✸✸SHORT TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT & RULES✸✸
BY BOOKING A RENTAL AT THE PREMISES, YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS:
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Check-in Time: After 3:00 PM EST.
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Check-out Time: No later than 11:00 AM EST. If you fail to check out by this time on your last scheduled day at the Premises, you may be liable for the cost of an extra night.
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Security Deposit: Guests will provide the deposit as laid out by the booking platforms for potential damages. The deposit will be returned less any amount deducted to cover damages. If the damages exceed the deposit amount, you may be liable for any shortage.
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Cancellation Policy: The cancellation policy will be enforced per the policy of the booking platform.
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Management Hours and Communication Method: All communications shall be sent and received through the booking platform. Our office hours are typically 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. Management will be available on weekends to respond on an as-needed basis and will attempt to return any messages as quickly as possible on weekends.
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Maintenance Problems: During your stay, promptly report any maintenance problems through the booking platform. Maintenance may enter the premises to make requested repairs even if you are not home. Please be aware of this upon requesting maintenance to come to the premise.
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Smoking Policy: No smoking or vaping. Smoking or vaping is not permitted at the Premises at any time. The outdoor areas are also non-smoking areas. Evidence of smoking will result in an additional minimum $250 cleaning fee post-checkout.
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Parking: You may park in the dedicated parking area of the Premises only. Please do not park at the tents. We ask this to keep lights and unwanted noise away from the tents.
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Garbage: Please discard garbage in the proper receptacle that is provided.
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General and Safety Rules:
✸ Fires are not allowed anywhere inside of the Premises. Any unauthorized fires (including candles) will be charged $60.00 plus damages. Fireworks cannot be used on the grounds or balconies at the Premises.
✸ Possession or use of illegal narcotics is prohibited.
✸ No tampering with fire/burglar alarm equipment and devices
✸ No underage consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Premises and no contributing to the delinquency of minors.
✸ Do not leave windows and doors open while operating air conditioning.
✸ The refrigerator/freezer temperature settings should be set in the middle position for optimal performance. Please do not adjust their settings.
11. Power, Mechanical Failures & Closures: During your stay, if there is a failure of an item at the Premises, such as mechanical failures or service provider failures, we will make every effort to fix said item, but we are under no legal requirement to do so. We are not responsible for service outages caused by private vendors, such as the electricity provider, water and garbage provider, internet provider, cable provider, etc.
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Age Restriction: Primary renter must be at least 18 years of age, and have a government issued photo ID on file with the booking platform. You cannot book if you will not be staying the entire booking period. Guests under the minimum age will be considered on a per-occurrence basis. Please message us prior to booking.
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Outdoor Security Camera: There is an outdoor security camera mounted on the exterior of the structure facing the driveway and two facing the tents. These are the only cameras located on the Premises and is used for security purposes only. It records video and sound.
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Occupancy: If more people of any age at any point in time are brought to the Premises that were not included on the original reservation, without prior written permission, you will be asked to leave the Premises without a refund or we will enforce a $75.00 per person per night fee for each additional guest. Please make sure you enter the correct number of guests at the time you make your reservation. If you decide after your reservation that you need to add more guests and it is still within our guest limit, please message us and we will be happy to accommodate.
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Furnishings: Please do not move furniture, including TV’s or other electronic equipment, from present location. If you remove accessories to protect children, they should be replaced prior to departure. Do not remove outdoor furniture from its present location.
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Linens: Bed, bath and kitchen linens are provided for your convenience. Please make sure all linens, towels and other items are left and are not removed from the Premises. Items missing after your departure are subject to being billed to the credit card on file.
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Forgotten Items: Items left in the Premises or car during your stay are not the responsibility of the property managers. If your personal items are left in or at the Premises after your departure, you will be notified if they are found. They can be returned to the address you specify. There will be a shipping and handling fee to return. There will be a $25.00 service charge in addition to postage for any items that have to be mailed back to you.
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Keys: Where applicable, keys to the Premises are to be left on the kitchen counter. There will be a charge of $25.00 for each lost key.
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Electronics (where applicable): Televisions, VCR’s, CD players, etc. are pre-programmed. Equipment is not to be modified in any way or relocated. Non-compliance will result in a $25.00 reprogramming fee. The TVs are smart TVs and equipped with streaming services for you. Please use your own login credentials for your streaming needs and remember to log out of these services when you depart. Please remember to leave the remotes next to each TV when not in use. At check in please notify us immediately if electronic equipment is not working properly.
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Internet: The internet available is typically reliable and sufficient for our guests' needs. The internet speeds should provide quality HD streaming on all TVs.
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Septic System: The house runs on a septic tank system. Please ONLY flush toilet paper down the toilets. Please use the trash cans for baby wipes, feminine products, tissues, napkins, cotton balls, Q-Tips, etc. Please do not put food or grease in the kitchen sink or disposal. All food waste should be place in trash cans provided.
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Maid Service: No daily maid service is provided.
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Disturbances: Occupancy and use of the Premises shall not disturb nearby guests. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM EST to 9:00 AM EST. If guests are found to be having a party that is or could be disruptive to other guests, we have the right to terminate the rental agreement and ask disruptive guests to leave the Premises. No refund will be given and an additional minimum $250 cleaning fee will be applied.
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Pet Requirements & Rules: You are allowed to bring up to 2 dogs that each way 40 pounds or less. The pet fee is $30.00 per trip. The dogs must be under guest supervision and are never to be left at the Premises unattended except if they are in a crate. Dogs are not allowed on any furniture or bed at the Premises. If our cleaning team is required to conduct a deep clean due to dog hair on the furniture, beds, or linens, we will charge an additional $75.00 for this deep clean. Dogs may not relieve themselves on any driveway or porch area. You are required to pick up your dog’s excrement from the yard. If our cleaning team must pick up dog excrement from the driveway or surrounding areas, an extra $60.00 will be charged to the guest. You will be asked to leave the Premises if your dog(s) is out of control or if your dog(s) is not housebroken. Any damages caused by dog(s) will be repaired by one of our contractors and will be billed directly to you. You accept all liability and damages for dogs brought onto the Premises. If you attempt to bring in a dog that exceeds the limit and weight requirement, you will be charged an additional $100.00 and asked to leave the Premises. We are happy to accommodate your fur babies so just let us know up front if you will be bringing them. We do not enforce the dog fee for bona fide service dogs assisting our guests with disabilities. This does not include Emotional Support Animals. Please include the following information when booking if you require a service animal: 1) service animal requirement for disability, and 2) a description of the service or task the animal has been trained to perform. Please refer to each platform's respective Accessibility Policy for more details.
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Major Weather Event: If the National Weather Service or local government, county, state officials issue a mandatory evacuation and your rental is within the time and geographic limitations of such evacuation order, a refund for the nights not stayed shall be given. No refunds for other weather events will be given otherwise. We recommend you purchase travel insurance to account for such nonrefundable events.
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Please observe all Rules and Regulations governing the use of the Premises you are occupying. These Rules and Regulations apply to both primary guests and their invitees, and failure to comply can result in eviction without refund.
Please know that we are not looking for different ways to charge you more for your stay at Destination U. These rules and regulations are meant to ensure all guests enjoy a clean, cozy, and comfy stay when booking our cabin.
In consideration of being permitted to rent and stay at the Property, I agree on my own behalf, my family, all guests, and invitees that I AM FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY OR DEATH. I hereby RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Destination U, its parent company, its members, principals, agents, officers, employees, and representatives as well as the owner of the Property.
By booking with Destination U, I agree to FULLY AND FOREVER RELEASE AND DISCHARGE, AND NOT TO SUE Destination U, its parent company, its members, principals, agents, officers, employees, and representatives as well as the owner of the Property for any injuries or damages, including bodily injury or property damage that may result from or be related in any way to my rental and stay at the Property. I further agree to INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND Releasees, through their own choice of counsel, against all claims arising out of or related in any way to my rental of the property, including claims by third parties.
