Minimum stays are required and vary throughout the year.

Minimum Age is at least 25 for all properties. Some of our properties have a higher age limit disclosed in the property rules

Taxes: State sales tax of 7% and county hotel-motel tax of 7% is collected on the first 30 nights of all stays. State sales tax only is collected on the 31st-90th nights of all stays. State Transportation Excise tax of $5 per night is collected on all stays less than 30 nights. Tax requirements are subject to change by state and local taxing authorities.

To protect your vacation investment, and to avoid the loss of deposits paid in the event of cancellation, Hodnett Cooper strongly recommends the purchase of Travel Interruption Insurance.

Refunds: No refunds are granted for early departure, inclement weather, eviction, mechanical malfunction, or interruption of utilities. We will make every effort to ensure necessary repairs are completed in a timely manner.

Reservation Surcharge: A surcharge is applied to every reservation, which includes housekeeping charges, an administration fee, and a damage waiver. Each residence will be cleaned before arrival and upon departure. Additional cleaning can be scheduled for an extra charge. The damage waiver fee covers unintentional damages of up to $3000 per stay. Unintentional damage must be reported by the guest before departure to be covered by the damage waiver. If an accident is not reported, repairs will be made at the guest’s expense. Damage caused by pets is not covered.

What to Expect: All Residences Are Furnished With:

Starter Supply of Toilet Paper Starter Supply of Bar Soap One Roll of Paper Towels Two Packs of Powdered Dishwasher Soap Sheets, Blankets, Towels, Pillows, Wash Cloths Television(s) Glassware, Cookware, & Flatware Air Conditioning & Heating Major Appliances (Microwave, Oven, Stove, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Iron) Washing Machine & Dryer

Other notable amenities, sleeper sofas, and grills are included in property descriptions when applicable.

Suggested Items To Bring Along:

Beach Chairs & Beach/Pool Towels Personal Care Items (Additional Toiletries, Hairdryers, etc.) Food & Condiments Cribs, Highchairs, Games, Toys, etc.

Behavior: Loud or unruly behavior is strictly prohibited. Management reserves the right to evict, without refund, any person who creates a disturbance or becomes a nuisance.

Age: One individual in each party must be at least 25 years of age (some properties require a higher age limit) and occupy the property during the entire reservation period.

Check-In & Check-Out: Check-in time is 4:00 pm. Check out is 10:00 am.

Pet Policy: Residences do not accept pets, unless noted. Properties designated as pet friendly require a $150 non-refundable pet fee. Size, type, and quantity restrictions may apply. Violation of the pet policy will result in a penalty of $300, and may also result in eviction and forfeiture of rent.

Smoking: Unless otherwise noted, all residences are designated non-smoking. Smoking inside a non-smoking residence, or outside with doors/windows open, will result in a minimum charge of $300 for additional cleaning.

Occupancy: The occupancy limitation for each residence is designated in the property description. In addition, Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals prohibits more than 5 (five) unrelated people from occupying a residential property. The named reservation holder must occupy the property for the entire duration of the reservation period. Management reserves the right of eviction, without refund, for unauthorized occupancy.

Property Use (Events): Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals rental homes and condominiums are to be used as personal vacation rentals only. You shall not assign or sublet said premises, or any part thereof. You agree to abide by all Glynn County rules and regulations and all homeowner association covenants or conditions pertaining to the rental residence. Further, weddings, events, and other gatherings that exceed the stated maximum occupancy for a property are strictly forbidden. Failure to comply shall be cause for eviction without refund.

Substitution: Management strives to comply with all reservation requests for specific residences. However, due to changes in residence ownership, properties being removed from rental unforeseen mechanical malfunctions, or other unforeseen circumstances, we cannot guarantee a specific rental property. We reserve the right to change assignments without notice or liability. Guests will have the option of selecting from available properties at the published rate or receiving a complete refund of their reservation deposit.

Rates: All rates are subject to change without notice.

Interest Bearing Account: Guest is hereby notified that all monies collected are placed into an interest bearing account in which the interest shall accrue to the benefit of Hodnett Cooper Real Estate, Inc.

Innkeeper Law: Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals, Inc operates under Title 43 of Georgia Code as an innkeeper.

Properties for Sale: Occasionally, vacation residences are listed for sale. We will make every effort to schedule showings so as not to interrupt your vacation.

Parking: Parking is limited. Allotment is decided on a first-come, first-served basis. If a community requires a parking permit, one will be included in the check-in packet. Many properties have restrictions for vans, trucks, campers, boat trailers, etc. For additional details, please contact us.

Golf carts are permitted on the streets of St. Simons Island. If you choose to utilize a golf cart during your stay, please note that electricity is not available in garage/parking areas of condominium communities.

Grills: Outdoor grilling is permitted only in designated areas. Grilling on decks, balconies, or screened porches is prohibited by law. Please use caution when grilling.

Pools & Hot Tubs: Lifeguards are not provided. Guests are responsible for the safety of themselves, their children, and their guests. Pool and Hot Tub facilities are for the use of registered guests and property owners only. If identification tags are required for community pools, they will be included in the check-in packet. Diaper age children are required to wear swim diapers when using swimming pools. No discounts or refunds will be issued for pool or hot-tub malfunctions or closures.

Utilities: Rental rates are inclusive of all utilities including, electricity and/or gas, local telephone service (unless otherwise noted), basic cable television, water, sewer, and waste disposal. Any additional services, such as Internet, will be noted in the property description. As previously stated, interruption of utilities does not warrant refunds. However, management will make every effort to resolve such interruptions in a timely manner. Stays greater than 30-days in length, are subject to an excess utilities surcharge when utilities are significantly higher than average due to their occupancy.

Beach Rules: Glynn County Code of Ordinances sets the following regulations for beach usage: 1) no glass containers, 2) no motorized vehicles, 3) no littering. Animals are prohibited on the beach from 9:00am to 6:00pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day. At other times, animals are permitted and must remain in the owner’s immediate control. Animal owners are required to clean up after their animals on the beach at all times.

Right of First Refusal: We offer the right of first refusal to our current guests for future year accommodations. If you would like to reserve your current accommodations for the same time period next year, please notify us before departure on daily and weekly reservations, or within two weeks of checking-in for monthly reservations. Otherwise, we will make the residence available to other guests.

Any amount or installment that is not paid when due shall accrue interest at a rate of one and one-half percent per month from its due date. If any sum due hereunder must be collected by an attorney, you agree to pay the reasonable costs of collection and reasonable attorneys fee equal to fifteen percent of the principal and interest due, and any judgment obtained shall accrue post-judgment interest at a rate of one and one-half percent per month. By agreeing to the terms and conditions of this rental agreement, you consent to the jurisdiction of any court of competent jurisdiction in Glynn County, Georgia for any suit, action or proceeding arising from or related to this rental agreement, and waive any objection that such venue is inconvenient.