Terms
Group and buyout terms
Group stays and private buyouts do not run on the standard cancellation timeline. Holding the whole property means turning everyone else away, and the terms reflect that.
Last updated: September 20, 2026
Deposit and payment
- 50 percent is due at booking to hold the dates. This deposit is non refundable.
- The remaining 50 percent is due 30 days before arrival.
- Inside 30 days, the booking is non refundable in full.
What a buyout includes
A buyout is every unit in the tier you book, for the nights you book, whether or not your group fills them. A cabin buyout is all three cabins. A hotel buyout is all six rooms. A full property buyout is all nine units plus the shared dining and recreation space.
House rules apply to everyone
Every guest in the group is covered by our house rules: quiet hours from 10 p.m., the fire rules, smoke free indoors, and the occupancy limits. Whoever books is responsible for the group and for any damage or charges.
Quiet hours still apply. A full property buyout gives you the property. It does not move the neighbors, and Duck Creek is a small village where sound carries.
Events, vendors, and alcohol
Tell us early if you are bringing in caterers, vendors, equipment, or anything that turns a stay into an event. Most of it is fine, and we would rather plan it with you than discover it on arrival.
We do not serve alcohol. Groups are welcome to bring their own.
The firepit
The shared firepit is wood burning and available by reservation, which means fire restrictions close it. If an evening around the fire is central to your trip, ask about conditions before you commit to dates. We will tell you honestly what a July weekend is likely to look like.
Read the full house rules↗