Effective January 1, 2019: Important Changes for all applicants

Starting January 1 , 2019. All Applicants will pay a $250.00 refundable deposit and an application fee of $25.00 ( not refundable) in addition to the cleaning fee charges as follows:  We are changing to one cleaning fee of $125 for all guests (6 total people per unit) In addition to these changes all payments will be made via credit card thru the square app. ( an invoice will be issued upon application approval and be emailed to you to pay directly) and we will no longer accept paypal and checks as of January 1, 2019. I am also in the process of revamping the application and will have a new application on the blog as soon as possible.

So total up front costs for a stay at Beside Still Waters is:

1-6 Guests is $400 of that $250 is refundable upon request.

The maximum stay is 10 Days  for January to August ( Counting the day you arrive and the day you leave) for example:  January 2 arrival after 3pm will leave on January 11 before 10:30 am

The Maximum stay for the rest of the year is 14 days once again counting the day you arrive and the day you leave. For Example Sept 2 arrival after 3pm and check out on September 15 before 10:30 am

Deposit will be refunded upon request via square back to your credit card. You will be notified if any damages that are noted in the units by our cleaning staff including but not limited to furnishings, linens, dishes and the cost of repairs or replacement of such items. Those costs will be deducted from said deposit prior to the refund. Please email me requesting a refund and the amount you would like refunded . We encourage if you are able to do so any amount of donation to help keep this program going.

As always we are not able to book multiple units for the same dates for those few who want to stay at same time as another applicant. Unfortunately we are unable to do group bookings or parties larger than 6 individuals.

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We are doing a major renovation on our building

Starting April 1, 2018 our units are going thru a renovation. Here are some of the changes coming:

• Sleeper Sofa- Replaced with Full Size Murphy Bed ( In  each units Living room )   DONE
• Upstairs Carpet- Replaced with new wood style flooring
• Sofas will be replaced with non sleeper sofas soon
• Outside of Building will be under repair also

Beside Still Waters Application and Dates Available as of 5/31/18

BSW application pdf

 

bsw writable application

 

Above are two links to our application. If you are in full time ministry position and meet the requirements for our program please feel free to submit an application. I accept applications via, email attachment, Fax 941-677-6023 or your application may be mailed to me at: BSW Program, c/o Katherine Kittsmiller, 26315 82nd Ave East, Myakka City, FL 34251.   When Emailing please note in subject line dates you are requesting.  I work from my home so please be aware that there is no phone line for BSW.  I  give out my cell number to booked applicants only in their acceptance packet so until I have you booked please communicate via email. If updated available dates are not posted you can still send in an application  and I can and will try to address all request as soon as possible. Please note: I work from home due to on going illness. In May 2012 I was diagnosed with Ulcertive Colitis and continue to have ongoing issues due to this that may cause delays. One day can be good and then it goes down hill.

I am currently working on bookings thru August 2018. ( will have more posted soon)

We are down to three units starting April 1, so 1 unit per month can be updated. Also starting soon outside of building will be under repair so pardon our dust and If this will interfere with your ability to rest and refocus please consider rescheduling for a later date if already scheduled or delaying your request till this fall or next year.

June Dates Available:

• Unit 2: Out of Service for Repairs
• June 18-27, 2018
• June 21-26, 2018
• June 22- July 1, 2018

July Dates Available:

• Unit 1: Out of Service for Repairs
• July 1-10, 2018
• July 5-14, 2018
• July 10-19, 2018
• July 11-20, 2018
• July 14-23, 2018
• July 19-28, 2018
• July 20-29, 2018
• July 29-August 7, 2018

August Dates Available:

• August 3-12, 2018
• August 7-16, 2018
• August 12-21, 2018
• August 17-26, 2018
• August 21-30, 2018

The following changes are now in effect: Complete applications required for all applicants including IRS paperwork and reference.

January – December

• Please Note: I will email you if I am able to book your request, due to my ongoing illness as I am able to look thru applications, I will book the ones that I can. I have unfortunately not been able to keep up with all the requests. So unfortunately I can not always update you on the status of your application.
• Please note : Repeat applicant my apply once every 24 months only . Please note we reserve the right to limit number of repeat bookings we will accept.
• I will book applications that are complete ( Application Pages 3-7 Completely filled out , Reference letter on Church or Organization letterhead, IRS 501(c)3 Paperwork or Canadian equivalent. or Canadian Registry Number) Must be included with all applications.
• Please mark each page with last name , first Initial please if your name is not already on it. Including your IRS 501(c) 3 determination letters
• Please note I am working from home from now on,  please email your scanned application , fax it to 941-677-6023  please no pictures of applications

Please note our office is closed on Friday- Sunday and on holidays. You can always send in complete applications for the months I am not booking  and I will book requests as soon as I can. 

• Effective Immediately we can no longer book more than on unit per application and maximum number of people in unit per application remains 6 ( including all children)
• Booking are processed only once a completed approved application and all require paperwork is received .Please Note:  I will randomly select applications to approve. Do not ask us to hold dates.
•   It is up to the applicant to make sure all required paperwork is received. It is best to send all paperwork at one time, Also please do not send paperwork multiple times and one method only (Fax, Snail Mail or Attachment) please.  As I have had multiple applications  I have worked on only to notice I already was working on it via another copy of application. 

Do not call my home phone number

Please do not call my home phone number. We are strictly communicating via email . Once you are booked I will give you my cell number.  If you call my home phone number your application  will be denied.thank you for your understanding of  this. I try my best to get back to everyone but due to my illness I have not been as successful as I would like.

2016 repeat applicants

This year we have had an increase in the amount of new first time applicants. Because of this I have been unable to book many returning / repeat applicants. It is our priority to book the first time applicants before we can book a returning / repeat applicant’s request. I thank you in advance for your understanding of our priority. To clarify: if you have stayed at beside still waters in the past you are a returning /repeat applicant. Thank you, Kathie

New fax number

Here is the new fax number for bsw

941 677 6023

We no longer have an office number should you wish to contact me please email me at tffkathie@outlook.com

Please note : I only give out my cell number to those who are already booked.

FYI. Happy Holidays and New Years

Just wanted to let you all know that I am taking time to be with may family this holiday season and will not be accepting applications till the Monday after the New Year. Hope all you well this holiday season. Kathie