The Lodge at Ketch Creek

Everything else is empty / for guest use. The main kitchen pantry areas and refrigerator are empty for you and two small refrigerators in the washroom and basement are for your use. You will find spare linens in the hall closet. Leaves to convert the billiards table to dining are in the basement closet. Spare bag chairs are in the furnace room. Two Pack N Plays are in the wing closet and a single floor mattress is in the international bedroom closet.

Outdoors you will find:

A balcony that seats 8 (10 if you bring out bag chairs or folding chairs), 2 rockers, and on the patio a fire table and seating for four. There are several bag chairs in the furnace room if needed besides folding chairs in the foyer closet;
There is hammock near the patio;
There is a playground with swings, playhouse, and slide;
Cornhole is usually set up on the patio;
A high end large grill with side burner is available for grillers; and
Expansive lawn and parklike area including a creek you can enjoy.

We've completed major renovations around the property like finishing the white barn as a living space, many improvements to the home, and raising and widening the bridge. Still more are in the making (pool and tree house outside the gate on the creek). Please have some patience as we complete cleaning up small amounts of construction mess. We are largely complete but there are still a few small areas.

We have not had good luck with new Airbnb guests that haven't learned about home-sharing. If you are new to this, coming into a home that is a residence is not like going to a hotel. You simply cannot achieve the same level of pristine condition an unoccupied guest property can attain.

A major grading point for guests is value. First, comparing our home to others in the area simply isn't possible. No home, cabin, or other group setting offers a family-style setting with as many bedrooms or beds. Compared to hotels with the luxury touches we offer, the current per night for 6 or 7 hotel rooms including taxes ranges between $1,568 / night and $1,345 per night if you rented individual Airbnb accommodations. Additionally, this does not consider that along with 5 bedrooms, our home offers up to 15 beds (including futons), an air mattress, an extremely large couch, and pack and plays for infants. If our property is too expensive you probably have rented too large of a home. Additionally, you get the luxury and value of having 9 acres to roam. Our property has park-like areas to stroll, a fire pit table, a stream, hammock, hot tub, and more.

* The linens are 100% laundered and bleached. This includes the comforters and are freshly put on for you.
* Professional cleaners prepare the house for an entire day or more.
* Our team check's off over 88 different items and many of these are repeated several times over for similar rooms. In short, literally, hundreds of items are verified.
* Orkin treats for insects monthly and there are dozens of recurring maintenance activities ongoing assuring a great experience for your stay.

All that said, Ketch Creek is a home. Sometimes things break. In most cases, we are prepared to have issues addressed immediately and recovered for you. In some exceptional cases, we cannot. We will do our very best. We are super hosts who have had thousands of guests (80-120 every month) stay at our home; your comfort, care, and enjoyment are our goal. Help us help you when challenges arrive.

We hope that you enjoy the home as much as we do.

We welcome pets (Dogs specifically) and have dogs on the property occasionally. We do charge pet fees because clean up after pets is added work and cost.

Enjoy the resort style remote controlled AC in the hall bedrooms and loft bedroom. The living area has central AC (the thermostat is in the basement outside the bathroom).

There is a second building in the rear of the property. The building is occupied (sometimes by us) but the residents (including us) keep to themselves and will not be using the larger common areas during your stay. The newly installed pool is an exception. This is available to all guests and is private only if you rent the entire property.

With 9 acres to use, there is little reason for intrusion on your privacy and the second building is most of a football field away from the main house with private separate parking.

So, to be clear, the white barn and the tin barn are generally off-limits to guests. This is not part of your experience.

There is a very large parking area and a 2 vehicle car port.

If more space is needed to park, park on the grass.

Please do not block the drive to the white barn.

We offer a gated location across a bridge and secluded from neighbors (only one is visible at more than a football field from the house.

Enjoy your own gated compound experience.

There is a large gravel parking area and parking on the grass is possible.

The car port will take two cars as well and is available to you.

* Please do not change the settings on the hot tub other than increasing or decreasing the temperature with the +/- buttons and turning on the jets or changing the lights.

* Please limit use of the fire place to the main level only. ALWAYS open the damper before starting a file. Open by pulling the lever FORWARD. Close by pushing backwards. We will clean the fireplace. Please DO NOT clean the fireplace.

*The resort style AC in the bedrooms on the hallway and in the loft are controlled by the white remote in each room.

*The washroom / utility room and the first two bedrooms from the living area on the hall must all be on the same setting or they automatically shut off. All on heat, all on cool, all on auto or they will NOT work.

*The main area living room, kitchen, and basement including the basement bedroom are controlled by the thermostat outside the bathroom in the basement. The thermostat is located between the bathroom door and the furnace room door.

A small selection of spices, creamer, and condiments are supplied. However, do not expect all spices for recipes to be provided.

Please do not use the gate remotes (If someone discovers them). They are not provided for guest use and shouldn't be out.

Staples like flour, sugar, etc. are NOT provided.

RESIDENTIAL LEASE

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. This Residential Lease (“Lease”) is defined as this document and the following attachment(s):
Tenancy Guidelines Landlord/Tenant “You Need to Know”
Homeowner’s Association Rules and Regulations

In consideration of their mutual agreement to the following terms, conditions, and covenants, the Owner leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Owner the above-described Premises.

1. TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND COVENANTS.
A. TERM. This lease is for a term as accepted on completing the platform booking terms.

Any extension of the Expiration Date must be mutually agreed upon in writing prior to the Expiration Date. In the event that any rent is not received by the Owner within (5 days if left blank) days after written notice of the Owner’s demand for payment then the Owner may terminate the Lease, as provided by the Oklahoma Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (ORLTA). Any funds held by the Owner shall be disbursed in accordance with Paragraph 3.

NOTE: The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) requires that a military service member be able to terminate certain lease agreements (See Paragraph 34 of this Contract for additional information).

B. HOLD OVER TENANCY. If Tenant holds over after the Expiration Date with the consent of Owner, the tenancy shall be from day to day only and not a renewal (unless there is an execution of a new written lease). Tenant agrees to pay rent and all other charges as herein provided, and to comply with all the terms and covenants of this Lease from the time that Tenant holds over.

2. RENT. Tenant agrees to pay rent to Blake Ratcliff Via electronic payment per the terms agreed upon the platform (Airbnb or otherwise). Payment is due in advance.

for the use of the property at 316 Burnside Street, #401, Annapolis, MD 21403.

3. DAMAGE/SECURITY DEPOSIT. Tenant shall deposit with Owner or Owner’s Broker a Damage/Security Deposit in the amount as agreed on the platform (Airbnb or otherwise). The platform shall return in the reasonable period agreed on the platform and automatically returned to the Tenant’s account.

4. ANIMALS. Tenant shall not keep animals of any kind on the Premises (except for service/assistance animals).

5. SERVICE/ASSISTANCE ANIMALS. A Tenant with a disability may submit a request to the Owner for a reasonable accommodation to have a service/assistance animal on the Premises, pursuant to the Fair Housing Act (FHA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or any other applicable federal, state or local law. Unless the Tenant has a disability or disability-related need for an assistance animal that is readily apparent, the Owner may request reliable supporting documentation that (1) is necessary to verify that the Tenant meets the definition of disability pursuant to the Fair Housing Act, (2) describes the needed accommodation, and (3) shows the relationship between the Tenant’s disability and the need for the requested accommodation. Notwithstanding the absence of an
additional deposit for a service/assistance animal, the Tenant shall be responsible for any damages caused by the animal.

6. POSSESSION OF PREMISES. Tenant acknowledges that the statements and material representations made on Tenant’s signed application, which is hereby incorporated by reference, have been relied upon by Owner, the falsity of which, in whole or in part, shall constitute a breach of this Lease entitling Owner at Owner’s option, to terminate the Lease and repossess the Premises. This Lease is further conditioned upon Owner securing possession of the Premises from the existing Tenant, if any, by the commencement date hereof. In the event Owner is unable to deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant for any reason, including, but not limited to, failure to previous Tenant to vacate Premises or partial or complete destruction of the Premises, Tenant shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement. In this event. Owner’s liability shall be limited to the return of all sums previously paid by Tenant to Owner except application processing fee, if any.
7. LEGAL USE. Tenant shall use the Premises only for residential purposes and for no other purpose. Operating a business, including daycare, from the Premises is prohibited. Tenant shall not use, nor permit the use of anything in the Premises (i) which would violate any of the terms or conditions of this Lease, (ii) for any unlawful purpose or in any unlawful manner, or (iii) that would substantially increase cost of the Owner’s insurance. Tenant’s use shall comply with City Code and Ordinances, City, State and Federal Regulations and Laws. Tenant shall pay any cost incurred by Owner due to Tenant’s violation of the Code, Regulations, Ordinances, and Laws. Failure of the Tenant to pay costs shall constitute a breach of this Lease. If Owner should violate City Code and Ordinances, or City,
State or Federal Regulations and Laws, Owner shall cure or pay any cost incurred by Tenant due to the violations. .

8. TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES. The tenant shall be responsible for:

A. Conduct. The tenant shall not hold parties, conduct lascivious activities, create noise or other disturbances that are not consistent with the quiet residential property of the building.
B. Hot tub safety – The tenant assumes all liability for use of the hot tub and shall hold the owner harmless and shall indemnify the tenant against any and all accidents, injury, or other issues.
C. Play Ground Safety -- The tenant assumes all liability for use of the playground and shall hold the owner harmless and shall indemnify the tenant against any and all accidents, injury, or other issues.
D. Stream access and safety -- The tenant assumes all liability for use of the stream and shall hold the owner harmless and shall indemnify the tenant against any and all accidents, injury, or other issues.
E. Other Rules. Any other rules and requirements in accepting terms of rental by the owner.
9. NON-SMOKING/NON-VAPING. Tenant agrees that smoking, including tobacco and marijuana, and vaping or the any use of e-cigarettes on the interior or exterior of the Premises is not permitted, and should such occur by Tenant or Tenant’s guests in the Premises, Tenant shall be responsible for the cost of having Premises painted, walls washed, interior deodorized, air ducts and filters cleaned, and carpets and draperies professionally cleaned, and any other cost to repair any other damage. If smoking or vaping occurs it could be cause for the issuance of an eviction notice and a $250 fine plus repairs of damage..
10. MARIJUANA. Tenant shall not grow or cultivate marijuana on the interior or exterior of the Premises. Tenant shall not sell or distribute marijuana, or products containing marijuana, on the Premises. If Tenant or Tenant’s guests engage in such activities, Tenant will be subject to eviction and liable for any damages, including any costs listed in Section 11 above plus fines of $250 per incident.
11. OCCUPANTS. Only the persons listed below shall occupy the Premises. Maximum occupancy of the Premises shall be permitted Occupancy of the Premises shall not exceed two (2) persons per bedroom unless the Owner gives prior consent in writing. Occupancy by anyone other than those listed is expressly prohibited and will result in a fine of $250.

12. Intentionally left blank

13. INVENTORY.

A. The items checked below are included in the Premises and are in good working order.
Refrigerator Range Oven Disposal Dishwasher
Washer Dryer Microwave Ceiling Fan Window Covering
Air Conditioning Unit
Television and sound bar
Bedroom furnishings
Kitchen and Living room furnishings.
Alexa System
Other items included (if any):
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B. REMOTE CONTROLS.
Television and sound system
14. OWNER AND OWNER’S BROKER RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION.
A. A Tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the Owner or the Owner’s Broker, including their representatives or employees, to enter the Premises to inspect the Premises to insure Tenant’s compliance with the terms of this Lease, to make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or to show the Premises workmen or contractors.
B. An Owner or the Owner’s Broker, including their representatives or employees may enter Premises without consent of the Tenant in case of emergency.
C. An Owner and the Owner’s Broker shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the Tenant. Except in case of emergency or unless it is impracticable to do so, the Owner or the Owner’s Broker shall give the Tenant at least one (1) day verbal notice of the intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times.
D. Unless the Tenant has abandoned or surrendered the Premises, an Owner or the Owner’s Broker has no other right to enter the Premises during the Lease Term except as provided in this Lease or pursuant to a court order.
E. If the Tenant refuses to allow lawful access, the Owner or the Owner’s Broker may obtain a court order to compel access, or may terminate the Lease.
F. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 24 below, for the purpose of entry and inspection, notice may be posted on the Premises.

15. ATTORNEY’S FEES. In the event legal action or proceeding is brought by either Party to enforce any part of this Lease, the prevailing Party may recover, in addition to all other relief, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs to be set upon application to the court.
16. NOTICE. Notice to Owner is to be addressed to Owner’s Broker at the address listed above. Owner’s Broker is authorized to accept legal service on behalf of Owner. Any notice, except as otherwise provided below, required by this Lease to be given by one Party to the other, may be mailed by certified United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Owner’s Broker or Tenant at Owner’s Broker’s or Tenant’s address as set forth in this Lease, or delivered personally to Owner’s Broker or Tenant, and shall be deemed conclusively to have been given on the
date of the mailing or personal delivery. A written notice to terminate this Lease shall be personally served on the Tenant or Owner’s Broker. If the Tenant cannot be located, service shall be made by delivering the notice to any family member of such Tenant over the age of twelve (12) years residing with the Tenant. If service cannot be made on the Tenant personally or on such family member, notice shall be posted at a conspicuous place on the Premises. If the notice is posted, a copy of such notice shall be mailed to the Tenant by certified mail. If service cannot be made on the Owner’s Broker personally, the notice shall be mailed to the Owner’s Broker by certified mail.

17. SURRENDER.

A. CONDITION. Tenant agrees that upon vacating and surrendering the Premises, all fixtures and equipment in the Premises shall be in good, clean condition, except for ordinary wear and tear. Tenant shall at the time of vacating the Premises, thoroughly clean the Premises, including, but not limited to, all appliances and removal of all trash from the Premises.

B. SECURING. Upon vacating the Premises, Tenant shall lock the Premises.

C. PERSONAL PROPERTY. If the Tenant abandons or surrenders possession of the Premises, or has been
lawfully removed from the Premises through eviction proceedings, and leaves household goods, furnishings, fixtures, or any other personal property in the Premises, the Owner may take possession of the property, and if, in the judgment of the Owner, the property has no ascertainable or apparent value, the Owner may dispose of the property without any duty of accounting or any liability to any party. Any property left with the Owner for a period of thirty (30) days or longer shall be conclusively determined to be abandoned and as such the Owner may dispose of said property in any manner deemed reasonable and proper without liability to the Tenant or any other interested party. If in the judgment of the Owner the property has an ascertainable or apparent value, the Owner shall provide written notice to the Tenant by certified mail to the last-known address that if the property is not removed within the time specified in the notice, the property will be deemed abandoned. The Owner shall be entitled to recover any costs of storage, and removal.

18. DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE OF PREMISES. The tenant will comply with the platform (Airbnb or other) rules for damages.

19. BREACH OF CONTRACT.
A. In the event of default by any Tenant, every remaining signatory shall be liable for timely payment of rent and shall be bound by all the terms, conditions and covenants of this Lease whether or not they are in actual possession of the Premises.
B. Should Tenant neglect or fail to perform and observe any of the terms of this Lease, Owner may deliver to Tenant written notice of the breach, specifying the acts and omissions constituting the breach of the Lease and that the Lease will terminate
upon date.

C. In the event Tenant is engaged in, or otherwise allows illegal activities at the Premises; if the Tenant is disturbing his/her or their neighbors with an unreasonable noise level; if the police are called to the Premises due to any type of violent behavior; or if the Tenant has excessive traffic going in and out of the Premises, the Tenant may be given a notice to vacate, and all deposits will be forfeited.
D. Illegal/Criminal Activity. Any criminal activity committed by the Tenant, or by any member of Tenant’s household, or any guest or other person under Tenant’s control is cause for immediate termination of this Lease. Additionally, any danger to the Premises that threatens the health, safety, or right of peaceful enjoyment of the location, as well as any drug-related activity on or near the Premises conducted by the Tenant or by any member of Tenant’s household, or any guest or other person under Tenant’s control is cause for immediate termination of this Lease.

21. WAIVER BY OWNER. The waiver by Owner of any breach shall not be construed to be a continuing waiver of any subsequent breach. The receipt by the Owner of the rent with the knowledge of any violation of a covenant or condition hereto shall not be considered a waiver of breach. No waiver by Owner of the provisions herein shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by Owner or the Owner’s Broker.

22. DISCLOSURE, CONFIRMATION, AND ADDENDUMS – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
A. Fair Housing. Owner and the Owner’s Broker and Tenant acknowledge and agree that Owner shall lease the Premises to the Tenant without regard to sex, race, religion, color, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
B. Licensee Disclosure. Owner is not a real estate licensee

23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties, and no promises or representations, other than those contained herein, have been made by Owner or Owner’s Broker. Any modifications to this Lease must be in writing and signed by Owner and Tenant.

THE UNDERSIGNED Tenant(s) and Owner(s) or Owner’s Broker acknowledge that they have read and understand the Lease and all attachments and addendums. They also acknowledge that they have received a copy of the Lease, attachments and addendums, and the Tenant accepts the Premises in its present condition.

Offered:

Blake D Ratcliff
Owner, 316 Burnside Street

Acceptance is your electronic acceptance of payment, period of occupancy, and rules (Lease as provided over the platform).