1 Big Sustainable Island

House Rules

We are strict about our House Rules and the additional rules below because we want folks to have a safe, enjoyable, peaceful island adventure. Like most people, we don't like surprises, but we do like questions, so if you have any about our house rules, feel free to ask beforehand.

  • We only allow parties and events with advanced planning and notice.
  • All overnight guests must be registered within the reservation request.
  • Day visitor guests must be pre-cleared before inviting them over.
  • All occupants of our canoes and kayaks are required to wear life vests.
  • All boats are required to be off the water by dark.
  • When checking a boat out you must text message to Kent.
  • When returning a boat, a text message to Kent is required.
  • There is no smoking allowed in any structure.
  • Smoking is allowed only outside, provided that smokers clean up.
  • Our smoking damage fee is: $300.
  • Illegal substances and fireworks are prohibited at all times.
  • Fires in the fire ring shall be attended to at all times.
  • A bucket of lake water should be filled and available whenever fires are active.
  • Fires in the wood stove should not exceed 375 degrees.
  • Active wood stoves should be attended at all times.
  • Smelly garbage must be disposed of in the garbage cans outside.
  • Quiet hours are from 9pm to 8am.
  • No personal items should be left in shared spaces.
  • All requests for pets (service animals and others) are required at the time of booking.
  • All dogs shall be on leash at all times.
  • The lost key charge is $50.
  • All guests are liable for any and all damage to the buildings and common areas, including legal fees caused by their guests and pets.