Let’s Get Nauti Short-Term Rental in Crystal Beach, TX SHORT-TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT and ADDENDUM A - RENTAL RULES This Short Term Rental Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between Melissa and Steve Bishop (Owners) and GUEST/ PERSON BOOKING, (“Guest”) as of the electronic acceptance date of this booking. For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: Term of the rental: The rental period begins at 4:00 pm on the check-in date in the reservation and will end at 10:00 am on the check out date. Check in time is 4:00 pm and check out time is 10:00 am.
Rental Rules: Guest agrees to abide by the Rental Rules attached as Addendum A at all times while at the property and shall cause all members of the rental party and anyone else Guest permits on the property to abide by the following rules at all times while at the property. Should Guest violate these rules, Owner reserves the right to cancel this rental immediately with no refund due to Guest. Rental Rate and Fees: The rental rate shall be as stated on the booking platform or as quoted if booking directly with Owner. Booking Person ID and Age: Person booking must be at least 24 and have a government issued photo ID on file with the booking platform or with the Owner. You can not book for other people if you will not be staying the entire booking period. Reach out to us if you are under 24 and have 5-star reviews, and we can talk about the options.
Financial Responsibility: Person booking acknowledges and understands that he/she is financially responsible for any and all property damage that may occur during the stated rental period which can reasonably be attributed to the rental party's negligence or abuse.
Condition of Property: Guest shall return the premises in the same condition as received. As a part of the rental agreement, Guest will pay a cleaning fee as disclosed on the booking platform which includes normal “turn” cleaning. Guest agrees they will be responsible for excessive additional cleaning if needed, and hereby agrees to pay the additional fee charged by the cleaning team. Guest also agrees to leave the property in good condition with all items, furniture, etc in the same place as where they found them upon arrival.
Access: Guest shall allow Owners access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. Owners shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner.
Travel Insurance: We HIGHLY recommend that you purchase third-party travel insurance to cover a broad array of possible damages and losses. We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations that are outside of our control. This includes weather related events. In the event of a mandatory evacuation we will issue a refund for unused days.
Cancellations: Guests are advised that the cancellation policy shall be enforced as described on the booking platform. If booking directly, the cancellation policy is: Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that.
Note that the cancellation policy does not change due to weather or any other circumstances. See information regarding travel insurance.
No Assignment or Subletting: This Agreement shall not be assigned, nor the premises sublet without the prior written consent of the Owner. Guest acknowledges that they will personally occupy the property for the entire lease or rental period and will not sublet any portion of the property. Violation of these terms shall give Owner the right to immediately evict Guest and terminate this Agreement, and Guest will forfeit any right of return of any monies paid to date including any security deposit.
Indemnification: Guest agrees to indemnify Owner and Owner’s Agent and save Owner and Owner’s Agent from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees in connection with the loss of life, personal injury, illness, and/or damage to the property arising from or out of any occurrence in, upon, or about the premises, occasioned by an act or omission by Owner, Owner’s Agent, Guest or other occupants.
OWNER and OWNER’S AGENT SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OR INJURY to Guest or Guests: It is expressly understood and agreed that Owner and Owner’s Agent will not be liable for any damages or injury to Guest or other occupants and their property from whatever cause arising from the occupancy of said premises, both inside and outside of the house, whether on the property or elsewhere.
THE SUPERVISION AND SAFETY OF ALL CHILDREN ARE THE DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY OF GUEST OR PARENTS, OR CARETAKERS OF ANY CHILDREN ON THE PREMISES, including but not limited to decks, bunk bed area, hot tub and any and all other activities on the premises.
Entire Agreement: This document and any attached addenda constitute the entire agreement between the parties. No oral statements shall be binding. This Agreement may only be amended by a written document duly executed by all parties. It is the intention of the parties that if any portion of this Agreement is invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not void the remainder of the Rental Agreement.
GUEST ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED AND UNDERSTAND THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT and the Rules and Regulations attached, and agree to be bound by them.
Guest and Owner acknowledge that this document is available for review on the booking platform and it is implied that this Agreement is legally binding acceptance of all terms and conditions, the same as if Guest had actually executed the Agreement in person.
ADDENDUM A - RENTAL RULES By making a reservation, Guest agrees that Guest and Guest’s party will abide by these Rules and Regulations, as well as any other Rules and Regulations posted in the Guidebook or on the property.
Sewer - The sewer system is highly unique and specialized on the peninsula. Please do not flush anything other than human waste and toilet paper. Do not flush feminine products, flushable wipes, diapers, paper towels down the toilets. Please place them in the garbage cans. Only waste water or drinking liquids should be dumped down the sinks, showers and tubs. DO NOT dump oil, grease or sand down the sink or kitchen garbage disposal.
Hot Tub: Use the hot tub at your own risk. The hot tub is cleaned every Tuesday. The technician will need access to the hot tub only. It may take 4-6 hours to heat up to 100-102 degrees. Please don’t turn the spa higher than 102 degrees and leave it on 90 degrees when you’re done using it. Please replace the cover and clip the straps after each use.
FOLLOW ALL RULES ON THE HOT TUB SAFETY SIGN!
-Shower with soap and water before you come in. - ******If any sand gets into the pumps because you did not shower off, you will be charged $500 for repairs. ******
-Enter and exit the hot tub slowly and use the stairs.
-No jumping or diving.
-Do not bring glass in or near the hot tub.
-Do not use alcohol, narcotics, or medications.
-Elderly persons must consult a doctor before use. -Pregnant women should consult a doctor before use.
-Anyone with any illness should consult a doctor before use.
-Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
-Do not enter if the temperature is over 104 degrees F.
-Limit your soak to 15 minutes and cool off before re-entry.
-Please replace the spa cover after each use.
-Do not sit or lie down on the spa cover. A broken cover will be replaced and charged to the person booking the reservation.
-Turn off jets after each use
-Do not use soaps or oils in the hot tub.
Parties: Please reach out to us about Prom parties and Events. There will be an additional non refundable fee of $500.
Occupancy: If you bring more people of any age at any time during your stay than reflected on your reservation you will be asked to leave without a refund, or there will be an additional charge of $25 minimum per person per night for additional guests. We allow 14 guests max. Occupancy needs to be entered correctly at the time of booking. If you need to add people later on and it’s still 14 or less, just message us and we’ll help you adjust it.
Driveway Camera: There is a security camera pointed at the driveway. It records anytime it detects movement. The recordings are saved and can be reviewed. If we receive indication that house rules are being violated, we have the ability to access the camera in real time. If it gets unplugged and we can not contact you, we may check in with our neighbors or the local police department.
Smoking: No smoking or vaping is allowed anywhere on the property. If you smoke, our house is not a good fit for you. If you are caught smoking or the house smells of smoke, you will be charged an additional $500 cleaning fee to get rid of the smell.
Alcoholic Beverages & Drugs: Guest agrees that there will be no illegal activities on the premises, including but not limited to: possession, serving or consumption of alcoholic beverages by anyone under the age of 21; or the possession or use of any illegal drugs.
Fireworks: Fireworks are not allowed on the property.
Parking: Vehicles are only permitted to drive on paved driveways.
Fires: Indoor fires are not allowed (including candle’s).
Charcoal Grill: There is a charcoal grill on the left side of the home. BYO charcoal. The grill is fastened to the ground. Do not move the grill. Please feel free to make delicious food on it and enjoy. The next day, after the coals are completely cool, please put the ashes in a trash bag and put the bag in the can by the street only. DO NOT PUT ASHES IN ANY OTHER TRASH CAN. Please put the cover back on the grill before your departure.
Pets: We allow up to 2 dogs. Our pet fee is $200 per trip. Dogs are never allowed on furniture or in beds. If our cleaning company has to deep clean furniture and linens due to dog hair, they will charge us an additional $200 which will be charged back to you. If your dog typically gets on your bed and on your furniture, they probably won't be a good fit for our property. Dogs are never to be left at the home unattended unless they are in a crate that you provide. You must pick up your dog’s poop. If our cleaning company has to pick up poop, they will charge us an additional $75 which will be charged back to you. Dogs can not be barking outside between 10 pm and 8 am. You accept all liability and agree to pay for any damages from dogs that you or your guests bring onto the premises.
If you SNEAK in a pet of any kind, bring more pets than allowed and we haven't explicitly approved it, you will be charged an additional $200 and will be asked to leave. Just give us a heads up if you’re bringing your pup!
HVAC Thermostat: The thermostat is on a schedule that will keep the house at a reasonable range. Feel free to adjust it to make yourself more comfortable if needed. The schedule will resume every day at 10 am and 10pm.
Internet and TV’s: The internet is generally reliable and should provide HD streaming on 3 or more TV’s at a time. Please also keep in mind that this is beach internet received via satellite. It’s not fiber internet like you may have at home. There will be no refunds for lack of internet. Please replace remotes in the remote holders for each room when not in use. We work on a bring-YOUR-own-streaming-service system. We are not responsible for future guests buying content on your account if you don't log out. No Cable or Satellite TV is provided.
Beach Equipment and various games: We have a variety of beach equipment and toys for you to use such as: beach chairs, boogie boards, coolers, balls and games. Please rinse off the equipment you use with the hose, allow it to dry outside, and put it back in the garage before your departure. We don't guarantee each item will be available for use.
Cornhole: We have cornhole boxes and bags in the garage. Please do not take them off property and please store them in the garage when they are not in use.
Pest Control: We do have a Pest service that maintains the home. We are close to the beach and have outdoor entertainment areas. It is possible pest will be present due to the environment. If you see something out of the ordinary, please let us know. Pest are not grounds for refunds.
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