Notes from the host
The Retreat
This property is a 3 NIGHT minimum stay.
Davis Ferguson, LLC is celebrating the landing of this listing. A fun filled island getaway! THIS IS A NEW LISTING.
There is a game room with an arcade, pool table and ping pong table. For the music lover, we have equipped the entire house with built-in Bluetooth speakers that can sync to your device.
The house can sleep up to 16 guests! And we welcome up to 30 persons per event and reservation. Each bedroom has luxury linen. Our Owner's suite has a memory foam mattress, an En -suite bathroom with spectacular ocean views. Our newly renovated kitchen is a Chef's dream.
Welcome to The Retreat, Est. 2019! Please read entire community and house guidelines and regulations. We have done our best to address the most commonly asked questions and concerns.
PLEASE REMOVE SHOES UPON ENTERING THE HOME.
Check in is between 4:00 pm & 8:00pm
Check out at 1:00 pm
Fee of $300 per hour for late check out
Ask host about luggage drop off or storage to ease your check-in and check-out process.
***Booking at this property includes an automatic waiver to use the bikes, bbq equipment, decks, gas fireplace, jacuzzi bathtub, fire pit, stairs & railings, gym, gym equipment. Guests will operate these amenities safely and guest take full responsibly of any risk or potential injury. ***
*No Smoking.
*No Parties.
*Events Allowed. HOST APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS.
ALL RESERVATIONS MAY USE OUR FEE BASED PARKING SERVICE IF THERE WILL BE MORE THAN FIVE VEHICLES ON THE PROPERTY. THIS SERVICE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE AND MUST BE BOOKED 60 DAYS PRIOR TO CHECK IN.
There is no parking on the street after 6 PM. This is a city ordinance. The city will ticket you and tow your vehicle.
Pets:
Pets are allowed in the home.
We have a breed and weight requirement. Each pet must be approved by our hosting specialist.
*No cats, fish, birds or reptiles of any kind allowed on the premises.
*Pets are not allowed on the furniture
*Please pick up after your pet, potty bags are made available
*There is a pet clean up fee and deposit of $150 PER-PET for the entire stay - this is NON-REFUNDABLE. In the event you cancel your reservation please note this fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
* Quite Time from 10pm to 8am per community regulations.
*Police will be contacted in the occurrence of any disturbance. Potential Warning issued or, if necessary, eviction with no refund and a charge of up to $1,000.00.
COUNTER-TOPS | NO LEMONS, VINEGAR OR ACID BASED FOOD OR PRODUCTS OF ANY KIND. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM SITTING ON THE COUNTER-TOPS.
*No fireworks. It is illegal! Automatic eviction - No refund.
*No glitter (it will result in an extra clean up fee of $700)
*Each person visiting or in the home must be listed on the reservation OR approved of by hosting specialist. Max persons in the home per reservation must be approved by hosting specialist prior to or at the time or reservation. Failure to follow this rule during the booking process or your stay will result in IMMEDIATE CANCELATION OR EVICTION WITH NO REFUND.
IMPORTANT
***NO LOCAL GUESTS***
*Each person visiting or in the home must be listed on the reservation OR approved of by hosting specialist. Max persons in the home per reservation must be approved by hosting specialist prior to or at the time of reservation. Failure to follow this rule during the booking process or your stay may result in IMMEDIATE CANCELATION, ADDITIONAL LODGING & CLEANING FEES OR EVICTION WITH NO REFUND.
*Families are welcome. Groups must have at least one adult that is 25 years or older per reservation, unless guest has made arrangements with hosting specialist approving any modifications.
Sleeping Arrangements: One King Bed
One Queen Bed
One Queen Bed
One Queen (Convertible Sofa Bed)
One Queen (Convertible Sofa Bed)
Convertible Chair to Twin Bed
Convertible Chair to Twin Bed
Twin Bed Floor Mattress
Twin Bed Floor Mattress
Couch x's 3
Air Mattress (Queen)
***NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND INDOORS, ON THE BALCONIES, ON THE DECKS. THIS INCULDES VAPES AND E-CIGARETTES. ALSO NO BURNING OF ANY SUBSTANCE IN DOORS.
| A $500/PER DAY PENALTY WILL BE BILLED AND CHARGED TO THE PAYMENT ON FILE. AND VIOLATION OF THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE EVICITON FROM THE HOME WITH NO REFUND. ***
Decks:
*We offer a FREE concierge service to set up and take down Barbequing essentials in designated areas on the property. This service is available June - September on a first come first serve basis and must be booked with our concierge service at least 72 hours prior to arrival
*No barbequing permitted on decks
*Do not leave furniture, pillows, chairs, umbrellas or any objects on the deck unattended due to UNPREDICTABLE HIGH WINDS.
Beach Essentials Provided for up to FIVE GUESTS:
*During the summer months (June 22nd - September)
*Beach Chairs, Life Vests (no longer available) Tricycle/Bicycle for rent, Beach Towels.
Please enter thru the first floor when returning from the beach.
No shoes or wet clothing are allowed inside | Leave wet towels in designated area to dry on the first floor.
Garbage Rule:
*Please use designated bins for trash and recycle.
*Recycle bin is located near the sink | Garbage & Recycle bags are provided
Place bins on curbside on Wednesday by 8pm and return to original designated area no earlier than Thursday by 8pm.
Failure of this house rule will result in a $300 fee
*Any damage made to the property or furnishing which exceeds the deposit amount will be billed to the guest and reported to Airbnb.
*No Parties - Parties in Unit or Common Area - Up to $2,000.00 fee plus any damages. Events are allowed and subject to host approval. Tampering/removal with any camera or monitoring equipment will result in a fine and immediate eviction.
Outdoor Camera, Front Door Camera and Backdoor Camera, record based on motion detection and the event of an alarm or fire.
*Any items missing will be charged to credit card on file. Registered guests are welcome to use the driveway.
*Forgotten Personal Belongings | $75.00 minimum charge to return to the registered guests on file. This is only done at the express written request of the registered guests on file.
*Campers or RVs allowed on the property with host approval.
*Please Recycle
There are countless attractions within a 10 min to 90 min drive from the property.
Busch Gardens - 60 mins
Williamsburg's Historic District 40 mins
Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 45 mins (Neptune Statue)
Virginia Beach Nightlife and Comedy Club - 40 mins
Buckroe Beach and Boardwalk - 12-15 mins
Sandy Botton Nature Park - 20 mins
Restautant's: Nationally Award-Winning Restaurants as well as local favorites.
Good Fortune Chinese: ranked in the top 10 for Chinese Restaurants in the United States. Award-Wining - 15 min drive
First Watch: Local favorite for Breakfast and Lunch, preferred Newport News location, 15 mins
Mango Mangeaux: Caribbean Frech Creole-Soul Food - 15 mins
The Baker's Wife: French American Cuisine - 15 mins
Poke Surf: Sushi and Japanese Cuisine - 10 mins
Outdoor/Musuems/Unique Finds:
Grandview Nature Preserve 5 mins (by foot)
Hampton Marina - 15 mins
Hampton University Musuem -15 mins
NASA Space Center and Musuem - 15 mins
Langley Air Force Base - 20 mins
Langle Speedway - 20 mins
Sentara Careplex - Hampton Hospital - 15 mins
Riverside Hospital - Hampton - 20 mins
Riverside Hospital - Newport News - 10 mins
***BEACH ACCESS***
Please see link below.
https://hampton.gov/facilities/facility/details/grandviewnaturepreserveandfactorypoint-26
We highly recommend you follow the rules for the Public Beach. Please note that this beach is an outdoor space shared by your fellow neighbors. We thank you so much in advance for being respectful.
For your convenience we have included the rules from the the city of Hampton's outdoor beach spaces.
The following activity is prohibited:
Alcohol
Camping or tents
Open fires
Grills
Hunting
Collection of plants, animals, or any parts of
Bicycle riding
Horses
Off-road vehicle or any type of wheeled
Entering dune areas
Entering into designated posted bird nesting areas
Pets:
Banned on the main beach April 15th - September 15th and on Factory Point April 1st – September 15th, all other times pets must remain on leash.
***NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND INDOORS OR ON ANY OF THE BALCONIES OR DECKS. THIS INCULDES VAPES AND E-CIGARETTES| No burning of any substance including incense, sage, etc. | A $500/PER DAY PENALTY WILL BE BILLED AND CHARGED TO THE PAYMENT ON FILE. AND VIOLATION OF THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE EVICITON FROM THE HOME WITH NO REFUND. ***
As always please let us know if you have any questions. We are here to serve you!
Best,
Tracie & William