House Rules

Minimum Age

The primary guest responsible for the reservation must be at least 25 years old at the time of booking and must occupy the property for the duration of the stay. Valid government-issued photo identification may be required to verify age.

Only registered guests may stay overnight at the property.

Directions

Before traveling to Villa Terrapin Station, please review the directions and arrival information on our Location & Directions page. We recommend saving the directions before beginning your trip.

Parking

Please park all vehicles and golf carts in the gravel driveway beside the garage. Do not block the garage doors, roadway, or neighboring access areas.

Property Access

A lockbox is located next to the front entrance. Your access code will be provided with your pre-arrival information. Please do not share the access code with anyone who is not a registered guest.

After retrieving the key, close the lockbox securely and scramble the numbers.

Arrival Issues

If you have difficulty finding the property, accessing the lockbox, or entering the villa, please contact the Property Manager using the contact information provided with your reservation.

Upon Arrival

Please notify the Property Manager promptly if you discover any damage, maintenance issue, missing item, or other condition requiring attention.

Before departing, please:

• Wash and put away used dishes.
• Place used bath and beach towels on the shower floor.
• Remove open or partially consumed food from the refrigerator and pantry.
• Place garbage and recycling in the designated roadside containers.
• Return furniture, recreational equipment, and amenities to their original locations.
• Leave the villa in a reasonably tidy condition.
• Turn off lights, fans, air-conditioning units, and televisions.
• Lock all doors and windows.
• Return all keys to the designated location, keeping one set to lock the front door. Place the final set of keys in the lockbox when you leave.

For your safety and the security of the property:

• Lock all doors and windows whenever leaving the villa and before retiring for the evening.
• Make sure sliding glass doors are fully locked, not simply latched.
• Do not leave phones, wallets, or other valuables unattended outside.
• Please do not turn off the exterior lighting. The outdoor lights operate automatically using dusk-to-dawn sensors.

While Hopkins is a welcoming and friendly community, guests are responsible for safeguarding their personal belongings.

• Do not leave valuables unattended on the beach, pool deck, patio, or in parked vehicles.
• A personal safe is provided in each bedroom.
• We strongly encourage using the safes for passports, cash, jewelry, electronics, and other valuables when not in use.
• The Owner and Property Manager are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal property.

Please notify the Property Manager immediately if you notice a security concern.

Visitors are welcome with prior approval from the Property Manager.

Registered guests are responsible for the conduct and actions of their approved visitors. Only registered guests may stay overnight, and the maximum overnight occupancy of eight guests may not be exceeded.

• Glass containers are not permitted on the back patio, pool deck, rooftop tiki bar, or sun deck.
• No diving, jumping, or horseplay in the pool.
• Swimming in the pool and Caribbean Sea is at your own risk.
• Parents and guardians of young children should be aware that the swimming pool is not gated and the shallow end begins at approximately 3.5 feet.
• Rooftop railings are not designed for climbing or sitting.
• Do not leave food unattended outdoors, as it may attract birds, insects, or other wildlife.
• Please do not feed wildlife or stray animals on or around the property. Feeding animals can encourage them to return and may create safety, sanitation, or nuisance issues.

Help us conserve energy while keeping the villa comfortable:

• Keep exterior doors and windows closed while air conditioning is operating.
• Keep the door between the living room and foyer closed when operating the living-room air conditioning.
• Turn off bedroom air-conditioning units when rooms are not in use.
• Turn off air conditioning when leaving the villa for extended periods whenever practical.

Villa Terrapin Station uses a quadruple-filtered water system, and tap water is safe to drink throughout the property.

Please conserve water whenever practical.

Please be respectful of our neighbors and the Hopkins community. Keep music, conversations, and other noise at reasonable levels, particularly during quiet hours.

Please place all garbage and recyclable materials in the designated roadside containers.

• Do not leave garbage bags outside the containers, where they may attract animals or pests.
• Secure all trash inside the designated bins.
• Recycle glass bottles, plastic bottles, and aluminum beverage cans only in the blue recycling bin.
• Do not place aluminum food cans or other non-approved materials in the recycling bin.

Additional collection information is available in the Guest Guide.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the villa's amenities and recreational equipment.

• Use the grill, paddleboards, beach equipment, and other amenities responsibly and in accordance with provided instructions.
• Return paddleboards, paddles, beach equipment, and recreational items to their designated storage locations after use.
• Clean the grill grate after use.
• Please report damaged or malfunctioning equipment rather than attempting repairs yourself.

We encourage you to enjoy Hopkins at a relaxed pace.

• Drive slowly and respectfully through Hopkins Village.
• Watch carefully for pedestrians, children, bicycles, dogs, and other animals.
• Follow local traffic laws and safety requirements.
• Secure bicycles and golf carts when not in use.

• Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the villa.
• Smoking is permitted outside on the back patio and rooftop tiki bar area.
• Please use the ashtrays provided and dispose of smoking materials safely and responsibly.

To protect our guests, neighbors, and property, the following activities are not permitted at Villa Terrapin Station:

Parties & Events

Parties, receptions, weddings, large gatherings, or other organized events are not permitted without prior written approval from the Owner or Property Manager.

Unregistered Overnight Guests

Only registered guests included in the reservation may stay overnight. The maximum overnight occupancy of eight guests may not be exceeded.

Illegal Activity

Illegal activity of any kind is prohibited on the property.

Fireworks & Open Flames

Fireworks, firecrackers, bonfires, fire pits, candles, and other unattended or unauthorized open flames are prohibited. The provided grill may be used in its designated location in accordance with the provided instructions.

Weapons

Discharging firearms or other weapons on the property is prohibited.

Commercial Use

Commercial photography, filming, events, or other commercial use of the property requires prior written approval from the Owner.

Property & Equipment

Furniture, electronics, recreational equipment, safety equipment, or other property may not be removed from the premises or used for purposes other than their intended use.

Disturbing or Unsafe Conduct

Excessive noise, disruptive behavior, reckless activity, or other conduct that may disturb neighbors or endanger guests, visitors, the property, or the surrounding community is prohibited.

Accidents happen. Please report damage, breakage, or malfunctioning equipment to the Property Manager as soon as reasonably possible so we can address the issue promptly.

Guests may be responsible for repair or replacement costs resulting from damage beyond normal wear and tear.

Please return furniture, furnishings, equipment, and amenities to their original locations and leave the property in substantially the same condition in which you found it.

These House Rules form part of the Terms and Conditions of occupancy under the Rental Agreement.

The Owner and Property Manager reserve the right to terminate occupancy and require the departure of any guest or visitor who fails to comply with these House Rules or whose actions create a disturbance, nuisance, property damage, or safety concern.