Rental Policies and Conditions
1. Check-in Time: Check-in time is after 4:00 P.M. CST. In some instances, access to your unit may be unavoidably delayed due to cleaning or maintenance issues. There will be no discounts offered due to a late check-in.
2. Advanced Reservation Payment: An advanced reservation payment may be required to confirm your reservation. Must receive this payment within seven (7) days from the date we take the reservation. This may be paid by Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. All funds to be drawn on US bank. The amount of deposit required is 50% of the total rental amount. The full amount of the reservation deposit will be credited towards your rent at check-in. Properties require additional payments and balances paid in full prior to arrival. Reservations made under false pretenses of any kind will result in the forfeiture of all rental payments and eviction.
3. Rent and Taxes: Currently 12% Walton County. Rates advertised do not include taxes.
4. Cancellation: A $75.00 cancellation fee will be charged on all cancelled reservations. Your advanced reservation payment will be refunded, except for this Cancellation Fee, if you notify us of your cancellation sixty (60) days prior to your original arrival date depending on property. A ninety (90) day cancellation is required for monthly rentals. If you do not cancel your reservation within these time limits, you will forfeit your advanced reservation payment.
5. Check-out Time: Check-out time is no later than 10:00 A.M. CST.
6. Pets: A maximum of two trained, mature pets (not to exceed 50lbs. each) are permitted with prior approval. $175.00 per pet non-refundable fee required for pets stay and additional deposits may be required. Pet owners will be financially responsible for any damages and extra cleaning.
7. Advance Reservations: We accept reservations up to one year in advance. We can confirm reservations for a future date, but we cannot confirm or guarantee rates for dates beyond the current published rental rates.
8. One-week minimum: Saturday arrival and Saturday departure.
9. Maid Service Fee: All rentals will be charged a maid service fee of $400.00.
10. Severe Weather: We do not refund rents or deposits lost due to canceled or shortened stays because of weather. Departures due to inclement weather do not warrant refund of rent or deposit. HURRICANE POLICY: We will only refund unused days in the event of a MANDATORY evacuation in our area.
11. Property Damage Insurance: Housekeeping will complete a walk-through after your checkout, and note clearly any evidence of damage. If damage is noted, you will be charged against your damage insurance policy purchased at the time of booking your rental.
12. No Smoking: If cigarette butts are found on the property and if there is evidence of smoking inside the house and on the grounds of the property you will be charged against your damage insurance policy purchased at time of booking your rental. In addition you will be charged for any damage and deodorize and/or clean of the carpet, furniture, etc.
13. Maximum Number of Guests: The allowable occupancy for the rental property is based on the following sleeping arrangements: 2 persons per bedroom; 1 parent or guardian per 2 persons under the age of 25. Guests who exceed the maximum occupancy are subject to immediate eviction and forfeiture of all rental payments.
14. Family Rentals Only! Our vacation rental accommodates family rentals ONLY. NO units will be rented to vacationing students or young adults (under 25) unaccompanied by a responsible parent or guardian. A PARENT MUST BE STAYING IN THE UNIT AT ALL TIMES. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE EVICTED AND ALL RENTAL PAYMENTS AND/OR SECURITY DEPOSITS WILL BE FORFEITED. We require one parent or guardian for every two persons under the age of 25.
15. No Subletting: The rental property may not be sublet. Your reservation is not transferable to any other party.
16. Rates: Published rental rates are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to correct rates that may have been misquoted due to human and/or computer error.
17. Payment of Rent: Rental charges are payable in full at or before check-in. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
18. Key Policy: Keys to the rental unit, gate key and Garage Opener and Golf Cart key (if rented) must be returned to the key rack in the house at check-out. Any lost key will result in a re-keying and/or replacement charge. A lock out fee of $100.00 will be charged to you.
19. Housekeeping: The property will be stocked with an initial supply of trash liners, toilet paper, paper towel, bath soap and dishwasher soap. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEACH TOWELS! We do not permit towels, sheets, blankets, or furniture to be removed from the property.
20. No Underage Drinking: If we are made aware of underage drinking, we will be forced to evict the group from the premises. Both your security deposit and rent will be forfeited.
21. Maintenance Problems: During your stay, promptly report any maintenance problems. Please do not leave doors or windows open while the A/C or heaters are operating.
22. Security of Personal Property: Owner is not responsible for any acts of theft or vandalism, or other damages to any personal property or for personal items left by guest in the accommodation at departure.
23. Owner's Property: We respectfully request that you remember you are staying in someone's home during your vacation. Please treat it with care and leave it in good condition at checkout.
24. Property Rules and Regulations: Please observe all rules and regulations governing the use of the property you are occupying. These rules apply to both renters and guests, and failure to comply can result in eviction. No refunds warranted for evictions.
25. Quiet Hours: No loud noise after 10:00pm and/or before 8:00am.
Pool or Spa Disclaimer and Release of Liability
The undersigned acknowledges that if the property being rented has an in-ground swimming pool or Spa, it may cause an inherent risk to Renter and any occupants or other guests, including children. The Renter hereby accepts the risk of the pool or spa and specifically agrees that no minor children shall swim in the pool or spa without continuous supervision. Minor children are defined as children under the age of 18 years.
The Renter hereby assumes full control, and full responsibility for the use of the in-ground swimming pool or spa during the rental period. The owner or any of his/her agents shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, accident or delay which may be suffered by the Renter, Renter's family, children, guests, invitees or licensees.
Renters are not to tamper or adjust pool or heater equipment. Pool heat is not guaranteed due to frequent mechanical breakdown. All children under the age of three (3) must wear a swim diaper and rubber pants when using the swimming pool.
WiFi Terms of Use
Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. Access may be blocked, suspended, or terminated at any time for any reason including violation of this Agreement or applicable laws. The Service is intended for guest use only and must not be used for commercial activity. You must not use the Service to access illegal content, distribute viruses, or engage in criminal activity.
The owner is not liable for any damages arising from use of the Service. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the property owner from any claim arising out of your use of the Service.
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