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 email or call us.

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 20% 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 20% 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 or personal checks. The advance payment is not a damage deposit. The balance of rent is due 15 days before your arrival date. Reservations made less than 15 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 7 days prior to your arrival will receive a total refund of any advance payments. For guests ice fishing, ice conditions will be considered for date changes or cancellation refunds.

Minimum Stay: A minimum stay of 2 - 7 nights is required at our discretion seasonally.

Maximum Occupancy: The rate per night is based on 2 people. Additional guests will pay $50/guest. Only people who have registered with us as a guest may stay overnight on the property.

Arrival Inspections + Damages: 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, you will be responsible for the cost of repair and/or replacement will be held from the deposit.

Arrival and Check-in: Check-in is 3 PM local time on your scheduled arrival date. Check-in before 3 PM is not guaranteed. We will send you detailed check-in instructions within a week of your arrival. No details will be sent without full payment.

Departure and Check-out: Check-out is 10AM local time on your scheduled departure date.

Maintenance / Repairs: Please let us know if you have any issues, we strive to correct 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 only with notification/communication with guests.

Parking: You must park in designated parking areas only. Trailers must be parked down by the water and is for guests only.

Pets: Pets must be registered in advance of stay. There is a one time charge for pets of $60/pet. If any unregistered pets are found to be on property there will be a $200 fine. Pets must be up to date on shots, and kenneled when guest is not with them. Furniture must be covered by sheets or blankets provided by guest.

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.

No Daily Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens are included with the property, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. Towels are not provided - please bring any bath, kitchen towels needed.

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, flooding, inclement weather, ferry boat cancellation, loss of electricity, or loss of water. We will work with you to make your stay as seamless as possible, and issue refunds or change of dates as needed.

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.

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.

We look forward to your visit!