Direct booking

Rates & Booking

We keep direct booking simple. Send us your dates and we'll personally confirm availability and your total. Rates vary by date and length of stay, so we don't publish a fixed nightly calendar here.

The direct-booking difference

No Airbnb guest service fee.

Your quote will include the stay total, required taxes and any specifically disclosed pet or other fee. No security deposit is required for our standard direct stays.

How it works

Simple by design.

For the occasional direct stay, there's no need for a complicated checkout system. We confirm the details with you personally and keep the process straightforward.

Rates & payment

Request your dates for an exact quote. Direct rates may vary by date and length of stay.

✓No Airbnb guest service fee
✓No security deposit for standard direct stays
✓Payment at check-in by cash, Cash App or Venmo
✓Required taxes and any disclosed pet/other fee are included in your confirmed total

Changes & cancellations

Because our standard direct stays do not require advance payment, we do not charge a standard cancellation fee unless a different arrangement is agreed to in writing. Please let us know as soon as possible if your plans change.

✓Your reservation is personally confirmed by the Hosts
✓Dates are blocked once the stay is confirmed
✓A signed Direct Booking Agreement is required before check-in
✓If an advance payment is ever arranged, the applicable terms will be provided first
The essentials

Good stays start with clear expectations.

The full agreement is short, but these are the rules and property details we want every direct guest to know before arrival.

No parties or events.

No organized gatherings are permitted at The Roost under any circumstances. If you're attending a wedding, reunion, concert or other event nearby, we'd be happy to be your place to stay - the event itself simply happens elsewhere.

Maximum two overnight guests.

Only registered guests may stay overnight. Day visitors require prior Host approval.

Dogs by prior approval.

All visiting dogs must be current on flea and tick prevention, remain leashed outdoors, stay off furniture and bedding, and have waste cleaned up. A $200 fee applies to any undeclared pet.

Non-smoking property.

Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the property. No exceptions.

Respect the property.

Please respect our neighbors and surrounding property, lock the door whenever you leave, and report damage, spills, water intrusion, unsafe conditions or anything not working properly right away.

Guest responsibility.

Guests are responsible for actual damage or losses caused by themselves, approved visitors or pets beyond normal wear and tear.

Plumbing.

Only human waste and toilet paper may be flushed. Stop using and report any toilet or plumbing issue immediately.

Check-in and check-out.

Check-in is after 3:00 p.m. and check-out is by 10:00 a.m. Early check-in or late check-out may be requested close to the stay and will be accommodated when the booking and cleaning schedule allows.

Private entrance + interior stairs.

The apartment is upstairs, accessed from a private ground-floor entrance by 18 interior stairs. Dedicated parking and complimentary EV charging are beside the entrance.

Road and garage disclosure.

The Roost is approximately 200 feet from a two-lane state highway, so traffic may occasionally be heard, particularly during commuting hours. The garage is used occasionally, and guests may briefly hear its door or a vehicle.

Rural property and trails.

Walking trails are used at your own risk. Guests may encounter insects, poison ivy, field mice, snakes or other wildlife, as well as occasional rural sounds such as roosters or music.

Fire ring.

Small fires are permitted only in the designated fire ring and only after confirming that no burn ban is in effect.

Safety systems.

Exterior security cameras monitor outdoor areas only. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are interconnected with the main house, so an alarm anywhere on the property will activate all alarms.

Direct booking agreements

Short, clear and specific to your stay.

We'll use the agreement that matches the purpose of your trip. After your dates and total are confirmed, we'll send the completed agreement for your signature. The signed agreement is due before check-in.

Vacation / leisure

Leisure Stay Agreement

For getaways, road trips, visiting friends or family, and guests attending weddings or other nearby events.

View PDF agreement
Business / employment

Work Stay Agreement

For temporary lodging while traveling away from home for business or employment purposes.

View PDF agreement

Have dates in mind?

Send a request and we'll personally confirm availability and your total.

Request your stay