This 1450 SqFt, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, raised ranch home has been fully rebuilt in 2020, with all new furniture & equipment, fastest internet, detailed for telecommuting & long term stays: ideal all inclusive base for virtual professionals, or comfortable turnkey solution for temporary insurance or corporate relocation.

MAIN LEVEL
- Open plan living area with 2 Twin/Queen convertible sofas & 55” smart TV
- Dining table for 6-8 guests;
- Fully equipped kitchen with lots of storage
- Full bath with shower-over-tub
- BR1 with Queen storage bed, Twin daybed, desk & chair, closet
- BR2 with Full storage bed, Twin sofabed, desk & chair, shelving & closet

LOWER LEVEL
- Family room with 55” smart TV, Twin/Queen sofabed
- Electric-only kitchenette with breakfast counter;
- Laundry area & utility closet
- Dining table facing TV
- Office nook with large desk, power, usb…
- BR3 with Queen storage bed, desk & stool, shelving & closet
- BR4 with Full storage bed, small desk (height adjustable) & stool, narrow shelf & closet
- Full bath with shower, vanity & toilet
- Private locked owner’s utility closet

OUTDOORS
Covered front porch with seating; huge rear deck furnished with lounging, dining & BBQ; lower level patio with seating & fire table.
Backyard is fairly private but not fully fenced in. Guests could potentially provide a pressure barrier to block off the deck for kids or pets (careful not to cause damage).

PARKING
- There is room for 3-4 cars in the driveway
- EV/RV outlet with high amperage available by the deck (need your extension cord)
- Bergenfield doesn’t allow overnight street parking: $50 fine. Daytime parking is best on Lake St
- Additional parking available at a mini-mall 0.3 miles away at 81-89 New Bridge Rd (offering Farmer’s Market, Grand & Essex Kosher Supermarket, Fish Market, 2 restaurants, etc.) or at Lidl across from there

Our booking requirements are:
BEFORE BOOKING/REQUEST: Complete profile incl. photo with self-portrait matching verified government ID, full contact information, sharing what brings you to the area or the purpose of your trip (so we can help ensure this home is a good fit), full name of responsible party & each member of your group & everyone’s commitment to our house rules. Reservation platform permitting, we also require favorable reviews/ratings from previous hosts.
AFTER RESERVATION: Within 48h, send picture of photo ID for each adult guest & full name of each minor, direct/private email & cell phone number you will be using during your trip & the advance payment of all applicable fees & deposits.
We strictly adhere to this policy & all above must be completed to receive access. However, once you have blocked the time on our calendar, our cancellation policy will remain in effect even if you fail to complete all of the above safety measures.

GUEST ACCESS
Full private access to the entire property, with exception of the attic, detached garage, owner’s closet in the basement & owner’s bins by staircase.
Enjoy all other spaces, but please protect our property & keep the neighbors happy.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
Leen/owner is available online, on Brussels time, so 6h ahead of local time.
Kim/cohost, Trevor/handyman & Lew/neighbor are our local property management team. They can be reached, ideally through one Whats App group with Owner: please do not hesitate to reach out if we can help with anything. Kim & Trevor will also perform the inspection, inventory & maintenance at turnover & report back to the owner for deposit refund & review.

NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION
Residential area, located on the corner of quiet Lake St & busier Melrose Ave; faintly but within hearing distance from the freight train crossing at W Clinton Ave. Still pretty quiet indoors, but occasional noise from the train & vehicles during rush/school hours.

GETTING AROUND
Desirable residential neighborhood, close to public transportation, easy access to highways, numerous malls, international restaurants, recreation & parks.
Lots of shops, bars & restaurants in Bergenfield, or neighboring downtowns like Tenafly & Englewood, or in gorgeous shopping malls like Riverside Square, Garden State & Bergen Town Center Outlets. 11 miles from American Dream Mall! Great city & county parks nearby & 2 national parks within 5-10 miles as well.
Please use mapping apps to find all transportation options & simulate travel times: distances are good, but travel times depend on when you depart, particularly to NYC.
Check for great NYC luggage storage & parking apps: many affordable options if reserved online in advance.
Please ensure you are happy with our location before booking.

WIFI & ELECTRONICS
Fast Fios Internet & 6 smart TVs with your access to all streaming channels & apps…
Network: Serenity@117-Guest - Password: Serenity@117-Guest

CONSUMABLES
Starter pack of toiletries, toilet paper, paper towels, dish & laundry soap, trash bags, coffee/tea & pantry staples so you don't have to run to the store if you get in late. However, please note this home is mostly organized for self-catered longterm stays.

AUDIOVISUAL/SECURITY
All exterior entrances & driveway are monitored by AV recording devices, to help ensure the respect of this agreement, protect our property & care for our guests & neighbors:
- Ring AV-doorbell at every external entrance,
- 1 Ring floodlight AV camera over driveway.

OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE (BRIEF)
- driveway & external entrances are monitored with 2+1 audio-visual devices to help safeguard both parties;
- no smoking anywhere on the property: please do not book this home if anyone in your group is a smoker, so we can avoid all smells & littering;
- open & steep staircase to basement is not suitable to infants, toddlers, elderly or disabled: such guests must commit to sleep on the main level;
- animals must be preapproved at conditions outlined in the descriptions & rental agreement.

OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE (EXT.)
- Main guest on the reservation must be at least 25 years old.
- No 3rd party booking: person making the reservation must be staying on the property from check in & during the entire reservation period as the responsible party.
- Please register all visitors as well, as anyone accessing the property must also be on the insurance, for a maximum of 11.
- We are NOT a party house & make every effort to keep the neighbors & city happy. We will evict immediately, keep both lodging & deposit and levy a $500 fine as the city may also if you break this agreement. We will also pursue damages if your actions cause our hosting privileges to be revoked by the platform or the city.
- Four levels of discounts for extended stay bookings on this platform: 5% for 1 week, 10% for 2 weeks, 15% for 3 weeks & 20% for 4 weeks.
- Available to book online for up to 28 nights & month/month with direct lease & deposits.
- Private owners offer unique dates for unique properties & it is the guest’s responsibility to get CFAR - cancel for any reason - travel insurance. Our cancellation policy will be enforced, even if guests choose not to get travel insurance.
- We offer flexible pricing from 1 to 11 guests, to remain accessible to solo travelers or small groups & this platform will calculate additional guest charges automatically.
- Any early check ins or late check outs must be pre-approved. There is an $80/hour fee/penalty for up to 2 hours of early check in or late check out (doubled cleaning crew). After 2h, we must charge another night as there is not enough time to turnover the listing, plus any charges for relocating the next guests if applicable.
- The cleaning fee is up to 50% refundable if the home is left in good condition, but the full amount is originally charged as security.
- The basement utility closet serves as an owner-closet, as well as the boxes on the steps towards the lower level: not accessible to guests. Guests will be charged if they do.

PETS & SERVICE ANIMALS
- Some pets may be approved depending on type & breed with picture as proof & with the following: $300 refundable security deposit, $300 additional cleaning fee to steam clean the home to help remediate allergens & $10/pet/day to cover wear & tear. We hope to refund part of these fees if you return the home in excellent condition.
- Guests are 100% liable for any damage caused by their animal, must present pet insurance & health records for all animals.
- The animal must be under the control of the handler at all times & never be left alone at the property, unless crated.
- The animal is not allowed to go inside on pee pads, or go potty on the property. Please walk your animal on the street & always pick up with your own supplies, tightly close bags & place into the outdoor garbage bins, never inside. Any littering or damages to our yard will cause you to forfeit the deposit, landscaping fees to resod or replant & our caretaker will alert us if they find animals have been using the yard.
- Cats can only be accepted with a top-entry litter box. Please get your pet accustomed to using a top-entry one, so there is zero risk of spray & spills & place your litter box on a waterproof rug to avoid tracking.
- Animals are not allowed on any furniture or counters… except SA & only if specifically related to the services the SA provides.
- ESA are not recognized by STR platforms & are subject to all rent, deposit & cleaning fees.
- Misrepresentation of a SA is a crime. If it is discovered that a guest lied about their SA to avoid paying fees and/or deposits, the guests will be evicted immediately with no refunds & will be reported to the appropriate federal agency for fraud.

* Please see the “additional rules” section for the rental agreement.

Thank you for your understanding as we make every effort to preserve the excellent condition of our property & our reputation 🙏