Please Remember: "You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.

Renting a home with Once Upon A Beach Vacation Rentals does require you to sign a Rental Agreement along with providing a copy of the frontside of your ID. After booking, we will ask to contact you in order to ensure the Rental Agreement is received and completed. If you choose to cancel your reservation due to unwillingness to sign the agreement or provide proof of identity, you will be held to our Cancellation Policy as outlined below.

NO PETS. NO SMOKING.

Booking & Fee Policy Include all guests and pets in your reservation request for accurate pricing. Additional fees apply for extra occupancy (over 2 guests per bedroom) or undeclared pets.

Optional Services (subject to approval) Early check-in/late departure, elevator access, and mid-stay cleaning for stays of 28+ days. Fees for approved add-ons are collected after booking.

Reservations & Guest Requirements Most stays are 7 nights, Saturday–Saturday, though flexible dates may be available outside peak/holiday weeks—confirm before booking, as changes are not always possible afterward. Guests must be 25+, provide valid ID, and remain for the full stay. Standard occupancy is 2 per bedroom; extra guests are $25/person/night up to the maximum allowed.

Quiet Hours 10 PM–8 AM. Maintain reasonable noise at all times to respect neighbors; excessive noise is not permitted.

Cleaning & Linens Home is professionally cleaned and sanitized between stays. Starter amenities provided; daily service available for a fee. Stays of 28+ days require a mid-stay clean. Linens/towels are commercially laundered through our Professional Linen Program; no extra sets stored onsite.

Golf Cart Rentals Explore the island with ease! After booking, reserve a golf cart through our sister company, Once Upon A Beach Carts, and enjoy an exclusive discount available only to our vacation rental guests.

Pool Pool heated year-round to 82–85°F; heating may be affected by cooler weather. Heaters/filters off during quiet hours (10 PM–8 AM). Guests may not adjust equipment; violations may result in fines or damages.

Property Security Exterior cameras may monitor entries, driveways, pool equipment, and backyard access for security, deliveries, and occupancy compliance. Cameras do not face private areas.

Payments & Cancellation Policy Policies updated October 6, 2025 — see full Terms & Conditions for details.

Payment Schedule Deposit

• Reservations up to 20 days: 50% of total amount due at time of booking. Remaining Balance
• Reservations up to 20 days: Remaining 50% due 30 days prior to check-in.

Cancellation Policy For Reservations of 20 Days or Less

• More than 30 days before arrival: Full refund of deposit (including taxes) minus non-refundable booking administration fee.
• 14–29 days before arrival: Refund of 50% of total rental, fees, and taxes, minus non-refundable booking administration fee.
• Less than 14 days before arrival: Refunds only for base rental rate, fees, and taxes for nights we are able to rebook, minus non-refundable booking administration fee.
• Please note: While we make every effort to rebook, we cannot guarantee the same rate or number of nights. For any nights that cannot be re-rented, as well as for non-arrivals, late arrivals, early departures, or alterations resulting in lost revenue, no refunds or price adjustments will be made.

Travel Insurance CSA Travel Insurance is available to U.S. guests (except NY and HI residents) and is strongly encouraged to protect your trip from unforeseen events. No refunds are given for COVID-19, weather, or beach conditions outside our cancellation policy. Hurricane season runs June 1–Nov 30; insurance can safeguard your plans. In the event of a mandatory evacuation, home unavailability, or government order halting vacation rentals, guests receive a full refund of base rate, applicable fees (minus booking fee), and taxes.

Additional Terms No refunds for events beyond our control (weather, red tide, travel issues, etc.). Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by the registered guest—phone/text not accepted.

City of Anna Maria Vacation Rental License: VR16-000114 Max Occupancy: 6 Guests | Max Vehicles: 3 Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; subject to change or withdrawal without notice.