Vacation Rental Agreement

This is your short-term 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 meets all of 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 call or text me at 850-530-9441.

Rental Agreement: This Agreement (agreement) constitutes a contract between the Guest (you, your) and Owner (us, we, our) of the Vacation Rental Property (property). 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 period 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 an advance payment equal to 50% 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: An advance payment equal to 50% of the rental rate is required at the time of booking. The advance payment will be applied toward the rent. Please make payments via credit card. The advance payment is not a damage deposit. The balance of rent is due 60 days before your arrival date. Reservations made less than 60 days prior to arrival require full payment at the time of booking.

Security Deposit: A security deposit is required at our discretion. If damage exceeds the security deposit, you agree to pay any and all damage charges above the security deposit with the credit card on file. The property is inspected before and after every tenancy. While you are here, we ask your cooperation in reporting any damage. The security deposit, less any charges incurred where applicable, will be refunded after your departure. Your security deposit will be fully refunded after your departure, providing the following provisions were met: (1) no smoking if prohibited by us; (2) no pets if prohibited by us; (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.

Cancellation: Cancellations made more than 60 days prior to your arrival will receive a total refund of any advance payments less a $250 cancellation fee.

Cancellations made within 60 days of the check-in date will receive no refund and you will forfeit any money paid in advance.

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 (1.877.249.5376 or www.travelguard.com/astp/inland). Please refer to product number 940401/941201 & 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: 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 $3000. Any damage or accident that is not covered under the policy will be the responsibility of the leaseholder.

The purchase of the insurance still requires you to follow the check-out list outlined in the check-out details, and you must follow all terms and conditions.

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 5 nightminimum stay is required.

Maximum Occupancy: The maximum number of guests is 10 (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.

Getting Here: I will text you 1-3 days prior to your arrival with all of the information on the house and how to enter with code for the front door.

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. In the event that 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 of $300,00 is required.

Utilities: The cost of normal utilities usage is included with your stay.

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. Expect lawn care personnel on property once a week.

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

Parking: Parking is limited to 2 cars. You must park in designated parking areas only. If parking passes are required, they will be located inside the property along with any additional instructions.

No Pets: 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 the cleaning company detects any evidence of a pet, you will forfeit your deposit and additional fees may apply.

No Daily Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens and bath towels are included with the property, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate.

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 any and 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 provides 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.

GUEST CONDUCT: The Guest will act in a proper and reasonable manner while staying at the Property and will ensure the Property and all contents used by the Guest are used in a manner to avoid any damage, reasonable wear and tear permitted, and will make all reasonable efforts to preserve and protect the Property and will not create a nuisance to occupants of any neighboring Property. The Guest will ensure that members of the Guest’s party and the Guest’s invitees act in accordance with the terms of the Guest Agreement and otherwise comply with the obligations of the Guests. The Guest is responsible for the acts of members of the Guest’s party and of the Guest’s invitees. NO parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions, family reunions or other similar activities are allowed unless with prior approval or Owner. Charges for additional persons apply or Owner may immediately cancel this Agreement by verbal notice and Guest shall immediately vacate the Property and shall not be entitled to any refunds of rental monies paid. Unless previously agreed, if an additional person over the agreed number of occupants stays overnight at the Property, an additional charge of $100.00 per guest per night will be levied. Guests may not camp, tent or place auxiliary facilities on the Property. The Guest may not sublet all or a portion of the Property nor assign this Guest Agreement. Hosts or its agents, may ask a Guest, or the Guest Party to leave if, in the reasonable opinion of Hosts or its agents, the behavior of the Guest or any member of the Guest’s Party is unreasonable, or if the Guest breaches this Guest Agreement, whereupon the use will terminate and the Guest will not be entitled to any refund.

Check in and Check out time: The Guest will vacate the Property at the 10:00 (am) checkout time and note that there is a 4:00 (pm) or later check-in time. Use or storage of contraband or illegal substances on the Property will result in immediate eviction.

Theft Prevention: Please do not leave the Property un-locked. If Guest leaves the Property unsecure resulting in items being damaged or stolen, Guest will be responsible for the cost of replacing any items which are damaged or stolen.

Fire Prevention: This area is vulnerable to forest fires. The Property provides a gas grill. Guests will use extreme caution with cigarette ashes, and smoking materials outside of the home. No fireworks. A fire could be disastrous. No bonfires or any other outdoor fires are allowed on the property

Use of Grill: We have provided a gas grill for your convenience. NO charcoal grills are allowed or propane fish fryers.

Pool safety: Children should always be supervised by an adult when using the pool. The pool is only 4 ft deep and NO DIVING.

Smoking: Smoking is allowed outside only. Do not throw butts on the ground. ● If there is any tobacco smell in the house after your departure, there will be a $250 charge as well as any additional associated costs which could include carpet cleaning, dry cleaning, and loss of rental income.

House Parties: Are NOT Allowed.

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.

BY READING THIS RENTAL AGREEMENT, YOU ARE AGREEING THAT YOU WILL ABIDE BY THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES LISTED HEREIN.

We look forward to your visit!