Island House Rules to Live By
1. No owner, lessee, or other occupant shall use the unit for anything other than a single-family residence except with the permission of the Board. No business or trade shall be permitted or conducted in any unit.
2. There is a maximum occupancy amount allowed in each unit. This includes both adults and children. Adults are humans over the age of eighteen (18) and a child is considered anyone from one (1) day old to eighteen (18) years of age. If we determine that more people are occupying a unit than allowed in our rules, you will be evicted immediately.
3. Wristbands will be issued for the number of occupants of each unit. If you lose your wristband, you will incur a charge of $5.00 for a replacement. When securing a replacement wristband from the front office you will be required to show proof of identification. The name on the identification should match the name that was registered when the responsible party checked in.
4. Nobody who is eighteen (18) years of age and under shall occupy a unit unless a parent or other adult relative is in residence in the unit at the same time.
5. There must be at least one (1) occupant over the age of twenty-five (25) always staying in the unit.
6. No resident or guest shall make or permit any disturbing noises in the unit by himself/herself, with family, or with visitors nor permit any disturbances that will interfere with the rights, comfort, or conveniences of other unit residents. The playing of any musical instrument or radio, television, stereo, etc. in the premises between the hours of 10pm and 8am shall be muted and reduced in volume to avoid disturbing or annoying other occupants of the building.
7. It is suggested that courtesy prevail. For example, loud conversations bidding good night to departing guests while on balconies and in hallways should be avoided during evening hours. Be considerate.
Smoking
1. All units are non-smoking units, including the lanais and patios.
2. Find the designated smoking areas throughout the property.
Pets
1. Unit owners, renters, guests, and visitors are not permitted to have pets in their unit or bring pets onto the premises at any time.
2. Anyone requiring the assistance of a SERVICE ANIMAL must make a request in writing to The Island House Board of Directors. This request must be submitted and approved by the Board PRIOR to the arrival date. The request must include a statement from a treating physician. Each request will be discussed and approved or disapproved on an individual basis.
Parking
1. No Recreational Vehicles, Golf Carts (unless the golf cart is your one vehicle), Motorcycles, Scooters, Electric Bicycles, Commercial Vehicles, or Trailers of any kind are permitted.
2. All rental guests and visitors must stop at the Front Desk, register their vehicles, and receive a parking pass. The Island House Beach Resort is a tow-away property and all non-registered vehicles are subject to being towed at the owner's expense.
3. Rental guests are limited to a maximum of two automobiles per unit.
4. Individuals inappropriately parked may be towed at the owner's expense.
5. Commercial vehicles or work vehicles are not permitted; commercial vehicles on service calls must park in the service area only.
6. Parking on the grass is not permitted.
7. Owners and guests may not park in loading zones unless loading or unloading an attended vehicle.
Beach
The Island House Beach Resort & Pool Facilities are restricted to owners, paying guests, and their visitors. There are no lifeguards on duty at the beach at any time. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK!
1. No glass bottles or other glass containers are allowed on the beach.
2. Chairs and lounges cannot be reserved. Towels left on unused chairs or lounges for one hour or more will be removed. Additionally, you will not be permitted to reserve chairs for multiple families. You will only be permitted to take one chair for each of the guests registered in your unit.
3. You are not permitted to grill or make a fire on the beach. You may only BBQ at the designated grills.
4. Lounges and chairs are not allowed in the water.
5. Activities that interfere with the comfort of others will not be allowed. Loud radios and music disturbing other vacationers will not be tolerated.
6. The shower and foot washing facilities are not to be used by children for playing.
7. Please rinse the sand off to minimize the amount of sand tracked into the units.
Turtle Season
Turtle Season starts May 1 and ends October 31. Please help support the Island House’s efforts towards being a turtle-friendly establishment by complying with County & State Law Ordinance #97-082:
1. Close drapes after dark when interior lights are in use.
2. Remove beach furniture and trash at night so it does not hinder migration to and from the water. Any objects left on the beach will be removed & disposed of once the sun has set.
3. All beach chairs will be removed from the beach prior to sunset.
4. Fill in holes that may entrap hatchlings on their way to the water and knock down sandcastles.
5. Never approach nesting turtles or pick up hatchlings. If you find an unmarked nest, contact the Front Desk and we will contact the County.
6. Only use flashlights to enter and exit the beach.
7. Do not disturb turtle nests in any way. You will be prosecuted.
Swimming Pool
1. No food or beverage in the pool or wet deck area.
2. No animals allowed.
3. No glass in the pool or pool area.
4. Pool Hours are 8am to Dusk.
5. Shower before entering either pool. (This is in consideration of others and to comply with the following regulations formulated for resident protection: comfort, personal hygiene, safety, and the prevention of added repair and maintenance costs).
6. Proper swimwear is required in and around pool.
7. No horseplay. Shouting and running around the pool areas are prohibited.
8. No diving at any time.
9. No eating or drinking in the pool.
10. Children eighteen (18) and under must be accompanied by an adult.
11. All music must be kept at a reasonable volume so others will not be disturbed.
12. Reserving pool lounge chairs with towels is prohibited and towels will be removed.
Barbecue Grills
There are two (2) grills on the property. Grills are located in the courtyard by the towers. Grill brushes are provided for cleaning. The grills are first come, first serve. No personal grills can be used on the property.
Laundry
Laundry rooms are located throughout the property for guest use. The washers and dryers located in the condo buildings are shared between each floor. The villa laundry room is located by the office. Detergent is available for a fee.
Location of Washer & Dryers
Towers: Shared machines on every floor in the utility rooms
Villas: Coin-operated machines are in laundry room by office
Trash Chutes
Towers: Located behind the door in the utility rooms on floors 2-5
Villas: Bagged trash may be put in the bins and put close to the road for pickup.
Trash can be put directly in the dumpsters.
Recycling: We recycle. Please use the blue recycling bins located around the property.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Each unit has its own, secured Wireless Internet. All routers have been set up with a name of “IslandHouse####.” The password Islandhouse####.
Final Statement
Observance of these Rules and Regulations often requires the matter of HONOR among the owners and guests of this community. They are provided in the interest of the enjoyment, health, and safety of everyone residing at or visiting Island House. If this should fail, then a strict method of enforcement will need to be adopted. It is necessary at times for maintenance to close certain amenities or from time to time pool, appliances, air conditioning, etc. may need repair. We do not adjust rental fees or compensate for these occurrences. We do our best to fix, correct, or move accommodations based on availability and at times must be flexible to outside contractors' schedules.
Complements, suggestions, and recommendations may be submitted in writing to the Island House Association General Manager
Adopted August 2024