Make sure to review our policies below, our House Rules and Regulations and Terms and Conditions.

ADULT-ONLY

Gifford House is adult only. The minimum age is to stay with us is 21. If you book the entire inn, the minimum age is waived; however, we do not have cribs available. Minors do need to be supervised.

If you arrive with persons under the age of 21, you will be asked to leave without refund. We reserve our right to ask for proper identification at any time.

PETS

Regretfully, we do not allow pets in the hotel with the exception of licensed therapy or seeing-eye dogs. If you are looking to stay with us and have a licensed therapy or seeing-eye dog, you must get confirmation from management before making your reservation with us. If confirmed by management before your reservation: The dog must remain on a leash when on premise. No dog can be left unattended on the grounds at any time, including within guest rooms. Dogs must be taken off-property to relieve themselves. Dogs must be kenneled at night and cannot be in beds or on furniture. The dog cannot bark, bite, or disturb other guests, and the Gifford House management has the right to ask the guest to leave immediately without refund if such an incident occurs. By staying on the premise, the dog owner acknowledges that they are fully responsible for any and all damage to the premise, and we will take a $500 deposit fee which will be refunded at the end of your stay if no damage is incurred.

NOISE

During season, our establishment is an often busy complex located in town where events occur often, everyday from 9am to 1am. All our bars and clubs close at 1am and music is immediately silenced. While your room is insulated and 2-3 floors above our disco, and while our disco has a new sound system with smaller speakers in larger quantity as to not blast sound, sound will be heard in your guest room.

DEPOSITS, PAYMENTS & cancellation

All reservations require a 50% deposit due at the time of booking, and the remaining balance is due by the day of check-in.

Single night reservations, if allowed, must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Reservations made within five calendar days of an intended stay require a 100% deposit.

Reservations cancelled within 42 days of your arrival date will result in a forfeiture of your total deposit. 

Reservations cancelled more than 42 days of your arrival date will be refunded, minus a 15% service charge which covers the fees we incur when processing a cancellation (15% of the deposit amount is retained by the House). 

There are no refunds of deposits for no-shows, early departures or cancellations within 7 days of check-in, and payment in full for the entire stay will be required and taken. 

Special event bookings, weddings and reservation of the entire inn will be charged a 50% deposit and are subject to a 90-day cancellation policy.

The balance of your reservation is due upon arrival by credit.

All deposits and payments are due in U.S. Funds only.

We do not accept personal checks for payment.

You will receive an email confirmation and a receipt for all booked reservations.

Rates are based on double occupancy.

Room rates may not include state and local taxes. Packages and leisure add-ons are subject to state and local taxes. Taxes will be calculated upon completing your reservation booking. If you accidentally leave prior to paying, your room will be charged for any services rendered, and will include 20% gratuity.

Reservations paid for with Gift Certificates, Charitable Donation Certificates or Coupons must be booked by phone and are subject to the standard cancellation policy. Gift certificates are good toward a stay in any room on any night, subject to availability and minimum night restrictions. Gift Certificates are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.

IMPOSSIBILITY

A reservation is subject to termination without liability upon the occurrence of any circumstance beyond the control of either party – such as acts of God, war, acts of terrorism, government regulations, disaster, strikes, civic disorder – to the extent that such circumstances makes it illegal or impossible for the Inn to provide, or for people in general to use, the Inn facilities. Weather, illness, and curtailment of transportation facilities are not applicable reasons for cancellation and will be charged according to our cancellation policy. It is highly recommended — and is the responsibility of the guest — to utilize credit cards with travel insurance coverage or to purchase travel insurance to cover these risks. 

DRINKING ONSITE

Only alcoholic beverages bought onsite can be consumed here by state law. It is also illegal to exit the property with an open container. Alcohol may be consumed anywhere within the building and on our porch but we are prohibited to allow guests and patrons to consume anywhere outside of our designated areas.

No drugs are allowed on premise of any kind unless prescribed or as otherwise legally permitted. If you are caught with illegal drugs you will be immediately required to vacate the premise, and may be subject to criminal charges.

MORNING REFRESHMENTS

The Gifford House does not offer breakfast at this time. However, we do provide morning coffee and tea in our lobby, accompanied by fresh fruit and grab and go items such as granola bars. 

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

Check-in time is anytime after 2 PM. If your travels bring you to us early, we offer a luggage drop-off area just inside the front door, and there is a bike rack by the front entrance where you may stow your bikes. We are not responsible for lost or stolen bikes. You must bring your own locks.

Check-out time for guests (including cars) is 11 AM.

We use the three hours between 11 AM check-out and 2 PM to prepare for our next guests. Please understand that we cannot accommodate requests for a late check-out or early check-in. We can however always stow your luggage for you at your risk, anytime, and for as long as needed both before and after your stay.

SELF CHECK-IN

We now offer an easy, virtual self check-in system. We ask that you use the front door on the left once up the stairs on Carver Street where you will be greeted by a daytime concierge (9-4pm). If you are staying in our main building, your room will be above the conceirge. If you are staying in our Annex, your room will be above Porch Bar. Once inside your room, further instructions are available for things like wifi, events and townie pro tips. Check the link emailed to you upon reserving for amenities and door lock combination.

PARKING

Our private parking area can easily accommodate cars of any size for a fee of $20/day. If our lot is full, we ask you to park directly across the street in the municipal parking lot of our High School. If you think it may be an issue, let the management staff know ahead of time.

Anyone parking in our lot without permission will be towed at the car owner’s expense. Our driveway can be found on Bradford Street by setting course to 75 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA in your navigation system.

SMOKING

Smoking and vaping of any kind is not allowed anywhere inside the property. If you are caught smoking anything inside the property it is an automatic $500 fee, and if you are smoking in the room the final charge for smoking will include lost income if we cannot rent the room after you depart. You are free to smoke cigarettes, cannabis, or vapes as legally allowed in our outdoor patio area.

Please be respectful of other guests who may not like smoke or if you are smoking close to an open door or window.

We ask you do not discard your cigarette butts anywhere on the property other than an ashtray or trash can once fully extinguished.

Candles and incense burning are also not allowed in guest rooms.

SECURITY

Guests are solely responsible for any and all personal belongings at all times during their stay. We assume no responsibility for theft or damage to your personal property or vehicle.

Guests are allowed to temporarily stow luggage under the banquet table in the main lobby with the grand piano just inside the front entry. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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SIDE PATIO AREA

The exterior side yard includes a clothing optional sundeck with the exception of during certain events held onsite, or per owner’s whim. Again, be respectful and refrain from obvious lascivious behavior.

ROOM DAMAGE OR MISSING ITEMS

Guests are solely responsible for the full cost to replace or repair any and all damage caused to their room, including soiled linens, broken furniture, fixtures and equipment, including labor fees, and missing items. Guests will be notified of any damaged or missing items, and the card on file will be billed for the total.

SAFE SPACE

Our Home that you are choosing to visit is a safe space for all kind-hearted creative people, especially including LGTBQAI+, POC’s or anyone who may be considered “different” from societal standards. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated within these walls. We ask all persons to be their best selves, or even just to open to learning something new while enjoying time with us. Please check any hate or anger in your heart at the door or do not come here. If you are asked to leave due to misconduct of any kind you are obligated to pay for the entire duration of your stay in full plus any damages.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Gifford House is not ADA accessible to people with certain physical handicaps, including its guest rooms nor any of its common spaces, nor venue spaces including its bars, club, dining room and theatre spaces. We do not have an elevator and seeing as the structure was built into a dune over 165 years ago, and is comprised of multiple buildings at different elevations with multiple levels, there are many steps to each space. We understand that this is an issue for many of our guests, and deeply apologize for the inconvenience and unnecessary hardship this construction type imposes.

LIABILITY WAIVER

Upon booking the Gifford House or becoming a patron by way of purchasing merchandise, food, drink or entertainment, or partaking in any activities on premise whatsoever, guests and patrons fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Carver Entertainment, LLC, 9 Carver, LLC from any and all claims, lawsuits, demands, causes of action, liability, loss, damage and/or injury, of any kind whatsoever (including without limitation all claims for monetary loss, equitable relief, personal injury and/or wrongful death), whether brought by an individual or other entity, or imposed by a court of law or by administrative action of any federal, state, or local governmental body or agency, arising out of, in any whatsoever, any acts, omissions, negligence, physical construction or constraints, compliance or willful misconduct on the part of Carver Entertainment, LLC and/or 9 Carver LCC its officers, owners, personnel, employees, agents, contractors, invitees, or volunteers. This indemnification applies to and includes, without limitation, the payment of all penalties, fines, judgements, awards, decrees, attorneys' fees, and related costs or expenses of any reimbursements to Carver Entertainment, LLC and/or 9 Carver LLC for all legal fees, expenses, and costs incurred by it.