Martha's Bed & Breakfast

House Rules

House Rules

House Rules

Check-In

 

  1. Check-in is available from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm only.  Please inform us of your estimated arrival time so we can be prepared for your arrival.
  2. For late check-ins: A fee of $20 per hour applies for late check-ins after 11:00 pm, which are subject to staff availability and not guaranteed. If no staff is available, we cannot accommodate late check-ins after 11:00 pm. Please contact us at (402) 874-2000 to request a late check-in.
  3. For early check-in requests, please contact us at (402) 874-2000.
  4. Should your confirmed arrival time change on the day of arrival, please notify us immediately.
  5. Upon check-in, the person whose name the room is booked under must present a valid government-issued ID (no photocopies or digital copies are allowed). We cannot accept overnight stay requests without a valid ID.

Check-Out

  1. Checkout time is no later than 11 AM. If you need a later departure time, please notify us, and we will accommodate when possible.
  2. Luggage storage is available if needed.

Cancellation Policy

  1. For the Refundable Rate: Cancel your reservation 2 weeks before the check-in date, and you’ll get a full refund. After that, the cost for the first night of your stay plus taxes and fees will be converted into credit which you can use for a future stay.
  2. For the Non-Refundable Rate: This special rate is non-refundable and non-changeable. If you change or cancel your booking, you will not get a refund or credit to use for a future stay.

Children

  1. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for everyone, we have specifically configured two of our rooms to accommodate children under the age of 12: the Norma and Dorothy rooms.
  2. All other rooms and suites are reserved for adults and children aged 12 and above.
  3. If you have children with you, please ensure they behave and follow all rules. Do not allow them to run down the halls, jump on furniture, or disturb other guests.

Housekeeping Service, Towels & Essentials:

  1. Daily housekeeping is available free of charge upon request.
  2. To protect the environment, we encourage guests to reuse towels. If you would like them changed, please call us.
  3. Soap, shampoo, and conditioner are provided in the guest rooms.
  4. An inventory will be taken before you check out. Missing items such as towels, robes, hair dryers, and other amenities will be charged to you.
  5. Please do not flush bulky items, such as paper towels, feminine products, diapers, or any other non-flushable items, in the toilet.

Furnishings:

  1. Please take care of the furnishings, as Martha’s Bed & Breakfast is a historic building.
  2. Any damage will be charged at the cost of replacement or additional cleaning, including stained bedding or carpets.
  3. Do not rearrange the furniture in rooms or common areas, including the porch. 
Electricity Consumption:
  1. Please switch off all lights, TV, and other devices when you are outside of your room.

Eating & Drinking:

  1. Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends.
  2. Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary restrictions, and we will accommodate you when possible.
  3. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided.
  4. The dining room and enclosed patio are available for your use throughout the day. Please refrain from eating and drinking in the rooms, especially on or in the bed.

Smoking & Illegal Drugs:

  1. Martha’s Bed and Breakfast is a smoke-free environment. Smoking and vaping of any kind, including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and electronic cigarettes, are strictly prohibited. This policy applies to guestrooms, decks, patios, and all common areas, both inside and outside.
  2. If a guest room requires clean-up due to smoking odors, a $500 cleaning fee will be assessed to the guest’s payment card.
  3. The consumption, trade, or possession of illegal drugs is strictly forbidden. In case of detection, the police and judicial authorities will be notified.

Noise & Parties:

  1. As this house is also our home, we ask all guests to be considerate of excessive noise levels. Please respect the quiet time between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
  2. Parties are not allowed. If you wish to host an event on the property, please contact us.

Liquor Consumption:

  1. Should you wish to consume alcoholic beverages inside Martha’s Bed and Breakfast, we ask that you do so responsibly and preferably in the common areas.

Kitchen Use:

  1. The kitchen is strictly a private area for health and safety regulations. If you wish to use the refrigerator for storage of special items or the microwave, please ask, and we will be happy to assist.
  2. We may permit supervised access to the kitchen, but this is subject to the management’s sole discretion and will incur additional charges. Contact us for the details.

Pets:

  1. For the relaxation and pleasure of all our guests, pets are not permitted.
  2. Martha’s allows service animals trained to perform tasks for those who are disabled. However, emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy animals are not accommodated.

Visitors:

  1. Martha’s Bed & Breakfast is for the exclusive use of our registered guests. If you plan to have non-overnight guests visit, please inform us in advance. Non-overnight guests are limited to 5 people per room.
  2. No unregistered guests are allowed overnight.

Public Areas / Privacy:

  1. Please note that you are renting a private room unless you book the entire house. All public areas of the house are shared with other guests.
  2. Please maintain friendly and respectful behavior toward all staff and other guests.

Parking:

  1. Martha’s has 4 on-site parking spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  2. Additional free street parking is available in front of Martha’s.

Safety & Security:

  1. The use of candles is prohibited.
  2. Please do not share the access codes with anyone.
  3. We ask that you keep the front door locked at all times.
  4. Tampering with fire safety equipment is not allowed. A $250 fee will be charged per offense.

Damages / Losses:

  1. Guests are liable for any loss, damage, or personal injury they may cause or incur on-premises. We cannot accept responsibility for your losses within the premises or in the parking areas.
  2. If any damage beyond normal wear and tear is found in your guest room and its contents upon departure, a minimum fee of $100 will be charged.
  3. Please keep the front door, your room door, and your car locked at all times.

Termination Policy:

  1. Martha’s Bed & Breakfast reserves the right, at its discretion, to terminate without notice an individual’s stay if deemed necessary due to unacceptable behavior or actions likely to endanger or offend others. Non-compliance with our non-smoking and no illegal drugs policy will result in termination. In such circumstances, any outstanding account must be settled, and no refunds will be made.

Information Collection:

  1. Our main purpose in collecting your personal information is to provide you with a streamlined experience in making reservations at Martha’s Bed & Breakfast. We only collect information that we consider necessary for achieving this.
  2. No personal information is collected unless you make a reservation with us. Personal information you provide will only be used to manage your reservation and will not be disclosed to anyone else unless you specifically request us to do so.
  3. Martha’s Bed & Breakfast does not give or sell any information we collect on our site to anyone. Certain pages of this site may use data collection devices such as “cookies” to measure effectiveness and safety. A “cookie” is a small file placed on your hard drive that helps us provide our services. You are free to decline cookies if you choose to.

Check-In

 

  1. Check-in is available from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm only. Please inform us of your estimated arrival time so we can be prepared for your arrival.
  2. For late check-ins: A fee of $20 per hour applies for late check-ins after 11:00 pm, which are subject to staff availability and not guaranteed. If no staff is available, we cannot accommodate late check-ins after 11:00 pm. Please contact us at (402) 874-2000 to request a late check-in.
  3. For early check-in requests, please contact us at (402) 874-2000.
  4. Should your confirmed arrival time change on the day of arrival, please notify us immediately.
  5. Upon check-in, the person whose name the room is booked under must present a valid government-issued ID (no photocopies or digital copies are allowed). We cannot accept overnight stay requests without a valid ID.

Check-Out

  1. Checkout time is no later than 11 AM. If you need a later departure time, please notify us, and we will accommodate when possible.
  2. Luggage storage is available if needed.

Cancellation Policy

  1. For the Refundable Rate: Cancel your reservation 2 weeks before the check-in date, and you’ll get a full refund. After that, the cost for the first night of your stay plus taxes and fees will be converted into credit which you can use for a future stay.
  2. For the Non-Refundable Rate: This special rate is non-refundable and non-changeable. If you change or cancel your booking, you will not get a refund or credit to use for a future stay.

Children

  1. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for everyone, we have specifically configured two of our rooms to accommodate children under the age of 12: the Norma and Dorothy rooms.
  2. All other rooms and suites are reserved for adults and children aged 12 and above.
  3. If you have children with you, please ensure they behave and follow all rules. Do not allow them to run down the halls, jump on furniture, or disturb other guests.

Housekeeping Service, Towels & Essentials:

  1. Daily housekeeping is available free of charge upon request.
  2. To protect the environment, we encourage guests to reuse towels. If you would like them changed, please call us.
  3. Soap, shampoo, and conditioner are provided in the guest rooms.
  4. An inventory will be taken before you check out. Missing items such as towels, robes, hair dryers, and other amenities will be charged to you.
  5. Please do not flush bulky items, such as paper towels, feminine products, diapers, or any other non-flushable items, in the toilet.

Furnishings:

  1. Please take care of the furnishings, as Martha’s Bed & Breakfast is a historic building.
  2. Any damage will be charged at the cost of replacement or additional cleaning, including stained bedding or carpets.
  3. Do not rearrange the furniture in rooms or common areas, including the porch. 
Electricity Consumption:

  1. Please switch off all lights, TV, and other devices when you are outside of your room.

Eating & Drinking:

  1. Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends.
  2. Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary restrictions, and we will accommodate you when possible.
  3. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided.
  4. The dining room and enclosed patio are available for your use throughout the day. Please refrain from eating and drinking in the rooms, especially on or in the bed.

Smoking & Illegal Drugs:

  1. Martha’s Bed and Breakfast is a smoke-free environment. Smoking and vaping of any kind, including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and electronic cigarettes, are strictly prohibited. This policy applies to guestrooms, decks, patios, and all common areas, both inside and outside.
  2. If a guest room requires clean-up due to smoking odors, a $500 cleaning fee will be assessed to the guest’s payment card.
  3. The consumption, trade, or possession of illegal drugs is strictly forbidden. In case of detection, the police and judicial authorities will be notified.

Noise & Parties:

  1. As this house is also our home, we ask all guests to be considerate of excessive noise levels. Please respect the quiet time between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
  2. Parties are not allowed. If you wish to host an event on the property, please contact us.

Liquor Consumption:

  1. Should you wish to consume alcoholic beverages inside Martha’s Bed and Breakfast, we ask that you do so responsibly and preferably in the common areas.

Kitchen Use:

  1. The kitchen is strictly a private area for health and safety regulations. If you wish to use the refrigerator for storage of special items or the microwave, please ask, and we will be happy to assist.
  2. We may permit supervised access to the kitchen, but this is subject to the management’s sole discretion and will incur additional charges. Contact us for the details.

Pets:

  1. For the relaxation and pleasure of all our guests, pets are not permitted.
  2. Martha’s allows service animals trained to perform tasks for those who are disabled. However, emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy animals are not accommodated.

Visitors:

  1. Martha’s Bed & Breakfast is for the exclusive use of our registered guests. If you plan to have non-overnight guests visit, please inform us in advance. Non-overnight guests are limited to 5 people per room.
  2. No unregistered guests are allowed overnight.

Public Areas / Privacy:

  1. Please note that you are renting a private room unless you book the entire house. All public areas of the house are shared with other guests.
  2. Please maintain friendly and respectful behavior toward all staff and other guests.

Parking:

  1. Martha’s has 4 on-site parking spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  2. Additional free street parking is available in front of Martha’s.

Safety & Security:

  1. The use of candles is prohibited.
  2. Please do not share the access codes with anyone.
  3. We ask that you keep the front door locked at all times.
  4. Tampering with fire safety equipment is not allowed. A $250 fee will be charged per offense.

Damages / Losses:

  1. Guests are liable for any loss, damage, or personal injury they may cause or incur on-premises. We cannot accept responsibility for your losses within the premises or in the parking areas.
  2. If any damage beyond normal wear and tear is found in your guest room and its contents upon departure, a minimum fee of $100 will be charged.
  3. Please keep the front door, your room door, and your car locked at all times.

Termination Policy:

  1. Martha’s Bed & Breakfast reserves the right, at its discretion, to terminate without notice an individual’s stay if deemed necessary due to unacceptable behavior or actions likely to endanger or offend others. Non-compliance with our non-smoking and no illegal drugs policy will result in termination. In such circumstances, any outstanding account must be settled, and no refunds will be made.

Information Collection:

  1. Our main purpose in collecting your personal information is to provide you with a streamlined experience in making reservations at Martha’s Bed & Breakfast. We only collect information that we consider necessary for achieving this.
  2. No personal information is collected unless you make a reservation with us. Personal information you provide will only be used to manage your reservation and will not be disclosed to anyone else unless you specifically request us to do so.
  3. Martha’s Bed & Breakfast does not give or sell any information we collect on our site to anyone. Certain pages of this site may use data collection devices such as “cookies” to measure effectiveness and safety. A “cookie” is a small file placed on your hard drive that helps us provide our services. You are free to decline cookies if you choose to.