BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

Booking

Once the owners have confirmed the booking to you and you have paid a deposit, the named person on the booking form will be responsible for the total rental price of the property, as agreed. The remaining balance of the agreed rental cost and any extras booked must be paid ten weeks prior to your departure. If the full balance of the rental cost is not paid as in accordance with these booking conditions, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and cancellation penalties will apply.

Security Deposit

£150.00 ($300) will be requested in addition to the balance to be refunded within 28 days of arriving home pending property inspection by 1st American Leisure Property Management Company. Any costs incurred, including but not limited to, accidental damage to the property and any contents, loss of contents, excess cleaning/laundry/trash removal or loss/non-return of villa keys will be deducted from this deposit. Should the amount exceed the amount of the Security Deposit, the person who placed the booking will be held responsible for all additional costs.

Confirmation of your booking acknowledges your acceptance of these terms.

Cancellations

Providing the owners receive written notice of cancellation not less than 12 weeks prior to the actual booking date, the signatory will not be liable to pay the full balance. It is the responsibility of the signatory to ensure that the signed cancellation letter reaches the owner. Email cancellations must be acknowledged by the villa owners to be binding. The reservation deposit will be forfeited. If the cancellation is received after 12 weeks prior to the start of the holiday the signatory is liable to pay the full balance of the final invoice. If the owner is successful in re letting the property for all or part of the reservation period, the full balance or the part balance of the final invoice will be refunded. The owners reserve the right to cancel any bookings providing written notice is given and any balance paid refunded. In the unlikely event that circumstances beyond our control necessitate cancellation of the booking, we will refund any monies paid to the party leader. (Without interest, compensation or consequential loss of any kind).

Responsibilities

All persons stated on the booking form are responsible for the care of the property and are expected to take reasonable care of it including the locking of all doors, topping up of pool water (as required).

At the end of the rental period, all utensils, carpets, furnishings, walls, fittings must be left clean and tidy. It is the guest’s responsibility to notify the management company immediately of any sudden equipment failure so that reasonable action can be take to rectify the situation.

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 accommodations cannot be shared or sub-let and only the persons shown on the booking form are permitted to stay in the property. No pets are permitted. Persons under 21 years of age are not acceptable unless accompanied by parents or responsible adults. The property is fully licensed for short-term rentals in Florida. The owners reserve 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.

Liability

The owners and the management company of the property accept no responsibility whatsoever for death, personal injury, accidents, loss or damage to persons or personal belongings however caused. The use of all accommodations and amenities including the pool is entirely at the user’s own risk. Children must be supervised by responsible adults at all times when using the pool. Glass or crockery is not permitted within the pool area. The owners or management company cannot accept any liability for any loss of rental time due to travel problem, flight delays or cancellations, industrial disputes or any events outside our control, including any form of Force Majeure. The owners and the Management Company cannot accept responsibility for the sudden failure of villa equipment but will take immediate reasonable action to rectify any such failure upon notification by the guests. If the pool heater cannot reach optimum temperature due to adverse cold weather conditions the owners or the Management Company cannot accept liability.

Arrivals and Departures

The villa will be available for occupancy from 4pm on the date of arrival and must be vacated by 10am (prompt) on the day of departure. Unless late check out times have been previously arranged with owners.

Insurance

It is a condition of the booking that all members of the Party are covered by travel insurance which carries adequate protection against delays and cancellations, and has adequate medical insurance for the USA, and for your luggage and personal belongings.

Force Majeure

As with any other holiday, there maybe circumstances completely beyond our control and contemplation, in which the property might not be available for your booking. Examples of these circumstances include (but are not limited to) destruction of or severe damage to the property. Such circumstances are referred to Force Majeure. In the event of Force Majeure the owners will do their best to make alternative arrangements for you where possible. This will be the full extent of the owner’s liability to you in such circumstances, and they shall not be responsible for any other costs connected with any such cancellation, howsoever arising.

Owners Access

The owners or their management company shall be allowed access at any reasonable time during your stay.

Code of Conduct

Grand Reserve is a residential community. The actions of all members of your party should not interfere with the enjoyment of either other holidaymakers or the residents of Grand Reserve. Please do not use the swimming pool, play loud music or engage in any activity, which may cause inconvenience to your neighbours after 10.30pm or before 07.30am. In the event that any member of your party behaves in a way that is likely to cause distress, danger or annoyance to any other holiday makers, residents of Grand Reserve or damage to any property, the owners or their management company reserve the right to terminate your rental agreement immediately and forthwith. The owners or their management company will not be liable for any costs you will incur, nor shall we pay any compensation, nor make any refunds due to this action.