GUIDELINES FOR RENTAL

Arrival---The top two breakers need to be flipped on. The breaker box is in the utility room in the basement. This is for the hot water heater and the boat dock.

Emergencies—Contact us with any emergencies at (703) 273-8038 or (703) 501-8222, including accidents on property or problems with appliances, plumbing, electrical, etc. Also, in case you can not reach us or is a situation needing immediate attention please call Mary at (540) 872-2525 or cell phone (540)894-3200. She can be called until 11:00 pm.

Pets—NO pets allowed unless owner gives approval (subject to loss of entire security deposit and must vacate the property for violating the contract).

Smoking—NO smoking allowed in house or the screened porch. We would also appreciate not littering yard with butts, there are ashtrays on the screened porch.

Boat ramp—Key is provided for lock on ramp. The ramp is on the other side of gray house next door to right. Please be sure not to block the ramp for long periods and park trailers on our property. Do not cross the neighbor’s yard to access the boat ramp.

Phone—Lake house phone number is (540) 854-4345. Feel free to use the phone for local calls, but please use calling card for long distance calls or internet connections. We do not have internet access, please be certain that your connection is not long distance.

Trash—Do not leave trash outside unless in covered trash containers provided (crows and other animals may cause problems). Please remove all trash to the dump at end of stay. The dump/recycling center is located about 4-5 miles away. Once you’re at the main road (Rt. 612) turn right. Go to the stop sign (Rt. 719) turn right, follow this past Hunters Landing and across the lake. Follow about 1 mile, then turn left at the Belmont Recycling Center/fire station. If you are questioned by the attendant, tell them you are renters of a house at Lake Anna and give the address. Another option is the Spotsylvania land fill, it is located a few miles north east (toward I95) on 208 from 601 intersection. Take a right on Massey Road (at Shell gas station), the landfill will be on your left about a half mile down.

Entertainment center—There is an instruction sheet on how to use remote and system in the cabinet. A 27” TV with DISH Network satellite system, a VCR/DVD, and a stereo system with a CD player is available for your enjoyment.

Row boat—You are welcome to use the row boat, just be sure to secure it well, on shore, after each use. Please do not let it bang up against the dock. Life vests are provided in the basement. Life vests are required by law.

Things provided—Mattress pads, pillows (assorted sizes), blankets, . We also have some games for adults and children, and quite a few toys for young (under 7) boys and girls. We suggest that if you bring toys please label them. We would appreciate that juices especially red and grape juices stay in kitchen area. We do supply the dish detergent and dish washer soap and kitchen towels. The kitchen is fully equipped with lots of dishes, pots, pans, skillets, waffle iron, crock pot, large stock pot, and blender. Chances are unless you need something out of the ordinary we probably already have it.

We suggest you bring—Sheets and pillow cases (UPSTAIRS-1 king, 1 queen, 3 twins and 1 full; DOWNSTAIRS-1 king, 1 queen waterbed (uses normal sheets), 2 sets of bunk beds with twin over full beds); towels (bath, beach), toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.), laundry soap, paper products (paper towels, toilet paper), video/DVD’s, cassettes and CDs, water toys, personal life jackets, fishing equipment, and of course what ever you do end up forgetting DON’T let it be your camera (you will love the sunsets).

Cleaning—We will have the house professionally cleaned upon departure. Please load and run the dishwasher before you leave. If there is a need for excessive cleaning (carpet and/or upholstery steam cleaning) we will deduct the fee from your security deposit.

Departure—Check out time is 10:00 am. Leave the key on the key rack in kitchen. Lock all doors and windows. Turn off all lights, fans and AC (in the winter please keep heat on but turn down to 50 degrees). Turn off the two top right breakers (hot water heater and boat dock), the breaker box is in the basement utility room. Remove all belongings from the refrigerator and washer/dryer. Remove trash to the dump.

Comments—Please feel free to contact us if you have any comments or leave us a note in the journal (we love to read our renters experiences).

****Most of our neighbors are full time residents. Please be courteous and respect their privacy, as well as keeping the noise level down at late hours. Please do not cross the neighbor’s property to access the boat ramp.

SOME ADDITIONAL REMINDERS

While you are visiting Lake Anna, we want you to have an enjoyable and safe vacation. Please be responsible while on and near the water. If you have small children, we strongly suggest that they wear life jackets, and watch them extremely close, it only takes a second, that one time you take your eye off of them for them to fall in the water.

Boating: Lake Anna is patrolled by county governments, Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Game Warden. You are required by law to have a life vest for every person on board your boat, a fire extinguisher, running lights and proper decal numbers. Two of the most important laws are: DO NOT CONSUME ALCOHOL WHILE OPERATING A BOAT AND KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 100 FEET FROM ALL OTHER WATERCRAFT. We strongly advise you to follow the boating laws set forth in the State of Virginia. Personal water crafts (jet skis) have become very popular at Lake Anna. Please be extremely alert while boating especially since many PWC riders may not be experienced.

Fishing: VDGIF allows renters to fish from the land they rent from without a fishing license as long as they have written permission from the landowner. Remember this is only from the property, if you fish from a boat you are required by law to have a fishing license. The license can be obtained at all the marinas located at Lake Anna. The closest marina to our property by road or water is Hunter’s Landing (next to the Rt. 719 bridge).

The Neill’s grant permission for the tenants of 15001 Beaver Dam Drive to fish from their property.

Emergencies: Spotsylvania County is serviced by 911 in case of an emergency.