House rules for a Ryder Cup rental should protect the property without making a paying guest feel as though they have entered a boarding school. Keep the rules short, specific and connected to genuine concerns.
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Maximum overnight occupancy
Example: “The property is booked for a maximum of 8 overnight guests. Additional overnight guests require the homeowner's prior written approval.”
Smoking
Example: “No smoking or vaping inside the property. Please use the designated outdoor area and dispose of waste safely.”
Visitors and private events
Example: “The booking is for accommodation only. Dinners, receptions, parties or additional visitors beyond the agreed group must be approved in advance.”
If you are happy to allow a private dinner, agree it specifically rather than leaving the rule ambiguous.
Noise and neighbours
Example: “Please keep outdoor and late-night noise at a reasonable level and respect neighbouring homes.”
Parking
Example: “Use only the parking spaces identified in the arrival information and do not block shared access or neighbouring driveways.”
Locked or private areas
Example: “The locked study and garage storage area are not included in the rental and should not be accessed.”
Keys and access
Example: “Please return all keys at checkout. Contact the homeowner immediately if a key or access device is lost.”
Damage
Example: “Please report any material damage or breakage promptly so it can be dealt with. Responsibility for damage is handled under the accommodation agreement.”
Checkout
Keep checkout requirements realistic: key return, rubbish, obvious food waste and agreed departure time. Do not turn normal professional cleaning into a long unpaid cleaning list for the guest.
What not to put in the house rules
Do not repeat the entire contract, invent penalties that are not in the agreement or cover the property in dozens of warning signs. Important financial and cancellation terms belong in the signed agreement.
Send rules before arrival
The guest should know material restrictions before confirming the booking. A rule that would change whether they choose the home should not first appear on the kitchen table at check-in.
