Blackwell Branch Cabin - Hayesville

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT: Check-in: 4:00pm to 8:00pm* Check-out: 11:00am prompt**
*Contact Owners if you expect to arrive after 8:00pm to make arrangements for self-check-in. **Failure to check-out promptly at 11:00am will result in charges to your deposit ($25.00/15-minutes). CHECK-OUT CHECKLIST (Addendum #2): Failure to follow the instructions outlined in the Check-out Checklist may result in charge(s) against your deposit.

NO SMOKING or tobacco use of any kind inside the home/playhouse/shed. No open flames (candles, lanterns or other). No vapor/vape smoking inside home/playhouse/shed. Smoking/vaping/tobacco use is only permitted out-of-doors and guest is responsible for extinguishing and proper disposal of butts. Evidence/odor of smoking/vaping indoors will result in charge of $300.00 against your deposit.

INTERNET, PHONE, TV: Cellular service can be spotty at best in the mountains. The cabin has a landline telephone for emergencies (dial 9-1-1) and local calls. High-speed wireless internet, satellite TV and streaming TV are also provided using your own subscription memberships.

WATER & SEPTIC: The cabin uses a septic system. The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper material is flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products, diapers, wipes or other material should be flushed. If it is found that feminine or other products have been flushed and cause a plumbing problem, a damage charge of $300.00 against your deposit and/or cost of repairs may be incurred.

WOOD-BURNING STOVE: Fire safety is a number one concern in our rural area. Wood-burning stove must be extinguished at night when your go to bed and anytime you are away from the cabin. If it has been discovered that you have failed to extinguish the wood-burning stove and/or campfires when you have left the cabin, you will be subject to a charge of $250.00. You can help us be more energy-efficient by also adjusting the thermostat up or down (heat or A/C) when you are planning to be away from the cabin.

TRASH & RECYLCING: All household trash must be bagged and tied securely and placed in the garbage cans located in the shed (lower level of playhouse). To deter wildlife from scavenging a free meal (from mice to bears), do not leave any trash or bags outside of the trash cans or outside the shed. If you fill the garbage cans during your stay, call the Owners for disposal. RECYLCING: Plastic beverage bottles, paper and cardboard, and aluminum and metal cans only; absolutely no glass. If you fill the recycling bin, call the Owners for removal.

PARKING: All vehicles must be parked in driveway. Do not park along road and do not block road under any circumstances. No house parties with outside guests are permitted. Quiet time is 10:00pm until 8:00am.

OUTDOOR FIREPIT: Fires are only permitted in designated firepit. Ground fires outside of firepit are prohibited. Campfires must not be left unattended by a responsible adults and children are to be supervised at all times around campfire.

FIREWORKS: Due to the risk of forest fire, setting off of fireworks of any kind is prohibited.

FIREARMS AND WEAPONS: Discharge of any firearm (including pellet guns, B-B guns) or any other weapon is prohibited.

OUTDOORS: Blackwell Branch Cabin is part of the Tusquittee Landing Property Owners Association (TLPOA, Inc.) which includes the area around the pond, a private grass airstrip and the grassy areas adjacent to the airstrip. DO NOT WALK, RUN OR PLAY ON THE AIRSTRIP. If you have a pet, it must be kept on leash and/or under your control and restrained from going on to other’s private property. If the behavior of your pet or of anyone in your party results in a complaint from a neighbor (noise, trespassing, damage to property), or if law enforcement is called to the property for any reason while you are in residence due to behavior or conditions of your tenancy, you will be required to vacate the premises immediately with no monies refunded. You are further warned to use caution when walking in or along the creek as creek waters have a strong current and rocks are slippery. You agree to supervise children at all times, especially near campfires, on the rocks and along the creek and pond areas. Be careful walking around the property as the terrain may be uneven with depressions covered by leaves. Remember that you are in the woods and you are sharing the land with snakes, bees and other critters, both large and small.