• $150 for first dog and $75 for second dog. We pay our cleaning crew extra when pets are guests.

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AA&E Properties Fox In The Sand Vacation Home Contract

Welcome to Fox In The Sand, our beach rental cottage on Oak Island, NC

Check in is 4 p.m. or anytime after. Check out BY 9 a.m. the last day of your stay.

Names of guests and please include ages of any minors must be disclosed upon booking and please notify of any changes to your guest list prior to check in or during your stay.

OCCUPANCY ~ The number of Guests and dogs, if applicable, occupying the property is limited to the number stated on the confirmation. These limits are strictly enforced. Our home is limited to a maximum party of 9 and must be rented by and occupied by the person making reservation who is at least 25 years of age or older. Exceeding the specified occupancy constitutes a breach in the lease agreement and will lead to termination without refund of rent and possible security deposit charges.

TENANT DUTIES ~ Tenant agrees to comply with all obligations imposed by the state of North Carolina Vacation Rental Act with respect to maintenance of the premises, including but not limited to: keeping the premises as clean and safe as the conditions of the premises permit; causing no unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the common areas and remainder of the premises that Tenant uses. Tenant is advised and encouraged to inspect the property upon arrival and report any existing damage to the host or co-host. This action is extremely important to assure that the Tenant is not found liable for damage that pre-existed their arrival. Tenant agrees not to use the premises for any activity or purpose that violates any criminal law or governmental regulation and may use the premises for residential purposes only. Tenant agrees to closely supervise children and dog, if applicable, at all times while occupying the premises, including on areas such as stairs, walkways, raised decks, balconies, patios, yard, etc. Tenant's breach of any duty contained in this paragraph shall be considered material, and shall result in the termination of Tenant's tenancy.

SECURITY DEPOSIT ~ Any security deposit(Airbnb holds credit card information) collected from Tenant may be applied to actual damages caused by Tenant during your stay. In addition, AA&E Properties, LLC may deduct from the security deposit any cable television purchases such as pay per view events and movies. AA&E Properties, LLC shall apply, account for, or refund Tenant's security deposit within 45 days following the end of the tenancy.

If booked through Airbnb: Your security deposit involves holding your credit card info and will charge you if AA&E Properties and any of their contracted employees determine any terms as stated in this contract are found violated requiring a deduction(s). Pet fees are not refundable.

KEY ~ We will contact you the week before a day or two prior to your arrival to discuss check in. There is a front door keypad at the home and the code must be entered every entry as the keypad does remain locked. The kitchen side door does have a key which is located inside. When exiting the home at checkout, please leave the key where found, lock the kitchen door and then exit through the front door. The keypad lock will lock the home upon checking out.

ACCOMMODATIONS ~ Tampering with Owners locked closets will result in a charge to Guest’s security deposit. Removal of any items from home that are not returned will also result in a charge to Guest’s security deposit.

PERSONAL PROPERTY ~ AA&E Properties, LLC, and homeowner will not be responsible for personal items lost, stolen or damaged. Please contact us if you do think you may have forgotten a personal item. We will do our best to try and find it and return it to you, if found.

PETS ~ Only dogs are allowed in the home. Any and all dogs, maximum of 2, must be pre-approved and non-refundable deposit received prior to your vacation stay. AA&E Properties, LLC and the homeowner will not be held responsible for any actions, supervised or unsupervised, that may cause harm to tenants, visitors, neighbors or property. Please clean up after your pets, as deductions to security deposit will occur if pet waste is found in our yard plus also including neighbor’s yard. Pet fee is not refundable.

FURNISHINGS ~ The owner has furnished the unit with basic needs for housekeeping, cooking, etc. Tenants are not permitted to move furnishings, and are expressly prohibited from taking interior furnishings outdoors or on exterior decks, balconies and patios. Water and electricity usage on the island is expensive. Please conserve water usage during your stay. Any above normal wear and tear on the home, furnishings, and items provided by the owner for your comfort and ease of use can be charged from your deposit if abuse is found. Excessive water and lowering AC or increasing heat pump use may also be charged to your deposit.

TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES DURING STAY ~ Tenant shall comply with all laws and keep the premises clean and safe during their stay. Please read and refer to our guest book located in the home upon arrival. Most common questions can be found in our book. We also have information about the area on the Airbnb listing page. Tenant is advised to inspect the home upon check-in and report any damage that exists upon their arrival. This will assure that the tenant is not held responsible for damage that was pre-existing on the property. Dispose of all garbage and properly use the town trash cans as provided and required. Please place the trash can and recycle bins at the street on the days indicated in the guest booklet for trash day pickup. Keep the plumbing free of toys and other foreign items. Tenant is not to allow or cause damage to premises. Report all damages and problems to the owner.

IN CASE OF EVACUATION TENANT SHALL: (1) Lock all windows and doors. (2) Take porch/patio furniture inside or otherwise secure as well as possible. (3) Close all blinds.
(4) Secure outside trash cans and outdoor furniture into locked storage area.

NO SMOKING ~ *Notice: Smoking is prohibited inside the home including ALL exterior living areas, porches, balconies and screened in porches, no exceptions. Smoking in any of these areas will result in an automatic forfeiture of entire security deposit. Please dispose of cigarettes in trash containers ensuring they are properly extinguished. Any cigarettes not disposed of properly and found on and around the property will result in security deposit deductions.

SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNMENT ~ Any other guest staying in the home other than listed and pre-approved will result in immediate eviction and loss of deposit. We do not host parties.

PREPARING THE HOME FOR CHECK-OUT ~ Please follow check out directions as listed here and in our guest book. Failure to follow check out procedure can lead to a charge to guest security deposit. Check out is by 9 a.m.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless, Right of Entry, Assignment ~ Tenant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless AA&E Properties, LLC and the owners from and against any liability for personal injury or property damage sustained by any person (including Tenant's guest) as a result of any cause, unless caused by the negligent or willful act of AA&E Properties, LLC or the owners, or the failure of the owner to comply with the Vacation Rental Act. Tenant agrees that AA&E Properties, LLC, the owner of and their respective representatives may enter the premises during reasonable hours to inspect the premises, to make such repairs, alterations or improvement thereto as the owner may deem appropriate, or to show the to prospective purchasers or tenants. Tenant shall not assign this Agreement or sublet the premises in whole or part without written permission of AA&E Properties, LLC.

Governing Law, Venue ~ The parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, and that in the event of a dispute, any legal action may only be instituted in the county where the premises is located.

Fair Housing - AA&E Properties, LLC conducts all business with respect to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or family status of tenant.

Upon payment of booking your stay and check in, I/we, the undersigned, hereby agree to the above listed vacation policy and warrant that I/we have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this application, and I/we agree to abide by homeowners/agents/association restrictions on use of said property. I/we further understand and represent that I/we are executing this application on behalf of all parties that will be staying on the premises.