Special Safety Notes on our Social Distancing and Sanitizing:
We have always strove to maintain as clean and clutter freefacility as possible. However with the COVID-19 epidemic we have extended and improved our policies. We are a new facility designed with modern (eggeothermal HVAC individual room controls) and effective cleaning/maintenancepolicies and facilities that are not generally available to re-built ormodernized older facilities. Most of our exterior walls are glass and let incleansing sunlight. Our black-out outdoor porch edge hurricane shutters, whichalso are routinely sunlight and sanitizer cleansed, are our window treatmentsthat are open for most of the day to afford the guests grand 2nd and 3rd storyviews of our 30 acres of forest and fairways. We opened in December of 2018 asa new build facility with all theses and more unique and effective cleansingdesigns
Bienvenue Mon Ami has large common & private areas foryou to bring restaurant take-outs for your social distance dining on porches,in game rooms or in picnic areas. Ourcomplimentary gourmet breakfasts & evening snacks are room specific foryour room's private balcony or for any of our well-spaced 6 + ft. apart diningareas. We change our pillows &linens between each guest to a new sanitized version. While COVID-19 is an issue, all guest readingmaterials are discarded between guest stays and hand & appliance sanitizerliquids & wipes are provided for guests to use. Staff routinely cleanse interior common areatypical touch points (pool cues, switches, coded room & elevator doorhandles, foosball handles, shuffleboard pieces, air hockey hitters & allgame lean-on points, +). Check-ins &outs are all electronically performed from appropriate social distances. Ourhot tub is generally scheduled for one at a time usage and is readily cleanedbetween clients. Interior window treatments are minimal and the few we have arecleaned between clients. When COVID is highlighted for extra precautionaryneeds , we UV treat our fabrics cushions between clients & we've extensiveoutdoor areas. Our extensive well sunlight areas increased effective sanitizingbeyond our disinfectants. Our common area kitchen requires no guest to touch apoint that is cannot be sanitized. All our appliance controls and handles arereadily cleansed with disinfectants and we provide sanitizers for each guest toon the push buttons and handles of controls and cooking appliances. We provideguests the option of using disposable or very high temperature dishwashercleansed tableware.
With all of these controls in place our environment shouldfeel safe as we are taking extreme measures to insure cleansing is thorough.However, even with the most rigorous controls, guests could touch acontaminated atypical touch point and/or forget to use our providedsanitizers/disinfectants before touching a common space touch point between ourcleanings. Hence, we include viral and bacteria exposures in the hold harmlessclause listed below.
We monitor industry webinars for advice and rules. Rules andtactics can change so fast that we may be delayed or miss some elements that weshould be controlling. If you have a suggestion or know of a procedure we havemissed for our improving our process, please let us know.
By being at or purchasing from Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed andBreakfast and Art Gallery you are agreeing to the Hold Harmless clause listedfurther down in this text.
1. DEPOSITS, FEES & PAYMENTS
Our standard policy requires a 50% non-refundable deposit isrequired at the time of reservation and is charged to the Visa, Mastercard,American Express, or Discover card you provide. The remaining balance will be charged to thecredit card on the arrival date of the reservation. See our cancelation policy for refund anddeposit timing if necessary.
Guests using our facility are expected to return thesurroundings to a reasonable state. Furniture and games are expected to be returned to an as found statebefore leaving and those in the common area are expected to be as such beforeretiring each night. Numerous trash cansare provided and self generated litter is to be cleaned up by guests. Paint and finish on doors and walls are to asfound. Common areas should be picked upeach night before retiring or when leaving. Ceiling fans are to be on when leaving a room as this facilitates the HVAC systems. Because several of our prior guests have notbeen considerate of these policies, we have had to initiate a clean-up fee thatyou agree to pay if you do abide. A$250 per area clean-up fee can becharged to your card on file for eachthe following areas: Game room, commonarea living area/kitchen, general grounds, gazebo, and pond area.
We follow a rigid room stocking policy where we provide aset count of the finest quality linens , blankets and towels. Our game rooms,art gallery, guest kitchen, furnitureand library contain high quality elements where many are difficult toreplace. Any missing or damaged element (due to client negligence) will becharged the guest card on file for the full replacement cost (including taxesand delivery charges) plus a minimum of50% of total cost restocking fee.
Any costs (labor, material plus 50% of all costs as amanagement fee) to repair facility damage caused by the guest will be charged to the guest reserving the room(s).
2. ROOM OCCUPANCY
Without additional fee, all rooms are restricted to amaximum of two person, single bed occupancy. In our 3 larger, balcony suites, up two extra persons and/or a secondbed can be added for a fee. Room enhancements and/or extra amenities can beadded for a fee (price may increase butas of early 2024 the fee is 59$ a head or 59$ for a second bed (when two peoplerequire separate sleeping beds). RVrentals have a "number of persons" pricing component. Any RV'sexceeding 4 persons / RV will require proprietor pre-approval and includefurther increased incremental charges.
Unfortunately, our property is not suited to accommodatechildren or adults not maintaining an adequate awareness to avoid risks. Thecommon areas have elements of risk particularly of concern for chilren andadults not maintaining a proper awareness (elevated areas, open top stairs, first aid kits, accessiblealarms, cleaning and kitchen supplies, pinch points on doors, and more). In the event a child is brought on premise, theparents and/or party bringing them here will be responsible for the childs wellbeing and repair costs for any elements they break or cause tomalfunction. Be aware that children havecaused an elevator malfunction requiring a $600 emergency repair bill and apool table felt damage that cost $400 to repair. As a guest of any age, you acceptresponsibility to maintain an awareness of your surroundings to avoid any risksto you or your accompaning guests well being.
Only animals allowed in our guest areas are service animalsrequired by our ADA facility and RV guests. Prior approval even for serviceanimals is necessary so that we can attempt to assure no conflicts exist withour other potentially allergy sensitive guests/workers. RV glamping is allowedto bring pets as long as the animals are well controlled, cleaned up after bytheir owners, and kept out of the main house covered balconies and indoorareas. Any violations of these elementswill suffer a fine equal to the funds paid to rent the facility for the day ofthe violation as well as any medical treatment fees that might result.
3. CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT POLICY
Check-In time is between the hours of 3pm and 6pm. Check-Outtime is any time before 11am. We cannever guarantee a late check-out or early check-in time. However, when feasible and within reason, weare fairly liberal with adjusting check-in and check-out times. However, anyexceptions to these times will require proprietor pre-approval and may includeincremental charges. We urge you to schedule extra nights if you are requiring an early check-in or late check-out time.
4. SMOKING POLICY
All Bienvenue Mon Ami's indoor spaces are smoking prohibited areas. Significant fines exist for any smoking in rooms or in common indoor areas. Careless smoking on balconies thatis in any way a hazard to property or an annoyance to guests and staff willhave to cease immediately without complaint or a fine will be imposed. Anydamage to any property resulting from careless smoking will have a repair billand a fine will be imposed on your bill. When we are having events with more than 16 people in attendance, thecommon area covered balconies will always be re-classified as strictly enforcednon-smoking areas. Several designatedsmoking areas that are away from the main house will always be available andwill be pointed out when requested.
5. EMERGENCY CALL-OUTS
Elevator and main lobby areas phones can summons emergencyassistance. Dialing 911 and specifying your location as 20181 East Bell Road inAmite, Louisiana from any phone will get rapid response assistance. Emergencycall pulls exist in many of the rooms near the main entrance doors. Pushing theseal in a downward direction to remove the seal and then lifting the switchwill summons emergency response via our 24/7 security monitoring.
First aid equipment is kept in the unlocked common areacleaning supply/ironing board louvered door closet next to the Lily Roomentrance.
For when a visitor issuffering from apparent heart problems, an AED machine with audibleinstructions is accessible in an alarmed cabinet at the bottom of the indoorstaircase leading to the proprietors living quarters.
Also, emergency calls ambulance, fire and police are on thesecurity code entry in the hallway across from the common area powder room onthe guest rooms with balconies level. If any unnecessary summons is made toemergency services, there is a $1,000.00 fine imposed by the parish that willbe added to your bills. If an inadvertent emergency call was mistakenly made,dial the owners at 985-634-7786 and explain what was done. We will then attemptto cancel the call out before it reaches the fine imposed criteria.
6. COMMON AREA FACILITY AMENITIES
Common areas include and are not restricted to the followingareas: wrap around furnished/heated/shuttered common area 2nd story porch,common area ADA compliant powder room, anywhere under the ceiling designed withacoustics in mind encompassing the game room (pool/board games/foosball andmore) and dining/sitting areas, guest access common use kitchenette withmicrowave/full refrigerator/oven/utensils/plates/cups, evening snacks, featuredartist gallery area with for sale artwork and most all our 30 acres outdoorarea that includes the largely private hot tub area, picnic and walking/trailareas. For a varied by location fee, dinners can be taken out and/orpotentially delivered to our premises from local restaurant where they can beconsumed in these common areas or in you private rooms. (If help is required,please try to coordinate through our on-site accessible concierge before 2 PM).
Catch/release fishing is here in our Bass and Brim stockedpond. We typically feed the fish in the evening just before sunset and invite our guests to either help or watch the school of fish at that time.
A top-of-dam edge picnic area with an outdoor grill and woodburning fire pit leading to our growing number of trails is available. We recommend watching the sunsets and lighted fountain appear in the pond after dark from this location. A cover is being considered to allow a more comfortable ,shaded mid-day usage of this area but is currently not available..
We have a unique Spa style massage therapist service. We canarrange for a single or couples massage in any of our second floor guest roomsor on their private balconies. You simply must try a sunset covered privateporch preferably couples style massage. If you are staying in the ground floor Hydrangea room which does not have a private porch area, we can offer a space in either our game room area or on one of our other porches
Items to look forward to at Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed andBreakfast and Art Gallery:
On-site exercise and cycling facilities are in an evaluation phase. We can typically facilitate local access to others' facilities with reservations/fees required. A very unique octagonal swing surrounded fire pit with flue and roof with an adjacent picnic and outdoor game area is being rebuilt after a recent fire believed caused by a lighted candle and wild animal incident in an adjacent attached building.
7. GUESTS CREATING EVENTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, GUEST VISITORS AND IMPROVING OUR FACILITIES
Larger weddings and other events can be accommodated if the entire facility is rented for their organized event. On infrequent occasions, small event gatherings may temporarily limit some guestaccess to parts of our facility for a short duration. We strive to limit the impact to our overnight guests caused by periodic construction efforts ,maintenance activities and small short duration events as they might interfere with the guest experience of staying at Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery. We are almost always in an expansion of amenities/facilities mode, but our rooms and building is so well soundproofed that any construction/improvement/maintenance disturbance should be minimal. Meeting/team building areas are available but generally require the facility be fully rented for the venue can be used for a guest organized event to happen.
When our guests are creating an event or our guests have visitors, only guests who are pre-designated as overnight clients are to have access to our overnight guest amenities which include but are not limited to bottled water, ice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, apples, oranges,juice, soda, snacks, gourmet breakfasts. Whenever non-overnight pre-designated guests utilize any of these services, the extra guest fee per person charge will be imposed for ALL non-designated overnight guests in attendance. We will attempt to inform all overnight roomguests of any non-routine events or activities happening at Bienvenue Mon AmiBed and Breakfast and Art Gallery.. Contact proprietors to determine feasibility, cost, and timing, if you are considering us for an event facilitation.
8. HOLD HARMLESS
Introduction with Cautionary Examples of Risks at Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery with Sculpture Garden. By being on site you agree to assume al risks for your active involvement in and to hold harmless all associated with our facility in any way those elements outlined in the clause below for any occurrences either exampled below or concerning any other activity you chose to endeavor in:
In order to enjoy life, there are always elements of risk. Examples that are feasible at Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery include the following that all clients need to be and are now made aware of by reading this text. As with all life endeavors, elements of risk are involved and the following are not intended to be all inclusive. When using our facilities, you are expected to maintain your own safety and awareness.
Avoiding injury from any animal on Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed andBreakfast and Art Gallery's facility whether wild or tame requires some caution or avoidance when approaching an animal. We are required by law to allow all documented service or emotional support animals (dogs, horses, etc). on site. Also, we allow glampers to bring a pet on site (but not in guest area of themain house). The owners or their private guests have normally well controlled pets that we strive to only allow in their owners areas or in certain outsideareas. When on site you agree to hold
Our forest is a natural habitat where trees fall in windstorms or when age/disease weaken them. Falling trees could damage you or yourproperty. The potential for cuts exist with remnants of thorny plants, barbwire and other fences that are on our boundaries and in our forested areas. Ournormally shallow stream could flood deep enough to become a drowning hazardwhen roaming our woods and fields. We have extensive parking lot areas and gravel roads that could have accidents from things like thrown rocks or collisions with other vehicles.
We have a nominal acre, reasonably deep pond that can represent a drowning or fishing injury risk where we occasionally allow some pre-approved small craft boating (for example paddle boats) with life preservers. There are no areas designated for swimming in the pond and as such any entrances by guests or others into the pond are entirely at the risk of those entering the water. Visitors here have access to our picturesque 30 acre grounds and trails where all sorts of wild and potentially dangerous snakes, birds, and other animals roam freely in fields, pond, stream and forests. When fishing, viewing or just being near the pond you must recognize there are numerous risks including slippage on damp or uneven ground, stepping on ant hills, tripping on logs, being under a falling tree (or tree limbs), getting accidentally hooked by a fisherman, poking yourself with fishing equipment and more. When you are on the property (including being near or on our pond, on our fairways, in the driveways, in the wooded areas and in the main lodge), you and those with you, must maintain an awareness of potential or existing hazards of all sorts and accept the full responsibility for any and all of your actions.
We have a self contained, when not in use solid covering (requiring special open techniques), water filled hot tub that requires noglassware near them for cut concerns. Note that any water area over a fewinches deep (such as our hot tub) could be a drowning hazard that guests musttake the responsibility for avoiding. We treat the water with pH balancers,bromide (occasionally chlorine) disinfectants, clarifiers and antifoamchemicals. We test and monitor thewaters routinely before guest arrivals, however, another use beforeyours, an equipment failure or an add of things like body soaps or spillageinto the waters may make the hot tub have issues. Inspect before entry and ask us if somethingdoes not appear correct before entering the hot tub. We strive to always have staff on site or nearby(eg on a stocking trip to town). Our elevator can be stopped with improperoperation and may require some time to get going again.
We take extreme cleaning precautions. but a recent bacterialor viral exposure may be encountered by a guest between cleansings.
We have hot elements like towel warmers, coffee makers,microwaves, hot pots, heaters, stoves, grills and more where clients or theirbelongings could suffer a burn.
We periodically allow on our facility firearm and bow targetpractice that could result in numerous injury potentials even though we havecontrols in place. We strive tocommunicate any of these outlying area activites to current guests.
A stalled elevator can be mentally challenging toclaustrophobic individuals.
The stairs, elevated decks and game rooms require guests tomaintain a reasonable height awareness and caution to avoid aserious fall or falling object injury. Stairway tops and bottoms are open to facilitate quick emergencyegresses, but they do create a fall hazard to those not paying attention orhaving balance issues. We encourage allof our guests, staff, contractors and any other personnell on site to never mixmovement (walking/driving/jogging/etc) while using their cell phones or anyother electronic device. Theseelectronic devices have been known to distract users from being properlyaware of their surroundings.
Although we allow children of all ages, many of our areasare a risk to small or unruly children and adults who do not maintain adiligent awareness. The stairs andseveral common area closets are open to allow guests quick access to emergencyexit routes, cleaning aids, cooking elements and medical facilitations (likeFirst Aid kits). Our open exposure toglass elements, electrical plugs/switches, fixtures, open stairways, kitchen appliances/utensils and more can behazards to children and others who do not maintain a diligent and adequateawareness. Many smaller items (egsilverware,glasses, game components) can be elements that children tend tothrow. We require our guest child caregivers to control their children fort he safety of others. Our guests assume responsibility to prevent themselves and their children from these and other hazards. Caregiver guests assume full responsibility to pay for repair/injury for elements harmed by their children.
We offer occasional transportation services that suffer the same potential for accident that any roadway has. When you take advantage of these services you agree to not hold Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfdast and any elements, owners, corporations, contractorsor staff for any accident that may result. This includes all incidents unless the party specifically involved specifically had your pesonal injury purposely (excludes accidentally) intended.
Users of our drives and parking areas assume full responsibility for any incidents that coulddamage vehicles, contents or personnel. Lawn Care and Mother Nature via erosion, plant growth, animals, or otherwise has made some of our fields and forests have uneven ground with numerous tripping hazards that could result in hiker or biker injuries. We work hard to make your stay as safe and enjoyable as possible.
We have taken great care to provide you a safe and secure environment. The three main floor rooms have emergency call buttons and all ourbuildings have a security system that is continuously monitored on a dedicatedindependent network where all devices are connected to uninterrupted powersources. We have a monitored and self-activating fire suppression systemthroughout our Guest Room building. Our common area has FIRE/POLICE/AMBULANCEmonitored service call buttons. We havetwo guest accessible phones (one on elevator and one in common kitchen area)that are on different carriers. Hence, if one phone is not working, try the other. Our website is HTTPS:. All our entry and potential entry points to the buildings are camera monitored and recorded. Valuable safes are in every room. If you desire further secure storage, we have same available. Just ask us when you feel you have the need. All our doors to your rooms and the gates to our drives have lock code access. All exterior entries to our main building also have locking capabilities. Your rooms are provided with door closers, but you may need to assure they are pulled that last little bit to be fully locked and closed. We have generator back-up power to attempt to assure all our electrical equipment (emergency and otherwise) is always available. Elevators, many of our common area elements and our Rose of Sharon Room were designed to meet 2017 American Disability Act requirements. Our shutters protect our glass walls and meet the most stringent Florida coast hurricane protection specifications. Our exterior lighting in the parking area is dusk-to-dawn always on unless a bulb is temporarily burnt out and the house exterior lights are left on as a general practice. Our water system uses limestone beds to assure a neutral pH, water softener to make the bathing more comfortable, and UV filters to for elimination of any potential residual bacterial elements. Our sinks and refrigerators have reverse osmosis filtered water available to remove any residual or added minerals from your drinking water. See above for how we cleanse and control the environment to attempt to prevent disease transmittal. All this and more is to provide you a safe and secure feeling. Even though we are posting that Bienvenue Mon Ami and Art Gallery and those affiliated with it are not responsible for any damage or theft of you and your valuables, we will cooperate with any law enforcement agencies to resolve any issues you have encountered.
However, certain elements are a primarily a result of your or other guest actions, elements beyond our control (e.g. uninsured or hit and run motorist collisions, breaking and/or entering theft issues, and bacteria/virus contamination) , or beyond reasonable maintenance and safeguard expectations (our stairways have hand rails but the tops are open and guests must be aware enough to not accidentally fall down any stairs). The hold harmless agreement outlined below would hold BienvenueMon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery and associated entities and corporations harmless for these items which would not be limited to items discussed above but would at least include all elements discussed above and listed below.
Purchases, Reservations, Support Concurrence and/orAttendance Implies Your Agreement:
Because we are trying to reduce the insurance costs that we would have to pass onto you; clients, employees, and contractors; we are compelled to require your agreeing to a hold harmless agreement with BienvenueMon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery (short name for element defined below). The agreement is in force starting on the earliest date that you make a reservation with Bienvenue MonAmi Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery, come onto Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery facilities, participate in any Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery function, agree to purchase or inspect anything from Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery, or commit to provide or accept services or products from Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery. By attending a function associated with Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery, by coming onto property owned and/or operated by Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast andArt Gallery, by buying Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery sold products, by renting anything from Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and ArtGallery, and by working with or for Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery; you are agreeing to that agreement as presented below (for example occurences below and discussed above):
Hold Harmless Agreement:
This Hold Harmless Agreement (this "agreement") is made effective from the date listed in paragraph above by and between Mon AmiBnB Corporation and any entity or personnel supporting, leasing, loaning or renting assets to or on the property being operated by Mon Ami BnB Corporation (in addition to these entities themselves the personnel definition also includes officers, owners, personnel, employees, contractors, invitees , and volunteers associated with Mon Ami BnB Corporation and their leasing, owning, supporting, loaning or renting entity) (hereafter, "Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed andBreakfast and Art Gallery" or "BMA") of 20181 East Bell Road,Amite, Louisiana 70422.
and
any personnel or entity attending a function associated withBienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery, coming onto property owned and/or operated by Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery, buying Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery products, renting anything from Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery, and working with or for Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery (in addition to these entities and personnel themselves the definition also includes officers, owners, personnel, employees, contractors, invitees , and volunteers of the entities (hereafter "Client" or "Clients") of addresses provided when becoming a client.
WHEREAS, Clients desires to hold harmless Bienvenue Mon AmiBed and Breakfast and Art Gallery from any claims and/or litigation arising from Clients actions and participation in connection with encountering, presenting and interfacing to animals of all sorts, hiking, walking, boating, fishing, jogging, running, exercising, participating in spa treatments, any land or water based activities, cooking, drinking and drink preparations, hot tubbing, being transportedto/from dining and events, any swimming or water born activities, game room usage, stair usage, any electronic device, any communication based device, elevator usage, bathroom usage, elevated area and areas below elevated area usage, furniture usage (including outdoor sitting/picnic/viewing areas), outdoor cooking/firepit usage, any door usage, shutter usage, hot equipment or water usage (including indoor and outdoor facilities), firearm and bow target practicing and being on site when warned of target practices in progress, slipping on wet floors in baths, near fountains and on walkways, encountering broken glass not known by BMA to be there or in the process of correcting, driving on BMA roadways and grounds, utilizing any transportation provided by BMA or its staff/contractors/associates, actions in BMA parking lots, using BMA gates, being around lawn and ground care activities, any glass breakage or broken glass contact, walkway usage, kitchen and electrical appliance/equipment usage or failure (coffee machines, stoves, microwaves, utensils, hot pots, glassware, pots pans, toilets, towel warmers,etc). game room activities and components, viewing or being near fountains, available or lack of first aid, fire fighting and lifesaving equipment, art gallery interfacing/viewing, consuming beverages and foodstuffs.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, BMA and CLIENTS hereby agree as follows:
TERMS:
CLIENTS shall fully defend indemnify and hold harmless BMA from any claims, lawsuits, demands, causes of action, liability, loss damage and/or injury, of any kind whatsoever (including without limitation all claims for monetary loss, property damage, equitable relief, personal injury, illness recovery or mitigations and/or wrongful death), whether brought by an individual or other entity, or imposed by a court of law or by administrative actions of any federal, state or local governmental body or agency, arising outof , in any way whatsoever, any acts, omissions, negligence, or willful misconduct on the part of Clients, its officers, owners, personnel employees,agents, contractors, invitees, or volunteers. This indemnification applies to and includes, without limitations, the payment of all penalties, fines, judgements, awards, decrees, attorney's fees,and related costs or expenses andany reimbursements to BMA for all legal fees, expenses,and costs incurred by it.
Further Viral (eg Covid-19) and Bacterial Element Specificsof the Hold Harmless Agreement:
As a guest, visitor, client or contractor of Bienvenue MonAmi Bed and Breakfast, you agree to release and hold-harmless Mon Ami BnBCorporation, any of it's affiliated corporations (such as it's landlords) or individuals, its innkeepers, employees, and vendors from and against all claims for damages and liability resulting from exposure to any disease-causing organisms or pests, such as COVID-19, and contaminated objects.
Guests, visitors and clients understand and agree that the risk of disease exposure will still exist. If symptoms begin during guests',they are required to inform the Innkeepers immediately and leave to return home if possible. If departure is not possible, guests must self-isolate for the remainder of their stay and the Department of Health must be contacted immediately. If a guest is exposed to COVID-19 or any other disease or contracts same during their stay and has to self-quarantined at the Bed and Breakfast, additional charges at the maximum on the original nightly rates will apply.
Only registered guests listed on the reservation and thosepre-approved by innkeepers are allowed on the property grounds and inguestrooms. Visitors who are unregistered guests or unapproved by theInnkeepers are not authorized to enter the property at any time. For anyclient's guest the clients are required to inform them of all terms andconditions (including hold harmless clauses)--Note: All client's guests mustfirst be pre-approved by Innkeepers.
All clients, guests and visitors may not enter the premisesif they have symptoms of respiratory illness. If a guest has signs of sickness,such guest must reschedule their visit and/or paid stay.
Unless mandated differently by local authorities, guests arenot required to wear masks in common indoor areas but may do so for personalreasons. Additional guidance may be provided in the courtesy reminder emailsent prior to the scheduled arrival date.
During your visit/stay at Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed andBreakfast and Art Gallery:
- Sanitizehands with alcohol hand wash provided in the common areas (especially beforetouching and handles and buttons in the common areas)
- Use tissuesto capture any coughs or sneezes.
- Regularlywash hands.
- Keep asensible distance from each other and avoid contact.
SAFETY AND SECURITY POLICY
Our facility has several methods to summons help (fire,police, ambulance) and acquire first aid/emergency aid. These are described on postings in each guest room and in the loft common area.
For their and others safety, guests are requested to pay attention to the hazards listed with respect to hold harmless clauses described above.
In addition to the information on these postings a few key elements are mentioned here. When not being used for target practice or being transported to/from our facility or being held by law enforcement/military personnel, we require all firearms or lethal weapons stored either in the room safe guests have or given to the proprietors to hold in locked safe place for them. We prohibit anyone at our facility from deep fat or oil (>1” deep) frying within 25’of a structure with a roof.
GROUNDS/ROOM ACCESS, METHODS TO ASSURE CODE IDENTITY ISGIVEN TO PROPER GUEST and MASTER KEY POLICY
Areas accessible for guest entries are electronically coded for lock or gate opening. Each guest will be given a unique access code that allows them lock opening access to the main gate, their guest rooms and any common areas they are allowed to access. When the guests leave (check-out), within a fewdays that code should be deleted. Guests will be initially informed of their access code via email that is to be active when they arrive. A tactic (security question) to assure the guest can be reminded of their code will be held by the proprietors and the code numbers themselves are not to be given by the proprietors directly to anyone except by the initial guest reservation email.
Emergency, maintenance and delivery access codes are provided those requiring same. These access for non-guest codes will not be applied to the actual guest room doors.
During a loss of power to the gate or internet to the gate, the guest codes may either temporarily not be downloaded to the gate or the security camera/client call box/code access box next to the car arrival window may not be functional. A back-up code entry box was installed with a limited number of access codes to allow guests to phone us to gain entry in the driveway gates. These codes will only be given clients when the main entry controls are not functional. The code provided anyone needing this temporary access through the gate is to be deleted shortly after being communicated.
Except for the main grounds driveway gates, these areas can also be accessed with a master key. Only the proprietors will be allowed to hold the keys except when they require others to temporarily access areas that need attention. Only the proprietors will control and keep track of who holds a master key for any duration. When not in their possession, the keys will be stored in locked areas of their residence. Occasionally the keys could be misplaced, they will be kept with a find a key element nearby. A master key will be kept out of the proprietors’ quarters in a coded and hidden lockbox to allow access to the building in the event of a lost key. The master keys will contain no identifying elements attached to associate the business to the keys in the event they are misplaced..