Booking Terms and Conditions

Bookings.

The bookings are valid after the booking form has been completed, signed and received by the Owner and the appropriate deposit has been paid, and the booking has been confirmed in writing by the Owner to the client. The person who signs the booking form certifies that he or she is authorised to agree the booking terms and conditions on behalf of all persons included on the booking form, including those substituted or added at a later date. The signatory must be a member of the party occupying the property and must be over 21 years or age. Bookings cannot be accepted from parties of young people under 21 years of age. A deposit of £100 per week booked, must accompany bookings, which is non-refundable. The balance must be paid eight weeks prior to the commencement of the holiday along with a security deposit of £200.

Security Deposits.

The security deposit will be returned to the client no later than 21 days after the end of the holiday, subject to the Management Company confirming that no damage or loss has occurred.
The cost of any loss or damage caused to the property will be deducted from the £200 security deposit. In the event that the cost of the repair/s of replacement exceeds £200 the client agrees to pay within 30 days any extra cost. Interest will be charged at 7% above base rate for late payments of this excess. All loss and damage costs are the responsibility of the lead guest signing the booking form. It is the responsibility of the lead guest to recover any cost from any 3rd party, or other guest/s named or not named on the booking form that may have caused the loss or damage.

Cancellations.

If the client wishes to cancel the booking he/she should advise the Owner immediately by telephone followed by confirmatory letter. The Owner shall be entitled to retain all payments already made (except the security deposit) and to recover, if not already paid, the balance of the hire charge as follows:-
60-90 days notice 20% of the rental charge,
30-60 days notice 50% of the rental charge,
less than 30 days notice 100% of the rental charge. In the unlikely event that circumstances beyond the Owners control necessitated the cancellation of the rental arrangement, the Owner reserves the right to cancel any bookings at any time and will only be liable to refund monies already paid to the Owner by the client. Furthermore the Owner cannot guarantee that all the facilities described in their brochure will be available.

Responsibilities.

The client agrees to pay the full cost of any breakages, losses or damage to the property (the Owners Management Company will be sole arbitrators on cause of damage or loss) and to take good care of the property and leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the holiday. To report any damage or loss immediately it is discovered to the Owner's Management Company in Florida. To permit the Owner or their agents reasonable access to the property to carry out any maintenance if necessary. Not to sublet or share the property except with persons nominated on the booking form. To take all reasonable security measures to ensure the safety of the clients and the Owners possessions. No liability is accepted by the Owner for loss of main services or failure of appliances, nor for the consequences of the actions or omissions of persons who may control supply of mains service, nor the actions taken in the vicinity of the property by any authority over which there is no control by the Owner.

Party Size.

Everyone occupying the property must be listed on the booking form, including small children. This is Florida state law and must be adhered to. The accommodation cannot be sub-let and only the persons shown on the booking form are permitted to stay in the property. Persons under 21 years of age are not accepted unless accompanied by parents or responible adults. The property is fully licensed for short term rentals in Florida. The Owner reserves the right to refuse admittance if this condition is not met. Failure to comply will render the booking void and no compensation will be paid.

Smoking/Pets.

For the safety and comfort of all our guests smoking is not permitted within the property. No pets are allowed.

Insurance.

The Owner does not accept any liability for injury, damage or loss caused by any person or for any claim made as a result of this booking and/or the subsequent holiday. The client is responsible for taking out adequate insurance policy(ies) to cover all risks. This waiver is also applicable to people visiting the property as guests of the client(s).
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL CLIENTS TAKE OUT HOLIDAY INSURANCE TO COVER CANCELLATION FEES AND ANY OTHER LOSSES WHICH MAY OCCUR.

Arrivals and Departures.

The property is available after 4.00 p.m. on the day of arrival and must be vacated by ll.00 a.m. on the day of departure.

Force Majeure.

Neither we nor our agents can accept any responsibility for or be liable in respect of loss, damage or changes caused by matters over which we have no control, for example, war, hostilities, strikes or other industrial disputes, natural disasters, fire, acts of god, terrorist activities, transport delays or cancellations, epidemics, weather oconditions, government actions etc.,

Pool Safety and Heating.

Where rental homes have a private swimming pool that is heated, an additional fee of £100.00 per week will be levied if the client requires this facility. Clients may use the swimming pool at their own risk. Clients must always observe the safety rules listed in the information and safety book held in the home. Furthermore, neither the Owner nor servants nor agents will accept liability for any injury howsoever caused to the client, any member of his/her party or visitors to the property as a result of use of the pool and property in general.
You are specifically required to supervise children in and around the pool at all times.