Reservations are managed by Dark Sky Properties LLC, local property managers for The Inn At Mazama and Cabins of The Methow.

Terms and Conditions

Dark Sky Properties LLC, doing business as Cabins of The Methow (collectively “Dark Sky Properties,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is a property management business on behalf of private owners who rent their legal nightly rental cabins, Inns, and homes in the Methow Valley. If you have booked a private cabin through us, we are only the agent for the owner and you agree to hold us harmless if you are injured or have incurred property damage while at the property.

Booking Channels and Platform Terms

Reservations may be made directly through Dark Sky Properties’ website or through third-party booking platforms including Airbnb, VRBO, and others. When booking through a third-party platform, that platform's terms and conditions, cancellation policies, and payment processing policies also apply and may supersede or supplement these terms. Please review the applicable platform's terms at the time of booking.

Payment and Cancellation Policies

Standard Terms:

Property specific terms: Some properties have different requirements that will be clearly communicated in the property listing and booking confirmation. Property specific terms or rate plans may include non-refundable deposits, other payment schedules, or other cancellation windows. Property-specific terms supersede standard terms when communicated.

Extenuating circumstances: Cancellations and changes are governed by the listing's cancellation policy. We may consider an exception only in the event of a mandatory government evacuation order directly affecting the property on the check-in date, which renders the property inaccessible and prevents hosting. In this case, guests will receive a full refund. Wildfire, smoke, air quality events, and winter weather conditions, including road and pass closures, are foreseeable in the Methow Valley and do not qualify for a refund or reschedule under this policy. All other circumstances are not covered. Trip insurance is strongly recommended.

Force majeure: Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform where prevented by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including government action, pandemic, declared state of emergency, or sustained regional infrastructure failure. This clause does not create any right to a refund.

Cancellation policy abuse: If any guest abuses the cancellation policy by booking and canceling to hold dates, Dark Sky Properties may: 1) Cancel new reservations at our discretion, 2) Ban the guest from future reservations, 3) Require full non-refundable payment at time of booking.

Travel Protection

Travel protection is available for purchase with your reservation but is NOT included in your booking cost. The Plan includes coverage for the loss of your prepaid, non-refundable trip costs if your trip is canceled or interrupted due to certain unforeseeable events. We offer travel protection as a way for you to help protect yourself and your trip investment. Outstanding reservation costs are not eligible for reimbursement at the time of cancellation and the cost of the Plan is not eligible for a full refund outside of the Plan's free look period. Terms and conditions apply; please read your Plan documents carefully and contact Generali Global Assistance with coverage questions. Purchase travel protection at: shop.vacationrentalinsurance.com/theinnma

Check-in and Check-out

Check-in is at 3pm unless otherwise communicated in advance. Check-out is at 11am on the day of your departure. We cannot offer a late check-out. You may request an early check-in and it will be granted only with prior approval. The address and driving directions will be automatically sent to you prior to your arrival.

House Policies

Smoking: All properties managed by Dark Sky Properties have a NO smoking policy either inside the building or on the grounds of the respective property.

Pets: Pets are only allowed at approved cabins or in designated rooms within The Inn at Mazama. If you are bringing a well-behaved pet you must ensure that you've received approval prior to doing so. If a pet damages a property, appropriate charges will be assessed to make the necessary repairs. You must clean up after your pet and dispose of any waste. Pet food should not be left out as it attracts rodents and pests.

Parties: There are to be no parties without prior written approval. After 9pm you should reduce any outdoor noise to a minimum out of respect for the neighbors near you.

Campers: No campers are permitted on any of our properties without written approval first. Any campers found on a property will be required to move immediately and the guest that reserved the cabin will be asked to vacate the property and will forfeit the remainder of their funds.

Fire and fireworks: NO OUTDOOR FIRES are allowed on any of the properties we manage. The only exception is for properties with a designated fire pit and with explicit permission from the owner as stated in the property's house rules. Fire pits are NEVER permitted during burn bans regardless of property rules. Check your property's house rules and any applicable HOA restrictions before using any fire pit. Fireworks are not allowed under any circumstance. Fires in approved indoor fireplaces are only permitted if allowed by the homeowner as spelled out in their house policy book.

Weather

Weather in the Methow Valley can change at any time. We are not responsible for driving conditions or any impact that weather may have on your stay. It is highly recommended that you check the WA State Department of Transportation website (wsdot.wa.gov) so you are aware of road conditions prior to your departure.

Cleaning Services

All of the properties that we manage are professionally cleaned prior to your stay. There is no cleaning service during your stay. Kitchens have all of the necessary cooking supplies, but they may not have any food supplies needed to prepare a meal so you should plan on bringing or purchasing your own ingredients as needed.

Grounds for Eviction

You will be asked to leave a property and will be responsible for the entire reservation cost for the following reasons:

Damage, Additional Charges, Security Deposits

You are responsible for all damage to the property occurring during your stay. In the event something breaks or is damaged, please notify us as soon as possible so we can address it and inform the owner.

By completing a reservation with Dark Sky Properties LLC, you agree to be financially responsible for any damages, excess cleaning, rule violations, or other charges incurred during or as a result of your stay.

Unless otherwise stated in the listing, booking confirmation, or property-specific house rules, the following fees may apply:

You authorize Dark Sky Properties LLC to charge the credit or debit card on file for your reservation for any of the above charges identified after check-out. Where reasonably practicable, we will notify you of such charges and provide supporting documentation. If the card on file is declined, expired, or otherwise unavailable, we reserve the right to invoice the guest for any outstanding balance, which remains payable upon receipt.

Security Deposits and Card Authorization Holds

Some properties require a security deposit or a temporary credit card authorization hold, which will be clearly disclosed in the listing and/or booking confirmation.

Applicable damages or fees may be charged against the security deposit or authorization hold. Guests remain responsible for any costs that exceed the held amount, and authorize us to charge the card on file for any remaining balance.