OCCUPANCY
Each unit has a maximum capacity, which you were informed of when making your reservation. Overcrowding of units may result in the immediate eviction and loss of deposit and rent. Large gatherings are not permitted on the premises without prior written approval of the rental agent.
AMENITIES
We do our best to accurately describe each unit and its amenities prior to booking, but cannot be held responsible if tenants are dissatisfied with the accommodations. If you have any questions about the unit amenities, please call our office. We will gladly discuss them with you. Our rentals do not provide beach chairs or beach towels. Very few rental units provide grills.
INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT
Should any mechanical failures occur during your stay, we will do our best to make prompt and thorough repairs. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for inconvenience caused by inoperable equipment.
CHECK OUT
Check out time is 10:00 AM. Check-out instructions are provided with your keys. When departing after business hours, or on Sunday, please drop keys through the mail slot in the front door of our rental agent. Please do not leave keys in the unit or give them to anyone other than our rental agent.
SWIMMING POOLS
Pools are regularly cleaned, treated and maintained at the owner’s expense. Following inclement weather or high winds, pool service cannot be expected “on demand” for removal of fallen leaves or minor debris. When renting a property with a pool, it is important to remember that your help in maintaining it, to some degree, is expected. Pools are heated from approximately Thanksgiving to Easter only and are set no higher than 82 degrees. During colder weather, we cannot guarantee that the pool can be maintained to that degree.
INTERNET SERVICE
Many units now offer various forms of high speed internet service for your convenience. Due to the numerous different providers and age and configuration of your personal computer, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to connect. We will do our best to assist you, but cannot be held responsible and no refunds will be offered if you are unable to take advantage of this service.
RIGHT OF REFUSAL
We cannot offer the right of first refusal on rental properties. If you want to rent your unit again for next year, please let us know as soon as you can after arrival to ensure availability. Please do not wait until departure to inform us of your desire to return. We do have to make the property available to others until a reservation is confirmed and cannot be held responsible if your unit has already been booked and is unavailable to you.
SMOKING
All of our units are non-smoking. Please smoke outdoors and responsibly discard all smoking debris. Evidence of smoking in the unit will result in an immediate and non-refundable $500.00 cleaning fee charged against your card.
RADON GAS
Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels that exceed Federal and State guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding Radon Gas and Radon testing may be obtained from the Manatee County Health Unit.
RENTAL DOWN PAYMENT
Weekly reservations require a $1000.00 rental deposit. Reservations of one month or more require a $2000.00 deposit. These rental down payments are required to confirm your reservation but are applied toward your final payment. Deposits are non-refundable in the event of a cancellation. Each reservation requires a $40.00 non-refundable reservation fee.
CHECK IN
Check in is 4 PM. Check out is 10 AM. Please call the office if you feel you cannot comply with our prescheduled check-in and check-out times. While we will do our utmost to accommodate early arrivals and late check outs, we do need time to clean the rental properties between tenants. Late check out fees may apply.
KEYS
If you arrive after normal business hours, please pick up your rental keys in the “Welcome” basket by the front door of our agent’s office. Keys will be in an envelope with your name on it. Please take care of the keys provided to you as a lock-out fee applies for any after-hours emergency calls.
TAX
Rentals of less than six months are subject to Florida State Sales Tax of 6.5% and Manatee County Resort Tax of 5%.
PETS
There are no pets allowed in our units.
ITEMS LEFT IN UNITS
We will not be held responsible for any personal items left in the units. If you request us to retrieve and mail items left in the unit, you will be responsible for mailing/shipping charges plus $25.00 processing fee
UNIT SUPPLIES
You will need to purchase paper and cleaning products (napkins, paper towels, hand soap, toilet paper, dish/laundry detergent, etc.) as needed. Beach towels, beach chairs and BBQ grills are not provided.
AGENCY
We reserve the right to make reservation changes due to any unforeseen circumstances. Units placed on the market for sale may be shown during your stay with prior notice.
SUBSTITUTION OF ACCOMMODATION
Where circumstances arise beyond our control (i.e., fire, hurricane, sale of unit, etc.), your confirmed property may be unavailable upon your arrival. We reserve the right to substitute your accommodations. We cannot guarantee the confirmed rate in these instances. Although we will do everything possible to create a pleasant vacation experience, the owner is not liable for damages or inconvenience in this rare and unusual situation.
LIABILITY
Tenant agrees to hold Landlord and its agent harmless from all liabilities and all costs of defense, including attorney’s fees arising out of tenant’s use or possession of the leased property, and all claims, damages and liability incurred to invitees, family or friends of Tenant.
RENTAL PAYMENTS
Final rental payments are due in full, sixty days prior to occupancy, payable by check to our agent. Keys will not be dispersed until final payment is made. Credit cards are accepted for deposits only; we do not accept credit cards for your final rental payment.
RESERVATION CHANGES
Should you request a reservation change to shorten or change your rental dates, a $40.00 processing fee will apply.