Pet Policy

We consider pets because we are animal lovers ourselves.   We ask that you abide by our Pet Policy so we can continue to offer pet friendly lodging.

The Nantahala River Lodge contains many unique features, including furniture handcrafted from the wood we salvaged from our old cabin.  We ask that you do not consider bringing any pet into our home that may possibly cause any damage.  Many items are irreplaceable and extremely sentimental.

Because we allow pets, alot of extra cleaning is required to maintain a home that is pet hair and odor free.  We do not want any of our guests to feel that the cabin is un-clean.  We request that you do all you can to minimize evidence of your pet's stay at the Lodge.

WE DO HAVE EXTRA REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR BREEDS THAT ARE BIG SHEDDERS.

PET POLICY

1)   I understand that a non refundable pet cleaning fee will be charged:

  • 2 nights        $50 per pet
  • 3-6 nights     $75 per pet
  • 7+ nights    $100 per pet

2)   I agree that an additional security deposit of $300.00 per pet shall be paid and shall be forfeited in the event of damage to property (includes real and personal property, natural foliage and vegetation, landscaping, erosion-control terrain) or non compliance of pet rules.

3)   I understand that pet shall never be left unattended unless crated.

4)   I understand that any damage caused by the pet to the exterior or interior of the Lodge, including furnishings and grounds, will be my full financial responsibility and I agree to pay all costs involved in the restoration to its original condition.  If damage is such that it cannot be repaired, then I hereby agree to pay the full expense of replacement.

5)   I agree to report pet damage immediately upon occurrence to facilitate timely repairs/corrections/cleanup.  Waiting until checkout to report pet damage can potentially increase my financial responsibility.  I agree that damages resulting from my pet can result in related costs, including but not limited to: fumigation costs and loss of rents due to the Lodge not being fit for occupancy by the next guests.  Liability for costs of displacing future guests (lost rents) is limited to two nights, and is only applicable when best reasonable efforts to return the Lodge to rentable status are not effective and result in lost revenue to property owners.

6)   I agree to take special precautions to protect pet from area wildlife and to protect area wildlife from pet.

7)   I agree to the following guidelines for control and behavior of my pet:

  • I will not allow pets on the furniture or beds.
  • I will diligently maintain cleanliness of pet sleeping and feeding areas.
  • I will clean up all waste product of pet.  Acceptable clean-up shall be placing the waste product in trash cans provided.  A shovel is provided for your use.
  • I will prevent pet from creating excessive noise.
  • I will prevent pet from disturbing fishermen.

8)   I agree to hold property owners harmless for any perils to my pet including, but not limited to, accidents, injuries, illness, loss, runaway, death or any other circumstances relating to the presence of my pet.  I understand that certain conditions of the environment and habitat of the area are inherently risky for domestic animals.  This includes dangers of predators (bears, raccoons, wild dogs, snakes and others) and other conditions (fallen or falling trees, branches, stinging insects, poisonous vegetation, land/rock slides, and others).  I understand that pets are not affected by, but can facilitate human contact with poison ivy toxins.

9)   I agree that my financial responsibilities herein apply to pets whether owned by me, my family, or the guests staying with me at the Lodge.  "Visiting" pets (those brought by visitors just stopping by and not pre-approved to stay) are not allowed inside the Lodge.

10)  I agree to indemnify , hold harmless, and defend property owner against all liability, judgements, expenses, including attorney's fees, or claims by third parties for any injury to any person or damage to property of any kind whatsoever caused by pet.

11)   I understand that non-compliance of any item contained in this policy shall be a breach of the rules and will result in the forfeiture of my security deposit plus any other costs outlined here.

Our Pet Policy will be sent to you as an Addendum to our Rental Agreement.  Each item must be intialed and the agreement must be signed and returned.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Annette & Mickey