faq

Question: What does it mean - I can only have 8 people staying at the rental home?

Answer: Only 8 people over the age of 13 are allowed in the rental home at any one time. There is no limit on children 13 and under. If you have 8 people on your rental list no other people will be allowed to come in. Only the people on the list will be allowed thru the gate.

Question: In addition to the rent what other fees do I have to pay?

Answer: There is a 9% county bed tax and a $500 refundable security deposit paid to Oak Shores Rentals. In addition, there is a $125 per week (or $25 per day) boat fee per watercraft paid by cash or check to the Oak Shores gate when you check in. There is also a $6 per day fee owed to Monterey County which can be paid by cash or check at the silent ranger located in our marina.

Question: Why do I have to buy two boat permits?

Answer: One is for the Oak Shores Community Association ($125 per week) and one is for Monterey County Parks ($6 per day).

Question: Can I get through the gate if I don't have my Monterey County boat permit? I just want to boat over to the main marina and buy it.

Answer: Monterey County has provided a "silent ranger" at the Oak Shores main launch ramp. The lake fee can be paid there.

Question: What time can I check in? Can I check in early?

Answer: Check in time is 4:00 p.m. This allows enough time to prepare the home after the previous guests have departed. If you come earlier you may have to wait.

Question: Can I rent just for a weekend?

Answer: Between Memorial Day and Labor Day rental periods are weekly, check-in day being either Friday or Saturday, depending on the home. Weekend rentals are allowed the remainder of the year and check in day can be flexible.

Question: We have two families staying at our rental home. Can we bring 2 boats?

Answer: No. Only one trailer will be allowed thru the gate per rental house. The only way you can bring in more than one watercraft is if they are all on the same trailer. The $125 gate fee would then apply to each watercraft.

Question: If we arrive after the Oak Shores gate is closed how do we get our keys?

Answer: Arrangements will be made before you arrive.

Question: Are there any grocery stores nearby?

Answer: Bee Rock Store, located a few miles east of the gate, has groceries and a nice selection of local wines and products. But plan to do your major grocery shopping in Paso Robles or King City. We can direct you to a major market depending on which direction you're coming from.

Question: Do I have to take my boat out of the water every evening?

Answer: There are courtesy slips (first come, first served) available for your boat but no overnight truck or trailer parking is allowed in the Oak Shores marina areas. On weekends and holidays during the summer season, only OWNERS are allowed to park in the main parking lot (including beach area) and pool parking lot. Renters must use the parking lot behind and below the clubhouse on weekends and holidays. Renters may use any lot Monday-Friday except holidays. There is no renter parking restrictions at the West Ramp other than no overnight parking.

Question: How clean does the house have to be when I leave?

Answer: You will be responsible for bagging all trash/food in and around the house and putting it in the trash cans at the home. Please remove ALL food from the refrigerator. Make sure dishes and utensils are washed and put away and the dishwasher is empty. Housekeeping will sanitize floors, bathrooms, and do LIGHT cleaning. Please do not move televisions, indoor or outdoor furniture, leave stains on carpets, or excessive dirt/smudges on walls and windows. You will be responsible for any extra cleaning, rearranging, rewiring, etc our housekeeping staff must do to return the house to its original condition.

Question: What do we do if something is broken or missing in the house when we arrive?

Answer: Please report anything broken, damaged, or missing to our representative right away. The homes are inspected after you check out and you could be held responsible for any damages.

Question: Will the house have a phone?

Answer: All rental homes are provided with a phone for local calling but you must bring a Phone Card for all long-distance calls. Owners will make Oak Shores Rentals aware of any long distance calls made on their phones during your stay and you will be billed accordingly. .