The Tidewater Colony Clubhouse is a beautiful facility to rent for your next party! It is a spacious facility with a warm, cozy fireplace in the main living room for guests to enjoy, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen for your use in preparing their food.
The Clubhouse and all other amenities at Tidewater Colony are regulated by the Open Space Association.
Reservations
Reservations must be made by a member of the Association (owner of a Tidewater Colony property). The clubhouse is provided for private events at a rental cost of $100.00. A deposit of $100.00 is also required. Call the property manager at 410-553-9500 to schedule your event.
Rules & Regulations
The principle in the establishment of policies for use of the Clubhouse facilities is the fact that the Clubhouse exists for the use and enjoyment of the members of the Open Space Association and their personal guests. Such policies must protect this principle and ensure that the best interest of the general membership is preserved.
1. Reservations must be made by a member of the Association, who will be considered the host and will be responsible for the compliance of the rules and regulations.
2. Food, beverages, house wares to include trash bags, paper towels, etc. and linens must be provided by the host/member.
3. If repairs to damages exceed the deposit, the host/member will be billed directly for such.
4. Arrangements for the use of the Club House (Great Room, includes the use of the kitchen and the restrooms) must be made through the Management Agent.
5. A completed “Reservation Request Form”, rental fee, deposit and Liquor License (if applicable) must be received by the Management Agent at least 30 days prior to the event.
6. The host/member will be liable for any damages that may occur during the use of the Club House.
7. The host/member is responsible for the actions of their guests.
8. All trash must be removed from the premises and deposited into trash cans provided, at the conclusion of the event.
9. The Lights in the clubhouse are to be turned off when not in use.
10. At all times, Anne Arundel County and State regulations regarding noise and rowdiness will obeyed.
11. The clubhouse is to be vacated by 12:00 midnight.
12. The host/member and a representative of the Facilities Committee will inspect the areas reserved before and after the function to determine if any damage or improperly restored condition exist. The deposit less any required expenses to restore the premises to their original condition will then be returned to the host/member, via U.S Postal Service.
13. The fireplace must be “shut off” before vacating the clubhouse.
14. A.B.C. Regulations governing alcohol use must be followed in accordance with Anne Arundel County and State regulations. No fees may be charged by any host/member for entrance to the Clubhouse unless it is an authorized fund raiser, approved in advance by the Board of Directors. No fees may be charged for alcoholic beverages.
15. The pool and exercise room may NOT be used in conjunction with Clubhouse events.
16. Dancing is prohibited.
17. Bands and Disk Jockeys are prohibited.
18. The “Rental Fee” includes a one time cleaning of the facilities. However the host/member is responsible for removing food, beverages, personal items, and trash from the facilities at the conclusion of the scheduled event.
19. Rental of the clubhouse and facilities may not exceed a 5 hour duration.
20. The maximum number of guests allowed in the clubhouse is 40 adults/children.
Alcoholic Beverage License Requirement
State and County statutes prohibit the bringing of alcoholic beverages into the Clubhouse for personal, private consumption. However, alcoholic beverages may be served at private events and social functions, but a Special One Day Liquor License must be obtained.
The cost for the One Day License is $10.00 for beer and wine, $25.00 for all alcohol (beer, wine and liquor), and must be obtained by the host/member. Members reserving the facilities for private functions where alcoholic beverages are to be served are required to obtain the proper form from the Managing Agent (as the form must be signed by an officer of the Association) and taken to the A.A.C.O. Liquor Board, 94 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 with payment to obtain such.
Approved Events
1. Open Space Association parties and events open to, and for the benefit of the entire Open Space Association Membership.
- Rental Charge: None
- Deposit Required: None
2. Association parties and events for the benefit of a particular Association (Town House or Condominium).
- Rental Charge: None (As long as custodian services are not required - otherwise $100 will apply)
- Deposit Required: None
3. Private parties, gatherings and/or events hosted by a member of the Open Space Association to entertain personal friends, Associates and/or events honoring an immediate family member (i.e. Wedding Reception, Birthday Party, Shower)
- Rental Charge: $100
- Deposit Required: $100 (The deposit less any required expenses to restore the premises to their original condition will then be returned to the host/member, via U.S Postal Service.)