Reservation/Rental Terms
Thank you for choosing our 5 bedroom/ 3 bath home for your vacation.

1. Age Requirment
You must be 24 years of Age or have permission from the owner to make a reservation.

2. Security Deposit and Damage Deposit
A $300 security deposit is required for all stays of 14 nights of less. A $500 security deposit is required for all stays longer than 14-28
nights. 20% security deposit is required for all stays longer than 28 nights.  This is applied toward the balance of rent.

The deposit is applied towards rent; however, there is a separate damage deposit taken in the amount of $300. This can be done via
credit card (hold placed on the day of arrival) or by sending funds directly to the owner. Funds will be refunded within three days of
departure, by the same means.

Damage Deposit will be returned per the guidelines below:
  1. No damage is done to unit or its contents.
  2. No charges are incurred due to contraband, pets or services rendered during the stay.
  3. All debris, rubbish and discards are placed in dumpster.
  4. Soiled dishes are placed in the dishwasher and dishwasher started.
  5. No linens are lost or damaged.
  6. The renter is not evicted by the owner (or representative of the owner), the local law
  7. enforcement or the security company employed by the Chartier Family.
  8. If damage occurs, the renter will be billed the amount of the repair and is responsible for
  9. any additional funds greater than the damage deposit. Any bill under the damage
  10. deposit, the renter will be refunded the difference within 72 hours of the work being
  11. completed.
  12. Return of all keys. It is an automatic $100 fee for changing of the locks.

3. Payments and Rental Fees For Reservations More Than 90 Days Prior To Arrival
  1. Security Deposit of $300 is due at time of booking
  2. 50% of Balance is due 90 days prior to arrival.*
  3. Remaining Balance is due 60 days prior to arrival.*
  4. Damage Deposit ($300) is due 30 days prior to arrival.*
  5. Late payments of more than 3 days is subject to a $10/week late fee, unless other arrangements with the owner are made.
  6. Payments that are more than 14 days late will be subject to cancellation, unless other arrangements with the owner are made.
*Unless other arrangements are made, any reservation not paid in full by said due date, will forfeit all funds. See Cancellation Policy
for return of  funds.

4. Rental Fees For Reservations Less Than 90 Days Prior To Arrival
Full payment due upon booking, Unless other arrangements are made, any reservation not paid in full by said due date, will forfeit all
funds. See Cancellation Policy for return of any funds.

5. Forms of Payment
We accept personal checks, money orders and Paypal. All Paypal transactions will result in an additional 3% added to payment
amount.

6. Check-In/Check Out Time (Time is Local)
Check-In Time is after 4 P.M. *** At check-In you will sign a copy of the these terms.
Check-Out is prior to 10:30 A.M. ***
***If there is no guest immediately following prior or after your stay, you may opt to extend hours at the rate of $10/hour up to $50.

7. Maximum Occupancy
The maximum number of guests per home is limited to twelve (12) persons. This is a  law! Any guests that exceed this amount will
immediately be evicted and no compensation will be given.

8. Smoking Policy
There is no smoking in our home at any time. Automatic loss of damage deposit if the smell of smoke or evidence of smoking had
occurred in the home.

9. Animal Policy
Due to some peoples severe reaction to animal dander, pets/animals are not permitted in our home under any conditions.

10. Cleaning Service
While linens and bath towels are included in the home, daily maid service is not included in the rental
rate, however it is available at an additional rate.  The home will be thoroughly cleaned upon your arrival. Guests are responsible for
cleaning all towel prior to departure.

11. Falsified Reservation
Any reservation made under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of any advance payment, deposit
and/or rental monies, and the party will not be permitted to check-in.

12. Written Exceptions
Any exceptions to the  mentioned policies must be approved in writing in advance.

13. Change of Date
Change of Date is considered the adjustment of any stay that is changed more than 5 nights from the original set of dates. Adding
additional nights to your stay is NOT considered a change of date.
  1. For change of date 12 weeks or more from date of arrival will result in a change of date fee of $50 and all other funds will be
    transferred.
  2. For a change of date less than 12 weeks from date of arrival, every effort is made to accommodate a change of date request, it
    will be considered a cancellation and follow the rules stated below.

14. In the Event of Cancellation
All security deposits are non-refundable regardless of date of cancellation.
  1. More than 12 weeks prior to arrival (of original reservation date), loss of security deposit, it's suggested that you change your
    date of your stay should this be the case.
  2. 8-12 weeks prior to arrival (of original reservation date), loss of security deposit & 50 % of all additional monies paid.
  3. Less than 8 weeks prior to arrival (of original reservation date), loss of all funds. If your dates or part of your dates are able to
    be re-booked, you will receive a 50% credit of funds paid for those dates towards a future booking.

If you reschedule your dates, then cancel your rescheduled dates, there is no refund of any funds.

15. Hurricane or Severe Storm Policy
Refunds WILL be issued using the following guidelines: The National Weather Service orders mandatory evacuations in a "Tropical
Storm/Hurricane Warning area" and/or a "mandatory evacuation order has been given for the Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning" area
of residence of a vacationing guest. The day that the National Weather Service orders a mandatory evacuation order in a "Tropical
Storm/Hurricane Warning," area.

Rental Fees to be refunded per guidelines:
  1. Any unused portion of rent from a guest currently registered,
  2. Any unused portion of rent from a guest that is scheduled to arrive, and wants to shorten their stay, to come in after the
    Hurricane Warning is lifted; and
  3. Any advance rents collected or deposited for a booking that is scheduled to arrive during the "Hurricane Warning" period.

16. The owner and/or the rental management company is not responsible for any
accident, injury or guests personal property while staying in the home or the on
the property mentioned.
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