Immediately after booking, guest agrees to provide the following information:
1- Agrees to electronically sign a Renters Agreement via email. (Airbnb policy: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/465)
2- A schedule $300.00 security deposit by a credit card is required. (Airbnb policy: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/140)
3-There are to be NO ANIMALS on the Rental Property. If any animal(s) are found to be in or about the Rental Property, it will be grounds for immediate eviction. No refunds of any amount will be applied. In addition to a $500.00 fine.
4-NO SMOKING INSIDE THE CABIN. Guests are only allowed to smoke on the front deck. Please extinguish all cigarettes and cigars in the sand bucket located between the two rockers.
5-Check in is 4:00 PM ET and check out is 10:00 AM EST unless pre-arranged in advance. Late check outs are subject to a $35.00 charge for the first 10 minutes and $35.00 per half hour afterwards.
6-No occupancy above 4 individuals at any time unless approved by Owner. Number of guests in the Rental Agreement must include ALL adults and ALL children - no matter how young. We do not charge extra fees per person (our rate is the same whether property is rented by 1, 2, 3, or 4 people) but we enforce occupancy rules to ensure fire safety codes observance and preventing overload of cabin's mechanical and septic systems.
9-No fraternities, school, civic, or other non-family groups are allowed. At no time shall Guest assign or sublet the Rental Property in whole or in part. Violations of these rules are grounds for immediate eviction with no refund of any kind. Guest hereby acknowledges and grant specific permission to Owner (or his designee) to enter premises at any time for inspection purposes should Owner reasonably believe that Guests are causing or have caused any damage to Rental Property. Guest further agrees to grant Owner (or his designee) access to Rental Property for purposes of maintenance, repair and rental agreement compliance.
10-A security deposit of $300.00 by credit card is required and will need to be scheduled immediately after booking. At the end of the rental period, the rental property is returned undamaged beyond normal wear and tear, the Security Deposit will be released in full within seven (7) business days after checkout. In the event there are any damages, Owner will provide guest with a full accounting of expenses incurred and deductions made from the Security Deposit. Should the damages exceed the amount of the Security Deposit, Guest agrees to pay the balance within ten (10) business days after receiving notification. Deductions from Security Deposit may include, but are not limited to: excessive cleaning fee, smoke oder removal, excessive trash removal fee, missing item replacement costs, damaged item replacement or repair costs, repair costs of buildings or grounds, or other service call fees. Owner is under no obligation to use the least expensive means of restoration.
11-Upon arrival, guest will inspect the cabin and report any damages within one (1) hour.
12-Guests must inform the Owner of their intention to bring children and the specific number. A child is defined as any person under the age of 18. Minors under 18 can only stay with a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult present at the property, and must never be left at the property unsupervised.
13-No refunds will be provided due to inoperable appliances, pools, hot tubs, etc. The Owner will make every reasonable effort to assure that such appliances will be and remain in good working order. No refunds will be given due to power blackouts, water shortage, flooding, snow, construction at adjacent properties, or mandatory evacuations of the area by county officials due to storms or other potentially dangerous situations arising from acts of God or nature.
14-Guest is responsible for all shipping and admin costs for any Lost and Found items that Owner is requested to return to Guest. Items found and not claimed within 30 days will be disposed of at the discretion of Owner.
15-The hot tub and pools at the Rental Property, will be prepared and tested for proper and safe chemicals prior to or on the day of occupancy. Misuse of a hot tub or pool by the spilling of foreign substances into the hot tub, i.e. soap, shampoo, oils, glass or metal will result in a Service Call Charge at the sole discretion of Owner. Violation of this provision shall be grounds for immediate eviction and forfeiture of all monies paid.
16-Linens and towels are supplied by the Owner. Guest is responsible for lost or damaged items at the cost of two (2) times the published standard rental price for such damaged or lost linens or towels.
17-In the event Owner is unable to make Rental Property available for any reason other than described above or a reasonable substitute as determined by Owner, Guest agrees that Owner's sole liability as a result of this unavailability is to provide a full refund of all monies paid under this Agreement and Guest expressly acknowledges that in no event shall Owner be held liable for any special or consequential damages which result from this unavailability. Guest also agrees to indemnify Owner from and against liability for injury to Guest or any other person occupying Rental Property resulting from any cause whatsoever including, but not limited to, injury sustained as a result of use of the phone, spa, hot tub, sauna, whirlpool tub, pool, exercise equipment, stairs, etc. except only such a personal injury caused by the gross negligence or intentional acts of the Owner.
18-Owner may terminate this Agreement upon the breach of any of the terms hereof by Guest. Guest shall not be entitled to the return of any rental monies paid under the terms of this Agreement and shall vacate the Property immediately.
19-Agreement shall be enforced under the laws of the state of TN where the Rental Property is located, including any applicable rental acts of that state, and represents the entire Agreement. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties. In the event of a dispute, legal action may only be instituted in the county within which the Rental Property is located. If any part of this Agreement shall be deemed unenforceable by law, that part shall be omitted from this Agreement without affecting the remaining Agreement.
20-Owner shall conduct all brokerage activities in regard to this Agreement without respect to the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status of any Guest.
21-I understand that the Owners have installed security devices or image capture/image recording devices on the outside of the property/dwelling where there is no expectation of privacy expected. (front porch only facing the home). These recording devises are for the sole purpose of securing the property, driveway, entryway, parking, dwelling and enforcing any and all house rules. By booking this property and/or signing the Rental Agreement and/or making payment for the reservation Guest acknowledges his(her) awareness of presence and operation of such devices on the property, and consents to possibility of Guest’s (and their party) images captured, on behalf of him(her)self and the entire Guest’s party.
22-Reservations made under false pretenses will be deemed canceled. Guest and everyone in their party will be denied entry to the property; If Guests are already checked in, their stay will be terminated and they will be required to vacate the property immediately. No refund of any kind will be given under such circumstances.
23-Upon checkout guests understand and agree to perform the following before vacating: Place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start the machine or wash by hand. A minimum of $50.00 will be charged for excessive cleaning. Place all trash in the receptacle, secure the hot tub lid, LOCK ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS. Owners will not be held responsible for any item(s) left behind by the guest(s). Owners will not refund any money due to any of these: TV, VCR, DVD, fireplace, jetted tub, hot tub, pool table, gaming system, small appliances, etc. not working or malfunctioning. No refunds will be given for acts of God, loss of electrical power, water, air conditioning, or cable/satellite outages. Refunds will not be given for ANY REASONS after check in. In the event of a mechanical failure, we will make every effort to have all reported malfunctions corrected as promptly as possible during regular business hours. No refunds for early departure, this includes departures due to inclement weather.
24-Guest concerns and/or complaints should be in writing, whether by text or e-mail, AND prior to departure, allowing the Owners sufficient time to document and undertake reasonable corrections.