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Please ensure you read and understand the following terms and conditions pertinent to your accommodation rental. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us (hereafter called the Owner) for clarification before you sign the booking form. Whilst we reserve the right to increase or decrease accommodation prices at any time, we will confirm to you the current price at the time of booking. As soon as you have confirmed your booking and paid your deposit or full payment, the cost of the rental is guaranteed against any further increase. This guarantee is offered subject to our terms and conditions and payment being adhered to and providing you do not make further amendments to your holiday arrangements.
Your holiday home rental includes Accommodation as booked, including services e.g.. water and electricity, (excludes pool heating unless otherwise
stated). NOT included in our rental prices: a) Flights b) Car Hire c) Holiday Insurance d) Pool Heating.
BOOKINGS
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The signing of the
booking form by the party leader confirms acceptance of the terms and
conditions set out and shall be binding on the persons listed on the
booking form intending to occupy the premises (or any subsequent
amendments to this list)
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No all male parties
or parties of guests who are under the age of 21 will be
accepted.
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No pets
allowed.
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For the comfort of
guests this is a no smoking villa, however it is permitted on the
patio area. Please use the ashtrays provided.
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To ensure comfort,
security and peace of mind our home is registered with the state
authorities and is in full compliance with all relevant legislation.
RENTAL
PERIOD
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Midweek bookings
may incur a 10% surcharge.
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Stays of 5 nights
or less will incur a cleaning fee of £50.
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The villa is
available for occupation from 4.00pm local time on the day of arrival
and is to be vacated by 10.00am on the morning of departure.
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Vacating
after 10.00am may incur a charge equivalent to one days accommodation
cost unless previously agreed with the owner.
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Guests can arrange to
arrive earlier or depart later if the villa is empty.
PAYMENT
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Together with your
completed booking form, a non- refundable deposit of £100 per week
is
due within 7 days of your provisional booking. Upon receipt of your
deposit we will send you confirmation of your booking.
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Payment of the
balance is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival
date. Upon receipt we
will send out directions and lock box number to your villa.
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PLEASE
NOTE: We are able to accept payment by credit or
debit cards via PAYPAL. All payments made this way
will incur a 4% transaction charge.
SECURITY
DEPOSIT
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The client is
solely responsible for any damage or breakages that may be caused to
the property or its contents during your stay.
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We require a
refundable security breakage deposit which will be repaid
to your party by cheque within 30 days of your departure and on
confirmation from our management company that the property has not
suffered any damage and that you have returned the keys.
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If
your booking is made with the homeowner, you are required to pay the
refundable security deposit direct to the homeowner prior to your
arrival at the villa. If your booking is made with our management
company, you are required to pay the security deposit within 24 hours
of arriving at the villa.
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Our local
management company checks the home before your arrival and after your
departure and will advise us of any faults. This may include
additional cleaning costs for removal of stains due to spillages or
stains.
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We retain the right
to retain the security deposit (either in part or full) to cover
damage or non- return of keys. Receipts for repairs / replacements
will be provided in the unlikely event that such retention of the
security deposit is required.
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We reserve the
right to pursue a guest for recompense for any and all damages caused
which may exceed the value of the security deposit and will require
payment within 14 days of being served notice of this.
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Florida has a sub
tropical climate and care must be taken with food that is left
uncovered. Uncovered food can attract insects very quickly. Any added
cost for pest control services incurred for lack of care may be passed
to you.
CANCELLATION
BY GUESTS
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Cancellation
Notice
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Cancellation
Cost
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8 weeks plus prior to arrival date
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Loss of deposit
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5 - 8 weeks prior to arrival date
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50% of the
total charge |
| less than
5 weeks prior to arrival date |
100% of the
total charge |
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Failure to pay the
final balance by the due date (8 weeks prior to arrival) may result in
loss of the booking and deposit. If we do not receive the payment we
will endeavour to contact the guest but if we receive no payment or
communication, then unfortunately we reserve the right to cancel the
booking and retain the deposit.
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If you do have a
problem, PLEASE contact us as soon as possible to discuss the
matter.
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We recommend that
all guests take out holiday, injury, medical and cancellation
insurance cover at the time of booking.
CANCELLATION
BY THE OWNERS
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In the unlikely
event that personal circumstances necessitate cancellation of the
booking we will refund any monies paid by the party (without interest,
compensation or consequential loss of any kind). However the
management company will always seek to relocate your booking to a
villa of a similar or superior standard.
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Force
Majeure:
The owners and their agents accept no responsibility or liability for
any loss or damage or alterations to the terms of this booking caused
by events beyond the owners control including, but not restricted to,
war, civil commotion, flight delays or cancellations, technical
difficulties with transportation, alteration or cancellation or
schedules by carriers, adverse weather conditions, fire, flood,
industrial dispute or any other event beyond our control.
SAFETY
& SECURITY
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To comply with
state fire regulations under no circumstances may more than the
maximum number of persons identified on the booking form occupy the
property.
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Due to fire precautions
NO barbecues to be used in the villa, Lanai or outside the villa.
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Villa
Alarm - Guests must use the villa alarm at all times when the villa is
vacated. If the property is burgled and it is found that the alarm has
not been set, you could invalidate your travel insurance and lose your
security deposit to cover our insurance policy.
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The swimming pool
is used entirely at the guest’s own risk.
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No diving is
allowed and children must be supervised at all times whilst in the
pool area.
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Glass is not
permitted in the pool area at any time. Please use the plastic items
provided.
COMPLAINTS
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In the unlikely
event of a problem arising whilst you are on holiday (relating to our
villa) you should immediately contact our management company who will
seek to resolve the matter speedily. Your satisfaction with our villa
is paramount to us and should you consider that the matter is of a
serious nature, we ask you to contact us direct within 14 days of your
departure from our villa. However, if the problem has not been
reported to the management company then we cannot accept any
responsibility.
DISCLAIMER
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LIABILITY – The
property is privately owned and neither the owners nor the management
personnel accept any responsibility whatsoever for personal injury,
accidents, loss or damage to persons or personal effects, however
caused.
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The owners and
their agents reserve the right of entry at any time. (This includes
such workers as pool maintenance, gardeners etc)
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Brochure
description : whilst all information supplied in the brochure is
deemed to be correct to the best of our knowledge, it is understood
that the information supplied is for guidance purposes only and does
not form any part of contract.
LAW
RUBBISH
/ GARBAGE
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It is the guests responsibility to empty rubbish in black bin liners and place in to the bin, found in a plastic container on the left hand side of the villa.
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Rubbish is emptied on Monday and Thursday mornings early am. Please leave the bin at the bottom of the driveway and return the bin to the container.
VILLA
ALARM
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Please ensure the villa alarm is armed at all times when the villa is vacated. To arm the alarm check all windows and external doors are closed (including front door).
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Press AWAY button on alarm keypad this gives you 40 secs to exit and lock front door.
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To disarm the alarm open the front door and
immediately, punch in the relevant code.
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To arm at night, check all windows and exterior doors are closed
and press the STAY button on the alarm key pad. Please remember to disarm before opening any doors or windows.
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If the alarm is accidentally activated the alarm company will ring within 2
Minutes and will ask for a password (which will be provided
once your full balance is received).
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It is the responsibility of the guest to follow the above instructions.
If the alarm is activated and no response is made, the Sheriff will automatically be called out by the alarm company incurring a $50 fine
that will be deducted from the security deposit. The management company or owners accept no liability.
It is
strongly recommended that guests take out Holiday
Insurance to cover cancellation fees and any other
losses that may occur. Any claims for compensation,
loss or injury must be directed to your Insurance
Company and will not be entertained by the Owner or
their agent.
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