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$250 per area clean-up fee can becharged to your card on file for eachthe following areas: Game room, commonarea living area/kitchen, general grounds, gazebo, and pond area.
We follow a rigid room stocking policy where we provide aset count of the finest quality linens , blankets and towels. Our game rooms,art gallery, guest kitchen, furnitureand library contain high quality elements where many are difficult toreplace. Any missing or damaged element (due to client negligence) will becharged the guest card on file for the full replacement cost (including taxesand delivery charges) plus a minimum of50% of total cost restocking fee.
Any costs (labor, material plus 50% of all costs as amanagement fee) to repair facility damage caused by the guest will be chargedto the guest reserving the room(s).
2. ROOM OCCUPANCY
Without additional fee, all rooms are restricted to amaximum of two person, single bed occupancy. In our 3 larger, balcony suites, up two extra persons and/or a secondbed can be added for a fee. Room enhancements and/or extra amenities can beadded for a fee (price may increase butas of early 2024 the fee is 59$ 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 inviteour 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. Werecommend watching the sunsets and lighted fountain appear in the pond afterdark from this location. A cover is being planned 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 floorHydrangea room which does not have a private porch area, we can offer a spacein 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 evaluationphase. We can typically facilitate local access to others' facilities withreservations/fees required. A veryunique octagonal swing surrounded fire pit with flue and roof with an adjacentpicnic and outdoor game area is being rebuilt after a recent fire believedcaused by a lighted candle and wild animal incident in an adjacent attachedbuilding.
7. GUESTS CREATING EVENTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, GUEST VISITORS AND IMPROVING OUR FACILITIES
Larger weddings and other events can be accommodated if theentire facility is rented for their organized event. Oninfrequent occasions, small event gatherings may temporarily limit some guestaccess to parts of our facility for a short duration. We strive to limit theimpact to our overnight guests caused by periodic construction efforts,maintenance activities and small short duration events as they might interferewith the guest experience of staying at Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast andArt Gallery. We are almost always in an expansion of amenities/facilities mode,but our rooms and building is so well soundproofed that anyconstruction/improvement/maintenance disturbance should be minimal.Meeting/team building areas are available but generally require the facility befully rented for the venue can be used for a guest organized event to happen.
When our guests are creating an event or our guestshave visitors, only guests who are pre-designated as overnight client'sare to have access to our overnight guest amenities which include but are notlimited to bottled water, ice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, apples, oranges,juice, soda, snacks, gourmet breakfasts. Whenevernon-overnight pre-designated guests utilize any of these services, the extraguest fee per person charge will be imposed for ALL non-designatedovernight 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 determinefeasibility, cost, and timing, if you are considering us for an eventfacilitation.
8. HOLD HARMLESS
Introduction with Cautionary Examples of Risks at BienvenueMon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery with Sculpture Garden. By being on site you agree to hold harmlessthose outlined in the clause below for any occurrences exampled below:
In order to enjoy life, there are always elements of risk.Examples that are feasible at Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and ArtGallery include the following that all clients need to be and are now madeaware of by reading this text. As withall lide endeavors elements of risk are involved and the following are notintnded to be all inclusive. When using our facilities, you are expected tomaintain 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 cautionor avoidance when approaching an animal. We are required by law to allow alldocumented 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 controlledpets 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 andgravel roads that could have accidents from things like thrown rocks orcollisions with other vehicles.
We have a nominal acre, reasonably deep pond that canrepresent a drowning or fishing injury risk where we occasionally allow somepre-approved small craft boating (for example paddle boats) with lifepreservers. There are no areasdesignated for swimming in the pond and as such any entrances by guests orothers into the pond are entirely at the risk of those entering the water. Visitors here have access to our picturesque30 acre grounds and trails where all sorts of wild and potentially dangeroussnakes, birds, and other animals roam freely in fields, pond, stream andforests.
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 childcaregivers to control their children forthe safety of others. Our guests assumeresponsibility to prevent themselves and their children from these and other hazards. Caregiver guests assume full responsibilityto pay for repair/injury for elements harmed by their children.
We offer occasional transportation services that suffer thesame potential for accident that any roadway has. When you take advantage of these servicesyou 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 hadyour pesonal injury intent.
Users of our drivesand parking areas assume full responsibility for any incidents that coulddamage vehicles, contents or personnel. Lawn Care and Mother Nature viaerosion, plant growth, animals, or otherwise has made some of our fields andforests have uneven ground with numerous tripping hazards that could result inhiker or biker injuries. We work hard to make your stay as safe and enjoyableas possible.
We have taken great care to provide you a safe and secureenvironment. 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 theother. Our website is HTTPS:. All ourentry and potential entry points to the buildings are camera monitored andrecorded. Valuable safes are in every room. If you desire further securestorage, 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. Allexterior entries to our main building also have locking capabilities. Yourrooms are provided with door closers, but you may need to assure they arepulled that last little bit to be fully locked and closed. We have generator back-up power to attempt toassure all our electrical equipment (emergency and otherwise) is alwaysavailable. Elevators, many of ourcommon area elements and our Rose of Sharon Room were designed to meet 2017American Disability Act requirements. Our shutters protect our glass walls andmeet the most stringent Florida coast hurricane protection specifications. Ourexterior lighting in the parking area is dusk-to-dawn always on unless a bulbis temporarily burnt out and the house exterior lights are left on as a generalpractice. Our water system uses limestone beds to assure a neutral pH, watersoftener to make the bathing more comfortable, and UV filters to forelimination of any potential residual bacterial elements. Our sinks andrefrigerators have reverse osmosis filtered water available to remove anyresidual or added minerals from your drinking water. See above for how we cleanse and control theenvironment to attempt to prevent disease transmittal. All this and more is to provide you a safeand secure feeling. Even though we are posting that Bienvenue Mon Ami and ArtGallery and those affiliated with it are not responsible for any damage ortheft of you and your valuables, we will cooperate with any law enforcementagencies to resolve any issues you have encountered.
However, certain elements are a primarily a result of youror other guest actions, elements beyond our control (e.g. uninsured or hit andrun motorist collisions, breaking and/or entering theft issues, and recentbacteria/virus contamination) , or beyond reasonable maintenance and safeguardexpectations. The hold harmless agreement outlined below would hold BienvenueMon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery and associated entities andcorporations harmless for these items which would not be limited to itemsdiscussed above but would at least include all elements discussed above..
Purchases, Reservations, Support Concurrence and/orAttendance Implies Your Agreement:
Because we are trying to reduce the insurance costs that wewould have to pass onto you; clients, employees, and contractors; we arecompelled to require your agreeing to a hold harmless agreement with BienvenueMon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery (short name for element definedbelow). The agreement is in forcestarting on the earliest date that you make a reservation with Bienvenue MonAmi Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery, come onto Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed andBreakfast and Art Gallery facilities, participate in any Bienvenue Mon Ami Bedand Breakfast and Art Gallery function, agree to purchase anything fromBienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery, or commit to provide oraccept services or products from Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and ArtGallery. By attending a functionassociated with Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery, by comingonto property owned and/or operated by Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast andArt Gallery, by buying Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Galleryproducts, 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 ArtGallery; you are agreeing to that agreement as presented below:
Hold Harmless Agreement:
This Hold Harmless Agreement (this "agreement") ismade effective from the date listed in paragraph above by and between Mon AmiBnB Corporation and any entity or personnel supporting, leasing, loaning orrenting assets to or on the property being operated by Mon Ami BnB Corporation(in addition to these entities themselves the personnel definition alsoincludes officers, owners, personnel, employees, contractors, invitees , andvolunteers associated with Mon Ami BnB Corporation and their leasing, 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 ownedand/or operated by Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery, buyingBienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery products, renting anythingfrom Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery, and working with orfor Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery (in addition to theseentities and personnel themselves the definition also includes officers,owners, personnel, employees, contractors, invitees , and volunteers of theentities (hereafter "Client" or "Clients") of addressesprovided when becoming a client.
WHEREAS, Clients desires to hold harmless Bienvenue Mon AmiBed and Breakfast and Art Gallery from any claims and/or litigation arisingfrom 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,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, elevatorusage, bathroom usage, elevated area andareas below elevated area usage, furniture usage (including outdoorsitting/picnic/viewing areas), outdoor cooking/firepit usage, any door usage,shutter usage, hot equipment or water usage (including indoor and outdoorfacilities), firearm and bow target practicing and being on site when warned oftarget practices in progress, slipping on wet floors in baths, near fountains and on walkways, encounteringbroken glass not known by BMA to be there, driving on BMA roadways, utilizingany transportation provided by BMA or its staff/contractors/associates, actionsin BMA parking lots, using BMA gates, being around lawn and ground care activities,any glass breakage or broken glass contact, walkway usage, kitchen andelectrical appliance/equipment usage or failure (coffee machines, stoves,microwaves, utensils, hot pots, glassware, pots pans, toilets, towel warmers,etc). game room activities andcomponents, viewing or being near fountains, available first aid, fire fightingand lifesaving equipment,art gallery interfacing/viewing, consuming beveragesand foodstuffs.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants andconditions contained herein, BMA and CLIENTS hereby agree as follows:
TERMS:
CLIENTS shall fully defend indemnify and hold harmless BMAfrom any claims, lawsuits, demands, causes of action, liability, loss damageand/or injury, of any kind whatsoever (including without limitation all claimsfor monetary loss, property damage, equitable relief, personal injury, illnessrecovery or mitigations and/or wrongful death), whether brought by anindividual or other entity, or imposed by a court of law or by administrativeactions of any federal, state or local governmental body or agency, arising outof , in any way whatsoever, any acts, omissions, negligence, or willfulmisconduct on the part of Clients, its officers, owners, personnel employees,agents, contractors, invitees, or volunteers. This indemnification applies toand 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 byit.
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) orindividuals, its innkeepers, employees, and vendors from and against all claimsfor damages and liability resulting from exposure to any disease-causingorganisms or pests, such as COVID-19, and contaminated objects.
Guests, visitors and clients understand and agree that therisk of disease exposure will still exist. If symptoms begin during guests',they are required to inform the Innkeepers immediately and leave to return homeif possible. If departure is not possible, guests must self-isolate for theremainder of their stay and the Department of Health must be contactedimmediately. If a guest is exposed to COVID-19 or any other disease orcontracts same during their stay and has to self-quarantined at the Bed and Breakfast,additional charges based 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..