SIERRA MOUNTAIN LODGE
Lodge Rules, Guest Policies & Rental Agreement

Yosemite Sierra Mountain Lodge – A Lodging Oasis Just Outside of Yosemite National Park

Thank you for choosing Sierra Mountain Lodge. These Lodge Rules, Guest Policies, and Rental Agreement are intended to provide a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable stay for all guests while protecting the property and surrounding community.

By making a reservation and/or occupying the property, the guest agrees to the following terms and is responsible for ensuring that all members of their party and approved visitors follow these rules.

RESERVATION & GUEST REQUIREMENTS

The primary guest must be at least 21 years old and provide valid government-issued photo identification through the required online check-in process.

The credit card provided for the security authorization must be in the name of a registered guest and match the identification provided.

Guests may not exceed the maximum occupancy listed for the suite without prior written approval. Reservations may not be transferred, sublet, or used by anyone other than the registered guests and approved visitors.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT

Check-in is normally between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Check-in after 10:00 PM requires prior approval.

Check-out is by 10:00 AM. Unauthorized late check-out may be charged at $40 per hour.

Guests are responsible for leaving the suite reasonably clean and returning furnishings and property to their original locations.

QUIET HOURS, PARTIES & VISITORS

Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

Parties, events, loud gatherings, and disruptive behavior are not permitted.

Only registered guests and approved visitors are permitted on the property. Commercial activities, illegal activities, and unauthorized gatherings are prohibited.

Serious or repeated violations may result in termination of the reservation and removal from the property without refund.

CHILDREN & PROPERTY SAFETY

Some suites are two-story and have stairs and open loft areas. These suites are not recommended for children under five.

Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising children at all times.

Guests are responsible for using reasonable care around stairs, decks, outdoor areas, BBQs, and other property features.

SUITE AMENITIES

Suites include linens, towels, bedding, Wi-Fi, Smart TV, refrigerator, microwave, sink, coffee supplies, dishes, glasses, silverware, basic toiletries, and other listed amenities.

Most suites have kitchenettes and do not have a cooking stove. The Sierra Suite has a full kitchen.

Propane BBQs may be provided for guest use. Guests may not bring or use unauthorized cooking appliances, open flames, candles, or other fire hazards.

PETS & SERVICE ANIMALS

Pets are not permitted.

ADA service animals are welcome as required by applicable law. Emotional support animals are not considered service animals under this policy.

Guests are responsible for any damage, excessive cleaning, or other costs caused by an animal.

SMOKING, VAPING & FIRE SAFETY

Smoking, vaping, marijuana, and other smoking products are not permitted inside any suite.

Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas.

Candles and unauthorized open flames are prohibited.

A minimum $100 cleaning charge may apply for smoking or vaping inside a suite, along with any additional cleaning, damage, or restoration costs.

Guests must follow all applicable fire restrictions and may use only fire features specifically provided and approved by Sierra Mountain Lodge.

DAMAGE, EXCESSIVE CLEANING & MISSING ITEMS

Guests are responsible for damage, loss, excessive cleaning, missing items, or other costs caused by themselves or members of their party.

Excessive cleaning is charged at $50 per hour, with a one-hour minimum. Additional charges may apply for repairs, replacement items, service calls, or damage to the building, furnishings, linens, or grounds.

Lost or damaged linens and towels may be charged at 1.5 times the published replacement cost.

SECURITY AUTHORIZATION

A valid credit card is required for a security authorization hold, including for cash-paid, prepaid, and third-party reservations.

The authorization is not an immediate charge. It may be used for damage, excessive cleaning, missing items, or other charges resulting from the stay.

If there are no additional charges, the authorization will generally be released approximately 48 hours after checkout.

LOST & FOUND

Items left behind will generally be retained for up to 30 days. After that period, unclaimed items may be donated, discarded, or otherwise disposed of at the owner's discretion.

Guests are responsible for arranging and paying for any return shipping.

NATURAL & RURAL PROPERTY CONDITIONS

Sierra Mountain Lodge is located in a rural mountain environment. Guests may encounter stairs, decks, uneven ground, gravel, seasonal water, insects, mosquitoes, snakes, poison oak, wildlife, domestic animals, falling branches, changing weather, wildfire, smoke, and other natural conditions.

Guests acknowledge these ordinary conditions and agree to use reasonable care and caution.

WEATHER, WILDFIRE & POWER OUTAGES

No refunds will be provided for weather, smoke, wildfire conditions, heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, snow, local road conditions, neighboring construction, or power outages unless a mandatory evacuation or other circumstance requires cancellation under applicable law.

Guests should consider seasonal conditions when making travel plans.

OWNER ACCESS & EMERGENCIES

The owners live on the property and respect guest privacy while remaining available when assistance is needed.

The owner or authorized representative may enter a rental when reasonably necessary for an emergency, safety concern, maintenance, inspection, suspected damage, or suspected violation of these rules, subject to applicable law.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK & LIABILITY

By occupying the property, Guest acknowledges the ordinary risks associated with a rural mountain property, including stairs, decks, uneven terrain, wildlife, insects, weather, wildfire, smoke, outdoor equipment, and other conditions described above.

Guest voluntarily assumes responsibility for exercising reasonable care and supervising members of their party, including children and visitors.

To the extent permitted by California law, Guest agrees to hold harmless the Owner and the Owner's agents, employees, and contractors from claims arising from Guest's use of the property, except for liability that cannot legally be waived or limited, including where applicable gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Guest is responsible for damage or loss caused by Guest, members of the reservation, or visitors permitted onto the property and agrees to reimburse the Owner for such loss to the extent permitted by law.

CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW

Cancellation and payment terms are determined by the reservation confirmation and applicable booking policy.

For direct reservations, the applicable direct-booking cancellation policy applies. Third-party reservations are subject to the cancellation policy provided by the booking site.

Guests who fail to complete required online check-in and do not arrive on the scheduled arrival date may be considered a no-show and the reservation may be released without refund.

Guests are responsible for all nights reserved. Early departure does not qualify for a refund for unused nights.

OWNER UNAVAILABILITY

If circumstances beyond the Owner's reasonable control prevent the rental from being provided, the Owner may provide a reasonable substitute accommodation or refund amounts paid for the unavailable portion of the reservation, as permitted by applicable law.

The Owner's liability is limited to the extent permitted by law.

RULE VIOLATIONS & TERMINATION

The Owner may terminate a reservation or require a guest to leave the property for serious or repeated violations, including unauthorized occupancy, excessive noise, parties, smoking or vaping, unauthorized animals, illegal activity, property damage, threats to safety, or other material violations of these terms.

No refund will be provided for termination resulting from the Guest's violation of the rental agreement, to the extent permitted by law.

GOVERNING LAW & AGREEMENT

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

These Lodge Rules, Guest Policies, Rental Agreement, reservation confirmation, and any written terms provided to the Guest constitute the agreement between the Guest and Sierra Mountain Lodge.

If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.

GUEST ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By making a reservation and/or occupying the property, Guest acknowledges that they have had an opportunity to review these Lodge Rules, Guest Policies, and Rental Agreement and agree to comply with them.

Guest is responsible for the conduct of all persons in their party and any approved visitors.

Thank you for choosing Sierra Mountain Lodge. We appreciate your business and hope you enjoy your stay in the Yosemite area.

Sierra Mountain Lodge
45046 Fort Nip Trail
Ahwahnee, CA 93601

www.sierramountainlodge.com
(559) 683-7673
brenda@sierramountainlodge.com

Your Hosts,
John & Brenda
Sierra Mountain Lodge - Vacation Rentals

RESERVATION, SECURITY HOLD & CANCELLATION POLICIES

SECURITY HOLD REQUIREMENT

All reservations must have a valid credit card on file for a security authorization hold. This requirement applies to all reservations, including direct bookings, third-party booking site reservations, prepaid reservations, and guests who plan to pay with cash.

The credit card on file must be in the name of a person listed on the reservation and must match the identification provided during the required online check-in process.

The security hold is a temporary authorization and is not an actual charge. It may be used to cover damages, excessive cleaning, missing items, or other additional charges resulting from the stay. If there are no additional charges, the authorization will generally be released approximately 48 hours after checkout.

THIRD-PARTY RESERVATIONS

Reservations made through third-party booking sites may be prepaid through the booking site. Prepayment does not eliminate the security hold requirement.

For reservations made through a third-party booking site, the cancellation policy provided with your reservation will apply. Please refer to your reservation confirmation for the applicable terms.

DIRECT BOOKING CANCELLATION POLICY

For reservations booked directly with Sierra Mountain Lodge, a $25 non-refundable deposit is collected at the time the reservation is made. The $25 deposit is applied toward the total cost of the reservation and is not an additional fee.

The remaining balance is charged 5 days before the scheduled check-in date. Once the remaining balance has been charged, the reservation is non-refundable.

If a reservation is cancelled 5 days or more before the scheduled check-in date, the $25 deposit remains non-refundable, but no additional cancellation charge will apply.

Cancellations or changes made less than 5 days before the scheduled arrival date are non-refundable, and the guest is responsible for the full remaining balance of the reservation.

NO-CALL / NO-SHOW POLICY

Guests are required to complete the online check-in process and security hold before arrival.

If a guest does not complete the required online check-in and does not check in at the property on the scheduled arrival date, the reservation may be considered a no-show and abandoned. The rental may then be released and placed back on the market without refund.

Guests are responsible for payment for all nights reserved, regardless of their actual arrival or departure date. Early departure does not qualify for a refund for unused nights.

Thank you for choosing Sierra Mountain Lodge for your lodging and vacation needs. We appreciate your business and hope you enjoy your stay in the Yosemite area.

Sierra Mountain Lodge
Yosemite Sierra Mountain Lodge – A Lodging Oasis Just Outside Yosemite National Park
www.sierramountainlodge.com