Firefly Cottage: A Sweetwater Stay

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish, lake area cottage. Firefly is located in Winchester, New Hampshire a short walk to beautiful Forest Lake where you can make memories to last a lifetime. Whether you're traveling with the kids, friends, or just looking for a quiet fishing retreat, there's something here for everyone. Featuring two queen size beds, one twin bed, and foyer office space. Hundreds of books and board games for hours of fun. Pet Friendly! The space The house has a kitchen, bathroom, living and dining area with a really big LCD screen tv. Three bedrooms, two with queen size beds, one with a twin size bed. Guest access There is parking for three cars at the cottage. Other things to note Please keep the home tidy during your stay. We ask that you treat our property with respect to ensure a comfortable experience for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation! Early/Late Check In/Out are available depending on our cleaning schedule. There is a $25 additional fee if possible. It is always best to use best efforts to check in when there is daylight. Mattresses We use firm mattresses in all of our listings. Steps/Stairs/Thresholds/Rugs This home has steps, stairs, thresholds and rugs. Please familiarize yourself with all of them and use caution during your stay so that you do not injure yourself. Cell Service/Internet Cell Service may be spotty, depending on your carrier. It is best to download your welcome message before you come to the home. The internet is provided by Spectrum is reliable except in severe weather conditions. Cancellations We recommend in the event a guest needs to cancel, that before they do, they move their reservation to new dates. We maintain a strict no cancellation policy. But because unforeseen things can and do happen, from weather events to sickness, we strongly recommend guests purchase travel insurance either through Airbnb or a third party of your choice. It is affordable option that can prevent any hardships for both parties. Keys Please keep the key in the lock box provided whenever you leave the house. Lost keys are subject to a $50 key replacement fee. Check in: It is always best to use best efforts to check in when there is daylight. Expendables and Toiletries For stays longer than five days, guest will be expected to supply their own toilet paper, tissues, soap, shampoo, coffee, spices etc. Cancellations We have a strict cancellation policy. Before cancelling a reservation, see if there are new dates you can book as an alternative. But because unforeseen things can and do happen, from weather events to sickness, we strongly recommend guests purchase travel insurance either through Airbnb's partner Generali, or a third party of your choice. It is affordable option that can prevent any hardships for both parties. Please make sure you purchase the Cancel for any Reason option. Moving of Furniture Please don't move the furniture around, and if you do, please put it back like it was in the picture included with this listing before you check out. Furniture found not as it was in the listings picture will be subject to an additional $50 moving fee above and beyond the cleaning fee. Steps/Stairs/Thresholds/Rugs This home has steps, stairs, thresholds and rugs. Please familiarize yourself with all of them and use caution during your stay so that you do not injure yourself. Decks and Porches Please do not lean, sit or push on the railings to any of the Decks or Porches. Cell Service/Internet Cell Service may be spotty, depending on your carrier. It is best to download your welcome message before you come to the home. The internet is provided by Spectrum is reliable except in severe weather conditions. Forest Lake Forrest Lake is a public Lake, that the general public can and does use. There are other homes on the pond that people do use and enjoy. Forest Lake is in a nature area and insects, bugs, ants, and small animals including mice are all around and may enter the house. Please let me know if there is a problem so that I can try and fix it. Extra Guests There is an additional guest fee of $75 per person over the first two. Cleaning Fees Please understand that I believe in paying a living wage and fairly compensating my team. The team works hard to provide our guests with a clean and covid safe space to stay in. Pets/Animals/Companion Animals Well behaved pets are welcome, but we do ask that you include the pet fee in your stay. Pets are not to be left unattended in the space unless placed in a guest provided crate or something similar. Guests are also asked to bring coverings for our furniture to keep pet dander off of our soft goods, bedding and furniture. Our properties do not have fences. Please keep your dog leashed at all times during your stay. Because all of our spaces are pet friendly we suggest you take that into consideration before booking if you have sensitivity toward household pets. Please pick up any animal waste and use poop bags with the regular trash. Fire Extinguisher The fire extinguisher is for emergencies only, if you are putting out a fire in your fire pit please use water from the pond or the hose at the side of the house. A replacement fee of $50 will be charged if the fire extinguisher is used in non-emergency situations. Essential Oils Please do not use of essential oils, candles, fireworks, or outdoor torches (i.e. tiki torches) Garbage During your stay and when you check out, put your filled garbage bags into the the trash barrels outside. Blankets Blankets found in the house must remain in the house, if you bring any quilt, sheet, linen, etc. outside and the item is damaged you will be charged the replacement value. Keys Keys to the chalet can be found in the lock boxes adjacent to the entryway. The key should be returned to the lock box every time you use it, do not take the keys off the property. If a key is lost during your stay you will be charged $50. Kitchen Please let us know upon your departure if you have gone through all the cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, etc. It helps us maintain good service to all of our guests! Water Usage Our cabins are water front and we have a shared responsibility to the environment to use and conserve water. Please take short showers and conserve on toilet flushes. When cleaning or doing dishes use water conservation methods, please. The beavers and wildlife thank you. Grill If there is a grill onsite please familiarize yourself with it before use and exercise caution at all times. Expendables and Toiletries For stays longer then five days, guest will be expected to supply their own toilet paper, tissues, soap, shampoo, coffee, spices etc. Items Left Behind Please remember to take all of your personal belongings including electronics with you upon checkout. We are not responsible for any items left behind under any circumstances and while we will use best efforts to get them back to you we offer no promises or guarantees. You will be charged the respective shipping fee for any items left behind in addition to $25 for our time in finding, packaging and shipping. Please, no weapons, especially firearms of any kind are allowed at our properties without the Host’s express written consent. Guests who do not disclose weapons shall face a $500 fine among other repercussions. Checkout Checkout is at 10AM. Unplanned late checkouts are not permissible, for each hour you remain on the property after the 11AM checkout time you will be charged $25. Feel free to pile used towels and linens on the floor so they can be easily identified and picked up and leave beds unmade. Thanks!- Patti