House Rules

Guest Access
- Check in time 4:00PM
- Check out time 10:00AM

Respect
Our neighbors are very nice folks, and we enjoy the quiet and harmonious environment together. Please do not party and/or cause loud noises to help us maintain this peaceful environment. This home is very loved. Please treat it with respect, and it will respect you. 9pm quiet hours in the desert! This is strictly enforced. If you foresee this being a problem for you, we'd kindly ask that you please consider another home. We take great care in being respectful to our neighbors.

Please Note
This house is almost entirely off-grid. If you see yourself as someone that's trying to take climate change into your own hands, consider this a green vacation. Electric is run on solar and wind, water comes from a well, and heat is from propane, although we are in the process of upgrading to run entirely off electric. Swamp coolers are commonly used in the desert for cooling, however on humid days they don't work as well. If you open the windows on the front and back side of the house, you will get an amazing cross breeze. Most times throughout the year it will not be necessary to run the AC. We ask that you first try the swamp cooler or natural breeze, but on hotter days, if necessary, you're welcome to use the AC. Just please be mindful of your usage and do not crank it extremely low, or leave doors and/or windows open while it's running. Doing so can cause the AC condenser motor to freeze, leaving you without any AC for multiple days, while it thaws out.

Horses
The property features 4 horse stables which are utilized from time to time by local horse owners in the area. Feel free to inquire to ask if horses will be on the property during your stay or if you'd like to bring your own horse onto the property.

Septic Tank Notice
Desert homes use septic tanks for sewage. Please only flush toilet paper in the toilets. Throw wipes or feminine products in the garbage by the toilet. Following these guidelines will help you avoid plumbing issues during your stay and a charge against your deposit, should an issue occur from doing so.

Photo & Video Shoots
Photo and video shoots at Rancho El Dorado are expressly prohibited per the County of San Bernardino's short-term rental ordinance. If you are interested in scheduling a photo/video shoot, please inquire, and we can apply for a special use permit from the County for such an event. Please note, you will have to apply for a permit yourself as well, and the shoot would only be allowed if we receive the County's approval. Additional fees may apply.

Parking
The County permits us to host five total vehicles on the property. The County also requires us to have all vehicles parked in the wrap-around driveway, in front of the garage. The garage is not available for guest use. PLEASE NOTE: the driveway is a horseshoe driveway. This means you do NOT need to reverse down the driveway to get out. Instead, simply turn towards the right side of the garage, and follow the rest of the driveway back out. There is a small brick wall that is hard to see when backing out, so in order to avoid crashing into it, please use the round-about!

Trash Disposal
You will find trash bags in the cabinet under the sink of the kitchen. When the trashcan is full, please remove the trash bag and take it to trash bin in front of the house, to the right of the garage. Trash gets picked up by the city every Friday.

Dishes
Please wash your dishes before you leave, no need to put them away, they can be left in the drying racks!

Extra Guests
We do not allow unauthorized guests to sleep at the house.

Parties or Events
We do not allow guests to throw parties or events in our home. Quiet Hours in the neighborhood start at 9pm. Again, this will be strictly enforced. If you're looking to party or consistently make loud noise, this will not be the house for your group.

Smoking
The home is a non-smoking environment. Please smoke outside and dispose of your cigarettes in the trash. We appreciate your cooperation!

Pets
To preserve the integrity of our home and to avoid issues for guests who may have allergies, we unfortunately do not allow pets at our property. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for respecting that rule.

Broken Items
If, for any reason, you break an item during your stay, please let us know. We understand that accidents happen, but in order for me to fix or replace something for a future guest to enjoy, we will need to know that it is broken. We appreciate your honesty, it will be returned with kindness.

Stains / Spills
To protect the beautiful white couch, we kindly ask that you please do not eat or drink on the couch. If there is a situation where an accident does happen, please do not panic! We've got you covered with instructions for how to quickly fix the issue to limit serious damage. Should a stain occur, please first call me (doesn't matter the time of day, I will answer you). I can provide you with the best advice based upon what the nature of the spill or stain is, and where it is located. As a general rule of thumb, always blot, don't scrub. There is stain removing spray located under the sink, and also a steam cleaning vacuum for upholstery in the hallway closet located near the three bedrooms on the left side of the home. Please only use a cap's worth of liquid soap in the machine. That will be plenty. The couch cushion covers are also removable and machine washable. Please do NOT use bleach and please do NOT put in the dryer. Air drying is best to ensure they do not shrink, or make any stain permanent. Thank you!

Outdoor Jacuzzi
Please make sure to close the lid to the jacuzzi whenever it is not being used. To keep the water clean, please rinse before each use, to remove any lotions, oils and/or hair products that would otherwise contaminate the water, and drain the chlorine levels. Please also add one Spa Oxidizing Shock tab after each use to eliminate contaminants in the water before the next soak. The box of oxidizing tabs can be found either placed by the sauna, by the jacuzzi deck, or inside the outdoor storage chest that’s behind the deck wall; and it should say something like “Spa Oxidizing Shock” on the container. Please note, if these directions are not followed, and after check-out it is discovered that the water in the jacuzzi must be drained and refilled, a $200 penalty will be applied to your reservation. Thank you for cooperating and helping us keep our amenities working properly so they can be enjoyed by all our guests!

Fireplace
There is an indoor fireplace in the living room, if you would like to use it, please plan to bring your own firewood and make sure the flute is open and fan is on, via the switch on the side wall.

Fires in General
Please do NOT for ANY REASON start a fire anywhere on the property. The desert is VERY dry and fires can go up in an INSTANT. The area is also very windy and as such fires can travel at incredible speeds here. For the safety of both yourself and everyone in this neighborhood around you, please do not start any fires during your stay. You do not want to be the person who started a forest fire... we can assure you of that.

Washer & Dryer
We provide a washer and dryer and provide the detergent. If you need it, please use it.

First Aid & Fire Extinguisher
There are many spiny plants in the desert; if you are accidentally injured we have first aid in the kitchen under the sink and a fire extinguisher in the office room, as well as next to the fire place, and by outdoor BBQ grill.

Bedding
All beds and pillows are covered with a bedbug protector as well as an additional cover for water spills in order to keep your sleeping environment clean. The mattresses were brought brand new, and immediately covered with mattress protectors for safety. With the exception of the primary bedroom, the mattresses in the home are ultra comfy memory foam beds. The primary bedroom mattress is equally comfy, but just a spring styled mattress.

Wildlife
There is a good deal of cactus around the area. For this reason. ALWAYS wear closed toed shoes outside. Do not touch the cactus, do not water the cactus. They are on a scheduled water maintenance program. Closed toed shoes are also especially important around the property because during certain times of year, there are also scorpions and tarantulas in the desert. Do yourself a favor and protect those feet! Additionally, it's important to always keep your eyes peeled for snakes (I’ve yet to see any on the property, but it's best to be careful). Mostly there are a lot of lizards, rabbits, mice, and squirrels. You may also see or hear some coyotes. Since they are present in the area, it's important to never leave any small children (or animals - although they are not allowed at this property) unattended.