What does “Max Occupancy” on the listing page for each property mean?
Max Occupancy means the most number of guests between the ages of 1 day and 100 years old (or more) that may occupy the property overnight. This number must coincide with what the beds will sleep in a property. For example, if a property only sleeps 4 people in 2 queen beds, but allows a maximum of 6 guests, it is assumed that the 5th and 6th guests will be younger than 12 years old and that they will sleep in sleeping bags on the floor or a pullout futon or sofa. “Max Occupancy” doesn’t always mean “Maximum Adults” Many of our waterfront rentals use sensitive waste-water treatment facilities (septic systems) designed for use by a maximum number of adults daily use. Some of our owners will relax these concerns if the guests are mix of children and adults, where the children wouldn’t be expected to shower daily as most adults do. You are permitted to have guests visit you at the property and exceed the maximum number of guests as long as they don’t spend the night (ie – you can have 6 f
