This cozy A-Frame mountain home is a year round retreat, perfect for enjoying Beech Mountain in any season! Less than 5 minutes to Beech Mountain Resort, this fantastic location allows easy access to Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, hiking, skiing and mountain biking! This is the perfect spot for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families. - Decks w/ Seating - 3 BRs - Equipped Kitchen - Gas Fireplace - High-Speed Wi-Fi - Free Parking The fully equipped kitchen and its inviting dining area open onto a vaulted living room, setting the tone for many memorable evenings by the fire. A second entertainment area can be found on the upper floor, where you can gather in the loft to watch a movie, play a board game, or snuggle in to read a book. Three comfortable bedrooms and three full bathrooms provide plenty of room for everyone to relax and unwind. * LIVING ROOM * It immediately feels like home, with a comfy couch and loveseat, a coffee table, a cozy gas fireplace and a smart TV with streaming and a DVD player to relax around. It’s the perfect place to spend precious moments with friends and family. - Comfortable Sofa and Loveseat with Pillows - Smart TV with Streaming and DVD Player - Coffee Table - 2 Side Tables - Gas Fireplace In addition to the ground floor living room, this home features a game room in the upstairs loft. - Twin Bed with Twin Trundle - TV - Card Table - Desk - Games and Toys * KITCHEN and DINING * This fully equipped kitchen will make any chef feel at home. Prepare delicious meals using modern appliances and ample counter space. Serve your family and friends at the wooden dining table with seating for 2 in the adjoining dining room. There are 2 bar stools at the counter for additional seating. - Microwave - Electric Range - Oven - Refrigerator/Freezer - Coffee Maker (Drip) - Dishwasher - Sink - Garbage Disposal - Glasses - Silverware - Pots and Pans - Counter with Stools - Dining Table with Seating for 8 * SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS – 3 BEDROOMS * The home features three tastefully furnished bedrooms. All offer the comfort and convenience needed to relax and rest after a memorable day of adventuring throughout the rich natural settings of Beech Mountain. Bedroom 1 - King Bed with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets - Smart TV with Streaming - Dresser - Night Stands with Reading Lamps - 2 Closets - Ceiling Fan - Attached Full Bath Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets - Smart TV with Streaming - Night Stand - Ceiling Fan - Attached Full Bath Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets - Smart TV with Streaming - Dresser - Night Stands with Reading Lamps - Closet - Ceiling Fan * BATHROOMS * This cozy home has four full bathrooms. All are stocked with premium towels for maximum comfort and convenience. Bathroom 1 (Attached to Bedroom 1) - Walk-in Shower - Double Vanity - Toilet - Mirror - Towel Bar and Towels Bathroom 2 (Attached to Bedroom 2) - Walk-in Shower - Single Vanity - Toilet - Mirror - Towel Bar and Towels Bathroom 3 (Attached to Bedroom 3) - Tub with Shower - Single Vanity - Toilet - Mirror - Towel Bar and Towels * OUTDOOR AREAS * A mountain setting doesn't get much better than this! This home has two outdoor decks with seasonal mountain views. - Seating Areas - Gas Grill - Seasonal Mountain Views *THINGS TO NOTE* - Cameras may be present in public spaces like parking areas and entry ways. - 4WD or chains are recommended for travel on Beech Mountain during the winter months. - A signed Rental Agreement is required before check in. Access is easy-breezy - NO KEYS TO LOSE! You will have your own unique access code good for the duration of your stay. No worries about going extra places to get keys or having to make beds on your own. Simply show up for your vacation, instant access, beds made - time to RELAX! The home is situated in the small vacation town of Beech Mountain, NC. Its remote location and small-town charm offer a wonderful ambiance and a place to relax and refresh. The serene setting and mesmerizing natural surroundings provide plenty of attractions and places of interest for you to visit including a fenced-in dog park and playground with spectacular views, an adventure tower, seasonal sledding hill, Fred’s General Mercantile, a history museum and more! Both Beech Mountain and Banner Elk offer skiing/snowboarding, snow tubing, eco-tourism, zip-lining, mountain biking, off-road ATVs, rafting, fly fishing, hiking, golf, fine dining, and shopping all at your fingertips. Although the Town of Beech Mountain does a great job clearing snow off of the main roads quickly in the winter months it is highly recommended to have 4WD or AWD to access Beech Mountain. During winter months we highly recommend bringing snow chains to assist. We're available 24/7 through call, text or email. Expect a quick and prompt response. We give our guests space but are available for every inquiry. We look forward to hosting you! Let us know if you have any questions; we're locals; we have the answers. Happy Travels! Contact us now so we can begin arranging your perfect vacation!

by 12:00 AM, 61+ days before arrival: no penalty
by 12:00 AM, 31-60 days before arrival: penalty 50.00pct
by 12:00 AM, 30 days before arrival: Non-Refundable deposit, Non-Cancellable, penalty 100.00pct

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing our accommodation for your vacation. We hope that you have a pleasant stay. The property is located at: Your confirmation is as follows: Check-in date: after 3pm EST (No early check-in please) Check-out date: by 11am EST Please sign and return the attached rental agreement. As soon as I receive your full payment, I will provide you access instructions for the property. Thanks, and please let me know if we can be of assistance! Sincerely The Carolina Stays Team (833) NC-VACAY (628-2229) - (Office) info@carolinastays.com 1 Rental Agreement THIS IS A VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA VACATION RENTAL ACT. THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE DEFINED BY LAW AND INCLUDE UNIQUE PROVISIONS PERMITTING THE DISBURSEMENT OF RENT PRIOR TO TENANCY AND EXPEDITED EVICTION OF TENANTS. YOUR SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT, OR PAYMENT OF MONEY OR TAKING POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY AFTER RECEIPT OF THE AGREEMENT, IS EVIDENCE OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT AND YOUR INTENT TO USE THIS PROPERTY FOR A VACATION RENTAL. This Short Term Rental Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between Carolina Stays (“Property Manager”) and (“Guest”) as of the date last set forth on the signature page of this Agreement. For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Property: The property is located at: The property is furnished and will be cleaned & ready for your check-in no earlier than 3pm (no early check-ins please!) 2. Cancellation Policy: If Guest wishes to cancel his/her reservation, the deposit will be refunded as follows: ? 100% if cancelled more than 60 days prior to the Check-in Date ? 50% if cancelled 60 to 31 days prior to the Check-in Date ? No Refund on cancellations within 30 days from check-in 3. Maximum Occupancy: The maximum number of guests is limited to _____ persons. 4. Rental Party: The rental party shall consist of # guests (not to exceed the maximum number as stated in the third clause). 5. Term of the Lease: The lease begins at 3pm; on (the “Check-in Date”), and ends at 11am on (the “Checkout Date”). 6. Rental Rules: Guest agrees to abide by the Rental Rules attached as ADDENDUM at all times while at the property and shall cause all members of the rental party and anyone else Guest permits on the property to abide by the following rules at all times while at the property. 2 7. Damage Insurance: Damage insurance is included in the cleaning fee (see your confirmation email for total amount.) It is NOT optional or refundable and covers tenants for incidental damage up to and including $3000.00. We ask our tenants to report any breakage or damages to us upon occurrence and settle the matter before they leave. All rental units are checked between tenants carefully by our inspection crews for breakage or damage with all damages reported directly to management. In cases of damage greater than $3000.00,; tenants authorize agent to charge their credit card on file. Tenants are not permitted to move furniture within the unit nor burn candles. 8. Check-in: Check-in time is after 3pm. In order to allow sufficient time to prepare the property for your use, we ask that you do not request early occupancy. Upon full payment and signing of this agreement, you will receive an email with a link to your property’s access instructions. NO INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE GIVEN UNLESS ENTIRE BALANCE DUE IS PAID IN FULL AND LEASE AGREEMENT SIGNED. A limited number of Early check-ins or late check outs may be arranged in advance for an additional fee. Please email/call our office for arrangements. 9. Check-outs: All houses and condominiums must be vacated by 11.00 A.M. on check-out day. We ask that this policy be recognized by all tenants. An extra day's rent will be charged for all late check-outs unless advance arrangements have been made for late check out (limited availability and subject to additional fee). Our inspection crews depend upon your departure so they may take care of preparing for the next scheduled tenants. Lessee is responsible for washing dishes, taking out trash, emptying the refrigerator, leaving the AC set on 78 degrees (or heat set on 62 degrees in the winter months), securing all doors and windows, and leaving the unit clean, damage-free and in good shape for the next renter. Any extra cleaning, lost parking passes, pool passes (if applicable) or excessive trash removal will be billed to the tenant at a minimum fee of $50.00. Please ensure you’ve packed all your belongings before checking out, as we cannot be responsible for items left. A $15.00 COD fee will apply for any items returned to you following your tenancy. Call our office for arrangements within 7 days after your departure, otherwise left items will be disposed of. 10. Grilling: Grilling is not permitted except on concrete surfaces. Do not attempt to use moveable outdoor grills on decks, porches or near wooded areas as you are responsible for any damages. Please be sure to clean the grill before you leave so the next guest finds it ready for use. Fireworks are not permitted on premises at any time. 11. TVs/Electronics: Please know there is no guarantee for the TV sets and nor cable reception and no rebates will be given for malfunctions. Additionally, there will be no rebates for faulty VCR/DVD, etc. equipment, computer equipment (if provided) nor internet access. 12. Beach Nourishment Projects: Some oceanfront areas of the coast will be a part of a beach nourishment project. You may experience some inconvenience during this project. Please be advised, no refunds will be given. 3 13. Permitted Occupants: Lessee must take possession and maintain possession of subject property for the full leased period. The Tenant shall not permit the property to be occupied or used as a residence by more than the maximum number allowed under this lease. This includes the Tenant, his family (including all children) and guests. Overcrowding of property or misrepresenting the number in a party is grounds for immediate eviction without refund unless property is re-rented. Absolutely no house parties, beer kegs, fireworks of any kind, ATVs or RVs, no videotaping of premises, nor illegal activities allowed on premises. Violation of this will result in the termination of lease and immediate eviction without refund, unless property is re-rented. Misrepresentation, failure to pay in full, obtaining subject property under false pretenses, fraud or material breach of this agreement shall result in an expedited eviction in accordance with the vacation rental act (NCGS 42A-23). Verbal abuse of an Agent or its employees will not be tolerated. 14. Trip Cancellation Insurance: Carolina Stays has contracted with Generali Global Assistance (https://www.generalitravelinsurance.com/) in order to offer you trip cancellation insurance to protect your vacation investment against hurricane evacuations, and other covered unforeseen circumstances, which could cause cancellation of your trip and forfeiture of payments. Coverage issues will be based and determined solely by Generali Global Assistance. and the existing policy will be issued to you if you elected the coverage of this insurance when you made your reservation. Please see your policy for more specific information. Please note, trip insurance premium is non-refundable after 10 days in force even if reservation is cancelled. If trip insurance is declined, the tenant accepts responsibility for loss of rent in case of any unforeseen circumstances including but not limited to mandatory evacuation. You do not have coverage in force until your entire advance rent payment and trip insurance premium is paid in full. Please call our office immediately if you have any questions. 15. Maintenance: Every effort is made to keep each property and its equipment and amenities in good working order. Please notify our office in writing of any difficulty you incur during your stay so repairs can be made. There will be no rebates given for inoperable appliances or faulty equipment, unfavorable weather, early departure, interruption of utilities, construction in the area nor maintenance problems. False or unwanted maintenance repairs called for by the tenant will be billed to the tenant. We reserve the right to enter premises during tenancy to inspect, make repairs, etc. We strive to make repairs within 24 hours. Occasionally circumstances require a longer repair time. Please be patient. Tenant agrees that in the event of dissatisfaction of any kind, tenant will not seek a credit card credit via his credit card provider. Any adjustments will be handled solely through agents on behalf of the homeowner. 16. POOLS and SPAS: Please check the listing or call our office for more specific information. Pool opening/closing schedules are subject to change without notice or refund. If renting a unit with a pool or pool access, Agent and owner is released from all liability for any injuries or death resulting from lessee or his guests’ use of the pool. Lessor provides pool and/or hot tub maintenance through a third party that is unaffiliated with an agent, these items may not be ready at the time of your check in. Please be patient. Agent does not have or assume any responsibility for supervising the existence, frequency, or adequacy of pool/hot tub maintenance. Inadequately maintained hot tubs and pools can cause viral or bacterial illnesses that could be life threatening under various circumstances. Agent does not inspect or test the pools and hot tubs for the presence of health threatening organisms. When tenants and guests use a pool/hot tub, they assume the risk of illness from an improperly maintained pool or hot tub, and you release agent from any liability for injury or damages resulting from the use of an improperly or inadequately maintained pool or hot tub. No alcohol, pets, nor urinating in pools or hot tubs. Children under 12 are NOT permitted in hot tubs. Proper supervision is required. Some pools and 4 other amenities may require additional fees. Heated pools require additional usage fees as well. Please inquire. If you have arranged for an early check in service please know this does not include early use of a pool and/or hot tub. These amenities may not be available to you until late afternoon due to servicing schedules. 17. LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES, DAMAGES AND INDEMNITY: In the event the owner is unable to deliver said property to Tenant under this lease agreement because of fire, damages, eminent domain, or if the property is unavailable because of delay in construction, the unit is sold and no longer renting, or because of lack of water or sewer, or otherwise unfit or uninhabitable, or for any other reason whatsoever, excluding those events that would otherwise be covered through tenants trip insurance policy agent makes available, Tenant hereby agrees that Owner's sole liability as a result of any of these conditions is the full refund of all consideration previously tendered by Tenant pursuant to the terms of this lease, and Tenant expressly acknowledges that in no event shall owner be held liable for any consequential or secondary damages, including but not limited to any expenses incurred as a result of moving, for any damage, destruction or loss. Tenants will not be refunded by Agent or Owner for Mandatory Evacuations. Tenant also agrees that in the case of a double booking or occupancy by owner, Tenant will be entitled to a full refund of all consideration previously tendered by Tenant. If the Agent is able to relocate Tenant, Tenant agrees to pay any difference in rental amount. The Tenant their family members, guests and all the occupants of the vacation home agrees to release and indemnify the Owner and his Agent from and against all claims for damages and/or personal injuries to any person arising out of the use of subject premises, including interior and all exterior areas, including decks, stairs and other common areas that occurred during the tenancy of the premises. These claims include those that allegedly may fall under the Vacation Rental Act. Tenant also agrees to defend the owner and his agents from any lawsuit alleging damages and/or personal injury that occurred during the tenant’s rental of the property. Tenants shall not be entitled to any refund due to unfavorable weather, maintenance problems, area construction, noise, early departure, or disruption of utility services (including cable) after occupancy. Tenant agrees to be responsible for any repairs necessary due to their negligence. Agent reserves the right to enter and inspect premises with a reasonable notice to Tenant. Tenant agrees to hold Agent harmless for any liability in event of foreclosure of subject property. In the event of an ordered evacuation due to hurricanes or other storms, the tenant is required by state law to evacuate the property. Tenant agrees to vacate and secure property within 4 hours of the start of the mandatory evacuation order. Refunds for the period of mandatory evacuation will be made only by Generali Global Assistance provided you purchased the optional trip cancellation insurance. If the tenant has refused trip cancellation insurance, the tenant shall not be entitled to any refund. If coverage was purchased through Generali Global Assistance, please call Generali Global Assistance directly at 1-800-874-2442 for a refund procedure. 5 18. Access: Guests shall allow Agent access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. Agents shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner. 19. Accommodations: Tenant is responsible for keeping the unit clean and safe during the entire tenancy as required in NCGS 42A-32. Tenants have an obligation to notify agents immediately of any safety issues discovered. In addition, the tenant is responsible for any and all damages to the property from all guests and ensures maximum occupancy is not exceeded during his tenancy. Due to health department regulations, occupancy on homes served by septic systems is limited to two persons per bedroom, unless otherwise stated. Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding maximum occupancy allowed in the home you are renting. In addition, parking at each property is also limited. Maximum allowed vehicles for this property is ______. Please respect owners' locked closets. These are not included in your rental of the property. All of our homes are designated “Smoke Free”. Please respect this request to avoid compromising your vacation and subjecting yourself to a $250 smoking penalty. All houses and condominiums are equipped for normal housekeeping. Each unit includes an electric coffee pot and toaster as basic kitchen equipment; TV, vacuum, stereo, dishwasher, washer/dryer, central air/heat, cable hookup, and microwave (unless otherwise stated on the website and/or our rental brochure). All beds will have mattress pads, bedspreads and pillows. Linens are provided unless otherwise stated. You’ll need to bring all paper products, cleaning supplies, condiments and towels/washcloths with you. Maid service is also available through our office at reasonable rates. Call our office for details and arrangements. For your protection, each rental home is provided with at least one (1) smoke detector. Our inspectors check operations on a routine basis; however, it is the renter's responsibility to check the smoke detector upon arrival and to advise the office immediately if the smoke detector is not working properly. Fireplaces (if applicable) are only to be used October through April. Some areas experience salty, distasteful or discolored water occasionally. Plan to buy bottled water for drinking, cooking, and ice purposes. 21. Pets: The allowance of pets is property dependent. Please check your accommodations website to check if pets are allowed. If you have questions, please contact the office directly. Accommodations allowing pets are limited to not more than 2 housebroken domestic animals. A $100.00 fee per pet is charged for professional flea extermination on all reservations including a pet. PETS FOUND ON PROPERTIES NOT ALLOWING PETS OR PETS THAT WERE UNDECLARED (IF PERMITTED) IS GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE EVICTION. To avoid eviction, please declare all pets. As a reminder, please clean up the surrounding property before check-out and take extra care to clean behind your pet, otherwise check-out cleaning charges to you will result. *Pets are NOT allowed in pools nor hot tubs! Violation of this policy may result in your eviction plus a charge to you for any resulting costs. 22. Special Events: Tenants must notify Carolina Stays of all large gatherings in or on premises. Please know, not all rental homes will allow special events. Please inquire. Special Events do require additional lease provisions, event fee, and/or security deposit. Failure to make advance arrangements for your special event could result in evictions or other action. 23. Payment: Acceptable payment methods are personal check, major credit card through Paypal or Stripe, Homeaway/VRBO payments or Airbnb. 6 24. Security Cameras: Security cameras may be placed in public areas to include: - Outside entryways and doors. - Parking areas - Locked and off limits areas (like owner’s closets or sheds) These cameras are for the Guest’s safety, as well as enforcing compliance on permitted number of cars, unauthorized events and or parties, too many guests, unauthorized pets, or other rule infractions. _____ By initialing here, the Guest acknowledges they have been notified of the camera’s presence and will not interfere, block, unplug, damage or touch the cameras in any manner. INTERFERING WITH THE CAMERAS IN ANY MANNER IS GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF THE STAY WITH NO REFUND. 7 ***NOTICE: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other representations, inducements, or other provisions other than those expressed here in writing. All changes, additions, or deletions hereto, must be made in writing and signed by all parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement is executed in two counterparts with an executed counterpart being retained by each party hereto. ***NOTICE: This is a legally binding contract. If not understood, seek competent advice. Subject property may be owned by a North Carolina Real Estate Licensee. Tenant understands that in all negotiations regarding subject property, the agent will be representing the best interest of the owner and subject property. a. This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the law of the State of North Carolina. b. This agreement shall be treated as though it were executed in the County that the Property is physically located, State of North Carolina, and were to have been performed in said County, State of North Carolina. Any action relating to this agreement shall only be instituted and prosecuted in courts in North Carolina. Customer/Tenant specifically consents to such jurisdiction and to extraterritorial service of process. Signatures: _____ By initialing here, I acknowledge that I have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions of the Carolina Stays Vacation Rental Agreement. Tenant acknowledges and accepts rules set forth within this agreement, including whether trip insurance coverage is in force or declined (as stated above). To signify your acceptance of this agreement, sign and print your name below exactly as it appears on Page 1 of this Rental Agreement. Guest Signature: Guest Name (Print): Date: 8