Silver Sand Family Resort in Kearney

Reservation Deposit: There is a reservation deposit in the amount of $250 that is due upon booking and is nonrefundable. Damage Deposits: $250 Preauthorization security deposit is required on all cottage rentals. This deposit is fully refundable at the end of your stay upon inspection of your cottage for damages and / or theft. Any damages that occur by cottage renters or guests of the renter will result in an automatic loss of the security deposit, this deposit will be also used towards any unpaid balance owing. As Silver Sand Family Resort is a home to the Managers we ask that you respect it as if it were your own home, and treat it accordingly. Any form of vandalism, graffiti, or destruction to the property or cottages, will NOT be tolerated. There will be an automatic lose of the security deposit, as well as the cost of any damages incurred. The individuals involved will also be told to leave the resort immediately. Refusal to vacate the property will result in police involvement. We have a zero-tolerance policy in this matter. This rule is implemented to benefit everyone and to ensure that all our guests have the most enjoyable stay at our resort. Checking into the Resort: ALL guests must first check in to the office located in the Main Building. Check In / Out Times: As we only have a limited time to clean all cabins and prepare them for the next group of campers we ask that you respect our check in and out times as posted. Week-Long Booking: check in between 3 pm and 6:30 pm /check out before 10 am Week-end Booking: check in between 12 pm and 5:00 pm / check out before 12:00 pm Cabins: Please keep the cabins clean inside and outside, there is no smoking inside the cottages. We supply every cottage with 1-Ply toilet paper ONLY. Our septic system is very fragile; therefore, the provided paper is essential for everyone to use in order to help prevent the unpleasant and costly consequences of any potential septic problems. Please DO NOT dispose of any feminine products or sanitary napkins in the toilets. DO NOT use any toilet paper that is not 1-ply. If you require additional tissue paper for your rental unit, please just ask one of us to provide you with more. Visitors to Your Cottage: Cottage renters are allowed to invite additional visitors while staying with us; provided their guests are fully aware of, and prepared to follow, the policies and regulations enforced at our resort. Prior to your extra guests arriving, please make arrangements with management to inform us of how many extra guests will be arriving so we can be sure everyone is accommodated accordingly. Each cottage is designed to accommodate a certain number of people and ONLY Management is to determine how many additional guests is acceptable in each cottage. Prices are as follows: Day and overnight visitors: $50 per person. Week long visitors: $200 per person. STORE: Our on-site convenience store hours of operation are 9 am - 8 pm daily. As long as the store has an open sign up, we are open for business. Please keep in mind that this is our home as well as a business; so, if the sign says closed, please do not ring the bell for service unless it is an emergency. Garbage / Recycling: All your garbage is to be placed in the in-closed disposal trailer. Do not leave garbage in front of your cottage or inside. You must put garbage inside the in-closed trailer. Rules and Regulations We ask that all our guests please be considerate of each other during your stay with us. Keeping in mind things such as; our 11pm noise rule, no smoking in public area’s etc. We also ask that all our guests try to be sensible with their choice of words and use of offensive language. We do accommodate many families with young children.  NO littering (paper, pop cans, pull-tabs, cigarette butts, etc.)  NO defacing Springwood Cottages property in any way (writing on the walls, floors, ceilings, etc.)  NO destruction of any kind to the natural environment surrounding us (no peeling bark off of trees, no cutting any trees, etc.)  NO using shampoo or soap in our lake  Please keep your cottage clean at all times, both inside and outside.  NO outside wood brought in for burning; ALL wood to be purchased on site  NO BBQ’s brought in; charcoal and fluid to be purchased on site Pet Policy We love pets….please ensure all dogs are leashed at all times when outside the cabins. Beach Rules: Our beach is NOT SUPERVISED; an adult must be present at all times. Please take note of the following beach regulations:  Leave the beach area clean; daily and nightly (do not leave any garbage behind).  Glass containers are not allowed on the beach, and are prohibited from all fire pits  No boats permitted in the swimming area.  No fishing in the swim area.  No diving from the swim raft. Parking Rules:  Please do not park your boat trailer in front of cottage.  Please do not block the main road with your car.  Only 1 vehicle per cabin or trailer spot Dock Rules:  Please no docking at the beach, floating dock or anywhere else other than boat docks. Fishing Rules: Please do not put any garbage or fish scales outside. All scraps, scales, etc., must be put in garbage bags and stored in the freezer.  When cleaning fish for freezing and transporting, please remember to leave enough skin or scales on the fish to be able to recognize its species. This will avoid any problems arising with the Ministry of Natural Resources.  Freezer or fridge is only for well packed fillets; please do not store fresh fish in it.  Please do not clean fish in cottages.  Please clean up after yourself once you have finished. Failure to do so will result in a clean-up fee, each and every time. *Failure to follow any of these rules and regulations mentioned above will result in a cleanup fee and/or loss of security deposit. (Please see service rates page for penalty fees) Fishing Rules: Please be respectful of our lake. The more fish left in the lake ensures lots of fish next year. The MNR put limits on fish to ensure certain species continue to thrive. Certain species and sizes of fish are prime restockers of our lake. We have a chart in our store concerning what size of fish should be put back. The bigger the fish, the more eggs they will lay. Also please remember that the fish without limits are prime feed for the fish with limits, so please respect the number of fish taken from the lake. 300-400 in one day is too many. Open Fires Rules: • Open fires are only acceptable at cabins with fire pits. • NO wood is to be brought in for burning. We have campfire wood available. • Never leave fire and children unattended. • Please put fire out before you leave. We reside on the property 12 months of the year and consider this property our home. We take pride in our home and in the guests, we have to visit. We hope you enjoy our resort as much as we do and look forward to you spending your vacation with us.

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