Hotel Policies
Advance reservations are required. A 50% deposit is due at the time of booking. We accept cash, Discover, MasterCard, American Express and Visa. Balances will be collected upon check-out. Local, state, hospitality taxes and booking fees will be applied to your final bill.
Weekends (Thursday-Sunday) and some peak season dates require a two-night minimum stay. Some holiday weekends require a three-night minimum stay, as indicated on our availability calendar. Posted rates, taxes and fees are subject to change without notice.
We understand that situations arise which make cancellations or rescheduling unavoidable. However, last-minute cancellations are difficult to fill, and we may have already turned business away. If a reservation is cancelled at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled arrival date, your reservation deposit will be refunded, minus a $25 cancellation fee. When a cancellation is made 6 days or less in advance of your arrival date, no refund will be issued. Failure to cancel your reservation will result in charges for all nights of your reserved stay. Cancellation requests are always confirmed by the innkeeper via e-mail or phone.
Group reservations (more than 2 rooms OR 6 consecutive nights) require a 50% non-refundable advance deposit, with balance collected at check-in. No additional charges will be incurred if reservation is canceled at least 30 days prior to check in. The entire balance due will be charged for cancellations less than 30 days prior to check in. We recommend you purchase vacation trip insurance through Travel Guard or a similar company of your choice, if you do not want to accept the risk of incurring cancellation charges due to personal or family emergencies, etc.
Checking In:
As an owner-operated B&B, we do not have staff to man a full-time front desk like a larger hotel. Therefore, the B&B is closed until 4PM every day while we are cleaning, doing maintenance, running errands, etc. for our property. We offer the following check-in options:
Personal check-in and orientation between 4 and 6 pm. Innkeepers are available to greet you, answer questions, assist with luggage, etc. during this time.
Early self check-in between 2-4 pm if pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance, for a fee of $50. If you find you need an early arrival and didn’t order it at the time of your reservation, please call us at least 48 hours before your arrival date so we can add it to your reservation and set it up for your early arrival.
Late self check-in is available after 6pm for your convenience when your schedule does not allow you to arrive earlier. If you plan to arrive after 6pm, please indicate your estimated arrival time on the reservation form. The late check-in procedure will be described in your confirmation letter.
Checking Out:
Check-out is by 11 am for all guests. You will be charged $50 for each additional hour you stay in the room and must vacate no later than 2 pm. Please let us know in advance if you will need a late check-out. However, you are welcome to enjoy the common areas, and store your luggage in the mud room until 4 pm on your departure day.
ANIMAL INTERACTION POLICY
We love children at The Beacon, but require that those under 10 years of age be accompanied by a parent when exploring the property. Children are welcome to visit the farm animals from outside the pasture fence; no guests are allowed in the animal pastures without a Beacon staff member present.
PET POLICY
There is a $50.00 fee per dog, per night which will appear as a separate charge on your room receipt. TWO DOG LIMIT.
At check-in, the guest must declare/register each dog and/or ADA compliant Service Dog by providing full information and signature required on a Pet Policy and Agreement and the Guest is responsible to strictly abide by all policies.
Dogs must not be left unattended in the room at any time unless crated. Dogs must be leashed and under direct restraint at all times outside your room and/or on hotel property. We require each dog and/or ADA compliant Service Dog to wear a collar or harness with current tags attached: identification and contact information, current license, and proof of current rabies vaccination.
We adhere to the ADA definition of Service Dog.
There is a $300.00 cleaning fee, determined solely by management, for a room left in an unsatisfactory condition.
The Guest is liable for the health, safety, and welfare of their dogs at all times. Dogs must be clean, fully house-trained, parasite free and disease free (i.e. ticks, fleas, Parvo, etc.)
Except for an ADA compliant Service Dog, dogs are not permitted in the breakfast area. Dogs are expected to be quiet, well behaved, and non-destructive. Dogs are only allowed in The Jenny suite. Dogs are not allowed in suites other than The Jenny.
You are required to clean up after your pets on The Beacon Bed & Breakfast property and the surrounding areas. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
We understand that accidents are sometimes unavoidable. If an accident should occur, please address it immediately so that we may try to prevent any permanent damage.
Dogs are not allowed directly on hotel furniture, including beds.
Please do not bathe your dog in the shower or sink.
smoking policy
The Beacon is a non-smoking facility; no smoking or vaping is allowed in any building or outbuilding. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Cigars are allowed only at the fire pit. If you smoke/vape anywhere except designated areas, we will charge your credit card an additional $200 and may ask you to leave without any type of reimbursement.
OCCUPANCY / NO ENTERTAINING
Occupancy of rooms is for registered guests only. Occupancy for all suites is two adults; in suites where there are twin/trundle beds, occupancy includes two children under the age of 18 in the cost of the room. Additional adults in suites with twin/trundles will be charged $50 per night. We reserve the right to ask guests to leave, without refund of reservation.
FORGOTTEN ITEMS
Items left behind may be shipped to you. We charge the regular shipping fees plus $15 handling fee. Due to a lack of storage space, we can only hold forgotten items for 30 days. If you feel you have left an item, please email us.
PARKING
On-site parking is available for all guests. Follow the signs when you enter the property.
LOST KEYS
There is a $5 charge for each lost key.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Are you celebrating a special occasion while staying with us? Let us know if you would like a special cake, chocolates or flowers. For an additional fee, we will have the items ready on arrival.
NOISY GUESTS
All our guests are expected to be considerate of others, whether it be another guest, your innkeepers, or our wonderful neighbors. Inconsiderate guests may be asked to leave the premises without refund of reservation or to bear the costs of accommodations made for other guests.
WEDDING PARTY/LARGE EVENT RESERVATIONS
Guests are required to pay in full 30 days prior to stay. If rules are broken and you are asked to leave before your stay has ended no refund will be made.
THINGS BORROWED OR BROKEN
Items in your suite are intended to be used while you are visiting with us. If you wish to bring them home, we have an amenities purchase list available on request and we would be happy to charge your card. If an item is missing from your suite, your credit card will be charged. If there are damages to your suite beyond normal use, you will be responsible for damages and your credit card will be charged.