GENERAL 

• Can Lis was Jørn Utzon’s home in Mallorca. The house is now owned and managed by The Utzon Foundation.

• Can Lis is a serene and unique building – and from an architectonical point of view, a very consistent and strict house. The house is very well known internationally.

• Can Lis invites the visitor to contemplate. Even a short visit makes an impression, but only staying in the house provides the full experience.

• The Utzon Foundation wants to open the house to as many people as possible but is also committed to make the use of the house as sensible as possible, in order for the house to remain as authentic and original as possible – both now and in the future. The foundation therefore expects all residents and visitors to do their utmost to maintain and preserve the house.

• The upkeep and safeguarding of Can Lis is all-important to The Utzon Foundation. Along with the administration of the house, this puts a heavy financial burden on the foundation which is why the foundation has applied a very strict cancellation and refund policy.
  We therefore ask you to carefully study these house rules and guidelines prior to the visit and follow them during your stay. The house rules also provide a practical guideline.

• Those who stay in the house are expected to make every effort to look after the house to the best of their abilities.

• Any visit to the house is at your own risk.

• You and your visitors are responsible for any occurrence during the stay.
  

• The visit/stay can in NO way be used for commercial purposes.
  
  The Utzon Foundation is responsible for Can Lis and recognizes that it is also a unique brand. Therefore any commercial use of the house can only be allowed through a written agreement with the Foundation specifying the agreed terms.
  
  Commercial use includes producing and selling pictures, books etc. of or with Can Lis as the subject and based on the stay in the house. It also includes activities that take place while residing in the house, where business partners or others are offered use of the house for example photo shoots or signature dinners with customers. Larger groups are generally discouraged. If in doubt, discuss with the foundation.

RESERVATIONS

• Reservations made through an application on the website have to be guaranteed to a valid credit card. To complete a booking, the guest will be required to provide general personal data, such as first name, last name, email and/or telephone number. Additional information may be asked by The Utzon Foundation and provided by the guest.

• The booking is completed when the present contract is signed and received by The Utzon Foundation and thereafter approves the reservation by email. Please note that a credit card fee may apply when paying by certain credit cards.

RATES AND PAYMENT

• All rates are displayed in Euro. There will not be added any VAT to the rates, since the house is not subject to VAT. Full payment is required to complete a booking.
  

• All rentals of Can Lis are final. This means that:

• 3.1 The reservation prepayment of €275 is non-refundable.

• 3.2 The remaining rental fee of €3250 is non-refundable, once received by the foundation. This also applies if 1) the stay is cancelled by the guest at any time, or 2) interrupted prior to/during the stay. A partial refund may be applicable in the event of a cancelled reservation being successfully re-rented to a person on the waiting list.

CANCELLATIONS

• In the event of booking cancellation, the foundation will not be able to refund any completed transaction. In case of cancellation after the completion of first rate, the second rate will not be charged by the foundation.

• In the event of a residency cancellation, both The Danish Arts Foundation and The Utzon Foundation must be informed. The Danish Arts Foundation will take forward the process of the cancellation.
  

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

• Arrival anytime on the scheduled arrival date (Saturday), depart the scheduled departure date (Friday) no later than 10:00.
  

INFORMATION

• The house is located at the top of a steep cliff – 20 metres above the sea – and we strongly dissuade visitors from bringing smaller children to the house.

• Swimming from the cliffs is very dangerous but there are nice beaches nearby.

• The house is built without any specific consideration to the changing climate and, thus, it can be quite cold during the winter period. However, there are heaters and a fireplace, and the house is inhabitable as such all year round.

• The house is located on the outskirts of the small, rural village of Porto Petro. It is therefore difficult to get any specialized item (i.e. medicine, drawing materials etc.). However, Palma (55 kilometres away) is a modern city with access to most facilities.

• Due to the island's high temperatures and dry periods, it is expected and very important that the guest will stay informed about periods of fire bans. High risk season is typical May 1st – October 15th, but can change from year to year. Please stay informed. This includes consideration on smoking near dry vegetation.

• Visiting Can Lis is very popular and the house attracts a lot of attention from all over the world. Generally, there’s no obligation to receive any visitors during your stay unless it has been agreed in advance with the Foundation. You are free to politely refuse anyone who might pass by or if you decide to invite smaller groups inside make sure to escort them around the house.

• There is a book cabinet, with books, some of which has belonged to Jørn Utzon. These may be used during the stay, but obviously must remain in the house. If the guest should wish to supplement the book collection, perhaps with a work resulting from the residency, the Utzon Foundation will make sure the work is added to the collection with the proper acknowledgment of the donor.

• Generally, the reception of wifi signal at Can Lis is varying and the guest might have to move around to find a good position for the broadband. The general reception of phone signals is fine. There are several café’s in Porto Petro with wifi.

HOUSE RULES

• Please be extremely careful in relation to the sandstone floors and walls as they are very sensitive to discolouring. The sandstone is called Marais or Santanyi and was quarried locally.

• For the same reason, it is not permitted to drink red wine or any coloured drinks on the premises.

• If residents have hosted party-like activities to take place or other types of activities which seriously increases the risk of making permanent damage to the house, the Utzon Foundation reserves the right to immediately evict the resident(s) from the premises.

• The house is very sensitive to chemicals and generally it is not necessary to clean beyond for your own needs, such as sweeping, and cleaning of sinks, toilets etc. where normal agents can be used. The house is cleaned professionally once a week.

• The house is cleaned professionally once a week – every Friday at 10:00.

• The house is equipped with an alarm system but the house is relatively open and accessible. We suggest that the guest does not bring unnecessary valuables, as there is a considerable risk of theft or break-ins. If the guest leaves the house for a longer period, we advise they bring along their valuables.

• It is generally recommended that the guests are very careful about leaving doors and windows open in the house, as people have experienced burglaries while in the house. We would like to emphasize that the house's open structure and explicit orientation also necessarily entail accessibility from external parties. Between the house and the sea (on the other side of the low wall) the public is allowed to walk by, and please be aware that this will happen from time to time.

• During the stay, we recommend the guest switch on the alarm every time they leave the house. Likewise, they are expected to lock all windows/shutters and doors, and as there are four freestanding houses, it is a lot of doors and windows. As there is no land-line, the alarm is a stand alone solution and not hooked up to a central alarm unit.

• The fireplace may be used – the wood will be supplemented by our caretaker.
  

In the house, you will find the following

• Linen, duvets, pillows, towels for up to 6 people.

• A reasonably equipped kitchen, with most basic equipment.

• Washing machine, basket and drying rack

• Modem for broadband

• Two large single beds (120cm) as well as a couple of folding beds.
  

In the house you will NOT find the following

• Computer

• TV or DVD

• Dishwasher
  

 UPON ARRIVAL 

• The house is about an hour’s drive from the airport and you must arrange and provide your own means of transport during your stay.

• It is possible to order a taxi from the airport – it is approximately €80-90.

• All major car rental companies have an office at the airport.

• It is possible to use public transport, but services are quite irregular.

• Porto Petro has a few mini markets and several restaurants, but they are a little more than walking distance. In winter opening hours are reduced and many restaurants are closed
  

DEPARTURE

• The house must be left with all items placed as they were on arrival.

• All foodstuff must be thrown out (except things that can keep for longer periods).

• All linen and towels etc. must be placed in the washing basket.

• All broken or lost items must be reported at the latest upon departure. Extra glasses can be found in the dining room cabinet.

• The house must be locked and the alarm set

• The key must put back in the key deposit box where it was retrieved on arrival

• An inspection will be done prior to the next visit to ensure everything is in order

• Meridiano will clean after each stay