Vacation Rental Agreement

This agreement outlines everything you need to know about our rental policies for our property. Our goal is to ensure that your stay at our property is wonderful and exceeds all your expectations. Please let us know if you have a technology or equipment issue during your stay and we will get it resolved. If you have any questions, please email, or call us.

Rental Agreement: This Agreement (agreement) constitutes a contract between the Guest (you &your guests) and Owner (us, we, our) of the Vacation Rental Property #501 Dune Pointe. By signing this agreement, you and your guests are agreeing to all terms and conditions listed in the rental agreement. Your vacation rental is a transient rental under state law. This means that your tenancy is temporary for the stated time only. At no time is the property to be sublet or assigned to another individual. Please do not make any repairs, alterations, or improvements in or about the property.

Confirmation of Reservation: Your reservation is confirmed when we receive your electronically signed rental agreement and a deposit payment equal to approximately 30% of the rental rate. The name on this agreement must be an adult who is at least 25 years old and will be the responsible party for the reservation and all rental obligations.

Payment: The balance of rent is due 45 days before your arrival date. Reservations made less than 45 days prior to arrival require full payment at the time of booking.

Cancellation: Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to your arrival will receive a total refund less a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellations made 29 -15 days prior to the check-in date will receive 50% refund less $250. No refund if cancelled less than 15 days from check in.

Severe Weather/Hurricanes/Tropical Storms: There are no refunds for severe weather including hurricanes, hurricane evacuations, and tropical storms. It is highly recommended, but not required, that you purchase travel insurance. It is up to you to purchase the insurance; it is not our responsibility.

Travel Insurance Provided by TRAVEL GUARD: Every year, snowstorms, hurricanes, and other unexpected weather events cause travelers to delay, interrupt or even cancel their trips completely. A travel insurance plan can help cover your vacation investment. Specific coverage questions should be directed to Travel Guard (1.877.246.5376 or www.travelguard.com/astp). Please refer to product number 008573/008574 P1 & account # 97908.

Coverage is offered by Travel Guard Group, Inc., and limitations will apply. Please visit www.travelguard.com/disclaimer for full disclaimer.

Accidental Damage Protection: This policy is purchased on our booking invoice. Accidental damage protection is included for any damages or accidents, subject to exclusions and limitations that occur to the premises during your rental period up to 1,500. Any damage or accident that is not covered under the policy will be the responsibility of the leaseholder.1) no smoking; (2) no pets ; (3) all check-out procedures were followed; (4) no damage to the property or its contents beyond normal wear and tear; and (5) the number of guests did not exceed the agreed upon number of occupants.

Insurance: You are expressly excluded from any insurance policy held by us. You understand that it is suggested that you carry renter's insurance to cover your personal belongings.

Minimum Stay: A minimum stay is required at our discretion. If you are wanting less than 7 days let us know and we will see if we can accommodate your needs.

Maximum Occupancy: The maximum number of guests is 6 (babies in cribs not included). If you are found in breach of this contract, you will be evicted, and no money will be refunded. Only people who have registered with us as a guest may stay overnight on the property.

Property Furnishings: You agree to return all furniture items in a similar good condition, with normal wear and tear expected, as it was prior to the beginning of the lease term.

Arrival Inspections + Damages: Please complete an arrival inspection on your day of arrival and report any broken items, damage, or issues to us immediately. Any damages that occur during your stay must be reported immediately to us. If damage occurs to the property, whether reported by you or found after departure, the cost of repair and/or replacement will be held from the deposit. If the amount of repair and/or replacement exceeds the deposit amount, you will be responsible for any additional costs. Additional costs for repair or replacement will be charged to the credit card on file.

Arrival and Check-in: Check-in is 4 PM local time on your scheduled arrival date. Check-in before 4 PM is not guaranteed. Once we receive full payment and a signed rental agreement, we will send you detailed check-in instructions.

Departure and Check-out: Check-out is 10 AM local time on your scheduled departure date. Check-out is strictly at 10:00 AM. We will provide you with check-out procedures in advance of your arrival.

Cleaning Fee: A cleaning fee is required for the exit cleaning and is included on your rental invoice. Please empty trash and run the dishwasher before you depart as the unit may not be cleaned for a few days.

Utilities: The cost of normal utilities usage is included with your stay. However, you are responsible for pay-per view movies.

Maintenance / Repairs: Even the best or newest equipment occasionally malfunctions and cannot be guaranteed 100% of the time. We have an excellent maintenance team who corrects problems as soon as possible. Authorized personnel may enter the premises during business hours for purposes connected with repairs, care, or maintenance of the premises. Advance notice will be given to guests if the repairs are not an emergency.

Community Rules: You agree to abide by all rules governing the community where the property is located. The rules are posted inside the property. These rules are subject to change at any time.

Parking: Parking is free-No parking passes are required... Park anywhere on the lot

No Pets: Our community does not allow Guest’s pets. This is not a decision made by us, this is a rule set by the Homeowners/Condominium Associations. If a pet is found on the property during your stay, we have a right to ask you to vacate the property immediately with no refund of any kind. Upon departure, if any evidence of a pet is detected, you will be asked to vacate the property.

No Smoking or Open Flame: No smoking is allowed inside the property. No candles or open flame of any kind are allowed inside the property. Upon departure, if the cleaning company detects any evidence of smoking and/or open flames, additional fees may apply.

Conditions Beyond Our Control: We are not liable for events beyond our control which interfere with your scheduled occupancy, including, but not limited to acts of God, acts of governmental agencies, fire, strikes, war, tornado, hurricanes, tropical storms, ice storm, severe weather, inclement weather, ferry boat cancellation, loss of electricity, or loss of water. There will be no refund in these circumstances. We recommend you purchase travel insurance prior to arrival.

Criminal Activity: You agree to not engage in any criminal conduct on the property, including but not limited to the following: usage of illegal drugs, committing a felony, violating any law or ordinance, disturbing the peace, engaging in conduct for unlawful purposes. We are not liable for any damage or injury you cause to yourself or a 3^rd party while engaging in criminal activity.

Indemnification: We shall not be liable for any damage or injury suffered by you, your family, guests, invitees, agents, or employees or to any person entering the property. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from all claims or assertions of every kind and nature.

Governing Law: This agreement shall be governed, construed, and interpreted under the Laws of the State chosen by us.

Severability: If any part of this agreement is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the rest of this agreement.

Falsified Reservations: If you provide false information concerning your identity or other aspects of the reservation, you will automatically forfeit the reservation and will not be granted access to the property. In addition, you will not be refunded any money paid in advance. We have a right to report the fraud to appropriate authorities.

Acknowledgement: You have read and agreed to the terms and conditions of this agreement including the vacation rental property rules, community rules, and weather/pet/smoking/cancellation policies. The credit card supplied at the time of reservation will be held for security purposes only.

We look forward to your visit!

THE BEACH MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER.

REV-2-20-23