The Boathouse on Cypress Creek, Wimberley central

The Lodge at Creekside…individually unique cottages on a shared property with access to the beautiful Cypress Creek of Wimberley. THE 2nd ENTRANCE….AFTER 2nd SPEEDBUMP. Check in is at 3:00pm. Check out noon. The Boathouse An adult getaway. No children under 12 yrs. old and no pets allowed. Darling, spacious 1 bedroom creek side house in Wimberley on Mill Race Lane. You will be 3/10 of a mile from the downtown Wimberley Square. You will be 4/10 of a mile from Brookshire Bros. grocery store. The space Fully furnished, fully stocked with dishes, pots and pans and essential items. Large bedroom with king sized bed. Huge bathroom with spa type shower, claw foot tub and two sinks. Washer and dryer. Plenty of room for storage. Wonderful front porch for morning coffee. Beautiful access to the Cypress Creek with little waterfalls and rapids. Sleeper sofa in living room. And an additional Queen sized blow up bed stored in the hall closet. Less than 1/2 mile from downtown Wimberley and 1/2 mile to nearest grocery store. *** Notice of Cleaning Protocol *** Because of the current worldwide pandemic, we are paying extra attention to the cleaning and disinfecting of the BnB. We are also allowing 48 hours in between guests, which is 24 hours longer than what is recommended. You will have access to cleaning, disinfecting supplies, paper towel, soap, wet wipes and alcohol for your convenience and peace of mind. RULES OF THE BOATHOUSE Welcome to The Boathouse #8 of The Lodge at Creekside Condominiums Thank you for choosing to stay at The Boathouse. We sincerely hope you enjoy your visit with us. The cottages at the Lodge at Creekside Condominiums are each independently owned and operated but we all share in the use of common spaces such as the fire pit and creek landing. To ensure that everyone has a peaceful stay in this lovely place, please review the following community information. Definition of Boathouse "guests" : persons who have paid for a stay at the Boathouse and whose names are on the Air BnB rental reservation. Maximum guest capacity 4 people. No children under 12 years old. No pets. No exceptions. House Rules ⁃ Check in time: 3:00pm ⁃ Check out time: 12:00 noon ⁃ Please treat this house as you would your own home. ⁃ An additional fee will be charged for damages or if excessive clean-up is required. ⁃ Please place trash inside the large green container located near the rear entrance. If trash cans are not next to the cottage, they may be located at the street for pickup so you can find them there. Do not leave trash in the house when you check out due to odors. And don’t place loose bags of trash outside as we have wildlife that would enjoy it and make a mess. ⁃ We are not responsible for items left behind. Please double check all rooms before you leave. ⁃ All towels, linens, dishes, etc. are inventoried. Any missing items in the house will be charged to you. ⁃ Please don’t take white bathroom towels to the creek for swimming. There are old ones in the washer/dryer closet. ⁃ Please don’t sit on the furniture with wet clothes. It will make water marks. ⁃ Make sure to turn off all lights, coffee maker, t.v., etc. when you leave. ⁃ Turn the a/c to 74 degrees in Summer or the heater to 68 degrees in Winter when you check out. ⁃ Put all used towels and sheets on the floor of the hallway next to washer and dryer closet when you pack up to leave. Boat Use ⁃ Kayaks and canoes are available for all guests to use. No one under 16 may use the canoe or kayak without an adult being with them in the boat. ⁃ Canoe at your own risk! Life jackets are not provided. ⁃ Please tie boats securely after use and return paddles to top of stairs. ⁃ To keep Lodge boats in good working order for all to use, boats must remain in deep water only and not be taken into the Falls (upstream) or below the dam at RR12 by Inoz Restaurant. ⁃ Be respectful of neighbors and do not beach boats or enter their property from the water. ⁃ If boats are raised due to flooding please do not attempt to use them or try to lower them. They will be returned to use when the flooding risk has passed. Creek Area I would recommend bringing river shoes with you as the sides and bottom of the creek is gravel. To get to the creek, follow the gravel path that starts from the front porch...past the fire ring....past three other cottages to the bluff of the creek. Use the stairs to get to the water. ⁃ Cypress Creek is a natural waterway and may have strong currents. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a Boat House guest when at the creek. ⁃ Swim at your own risk! No lifeguard is provided. ⁃ No glass containers or Styrofoam coolers permitted at the creek. Kindly remove your trash when you leave the creek area. ⁃ The property across from the Lodge is part of the Cypress Creek Nature Preserve. To do our part in keeping this area pristine, please do not walk along the opposite bank or explore the upper area of the falls beyond the Lodge property boundary. If you wish to visit the Preserve you may access the walking trail entrance at 109 Old Kyle Road in the town square. ⁃ The upstream Lodge property boundary is clearly marked with cedar posts and rope. The downstream property boundary is located in the deep water behind the Creek Cottage. - Please respect our neighbors and their private property. ⁃ Similarly, if you have any difficulties with non-Lodge guests accessing this property via the water or via the Preserve please do advise us so we may be of assistance. Day Guests ⁃ The Boathouse cottage and the use of Lodge grounds are solely for guests listed on the reservation. ⁃ Day guests are not permitted and will be asked to leave the property immediately. - Absolutely NO house parties. Emergencies ⁃ In the event of an emergency, please call 911. ⁃ You are staying at The Boathouse, 300 Mill Race Lane, Wimberley, TX. The fire department and EMS have an emergency key for the front security gates. ⁃ After first calling 911 please contact us if you are able Fire Pit ⁃ You are welcome to use the cedar wood located next to the small shed. ⁃ Please keep fires small and under control. ⁃ The fire pit may not be used if we are under a Red Flag fire warning or during times of extreme drought and fire danger. Fireworks ⁃ No fireworks are allowed on the Lodge grounds. ⁃ Holiday firework shows can typically be viewed at the VFW Hall or Strahan Coliseum or along the river in San Marcos. Flood Preparedness ⁃ Pay attention to the weather and monitor television, cell phone or radio messages. ⁃ Guests are required to evacuate when directed by Fire Department, Sherriff’s Department, Constables or EMS. Outdoor Music ⁃ Refrain from playing music outdoors so that all may be able to enjoy common areas. Owner/Rental Agency Contact Number ⁃ TEXT us at: Gabe five one two, four six one, nine two eight zero -or- Frannie five one two, nine two three, one six seven eight Pets ⁃ No pets are allowed on the property. Quiet Hours ⁃ Kindly observe quiet hours of 10 pm to 8 am. Septic System ⁃ This cottage is on a septic system. Please be gentle. Do not put trash, feminine hygiene products, medical sharps, or any other non-degradable items down the toilet. Smoking - Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the Lodge grounds or common areas, including at the creek or fire pit. If you choose to smoke, please limit your activity to the porch and properly dispose of your trash. We thank you so much for following the community rules of the Lodge at Creekside Condominiums. If you have any questions or problems of any kind, please text us and we will address them immediately. Relax. Enjoy. Guest access Guests are welcome to use the grounds for walking or sitting. The creek access is a two minute walk from the house, down the path by the fire circle. There are 6 other cottages on the property site, so please respect the privacy of those guests. But the entire property is gated and for your enjoyment. You are also welcome to walk on Mill Race Lane, towards town or towards the dead end where there is another big resort at the end that is also on the creek. Other things to note There is a State wide mandate for all persons to wear masks in any public place. When entering a restaurant please wear your mask until you are seated. And when you use the restrooms, please put your mask back on before leaving your table. I keep a box of wet wipes that had been soaked with alcohol in my car so I can wipe my hands every time I leave any public place.