Policies of Garden and Sea Inn Bed & Breakfast Resort

Cancellation Policy

A 14-day notice of cancellation is required. Reservations cancelled 8-14 days prior to arrival can be moved to another date within the same year without charge (at same rate unless new date is higher).

Reservations cancelled 14 days or less prior to arrival will incur a non-refundable cancellation fee equal to the entire reservation.

Reservations cannot be cancelled, shortened, moved, changed or altered without paying the designated cancellation fee.

Travel insurance is encouraged. There are many companies on the web that provide this benefit.

Room rates are based on single or double occupancy. Rates and taxes are subject to change without notice. Taxes (10.3%) and gratutities are not included. A complimentary breakfast and afternoon refreshments are provided.

Reservations may only be confirmed by a credit card and require a deposit for your first night's stay to secure the reservation. All extended stays of 6 days or more and special events require a 50% deposit of the total reservation (including taxes and fees). Your remaining balance will be processed 14 days before your scheduled arrival with the credit card on file.

A reservation confirmation will be emailed to you. Gate and entrance codes will be issued upon arrival OR emailed to you with early/late check-in fee and digital self check-in. Gates open for check-in 4pm-6pm. No admittance outside of these hours without prior approval. Registration is located up front in the Victorian home. Follow Check-In Signs.

This is a non-smoking property. Smoking is not permitted in any building, on porches, at the pool or on the premises. A $250 cleaning fee will be charged to the guest’s account should smoking of ANY type occur anywhere inside the facilities or on porches. Sprays or air fresheners will not cover this smell and charges will still apply. This includes electronic cigarettes, vaping devices and candles. No use of candles in rooms, patios or balconies.

Please make us aware of any special dietary needs at least one week prior to check-in. Breakfast (Chef's choice) is served at 8:30am, 8:45am or 9:00am in order to better serve each guest. Choose your breakfast time with online Digital Registration.

A two-night minimum stay is required on weekends and three nights on holiday weekends. Reservations with a minimum stay requirement that are reduced to fewer nights will be charged the full amount of the required stay. You are always welcome to call and ask if we can arrange a one-night stay if available. However, there is an extra charge for a single night stay.

Check-In Time is 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Early or late arrival by special arrangements only with designated fee. If you are going to be later than your arranged time, please update us on your status and we will do our best to accommodate you. If we are not able to meet you, you will find check-in information and your key at the front desk in the Main Victorian. Parking gate and entrance codes for access are emailed with Early/Late Check-in and digital self check-in.

Early Check-In $50 from 1:00pm - 3:45pm with prior approval. This non-refundable item includes access to grounds, parking, pool, room and facilities. Parking gate and entrance codes will be emailed to you on day of arrival when room is ready.

Late Check-In (hosted) $50 from 7:00pm - 10pm with prior approval. No check-in at 10:00pm or later. This non-refundable item will be applied automatically for those arriving 7:00pm or later. Parking gate and entrance codes will be emailed to you on day of arrival when room is ready. Self check-in is available for rooms in the Victorian.

Digital Self-Check-In $0 now available for those WITHOUT pets. Check-in at your convenience 4pm to 10pm. *Digital Registration required 1-3 days before arrival to receieve entrance codes. Codes and instructions will be emailed on day of arrival when room is ready once digital registration is completed online. (Not available for guests with pets.)

Check-Out time is 10:30am. Need an extra hour? A $50 fee will automatically be charged to your credit card after 11:00am if your room has not been vacated.

The pet lodging fee in the Garden House is $50 for up to 2 dogs per room per stay (not per night). Garden and Sea Inn allows pets only in the Garden House. Chablis Suite is $65 for up to 2 dogs per stay. Out of consideration of other guests, pets must be quiet in the room. If pets bark excessively and disrupt others, you will be asked to take them with you or you may forfeit your reservation.

Dogs may NOT be left unattended in your room unless securely crated including during breakfast. (Outside dining may be available in advance for additional fee.) No excessive barking. If you're planning on leaving them in the room for an extended period of time, we recommend Anna's Pet Sitting or leave them at home. A cell phone number must be provided in case your pet is disturbing other guests while you are away from your room.

Pets are not allowed on or in beds, furniture, bathtubs or showers. If pet hair and/or mud is found on the sheets, duvet or pillow cases, there will be a minimum $100 cleaning charge added to your bill.

No aggressive dogs allowed. If a pet shows aggressive behavior to us, other guests and/or pets, they will be asked to leave and reservation will be forfeited. While we love animals, we must provide a safe place for us as well as our guests and other pets. Please call us if questions regarding this policy.

Guests are required to pick up behind their pets at all times. Disposal bins are located behind white fence by grey garage in parking lot. Please do not leave it anywhere on the grounds when walking your dog on our 5-acre property. Do not leave it in your room trash or there will be an additional $50 cleaning and disposal fee for cleaning and removing the smell from your room.

Our rates are based on 2 adults per room. There is an additional $50 fee per night per person.

If smoking of any kind in the room or building is suspected, occupant will automatically be charged $250 for the deodorizing and cleaning of room and/or buildings. A $50 fee will be added to your room if we have to pick up cigarette butts in our parking lot. This is a smoke-free property.

If you use SUNLESS TANNING LOTION or fake spray tan, a Cleaning/Replacement Fee of up to $250 will be added to your bill if our linens, quilts, comforter, robes and towels are stained in any way. Fake tanning lotions/sprays stain everything orange, are very labor-intensive and expensive to clean. Quite often, the stains cannot be removed. Please refrain from using them or bring your own sheets, comforter, towels if you don't want to be charged.