The Knotty Buck Retreat | Pets Require Approval Prior to Booking

🔒 Booking Requirements: ★ Rental agreement must be signed digitally within one hour of booking and is required for cabin access. - All guests must be 25+ unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. - We reserve the right to cancel reservations that violate house rules without a refund. ⚠️ Review the cancellation policy, pet policy, and house rules sections of the listing; consider travel insurance for unforeseen circumstances. ⚠️ The cabin offers 1 enclosed queen bedroom, an open-air king loft that is not an enclosed bedroom, a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, 1 full-size bathroom with a walk-in shower, and 1 half bathroom. There are 28 steps (3 flights of stairs) to the entrance. Please consider your mobility, comfort, and privacy needs to ensure the cabin meets your expectations. 🐾 Pets (Pre-Approval Required): - Max 2 small dogs, subject to breed/size approval. No other animals will be considered. - Pet fee is $100 per pet, non-refundable. - Potty pads are prohibited. - Crating is required; pets cannot be left to roam when unsupervised. - Excessive mess, damage, or barking may result in additional charges or removal. 🛑 Non-negotiables: ⚠️ The driveway and front entrance are monitored and recorded, including audio for your safety. Tampering with security devices, sensors, or WiFi will result in immediate removal without refund. ⚠️ Exceeding the occupancy agreed upon, including bringing pets or having parties, will result in immediate removal without refund and a $500 cleaning fee. ⚠️ No smoking/vaping/drugs/fireworks/illegal activity. Violations will result in immediate removal without refund and a $500 cleaning fee. 📅 Check-In / Out - Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM (electronic lock code) - $100 fee every 15 minutes past checkout. ⚠️ If you require earlier check-in, please add the night before to your reservation. 🛑 Septic & Well System: – Only flush toilet paper. – The well requires power – if there’s an outage, water will stop once the tank runs dry. 👙 Hot Tub: – Keep cover on when not in use; do not stand on the cover ($450 replacement fee). - No soaps, lotions, or oils allowed. - The hot tub is cleaned and sanitized between each guest. Guests may request a mid-stay hot tub cleaning for $65. - Do NOT remove the filter, as objects can enter the pump. The hot tub will shut off, and there will be a code identifying that the pump is compromised. This can result in damage and repair charges. 🔥 Fire Pit & Outdoor Amenities: ⚠️ Do not use the fire pit unless you have experience with fire safety. Do not use the fire pit in windy/dry conditions, or when a burn ban is in effect (misdemeanor with a $2500 fine). - Put the fire completely out with a hose before retiring. ⚠️ Propane is filled regularly for the gas fire-table but is not guaranteed to be full; tanks can be filled in town. - Turn off the propane tank after use. - No accelerants, no trash burning, no cooking paraphernalia in fires, including pots and pans, etc. ⚠️ Important Soaking Tub Guidelines: Please keep the cover securely on the outdoor soaking tub when not in use. The tub is connected to the septic system, and excess rainwater can lead to backups that may affect your comfort during your stay. Guests may be held responsible for damage resulting from negligence. Additionally, the soaking tub will be unavailable during freezing temperatures to prevent burst pipe damage. We truly appreciate your understanding and diligence in following these guidelines to help keep everything running smoothly! 🐻 Mountain Living: – Bears are knotty and smart; they know how to open unlocked car doors. Keep windows, doors, and trash receptacles locked. Keep all food inside the cabin. Damage will be your responsibility. - Keep the shower curtain inside the tub to prevent costly ceiling/floor damage. – Critters may find their way in; we have regular pest control. You might find critters that didn’t survive and/or a few occasional live unwelcome guests. Please keep doors and windows closed. - Do not run the a/c and fireplace simultaneously; the unit will freeze over. – TN homes are built for a moderate climate, HVAC may maintain mid-60s (winter) and mid-70s (summer) in extreme weather. Rest assured, our cabin and major components are newly built/installed, and we will address any issues promptly during your stay. - Power/internet outages, weather extremes, and spotty cell service are possible in the mountains. 🚗 Mountain Driving: ⚠️ Upon booking guest is required to acknowledge that All Wheel Drive (AWD / 4x4) will be required to reach the cabin in snow/ice, and will 100% be required to use the driveway in snow/ice (possible in Oct-May). ▻ We strongly suggest winter tires or chains if snow or ice is forecasted, as they can significantly enhance traction and control and could be necessary on steep mountain roads. ▻ The driveway is paved, has a steep slope up to the cabin, and can accommodate 2 vehicles. ▻ If you cannot manage the driveway in snow or ice there is space to park on the street but please be mindful of the slippery walk up. ▻ Roads in the HOA are well-maintained and easy to navigate. ⚠️ Refund Policy - No changes/refunds due to illness/fear of heights/mountain road conditions/inclement weather/natural disasters/power or internet outages/acts of God/events going beyond the host's control. Guests are required to report any issues with cleanliness, items in need of repair, or disruptions to their stay or comfort during their stay to provide the host time to correct the issue. No refunds will be considered for anything reported after checkout or if the guest is offered a refund contingent upon vacating but chooses to continue their stay.

Access to the entire cabin except one locked closet that stores supplies and chemicals.