The Birdie

NO SMOKING. Absolutely no smoking in the home or in the outside space. Smoking in or on the property is subject to a $300 fee. No smoking on the premises.

PET RULES. We welcome 1 furry friend here at The Birdie per stay, but since this is first and foremost a house for humans, we ask that you help them with some basic manners:

• Dogs are NOT permitted on the furniture in any way, no exceptions! (Not with your own blankets from home or even if they are hypoallergenic). This includes sofas as well as beds.

• Please make sure you place the couch protectors on the couch if you have a furry friend with you. As mentioned above, they are not allowed on the furniture. But in case they accidently jump up one time, this will help protect the leather. The couch is aniline leather and scratches very easily so it is important to protect it from paws and doggy nails.

• Be considerate of our neighbors and don’t leave dogs that bark a lot by themselves in the house or in the yard. Dogs who are in new environments often act differently than they do at their own home. Please take care of our home by taking your dog with you when you go out to avoid behaviors that may result from an anxious or territorial dog left alone in a new place.

• Please also note that while it is very common for most Tahoe dogs to be off leash. When your pet is outside s/he needs to be on a leash. Per Placer County’s short-term rental rules regarding pets and homes with unfenced yards (our yard is not fenced): Pets shall be secured within the boundaries of the STR parcel at all times. If the STR parcel is not fenced, pets must be kept on a leash and accompanied by the owner at all times while outside.

• As mentioned above, when you leave the cabin, please bring your pet with you. If you plan to leave your pet at the cabin alone, you must bring a crate and keep the pet crated at all times when you are not there.

• If your dog’s paws are dirty, please wipe them before letting the dog inside. There are white rags as well as baby wet wipes under the kitchen sink that may be used for this purpose. • Dogs must be 100% house trained. Owners are fully responsible for their dog’s behavior while at the residence. Please pick up after your pets around the home and the outside area. If your pet does have an accident, please immediately clean it up and spray “Nature’s Miracle” (located underneath the kitchen sink). We ask that you notify us if this occurs so we can make sure to take further action to make sure our floors and carpets last for years to come.

• This is coyote country and they are really good at luring pups into their pack - so keep a close eye on your fur baby!

• Types of Dogs Allowed: Please know that while they are super cute, we cannot allow puppies in our home. And while we LOVE ALL DOGS, unfortunately, our insurance will not allow us to welcome these dog breeds into our home: Pit Bulls, Staffordshire Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes, Rottweilers, Presa Canarios, and Wolf Hybrids.

WINTER WEATHER WARNING (November-April). Outdoor furniture (including the BBQ) may not be available. During the winter months a 4WD or show chains are recommended to access this home. There may be snowy, icy and other conditions that make driving, parking, navigating the driveway and other transportation difficult at times. Guest is entirely responsible for their choices related to vehicle usage, and Guest and Co-Host strongly recommend adequate consideration thereof.

STR Permit #: STR23-8592 | Max Daytime Occupancy is 9 (excluding guests 12 and younger); Max Overnight Occupancy is 6 (excluding guests 12 and younger; 4 ADULTS MAX) | Parking: 2 driveway spots - NO STREET PARKING | Quiet Hours are from 9pm - 8am | Placer County's Good Neighbor Policies and STR Rules Listed in House Rules/Rental Agreement | Anytime a pet/service animal is outside of the home and is not in a fully fenced backyard, the pet/service animal must be kept on a leash and accompanied by the owner.

We ask that the person booking the home is the primary guest staying in the home and is at least 25 years of age.

PLACER COUNTY RULES

Placer County requires we inform you of the rules and regulations relevant to the home's Short Term Rental Permit. We thank you in advance for abiding by the rules below (which are also included in the listing's photos and posted in the home). 

MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: There shall be no gatherings, events, wedding or other group functions on the Premises with more people than the number of persons stated on the listing. 

PARKING: Parking on the street is prohibited at all times. All cars, boats and trailers must be parked in the home's designated parking spots. 

QUIET HOURS: Quiet hours are 9pm-8am, seven days a week. Noise carries easier and further in higher elevations and over water. Per the ordinance: No sound from home shall be audible from the parcel line during this time. Noise s​hall be minimized in order that it not be an unreasonable annoyance, disturbance or nuisance to neighbors.

LIGHTS OUT: All exterior lights that are not needed for safety must be turned off between the hours of 10pm-7am, seven days a week. Per the ordinance: All exterior lights must be turned off that are not needed for safety or other outdoor use to the extent that such outdoor use is not an unreasonable nuisance to neighbors.

RED FLAG WARNINGS: Due to extreme fire danger, bonfires, charcoal BBQs and wood-burning fire pits are strictly prohibited. On Red Flag Warning Days, when fire hazards are especially dangerous, typically due to dry conditions and high winders, additional restrictions are imposed by the North Tahoe Fire Protection District and prohibited. You cannot use outdoor gas grills or gas fire pits during Red Flag Warnings. All outdoor fires are prohibited, both gas and wood. It is your responsibility (the guest) to be informed of Red Flag Warnings. You will see signs on the front of all fire district stations, hear about it on the news, see it on social media and hear about it on the radio.

Cancellations made within 48 hours of booking are subject to a full refund*, as long as the booking is made greater than 14 days in advance.

Cancellations made with 30 days or more notice are subject to a full refund*.

Cancellations made with 15-29 days notice are subject to a 35% refund of the nightly rate, and full refund of cleaning fee and insurance fee (if applicable)*.

Cancellations made with fewer than 15 days notice are subject to a full refund of cleaning fee and insurance fee (if applicable)*. No refund will be issued for the nightly rate.

We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance from a 3rd party to safeguard against unexpected cancellations. Storms, weather and/or fire conditions are not an exception to this policy and the cancellation policy will stand.

*less the 3% payment processing fee