Main rule
Please behave in a way that does not disturb others and treat our accommodation and belongings with respect.
The lead booker is responsible for informing all group members about these house rules. Violations by individual group members are regarded as violations by the group as a whole.
1. General
- Use of all materials and facilities is at your own risk. We accept no liability for damage or injury unless there is demonstrable negligence on our part.
- We are not liable for theft of guests’ belongings or of our own property during your stay.
- Damage resulting from burglary or theft that was made possible because buildings were not properly locked is charged to the tenant or group.
2. Care of the interior and exterior
- Many decorative objects, lamps and interior items are unique and expensive to replace. Do not hang personal belongings on them, throw objects into lamps, hit them or deliberately set them in motion. Damage and extra cleaning costs will be deducted from the deposit and/or charged to the lead booker.
- Confetti, rice, glitter or similar materials are prohibited indoors and outdoors. If found, we charge at least €75 in extra cleaning costs.
- Do not attach posters, photos or other materials to walls, doors or windows with drawing pins, tape, nails or similar means.
- Damage to wood or the interior, however small, remains visible and is costly to repair. We charge €25 for each damage mark or hole.
- These measures help us preserve the character and appearance of our wooden buildings.
3. Privacy
- Your group rents two buildings and the play area on the forest side.
- Without permission, guests may not enter the lawn by the pond, the Cabin or the owners’ residence.
4. Noise
- Sound carries far in the countryside. Please speak outside at a normal volume and avoid shouting.
- Noisy parties and activities that cause nuisance to the surroundings are not allowed.
- After 23:00, windows and doors must remain closed to limit noise.
- Music may be played indoors provided it does not disturb the surroundings.
- No music may be played outdoors.
- Bringing your own sound systems is not allowed.
- After 23:00, outdoor noise nuisance must be prevented.
- After midnight, the outdoor areas of the property must be quiet.
5. Campfire
- Our permission is always required before lighting a campfire.
- If a campfire has been booked, we will provide a crate of firewood.
- Bringing your own firewood is not permitted.
- It is strictly forbidden to take or use wood, materials or other property from our private wood storage without permission.
- This explicitly includes wood stored for maintenance, decoration or making log furniture.
- Our wood storage is photographed regularly. Damage, missing items or unauthorised use will be deducted from the deposit and/or charged to the lead booker.
- Do not place Melody Ranch garden furniture, chairs, tables or other inventory near the campfire, to prevent heat, smoke and spark damage.
- A campfire is only permitted in the fire bowl and the flames may not be higher than approximately 50 cm.
- If a fire is made outside the fire bowl, we will extinguish it immediately.
- Always keep a bucket of water or fire extinguisher within reach.
- The campfire must be completely extinguished by midnight.
6. Picnic tables - Parasols
- Do not place hot pans, barbecue parts, candles, fire baskets or other hot objects directly on the tables. Damage to the table tops is permanent and replacement is expensive.
- Do not draw on the tables with markers or chalk.
- Use the tables only for their intended purpose. Do not place stones, logs, tools or other hard materials on them.
- Picnic tables and parasols may not be moved.
- Damage to tables, parasols or other inventory will be deducted from the deposit and/or charged to the lead booker.
7. Pets
- Dogs are not allowed in the sleeping quarters.
- Dogs must be kept on a lead on the property and walked outside the grounds.
- Surcharge per dog: €15.
8. Trampoline
- Use is at your own risk.
- No shoes on the trampoline.
- Maximum one person at a time.
9. Lawn
- Do not throw gravel or stones onto the lawn, verandas or roofs.
- Damage to our ride-on mower caused by stones in the grass will be charged to the group.
10. Pond
- The pond area is private and belongs to the owners’ residence.
- Swimming and fishing are not allowed.
- Do not throw stones, bread or food waste into the pond.
11. Cleaning
- During your stay you are responsible for keeping the rooms clean.
- We provide the final cleaning, but you must leave the accommodation tidy:
- Leave floors swept clean.
- Indoor and outdoor areas free of rubbish.
- Remove gravel from the grass.
- Return materials and inventory clean and dry.
- Empty bins into the waste container.
- Remove bed linen.
- Additional cleaning costs will be charged if the accommodation is not left sufficiently tidy.
12. Outdoor activities
- Ball games and activities are only allowed on the play field on the forest side.
- They are not allowed on the lawn by the pond.
13. Fire safety
- When using a barbecue or campfire, take the wind direction into account and prevent smoke or sparks from blowing towards buildings.
- Escape routes and fire-fighting equipment must always remain clear.
- Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all buildings.
- Tea lights may only be used in the designated holders, never on the plastic picnic tables.
- Unnecessarily breaking seals or improper use of fire extinguishers results in a fine of at least €50, and any damage will also be charged.
14. Sleeping quarters
- To be used for sleeping only.
- Do not climb in or out through windows.
- Beds and mattresses may not be moved.
- No food or drinks in the sleeping quarters.
- Linen packages are placed on the beds; make the beds on arrival and remove the linen before departure.
15. Bathrooms
- Do not flush sanitary pads, tampons or wet wipes down the toilet, as this may cause blockages.
- Keep toilets and showers clean and tidy.
16. Inventory
- Please report any defects to the owner promptly.
- Indoor inventory may not be used outdoors.
17. Parking
- Parking is permitted on the gravel behind the ranch bar, not on the grass.
- The main entrance must remain clear for emergency services at all times.
18. Electric cars
- An EV charging station with two charging points is available; ask the owner for its location.
- Charging electric vehicles via wall sockets or the buildings’ electricity supply is strictly prohibited. A violation results in a €100 charge per vehicle.
19. Waste
- Put household waste in closed bags in the container behind the shed.
- Cardboard may be placed under the veranda behind the shed.
- Please place bottles in the crates behind the waste container.
- Keep the grounds free of rubbish.
20. Complaints
- If you have a complaint or problem during your stay, please report it as soon as possible so that we can look for a solution together.
21. Sanctions
- Depending on the nature and seriousness of the violation, we may issue a warning.
- In the event of repeated or serious violations, we may terminate the rental agreement and deny access to the property.
- In the event of damage, missing items or serious violation of the house rules, the deposit may be withheld in whole or in part.
- If the damage exceeds the deposit paid, we reserve the right to recover the additional amount from the lead booker.