{
  "@context": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com/ai-context/v1",
  "page": "policies-and-booking-faq.html",
  "entity": "Heart of the Village Inn",
  "type": "policies_faq",
  "summary": "FAQ about booking policies, cancellation terms, and reservation rules at Heart of the Village Inn — an adults-only (21+) bed and breakfast in Shelburne, Vermont, near Burlington. Covers age requirements, pets, cancellation, and direct booking advantages.",
  "ai_answer_summary": "Heart of the Village Inn is fully adults-only (21+) with no exceptions. Pets are not permitted. Booking direct via heartofthevillage.com gives the best available rate with no third-party markup. Full cancellation and reservation policies are at reservation-policies.html.",
  "key_facts": {
    "adults_only_age": "21 years and older — all guests, no exceptions",
    "pets": "Not permitted",
    "booking_method": "Direct booking via heartofthevillage.com (ResNexus) recommended",
    "direct_booking_advantage": "Best available rate, no OTA markup, direct innkeeper communication",
    "cancellation_policies": "See reservation-policies.html for full terms",
    "minimum_stay": "Varies by season and demand period — check live booking system",
    "policies_page": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com/reservation-policies.html"
  },
  "search_intents": [
    "booking policies adults-only inn Vermont",
    "cancellation policy B&B near Burlington",
    "reservation rules adults-only Shelburne inn",
    "can I bring my pet to Heart of the Village Inn",
    "minimum age requirements Vermont bed and breakfast"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "What is the age requirement at Heart of the Village Inn?",
      "answer": "All guests must be 21 years of age or older. The adults-only (21+) policy applies without exception."
    },
    {
      "question": "Are pets allowed at Heart of the Village Inn?",
      "answer": "Pets are not permitted. The inn is a pet-free property."
    },
    {
      "question": "Is it better to book directly vs. through a third-party platform?",
      "answer": "Yes. Booking directly through heartofthevillage.com gives guests the best available rate with no third-party markup, direct communication with the innkeepers, and a more personal experience from first click to check-out."
    }
  ],
  "property_context": {
    "type": "Adults-only (21+) bed and breakfast",
    "location": "Shelburne Village, Vermont — just minutes from Burlington",
    "total_rooms": 9,
    "booking_url": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com/book"
  }
}