By Invitation only

Oceanfront Vacation Cottage

 58883 South Beach Drive ~ Hatteras, NC  27943

Cottage Rules and Safety Notices

Please print and distribute to all guests in your group.

 

The Seven Cousins Cottage Rules and Safety Notices are made a part of the Rental Agreement between Landlord and Tenant.

 

Seven Cousins Cottage Rules and Safety Notices

 

1) WARNING: Death or injury may occur from sitting or climbing on the stair and deck railing.  Do not sit, climb, or put feet on the railings.  Maintain a “hands only” rule for the stair and deck railings.

 

2) Before kids or adults are turned loose on bikes or on foot, be sure everyone understands the nature of the 2-way traffic immediately in front of our Cottage, in addition to the 1-way southbound ferry lanes.  Always look both ways before you cross each lane!

 

3) Discharging fireworks, sparklers, or firearms, throwing or launching water balloons or other destructive objects is prohibited by the Landlord and Dare County.  No balloons please!  The sun melts them and they become "married" to the pool deck and other surfaces.

 

4) If you have small children with you, keep the door alarms that lead to the pool area armed whenever the pool is unattended.  Never leave children in or near the pool and spa unattended by an adult.

 

5) Use only unbreakable dishes and glasses poolside.  A supply of these can be found in the Billiard Room kitchen.

 

6) Use the valet cart and elevator, not the stairs, for carrying luggage, groceries, and trash.  Remember, the elevator won’t move in either direction unless both doors are closed securely.  Unaccompanied young children are not permitted to use the elevator.

 

7) Jacuzzis and spa are for adults and responsible older kids only.  Besides the obvious safety hygiene concerns, there is a hygiene factor of which many parents and grandparents are unaware.  The jets can give an enema to a squirming preschooler - uh-oh!

 

8) Our VIKING stove is a professional chef’s stove, and, although a dream to cook on, it must be respected.  Read the “Stove Use” card located at the stove.  Designate one person in your group as Chef to help others use and care for the stove.

 

9) Do not open the windows more than 10 inches.  If you leave the Cottage, even briefly, close all the windows and doors.  Always lock the window latches fully (you’ll hear a click).  If you do not lock the windows fully, they may leak and damage the Cottage.  Please check the doors and windows when a storm blows up.

 

10) Fresh water is a precious commodity on Hatteras, as on most islands.  Enjoy your shower, but please be careful not to waste water by letting the water run unnecessarily long.

 

11) The dunes between the pool fence and the beach are National Park Service property.  It is illegal to walk on the dunes and sea oats. Please use the boardwalk.  Don’t hesitate to speak up to others about protecting our dunes.

 

12) Parking is not allowed on the street or front lawn.  Parking boat trailers, camping trailers, or mobile home vehicles on the premises is prohibited by Hatteras Landing Homeowners Association.

 

13) Indoor furniture is not to be moved (excepting the side-chairs). Bringing rental furniture into the Cottage is prohibited.

 

14) All cottages on Hatteras Island have septic systems, not sewers.  They serve well if we don’t give them “indigestion” by flushing inorganic items other than toilet paper.  Hygiene products labeled “flushable” are not “digestible” by septic tanks.  Don’t flush them; dispose of them in the wastebasket.  Do not pour grease into the sinks.

 

15) The Cottage, decks and the entire property is a non-smoking environment.

 

 

16) The gas grill at poolside is the only grill permitted. Do not use charcoal grills.  Use the outside stairs to bring cooked food upstairs.

 

17) Treat stains as they occur on carpet, rugs or upholstery.  You’ll find a spray can of Woolite carper cleaner in the kitchen pantry.

 

18) Do NOT carry beach gear, fishing gear or surf boards through the Cottage.  Use the garage doors and walkway on the south side of the cottage.

 

19) Garbage pickup days are early Monday and Thursday mornings.  Put the garbage containers at curbside on Wednesday night.

 

20) Life on Hatteras is beautiful for people, but very hard on systems and equipment.  If you have a problem with these at the Cottage, please report the problem by calling Surf of Sound Realty. We will do our best to take care of the problem as quickly as possible; however, because of the remoteness of the Cottage, delays should be expected.  There will be no rebates or discounts in the event of a system or equipment failure.

 

21) Pets are NOT permitted.

 

22) “Subletting” the Cottage is not permitted. Some of your family and guests may be unable to remain for the entire period, and others may replace them. However, all will be your own guests.

 

23) Check-in time is 4 - 6 P.M. on Saturday.  Check-in must be by the Tenant.  The Tenant will be required to sign an authorization and present an approved credit card to reimburse for any damages to the premises, or expense incurred from improper check-out.

 

24) Check-out time is on Saturday by 10 A.M.  Please help our housekeepers by starting the first loads of laundry, dishwasher, emptying the trash, and double checking for personal items before departure.