least 24 hours' notice of the Owner's intent to enter (except in the case of an emergency).

SLEEPING CAPACITY/DISTURBANCES 
The maximum number of guests allowed is 6.  Violations of our noise or the maximum number of guests agreed to at the time of booking will result in possible fines or immediate eviction with all loss of all rent. Depending on the severity of a noise situation we may call and issue a warning or proceed with a $300 fine. If we cannot reach the guest who booked the property, someone will show up to, at a minimum, issue a $300 fine and/or evict the entire group immediately. Any delay will result in us involving the authorities, trespassing every person on the property, and losing all rent. Additional fines or damages may be assessed after removal. 

PARKING
Parking is available in the driveway, which is shared by the adjacent unit.  There is space for 1 car.  There is minimum street parking, so it is first come, first served.

HOLD HARMLESS 
iTrip or the Owner does not assume liability for loss, damage, or injury to persons or personal property. Neither does the owner accept any liability for any inconveniences, damage, loss, or injury arising from any temporary defects or stoppage in the supply of water, gas, cable service, electricity, or plumbing, as well as due to weather conditions, natural disasters, acts of God, or other reasons beyond its control.

MAINTENANCE
Report any maintenance needs for the premises to us, and we will respond as quickly as possible. Refunds will not be made for maintenance issues including, but not limited to, heating and air conditioning, appliances, televisions, and stereos.

LINENS/TOWELS/SUPPLIES
Any lost or damaged linens will be deducted from your deposit or automatically billed to the card you used. We recommend that you bring any special items that you may need.

SECURITY CAMERAS
There are RING cameras on the back door/entrance.  RING monitors the home's exterior and does not face any of the common outdoor living spaces.  There are no cameras inside the home.

GRILL
A gas grill is available on the back porch for guest use. The grill is shared with the adjacent unit. Please know how to work a gas grill before lighting it. Propane must be turned off when cooking is complete.

FIREPLACE
A gas fireplace is available for use.  Please turn off when finished or leave the room.  Please do not leave it unattended.

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The undersigned Tenant, for himself/herself, his/her heirs, assignors, executors, and administrators, fully releases and discharges Owner from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, and causes of action by reason of any injury, loss, or damage by whatever nature which has or have occurred, or may occur to the undersigned, or any of his/her guests as a result, or in connection with the occupancy of the premises and agrees to hold Owner free and harmless of any claim or suit arising therefrom. In any action concerning the rights, duties, or liabilities of the parties to this agreement, their principals, agents, successors, or assignees the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover any reasonable attorneys fees and costs. Owner reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at their discretion at any time.

Please treat it with the same respect you would like shown in your own home.