House Rules
Please review and follow these important rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable stay for everyone. These rules help maintain the community standards and protect our guests and property.
Important Notice
Guests are expected to comply with the TTCA Code of Conduct. Violations may result in temporary or permanent suspension of privileges.
🏥 Health & Safety
Health Requirements
To protect immunocompromised members of the household, guests who have experienced any symptoms of an infectious illness within the past 7 days must reschedule their visit—anyone arriving with symptoms will be asked to leave (e.g. coughing, sneezing, nausea, vomiting).
Life Jacket Requirement
All children under 5 years old must wear a lifejacket when outside the house at all times.
🏘️ Community Rules
Quiet Hours
Guests shall not cause or permit any noise that intrudes on the neighbors after 10:00PM on weekdays or 11:00PM on weekends and holidays.
No Dumping/Littering
Dumping of garbage or debris, or littering in the Communities is not permitted. Littering is also against Pennsylvania State Law and additional fines may be assessed by State/Municipal/and County Laws.
No Fireworks
Fireworks of any type are PROHIBITED in the Communities.
No Hunting
Hunting and discharging any weapon is prohibited in the Communities. Carrying a firearm is prohibited in the common areas of the Communities.
No Drones
Remote control aerial device (drone) cannot be operated from Lake Naomi Club property, Pocono Pines Community Association property or Timber Trails Community Association property without written approval from the Club's management.
Walking
Pedestrians must walk on the left side of the streets, facing oncoming traffic.
Biking
Use of a helmet is required by Pennsylvania law.
Speed Limit
Guests must adhere to a 25 mph speed limit and avoid reckless driving. Fines escalate for repeated offenses.
Parking
Must park in the driveway (not the street).
Registration
Our home is located in a gated community. Guests cannot drive in and out unannounced - they need to be registered at the gate in advance by the homeowners.
🔥 Fire Safety
Open fires for recreational purposes must be properly contained within a rock pit or in a proper fire pit container. Fires must be attended to at all times by an adult with a working water hose or fire extinguisher. Members must comply with all burn bans by the State, County, Township, Club and/or the Association.
🐻 Wildlife & Trash Management
Wildlife Feeding
Guests may not feed deer or other wildlife in volumes that could encourage repeated visitation.
Trash Disposal
All trash must be disposed of inside the house or in the bear resistant garbage cans. If the bear resistant garbage cans are used, you must close and latch the lid and return the can to inside of the wooden storage structure.
Vehicle Food Storage
You may not leave food unattended within your car for any length of time - this will attract bears that may attempt to enter your car.
Fire Pit & Grill
Fire pit and grill must be cleaned after each use to prevent visits by bears.
Water Equipment
All water equipment must be returned to where it was found.
Recreational Equipment Storage
All outdoor recreation equipment is to be stored outside, in an outdoor closet, or in the crawlspace (e.g. skis, bikes).
🎣 Fishing Rules
Fishing on Tall Timber Lake and Lake Naomi is considered community amenity usage and requires either accompaniment by a member (homeowner) or a Lake Naomi Club Temporary membership:
Fishing License
All anglers 16 years or older must carry a valid Pennsylvania fishing license while fishing. Show your license to Lake Naomi Club staff, TTCA security, or state officers on request; violations can result in state fines and loss of Club privileges.
License Purchase
Licenses are available instantly from the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission's online system or at any authorized sporting-goods retailer. Keep a digital or paper copy with you at the water.
Catch-and-Release
Catch-and-release is strongly encouraged for every species. Handle fish gently and release them quickly whenever possible.
Fish Keeping
If you do choose to keep a fish, you are responsible for following all Pennsylvania creel and size regulations and any additional limits the Lake Naomi Club may post during the season.
Clean Up
Pack out all line, hooks, and bait containers. No fish cleaning scraps in the trash or lakes.
Water Safety
No swimming or boating after dusk. No glass containers within 50 ft of the shoreline. Children under 12 must wear a Coast-Guard-approved life jacket on any dock or boat; adults must keep a personal flotation device on board per PA Fish & Boat Commission. (PA Law).
🏠 House-Specific Rules
Smoking Policy
Smoking, vaping or e-cigarettes are prohibited inside the house and on decks. Vaping is permitted outside on the property at a distance of 25 ft from any dwellings.
Footwear
No microspikes/yaktrax/crampons are to be worn on flagstone paths, wooden decks, or inside the house. No shoes are to be worn in the house; areas near the door will be designated.
Septic System
The house is on a septic system and anything flushed down the toilet must be septic safe and will be provided by the homeowners, including toilet paper. No feminine hygiene products may go down the toilet.
Electric Baseboards
Electric baseboards get hot - do not touch them when in operation.
Exterior Doors
All exterior doors should remain closed and latched if a child under 5 years old is in the house.
Alarm Systems
No alarms may be disabled.
Aerosol Products
Aerosol products including bug spray and sunscreen must be applied outside the house. The use of chemical pesticides like RAID is not permitted inside the house due to health, safety, and environmental concerns—please notify us if pest control is needed.
No Pets
No pets of any kind are permitted.
👶 Child Safety
Child-Proofing Restrictions
Guests may not attach or install any child-proofing devices or hardware to the home (no cabinet locks, outlet covers, adhesive latches, drilled baby gates, etc.). If you need specific child-safety measures, please request them from the homeowners at least 7 days before arrival so we can discuss approved options.
You are welcome to bring: free-standing baby gates, portable playpens, or collapsible fencing that require no screws, nails, adhesives, or marks on walls, floors, or furniture.
🏊 Community Amenities
Visitors may use common areas of Timber Trails and the Lake Naomi Club if accompanied by a member (e.g., homeowner) and in compliance with TTCA rules. Subject to Lake Naomi Club access policies if applicable.