Guests reserve a unique accommodation exclusively for their stay. Due to our limited number of accommodations, we adhere to strict guidelines and cancellation policies. Goldberry Woods is a small family-owned business and cannot be responsible for inclement weather, sickness, family emergencies, or any unexpected events requiring a change to your plans. We recommend you consider purchasing private trip insurance if an unforeseen event causing you to cancel would result in undue financial stress or burden. Please review our policies carefully.
Set your clock accordingly…Michigan is on Eastern Time!
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- Check-in begins at 4 PM. Early check-in at 2pm may be available ($25 for individual rooms of the inn or campers, $50 for cottages). Please enquire with us to see if available.
- Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out may be available for 12:30pm ($25 for individual rooms of the inn or campers, $50 for cottages) or at 2pm ($50 or individual rooms of the inn or campers, $100 for cottages). Please enquire with us to see if available.
- Group rentals: please refer to your contract for check-in and check-out times.
- Arrivals after 6 PM, plan on using the self check-in instructions in your text message. You can contact our team by texting or calling 269-469-9800, which forwards to our cell.
- No burning of candles allowed. We offer flameless candles to be added to your reservation to be used during your stay. Please text us if you would like to add this amenity to your reservation.
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- We do not allow real rose petals to be used in our rooms. The dyes from rose petals stain and damage our jacuzzi tubs and linens. We offer the add on service of creating a romantic atmosphere with fabric rose petals before your arrival and taking care of the clean up after your departure. Please text if you would like this service added to your reservation.
- No fireworks allowed on the property.
- Quiet hours are 11 PM-8 AM.
- No firearms allowed in any buildings at any time. Please leave them locked in your vehicle.
- No beer pong or other drinking games where spilling of liquor may occur.
- Security cameras are in use in common areas.
- Pool Rules are posted and they are to be followed by all guests. No lifeguard on duty. Please respect other guests by not running, rough housing, or excessive screaming (like a ninny) or yelling.
- Smoking is not allowed in or within 20 feet of any building. A $400 cleaning fee will be charged if a guest smokes inside one of our accommodations. “Smoking” includes the use of tobacco and cannabis. Dispose of cigarette butts responsibly in an outdoor garbage can.
- We reserve the right to hold guests financially accountable for any damage to property caused by any persons in their group. Should any excessive cleaning or damage due to misuse/negligence result in the loss of subsequent reservations of the next guests staying at Goldberry Woods, you will be held responsible for the entirety of the cost of their reservations.
- Goldberry Woods welcomes all ages in our River’s Edge, Creekside, and Deerpath cottages.
- Cedar Log, Ironwood, and White Birch Suites at the Inn at Goldberry Woods are family friendly to children 12 and older.
- All ages are welcome for entire group rentals of The Inn at Goldberry Woods.
- The Inn at Goldberry Woods is NOT pet friendly. Well-trained pets are allowed in the cottages and vintage campers. Standard pet fee is $20/pet per day. We require owners to be responsible for and pick up after their pet and be held accountable for any damage. Pets left alone in the cottage or camper should be placed in a cage or crate.
- Events in The Barn at Goldberry Woods (which includes pine row and triangle lawn) or Farm may be planned and require an event contract. Please contact us for details.
- When The Barn at Goldberry Woods is reserved for a private event, other guests will not have access to the The Barn but may still use the pool and hot tub.
Payment & Cancellation Policies
MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, Venmo, check, or cash are gladly accepted. We require a credit card on file for all reservations.
We recommend you consider purchasing private trip insurance if an unforeseen event causing you to cancel would result in undue financial stress or burden. We recommend Travel Guard or AIG. It is very affordable (typically around 6% of your stay).
Inn at Goldberry Woods:
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- We require a 50% deposit at the time reservations are made. One-night stays require full payment. Reservations made within 14 days of arrival date will be charged in full.
- The balance of your bill will be charged 14 days before arrival.
- Reservations canceled more than 30 days before arrival will be charged a $50 cancellation fee.
- Reservations canceled 15 to 30 days before arrival will not receive a refund of their deposit.
- No-shows, early departures, or cancellations less than 14 days before arrival will be charged in full.
Cottages at Goldberry Woods:
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- We require a 50% deposit at the time reservations are made. One-night stays require full payment. Reservations made within 30 days of arrival date will be charged in full.
- The balance of your bill will be charged 30 days before arrival.
- Cancellations of a cottage made more than 60 days prior to arrival are subject to a 10% cancellation fee (minimum $250 per cottage).
- Cancellations 30-60 days prior to arrival will not receive a refund on deposit.
- In cases of no-shows, early departures, or cancellations less than 30 days to arrival, the complete stay will be charged in full.
Vintage Campers at Goldberry Woods:
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- We require a 50% deposit at the time reservations are made. One-night stays require full payment. Reservations made within 14 days of arrival date will be charged in full.
- The balance of your bill will be charged 14 days before arrival.
- Reservations canceled more than 30 days before arrival will be charged a $50 cancellation fee.
- Reservations canceled 15 to 30 days before arrival will not receive a refund of their deposit.
- No-shows, early departures, or cancellations less than 14 days before arrival will be charged in full.
Group Rentals at Goldberry Woods:
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- We enjoy giving large groups the opportunity to experience Goldberry Woods. Groups typically book well in advance in order for guests to plan. Please understand our strictest cancellation policies are for group reservations because it is very difficult to re-book the entirety of our inventory at the last minute.
- A Group Rental is defined as the private rental of the entire Inn at Goldberry Woods or the rental of two cottages.
- We require a 50% deposit at the time reservations are made. Reservations made within 90 days of arrival date will be charged in full.
- The balance of your bill will be charged 90 days before arrival.
- Reservations canceled more than 180 days before arrival will be charged a 10% (minimum $500) cancellation fee.
- Reservations canceled 90 to 180 days before arrival will not receive a refund of their deposit.
- No-shows, early departures, or cancellations less than 90 days before arrival will be charged in full.
- Checks are typically required for group rentals.
- A contract is required for all group rentals.
Private Wellness: Cancellations of private wellness will be charged $50 once service time is set and 100% for cancellations within 24 hours of wellness session.
Diversity Statement
Your experience at Goldberry Woods and the conversations and relationships that are formed in our space are greatly enriched by diversity. With that said, we welcome and celebrate all our guests regardless of race, religion, sexual identity or preferences, heritage…And we expect that our guests will do the same and choose their words kindly.
Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I have found. I have found that it is the small things, everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love.
-J.R.R. Tolkien