Resort Rules
Alright, buckle up and bear with us, these are all super important. We want everyone to have an epic time and keep our awesome guest status high. ๐ We ain't responsible for you missing these helpful rules and guidelines, and if you are wondering if these have happened? well, that's why they are here. so grab a chair or enjoy a bedtime read.
Occupancy & Guests
Children & Infants
Quiet Hours & Behavior
Boats & Water Activities
Kitchen, Bathroom & Supplies
Furniture, Bedding & Cleaning Fees
Floors & Cleanliness
Critters, Pests & Wildlife
Outdoors, Fire & Landscaping
Security & Privacy
Pets
Important Notice
โ Finally: Most of our guests are amazing and these loving rules are for their safety and respecting Lake Huyck Resort and as a courtesy to our neighbors on the lake. breaking rules or gross negligence may result in dismissal from the property with out refund. management reserves this right and has the support of local law enforcement and airbnb. surprisingly, these are written from experience as you can probably imagine stranger things have happened.
๐ if you read to the end of this, congratulations you've earned the Camp Huyck merit badge and we greatly appreciate it. ๐๐ผ Ultimately we rely on guests' trust, common sense, respectable nature and willingness to have a great time to make this all work.
And by all means, please get out there and enjoy all the resort has to offer.
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Furry Friend Policy ๐ถ
โค๏ธ These are our homes and we have so much love, detail and pride keeping them super clean for everyone. Here's some great news. We also love dogs. We have them ourselves and know that they are important members of our family but out of respect and courtesy for our cleaning service, neighbors, future guests and our cabin furniture we need to share the ground rules to make it a great stay with the entire family and we'd love you to help them become great repeat customers :) Plus, boarding dogs is expensive these days. To help curb all that, we have a $75 per pet, per stay requirement. And you may wonder why the list is so extensive? Yes, it's because every one of these have happened. So here's the ground rules. We'll make it easy. And if some of these are not your cup of dog chow and not may be a good fit for this resort, we understand that too.
| Pet Fee | $75 per pet, per stay |
|---|---|
| Maximum Pets | 2 dogs per cabin |
โ๏ธ Safety
first and foremost, we only allow safe pets that are friendly, non aggressive and vaccinated with a clean bill of health. Past reviews on your pet are asked for. Absolutely NO pets are allowed that have aggressive tendencies, have bitten anyone or cannot tolerate others or other pets, I'm sure you can understand, but they are forbidden and not invited to the resort. We also need to know the type of breed to share in case any other guests in the nearby property have pets. It's very important to share that with us. We like to keep everyone safe, including deer and rabbits.
๐ฅท๐ผ No Sneaking & โ๐ผ Limits
๐๏ธ Furniture and Beds
our furniture and bedding are ONLY for humans. We understand how fun it is to sleep with them and have them join you on the couch and chairs at home. We know most guests are tempted to break this rule because no one will know. We however, do ask you to respect our home furniture and bedding and ask you to please keep them on the floor and off the furniture and off the unoccupied beds. If we do find pet hair on beds, furniture and places they shouldn't be, we have to ask you to cover the $100 charge for cleaning or replacement costs. Thank you. ๐๐ผ
๐ฉ๐ฆ Potty Trained
This is a biggie. All pets MUST BE housebroken. If your pet is prone having accidents please don't bring them along. We're sorry, this is to protect the floors, rugs and anything else you wouldn't want to purchase due to an accident. Our home is your home but please treat our home like you do your home. Some males love to mark their territory in the house. That's a no-no too. You will be responsible for any damage, staining, or smells that occur. If an accident were to occur, we expect you to immediately clean it up and THOROUGHLY! There's a long line of guests behind you with sensitive noses. We'll have cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink. Please tie all poopy bags and leave them in the trash bin outside the cabin.
๐ฆ Wet Dogs
Absolutely NO WET pets in the cabin. Please dry off your pooches with the towels you brought before they enter into the living spaces. Using bed linens, blankets, etc. are a huge no-no too. We're sure you can understand what wet dogs can do to a home.
๐ซ Run of Property & ๐ ๐ฝ Boundaries
๐ Alone Time
Absolutely NO, that means ZERO dogs left in the cabins alone at any time. You MUST crate them if you do. You will be responsible for any damage that is caused by leaving them alone. So important you help us with this and they'll love the company.
๐ฉ Messes Outside & ๐ฆ Insects
๐ Bedding & Towels
please bring your own towels and bedding for your furry friends. Using the cabin's beach towels, blankets and bath towels is NOT permitted. Sorry about that. As much as we like to think dogs are humans we don't wash them the same. Again, the $100 cleaning fee will be asked if these items have been used for a dog.
๐พ Indoor Behavior
Please no fetch or play in the cabin. Inside on floors and furniture that scratch are not for the indoors here.
๐ฆฎ Shedding
If your dog sheds please be considerate to clean them up before you leave. Our staff is not hired to do this. You don't have to put them all back on your pet because he let go of them for a reason. We left Dustbusters and vacuums in the cabins. The cleaning fee does not cover this. There will be an extra $50 required for cleaning up pet hair. If you want to save money, please grab them all.
๐ฃ Barking
We get it. It's what dogs do. But consistent barking isn't fun for anyone. We have neighbors around and a bark on the water travels fast so please help to manage the peace and quiet people came here for, including wildlife.
๐๐โโฌ Breeds
Not all dogs are created equal. While we don't discriminate dogs of all kinds and sizes, big dogs and big dogs with a lot of energy need a special note here. We've had them and know what they can do to a house and what they can bring in. If you have a large breed or even a sporting breed we need you to manage them extra carefully. That includes managing the mud and sand tracked in, the scratching on doors and what they can do to furniture, the grass they can tear up and the local wildlife they hunt. You will be responsible for all the damage they cause. Please leash these guys, keep them on tethers and help us continue to have a dog policy for years to come.
๐ค๐ผ Restricted Breeds
Sorry the resort is not allowed to host German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, Staffordshire Terriers, Chows, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Rottweilers, Dobermans or mixed breeds of those.
๐ต Pet Fee
Again, we do have to charge a $75 pet fee, per pet through Airbnb as part of the policy and agreement with the cleaning services and it's important. And if you love your pet as much as we think you do, we know it will be worth the investment. Dogs can chew chairs, tear up personal items, run through screen doors and all sorts of mischievous activities so if there's extra damage or we have to do extra cleaning once those guys leave we have to have you cover for that separately.
๐ฆด Doggie Bed & What We Provide
Oh and we have a nice big doggie bed, and stainless steel doggie bowls for food and water if you'd like to use. The rest you have to fill yourself ;) please leave the doggie bed inside the house not outside for the rain or move it into the yard.
Don't forget to bring your furry friend's food and, bedding, towels and toys. ๐๐ผ
๐ฆ Bugs
We've had our own dogs here, and they picked up fleas and ticks. It's inevitable. We take great care to have the grounds taken care of, but there are some that come in through the woods and want a free ride on your pet. You might want to consider bringing a flea and tick collar to protect your little guys.
๐ Sharing the Love
lastly, there's an occasionally occupied cabin next door the yard is shared with. They may have dogs too or no dogs at all. Please, please manage your dogs and respect their privacy as much as they should respect yours.
- Oh sorry. No cats. And no offense.
Guest Access
You'll have access to the entire grounds on a private lake with a private beach, shared with the other cabin, woods, sport fishing, prairie preserves, communal spaces, EV charger, AC, wood stoves, outdoor games, sport fishing, outdoor shower, private parking, private fire pits, propane grills, picnic tables, a secluded lakefront with a large rolling yard and mature shady trees into Lake Huyck.
Waterfront & Beach
3 swim docks, floating island, play fort, tree swing for family adventures. The lake side fire pit patio & beach are shared with the adjacent cabin if it's occupied.
Outdoor Dining & Relaxation
Patio tables and chairs for meals and cocktails, outdoor dining tables, campfire seating, a large lakeside communal fire pit for evening s'mores and camp stories, picnic tables and comfortable Adirondack lawn chairs for meals, solitude and quiet talks and a rolling, grassy landscape of towering trees into Huyck Lake for making memories on.
Firewood
We have a wood shed with plenty of complimentary firewood. Firewood, if available is on us. Please be kind, the pile is reserved for other guests and not to be burned at will. We do provide fire starters as we realize not everyone is an Eagle Scout.
Parking & Location
The cabin is located on a tree lined country road that's easy on tires and sleeping kids and great for quiet strolls. Private parking is close is about 30 feet from the back door of the cabin.
Boats & Rentals
We have a large fleet of boats. A pontoon, kayaks, paddle boards, a canoe and row boats for rent if you want to take your adventuring up a notch. Boats (when available) can be rented.
| Pontoon Boat | $250 per day (1 tank of gas provided). Limit 6 persons due to weight capacity. |
|---|---|
| Row Boats | $25 per boat per day |
| Kayaks | $25 per kayak per day |
| Canoes | $25 per day |
| Paddle Boards | $25 per board per day |
Important Notes
All rates are per day, not 24 hrs. We have an assortment of adult lifejackets, but you must bring your own lifejackets for children. We do not supply those.
Liability Waiver Required
For everyone's safety and peace of mind, we require all guests to sign a liability waiver before arrival to have access to our amenities. This covers lake use, boating, fire pits and general activities on the property. It's quick and easyโwe'll send it your way after booking. Thank you for understanding!
Our Country Living Creed
If we had a mission statement, this would be it.
Want you to feel as far away from that city as you can. We want you to play hard and get deep sleep and have big dreams. We want you to have awesome memories that you can brag about for years. We want you to feel amazing, be awesome, love the people you're with harder, get some tan lines, and take all your photos wearing huge smiles. It's our pleasure to welcome you to a space that's yours so please make yourself at home, be yourself and start drifting into some great memories. We'll leave the light on for ya.
Rustic Living
We are experienced new owners whose intent is sharing our homes to make wonderful stays. We embrace rustic living and the adventure it brings. Nature surrounds the resort and those that are into nature and all its beauty and charm will absolutely love the experience. Those that see nature as a nuisance might not appreciate it.
Country Sounds
It's rustic and we'd never change a thing. It's also COUNTRY out here so please keep in mind you may hear some unusual sounds not heard in the city or burbs. Although we would like to control nature for you we can't. The occasional freight train may pass by and blow his whistle or the crickets seem to be louder out here. You'll hear wildlife: chipmunks fussing, owls hooting, bullfrogs croaking, birds you've never heard before singing and that may annoy some because it's too early or all night. It comes with its own squeaky floors and earthy tasting water but pure.
Nature's Guests
There's bugs, spiders, or gnats around lights or mosquitos that you may have to slap. That's just nature saying hello. Mice, critters or chipmunks love to try and sneak in when no one's looking so if you see any creepy crawly in there, there's no need for alarm. Just show him the way outside.
Cabin Charm
The cabins are pretty and remodeled, but still are rustic, vintage and charming and we wouldn't apologize for any of that. It's a cabin experience vs a newly remodeled home and this may not be for everyone. There's a few older windows and sliding doors don't glide and latch perfectly and some may be picky about that. We are about simple living, the outdoors and no frills. Those places are plenty in New Buffalo and there are some nice ones with all the high pressured steam showers you want.
We hope all these quirks, country charms and rural living are your style and if they are you'll have a wonderful time like many of our adventurous guests.
Safety & Liability
โ๏ธ Liability Waiver Required
Also, for everyone's safety and peace of mind, we require all guests to sign a liability waiver before arrival to have access to our amenities. This covers lake use, boating, fire pits and general activities on the property. It's quick and easyโwe'll send it your way after booking. Thank you for understanding!
Water Safety
No lifeguard on duty โ swim at your own risk.
Emergency Information
| Emergency | 911 |
|---|---|
| First Aid | Kits located in each cabin |
| Fire Extinguisher | In the kitchen of each cabin |
| Smoke Alarm | Installed in each cabin |
| Carbon Monoxide Alarm | Installed in each cabin |
Security Cameras
๐น Security cameras: Are in the listing's public areas for security and protection of our guests and property. we have 4, overlooking the front and rear of the resort recording video and audio. all devices are on the exterior of the property. they face the parking pads and from the lake to monitor safety and accuracy of number of guests. the cameras are 27/7 motion activated.
Check-In & Check-Out
| Check-In | 4:00 PM โ 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-Out | 11:00 AM sharp |
| Entry Method | Self check-in with lockbox |
โฐ Important
no early check-ins or late checkouts. we run a tight ship.