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Before you Visit, you should know…
We are a SAFE SPACE
Our Home that you are choosing to visit is a safe space for all kind-hearted creative people, especially including LGTBQAI+, POC’s or anyone who may be considered “different” from societal standards. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated within these walls. We ask all persons to be their best selves, or even just to open to learning something new while enjoying time with us. Please check any hate or anger in your heart at the door or do not come here. If you are asked to leave due to misconduct of any kind you are obligated to pay for the entire duration of your stay in full plus any damages.
We are here to serve everyone. Simply come as you are.
Make sure to review our policies below and our House Rules and Regulations and Terms and Conditions.
Need to Know
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ADULT ONLY
Gifford House is adult only. The minimum age is to stay with us is 21. If you book the entire inn, the minimum age is waived; however, we do not have cribs available. Minors do need to be supervised.
If you arrive with persons under the age of 21, you will be asked to leave without refund. We reserve our right to ask for proper identification at any time.
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Guests are solely responsible for any and all personal belongings at all times during their stay. We assume no responsibility for theft or damage to your personal property or vehicle.
Guests are allowed to temporarily stow luggage under the banquet table in the main lobby with the grand piano just inside the front entry. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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Only alcoholic beverages bought onsite can be consumed here by state law. It is also illegal to exit the property with an open container. Alcohol may be consumed anywhere within the building and on our porch. Consumption outside of these areas is strictly prohibited.
You are free to smoke cigarettes, cannabis, or vapes as legally allowed in our outdoor patio area.
If you are caught with illegal drugs you will be required to immediately vacate the premise, and may be subject to criminal charges.
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Upon booking the Gifford House or becoming a patron by way of purchasing merchandise, food, drink or entertainment, or partaking in any activities on premise whatsoever, guests and patrons fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Carver Entertainment, LLC, 9 Carver, LLC from any and all claims, lawsuits, demands, causes of action, liability, loss, damage and/or injury, of any kind whatsoever (including without limitation all claims for monetary loss, equitable relief, personal injury and/or wrongful death), whether brought by an individual or other entity, or imposed by a court of law or by administrative action of any federal, state, or local governmental body or agency, arising out of, in any whatsoever, any acts, omissions, negligence, physical construction or constraints, compliance or willful misconduct on the part of Carver Entertainment, LLC and/or 9 Carver LCC its officers, owners, personnel, employees, agents, contractors, invitees, or volunteers. This indemnification applies to and includes, without limitation, the payment of all penalties, fines, judgements, awards, decrees, attorneys' fees, and related costs or expenses of any reimbursements to Carver Entertainment, LLC and/or 9 Carver LLC for all legal fees, expenses, and costs incurred by it.
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During season, our establishment is an often busy complex located in town where events occur often, everyday from 9am to 1am. All our bars and clubs close at 1am and music is immediately silenced. While guest room are insulated and 2-3 floors above our disco, sound will be heard in your guest room.
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The Gifford House is not ADA accessible to people with certain physical handicaps, including its guest rooms nor any of its common spaces, nor venue spaces including its bars, club, dining room and theatre spaces. We do not have an elevator and seeing as the structure was built into a dune over 165 years ago, and is comprised of multiple buildings at different elevations with multiple levels, there are many steps to each space. We understand that this is an issue for many of our guests, and deeply apologize for the inconvenience and unnecessary hardship this construction type imposes.
The Nitty Gritty
Our Enhanced Cleanliness Standards
As a community with wellness at our core, our highest priority is our duty of care to your health, safety and well-being. We continue to live by our responsible and caring value which means being consistent with our already high standards around hygiene, sanitization and cleaning. We have listed some of the extra steps taken in addition to these rigorous routines to reflect the advice and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities to ensure what we are doing is correct, comprehensive and effective.
Public Spaces and Facilities: Frequent sanitization of high touch surfaces, high traffic areas such as receptions, welcome lounges and waiting areas.
Food and Beverage: Strict delivery measures, enhanced training protocols, food handling standards and sanitation guidelines, and a new service approach at restaurants and host cafes. Re-imagined minibars filled with healthy snacks and drinks based on each guest’s requirements prior to arrival, more out-of-the-ordinary private dining and destination options, improved in-villa dining and more live cooking stations at our restaurants - all appropriately spread out to avoid crowding.
Guest Rooms: Additional cleaning processes for daily housekeeping service during the stay and after departure, and improved protocols around handling guest items and laundry.