Our current brochure is Teal Blue and dated January 2011, it supersedes all prior versions.
Our web site is the most up to date information and supersedes anything else.
Bayberry House Bed and Breakfast
Policies
Welcome to your home away from home.
By making your reservation you are agreeing to the policies below.
To ensure that everyone has a wonderful time we like to make sure
everyone has the same expectations for the enjoyment of our guest house.
If you have any issues or problems please let us know immediately so they
can be resolved. You can reach me
any time at 740-632-2899.
Check In is from
Check Out is by
11 am. If we are not there when you
are ready to leave you may lock up and keys may be left in the mail box.
Smoking & Candles:
No burning candles at any time.
The guest house and porches are non-smoking, cigarette smoking is
permitted in the rear garden at the Westfall House or on the rear parking area
of the Garrett House only, a receptacle is provided for proper disposal of
cigarette butts. Smoking is not permitted on the wood porches and smoking of cigars, pipes, etc., is
not permitted on the property. Use of candles is also not allowed in
either guest house due to fire danger.
Cancellation Policy:
We are a small
For reservations of
1 (one) room one night if your travel plans change and you must cancel your
reservation, please call 740-632-2899, by 4 pm
the day before
your arrival date, your reservation
charge will be applied to your credit card at this time, (see exceptions below
that require a longer notice time to cancel your reservation and at which time
payment will be applied to your credit card).
You can reschedule your stay at no additional fee or forfeit your deposit
of $25. If you cancel after the
allowed cancellation time, or shorten your stay while you are here, you will
still be responsible for the entire reservation cost.
If you do cancel your full reservation, we will then issue you a gift
certificate good for 6 months for the balance of your reservation less the
deposit amount.
For reservations of
2 (two) or more rooms or stays of more than one night, group reservations,
or whole house reservations, cancellation requires that you let us know
more than 10 days before your date of
arrival.
For these special
dates: Franciscan University
Graduation weekend (usually the second weekend in May), Move-In weekend (usually
the last weekend in August) and Homecoming (usually the second weekend of
October) weekends, The Dean Martin Festival (usually Fathers Day weekend)
weekend, Thanksgiving week, Christmas and New Years weeks; these weekends and
weeks must be cancelled at least 45
days prior the reservation arrival date.
Pricing Changes:
while rare, reservations made more than 6 months in advance are subject
to room and rate changes up to six months prior your stay, you will receive at
least 6 months notice of any change.
Housekeeping:
Innkeepers will be at times in the living areas of the first floor and
storage areas of the second floor if we are there cleaning or serving breakfast.
Guest rooms and bathrooms are not entered except for cleaning at a time
arranged with you generally between 11 and 3 daily. Please let us know if
you want your room made up. Linens
are changed during extended stays every 4th day, please note that beds are not
generally made up every day during your stay unless you request that service and
let us know by 11 am.
Kitchen Use & Breakfast:
Guests may store cold beverages in the refrigerator and use the glassware
in the kitchen, and you can also make coffee or tea whenever you would like.
Please place your used glassware in the dishwasher and clean out the
coffee pot after use. Snacks and
popcorn, etc. is fine.
The kitchen and guest rooms cannot be used for cooking and/or eating a
meal unless you are renting the entire house and then must be left clean.
A continental breakfast is provided between 8 and 10 (unless you are renting the
entire house, then breakfast is not provided as you have kitchen access).
There are several restaurants in town for lunch and dinner; a list is on our web
site and also on the desk in the front hall.
Whole house rental guests using
the kitchen must leave the entire kitchen as clean as when they arrived, and
dispose of all food and any other items brought into the house, trash can be
bagged and left on the back porch.
Dishes must be washed and put away dry. Appliances
need to be clean and all food removed from the refrigerator. A
minimum charge of $100 will apply to your reservation if the kitchen is not left
clean.
Children: are
welcome at both the Westfall and Garrett Guest Houses and are considered adults
for reservations regardless of age.
Up to two children younger than 5 may stay with parents in the same bed at a
$25 per child additional charge per night, please let us know if you are
bringing a child younger than 5 with you.
Children 5 and over must have their own room.
Please keep in mind that these homes are living museums and contain
antiques and collections that cannot be replaced.
Children under 18 cannot be left alone anywhere in the houses at any
time. Children under 18 are not permitted to stay in Francesca's Jacuzzi
Suite, in the Garrett house and are not allowed in the Jacuzzi at any time.
Whole house rental, or rental of the family suite of rooms (rooms 2-5 in
the Garrett House sleeps up to 8 and comes with two bathrooms), works best for
families traveling with children.
Minimum Rental Age:
25, photo ID required at check in.
Security Hold or
Security Deposit: A damage security hold may also be placed on your
credit card which will be released on check out. Any damages or missing items
will be charged to your card on file.
Or, a cash security deposit may be required (generally for large events,
groups, and whole house rentals).
Deposits are usually $500 for the first day and $100 for each additional day of
rental.
Registered guests
only please: No unregistered overnight guests.
Having a couple friends over to see the house before you go out is fine
as long as other guests are not disturbed. If you are renting the entire
house you may have up to 4 non-registered guests over for a gathering, on the
first floor only. For larger events please see our event pricing before
you make your reservation. The house cannot be used for a large college student
or high school student party, however quiet semi-formal and formal events are
allowed. The owners are always present during large events.
Quiet Hours:
evening quiet hours begin at
Pets: are not
allowed in either guest house.
Gas Fireplaces
may not be used in conjunction with the air conditioners. We do not turn on the
gas to the fireplaces in the summer, spring or fall when air conditioners are
still in use. Please inquire if you have questions about seasonal use of
fireplaces.
Liability for guest
personal injury and property: By
reserving a room, the purchaser agrees to the following terms: That he/she
is responsible for all charges of indebtedness for room reservations and/or
services ordered or rendered and any personal injury or damages caused whether
to self, your family members or other guest you allow in the houses or property
therein or on. Charges are applied
for your reservation at the time our cancellation policy no longer allows your
reservation to be canceled. The purchaser authorizes and grants The
Bayberry House Bed and Breakfast permission to charge his/her credit card number
for the amount of indebtedness with or without your signature.