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Dogs are welcome in all three listings. Pet fees are shown on each property page and in the quote calculator." }, { "question": "What time is check-in and checkout?", "answer": "Check-in is 4:00 PM and checkout is 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout can be quoted up to 2 hours." }, { "question": "Can we check in early or check out late?", "answer": "Yes, up to 2 hours when the place is ready: $20/hour for Be Still & Know and Grace Adventure House, $30/hour for the whole house. Ask Dave, even the morning of." }, { "question": "Is there baby gear?", "answer": "Yes. There are two high chairs and two pack-n-plays — one of each downstairs and upstairs — plus a child bed in the upstairs second bedroom closet." }, { "question": "Are cats allowed?", "answer": "No. Dogs are welcome in all three listings, but cats are not accepted." }, { "question": "What kind of grill is there?", "answer": "The grill out back is gas, and guests are welcome to use it." }, { "question": "Is coffee provided?", "answer": "Yes. Beans with a grinder plus Keurig pods; a Keurig, drip coffee maker and French press are all available." }, { "question": "Is there parking?", "answer": "Yes. There are 6 parking stalls behind the house." }, { "question": "Is the whole house one space?", "answer": "The whole-house listing combines the downstairs and upstairs apartments. They are connected by interior stairs." }, { "question": "Which listing is best for a big group?", "answer": "The whole house sleeps 14 with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, two kitchens, and two washers/dryers. The two apartments are connected by interior stairs." }, { "question": "Which listing is handicap accessible?", "answer": "Be Still & Know, the lower apartment, is fully handicap accessible." }, { "question": "What is the cancellation policy?", "answer": "Cancellation is 100% refund up to 30 days before arrival, 50% up to 14 days." }, { "question": "Are live prices shown here?", "answer": "Yes. Dates, availability and the full price (room rate, cleaning, pet fee, lodging tax and service fee) come live from our booking system, and the total matches checkout." } ], "pricingNote": "Live availability and exact pricing (room rate, cleaning, pet fee, lodging tax, service fee) are on each property page's quote calculator. Deep-link to checkout with dates: {bookingUrl}?start=YYYY-MM-DD&end=YYYY-MM-DD&numberOfGuests=N (e.g. https://homeportvacationescapes.holidayfuture.com/listings/161404?start=2026-11-08&end=2026-11-11&numberOfGuests=4)." }