-Spa heating is free of charge. Pool can be heated with additional fee of $99 per night.
-Max Daytime occupancy is 14 and overnight is 12 people.
-Registered guest must be 25 years or older.
-Check-in time is 4PM. Check out is 11am. (Inquire for early arrival or late departure, if available can be added for additional fee may not be due to COVID cleaning protocols 3/1/20-12/31/20)
Guest Renter Responsibilities & Terms & Conditions: You as lessee are responsible for payment, deposits and all facets and terms of the Lease as detailed in this rental agreement, including good neighbor guidelines. This agreement is a binding legal contract and it is agreed that it must be construed as if both parties jointly wrote it, governed by California law. Your confirmation on Airbnb and payment of money or taking possession of the property after receipt of the Agreement, is evidence of your acceptance of the Agreement and your intent to use this property for a vacation rental. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. The rented Property is a privately owned home. You agree to indemnify the Lessor/owner of said property for all liability, damage, personal injury, or loss to the Property or its contents that occur during your stay resulting from any cause, including but not limited to negligence, violation of any law, carelessness, neglect, theft or improper conduct of any persons entering, occupying or visiting the leased premises. We are not responsible for personal items lost, stolen or left behind. Occupant's or guests' personal property, including vehicles, are not insured by Owner, Owner's agent against loss or damage due to theft, fire, vandalism, rain, water, criminal or negligent acts of others or any other cause.
GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY - APPLY TO YOU AND THIS PROPERTY This home is located in a quiet residential neighborhood and the City and owner strictly enforces all applicable city ordinances that relate to occupancy, unnecessary or loud outdoor noise, minimum age requirements, and parking (street parking is NOT allowed in the City of Indio.)
GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICIES - CITY NOISE ORDINANCES - IMPORTANT HOUSE RULES: You certify that each responsible party/guest is 25 years of age or older and agree to honor the specified occupancy limits for this home and conduct yourselves in a manner respectful of neighbors by refraining from loud or unnecessary outdoor noises, disruptive parties, over-occupancy or any activity that interferes with the quiet enjoyment of neighbors, traffic flow, the community, and residents. Renter/ tenants and guests will maintain the home in good order and appearance at all times and will not disturb, annoy, endanger or inconvenience neighbors or prompt written or verbal complaints to Owner from police, neighbors and bystanders.
ACCELERATED EVICTION - OUTDOOR NOISE - OVER-OCCUPANCY - VIOLATION OF LEASE: Excessive Amplified outdoor music of any kind is not allowed by City ordinance. Laws that are designed to maintain the relaxing and restful qualities that make the Desert area a special place are strictly enforced. It is understood and agreed that ANY loud or large party, violations due to over-occupancy, unnecessary outdoor noise, indoor noise that causes neighbors to complain, or for violations of minimum age requirements of homes can result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of all funds plus up to $1500.00 charge or entire security deposit on Airbnb. In addition, renters may also be responsible for fines issued directly by city officials or police for good neighbor policy violations. A minimum $250.00 City citation will be issued directly by the City without further notice if a neighbor is disturbed, a complaint is outdoor music is played or if indoor music is audible from the property line. Lessee may not let, sublet or assign this lease for all or any part of the premises. Lessee may not plug electric vehicles or RV's into home without prior written consent of homeowner. Owner does not warranty or guarantee and is not liable for failures of, including, but not limited to any of the property's equipment, systems, appliances, pool-spa equipment, as malfunctions or repair items cannot always be foreseen.
****Outdoor Surveillance cameras are located only at outside entry points for your safety and security of the home. Also a noise monitor is installed to ensure proper decibel levels are maintained. This device is like a smoke detector for loud excessive noise Please ask host if you have questions or concerns.
*** PRIOR APPROVAL & PERMISSION REQUIRED - PETS, COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, EVENTS: Cats, Dogs and other pets are allowed upon approval and pet deposit. If a pet is brought without permission, a charge of up to $1500.00 may be charged or security deposit on Airbnb is forfeited. Commercial photography and Events are NOT permitted without prior expressed written consent of owner.
NOTICE - SPA SAFETY RULES - ASSUMPTION OF RISK - RELEASE OF LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION You are responsible for SPA safety for you and your children and your guests/invitees. Renter/tenant acknowledges that the safety of yourself, your guests, children depends on you. The SPA is not fenced or gated and there is no alarm on any door to SPA area. Your attentive personal supervision is absolutely required to avoid risk of serious injury and/or death. Spas are serious safety risks & hazards - including injury or death - if not used with attentive care & caution. By signing this contract, you are aware of and assume the risk for yourself, your party and for any guests or invitees during your lease. We are not responsible for accidents. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless from any and all liability (active or passive) the lessor and/or property owners, from any harm or injury caused by using Spa and equipment - or the Property leased by this contract. You hereby agree/accept that spa contain necessary chemicals that can cause skin rashes, harm or discoloration of swimwear. You and your guests and invitees agree that you use spa completely at your own risk. No lifeguard is on duty. No diving. No running. By signing this lease and liability release, you agree to honor all important SPA safety guidelines: Child Safety. Never leave a child unsupervised near a SPA, not even for a minute. During social gatherings at or near the SPA, appoint a designated adult to protect young children from pool accidents. Children must be watched closely while swimming. Do not use flotation devices as a substitute for supervision. Toys and floats can entice young children into the SPA area. When not in use, clear the SPA area of toys.
*No Glassware. Do not use glassware in or near the Pool or Spa. Broken glass in Pool/Spa area will result in additional charges to drain Pool. *Spa Safety. Note that consuming alcoholic beverages and/or drugs and use of the spa can be dangerous and cause serious health risks. Avoid immersion in the spa for prolonged periods of time.
*No Diving: Diving into shallow water can cause serious injury, paralysis or death.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY - HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT Lessee(s) shall indemnify and hold harmless the Lessor / Property Owner, free and harmless from any and all liability, claims, loss, damages, demands or expenses, including counsel fees and costs, arising (a) by reason of the death or injury of any person, including Lessee or any person who is a guest or invitee of Lessee, or (b) by reason of damage to or destruction of any property, including property owned by Lessee or any person who is a guest or invitee of Lessee, caused or allegedly caused by (1) any cause whatsoever while that person or property is in or about the Property or in any way connected with the Property during Lessee's occupancy; or (2) any matter connected with Lessee's occupation and use of the Property.
CLEANING: A non-refundable departure cleaning fee is required on all rentals. We ask that guests treat the home with care, leaving the property in the same general condition as found upon arrival. Within the 1st hour of arrival, if you are not satisfied with cleaning, please contact host via Airbnb message thread so that we can attend to your specific requests. No cleaning fees are refunded. Each Property is inspected after guest departure. Additional charges will apply for stains on carpets, furnishings, linens, or towels, excessively dirty ovens, stove-tops, or BBQ grills, dirty dishes, excessive trash & moved furniture or appliances. These are not normal wear and are not covered as part of the cleaning fee. Items requiring extra cleaning at departure will be charged to guest security deposit.
UTILITIES-MONTHLY RENTALS: Utilities other than pool heat fee are included at no extra charge for nightly/weekly rentals. For monthly or more, renter pays actual utility fee for electric & gas. If there are damages, fines, or additional charges, and the amount of the security deposit is insufficient to cover those charge then Airbnb will be contacted to collect. Un-used portion of utility deposit (monthly rentals) is refunded within 30 days of departure as owner must receive and send gas/electric bills to guest for confirmation of actual utility use/charges. Refund will occur through resolution center.
Guest, by confirming this reservation assumes full responsibility for any items found to be missing and any damage due to misuse, negligence or action on Guest's or Guest's visitors part, except in the case of normal wear and tear reported to owner within 24 hours of Check-In. Additionally, if the amount of the security deposit is insufficient to cover the cost of guest damages, those charges will be claimed to Airbnb. Guest will be notified of any charges that apply.
CANCELLATIONS: Airbnb Strict policy.
NO SMOKING: Smoking is not allowed in this home. It is agreed smoking in this home will result in a charge of $750 to $1500 or forfeiture of Airbnb security deposit.
INTERNET USE: Downloading copyrighted material using the home's internet service provider is illegal and may result in loss of internet access and fines.
NO REFUNDS NO CREDITS: We want your visit to be enjoyable, comfortable and pleasant. It is understood that in renting a private vacation home, there are many situations that are by nature beyond the control of the owners and credits or discounts will not be granted for such. Examples that are not guaranteed nor warranted and will not warrant any refund or credit of rental monies, include, but are not limited to: failure of systems, AC or heat, pool-spa equipment/heater, appliances, electronics, or cable tv not working, the home's systems or mechanical malfunctions, plumbing, Internet, construction taking place in the area, a home not decorated or accommodated to your tastes/expectations, bad weather, condition of landscaping, a neighborhood disturbance/noise. In the rare event of a mechanical malfunction or inconvenience, we will do our best to resolve quickly. Repairs, if any, will be accomplished as soon as possible, taking into consideration service personnel workload, parts availability, and nature of repair. However, it is understood that no refund or credits will be granted for any early departures or system malfunctions. Expenses for unnecessary service calls are the responsibility of the Guest.
RESERVATIONS: Cancellation policy goes into effect when payment or a confirmed reservation has been accepted to reserve the calendar for your stay.
HOME DIRECT CHECK-IN & KEYS: Check-in for guests is 4:00 p.m. In the event that extensive cleaning and/or repairs are required, check-in may be delayed until after 4:00 p.m. There will be no refund for delayed check-in due to extensive cleaning and/or repairs. Guest is not permitted on the property prior to check-in. Property has a secure smart code lock near the entrance of the home with a key inside and front door keypad. You will receive your lock-code combo in message prior to arrival. The sand, heat, and wind of our desert climate create a tough environment for home mechanical systems. This can sometimes result in equipment failure. Every reasonable effort will be made to remedy unforeseen situations, and correct any problems in as timely manner as possible. No refunds or credits due to malfunctions in systems or equipment or other guest dissatisfaction. We reserve the right to inspect and service the home during your visit, including, but not limited to required weekly gardener service & SPA service, arranged by homeowner.
CHECK-OUT is promptly at 11:00 a.m. on the day of departure unless specific arrangements are made in advance. Unauthorized late departures will be charged an additional night. Please close and lock all doors, sliders, windows, a fee will be charged for leaving the home unsecured. Please turn off lights, heat or AC. Before departing, please bag trash and place it in containers provided. All dishes & cookware should be cleaned and put away, or placed in dishwasher. Carpets-floors should be in same clean condition as you found them to prevent additional charges.
GOVERNING LAW, VENUE & TIME OF ESSENCE. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Time is of the essence. Any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction in Riverside County, Indio, California. WAIVER OF JURY. The parties agree to waive any and all right to a jury in any legal action between them arising out of or relating to this rental agreement.
ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS The prevailing party in any action between the parties, including arbitration proceedings, arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be entitled to recover his reasonable attorneys fees and costs, up to an amount not to exceed $2500.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement constitutes the complete agreement between Lessor and Lessee and sets forth the obligations of the parties to each other. Any oral agreements or representations respecting the Property not expressly set forth in this instrument are null and void. All prior negotiations between the parties are included in this agreement. This agreement may not be amended, modified, or changed, except in a writing signed by Lessor and Lessee. All adult guests must be over age 25. Absolutely No Smoking inside the home. If smoking occurs inside, a charge of up to $1500.00 for additional cleaning will be charged to the security deposit. Thank you, we appreciate your business and look forward to Hosting you!
