Identification: For the purpose of this document, the document will be referred to as a confirmation from this point forward. The guest, renter, tenant is referred to as guest from this point forward. Vacation home or condominium shall be referred to as rental property from this point forward. The homeowner will be referred to as property owner from this point forward.
Payment Terms: Final payment must be made by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Checks must be payable in US funds; otherwise any bank fees to convert to US funds will be the guest’s responsibility. No post-dated checks will be accepted. Returned checks will be charged according to Florida law (7 days from receipt to tender payment of the full amount of such check plus a service charge of $25 if the face value does not exceed $50; $30 if the face value exceeds $50 but does not exceed $300, $40 if the face value exceeds $300; or an amount of up to 5% of the face amount of the check, whichever is greater). Wire transfers are subject to administrative fees not to exceed $50. Final payments are due 2 weeks prior to arrival. Any final payment that is not received by the due date may result in cancellation of the reservation.
Check-In: The check-in process begins at 3 p.m. and is not guaranteed. Guests should not expect to take occupancy sooner than times stated. In some cases check-in may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. Rate adjustments cannot be made for late check-in or early departure.
Checkout: Checkout will be promptly at 10 a.m. Any guest that fails to check out by 10 a.m. will be assessed a half day’s rent between 10:01 a.m. and 12 p.m.; a full day’s rent will be assessed if guest vacates after 12 p.m.
Security: Deposits are determined upon the vacation property and required upon making the reservation. The deposit is held for 30 days.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to an administrative fee of $50.00 plus applicable sales tax. 4RentAtTheBeach.com will retain all prepaid funds should guest cancel unless the rental property is re-booked for the same dates and rate. A partial refund may be applicable for the same dates booked at an adjusted rate. All cancellations must be made in writing to be binding.
Confirmation: Reservations are not considered confirmed until a member of 4RentAtTheBeach.com management has approved the booking. 4RentAtTheBeach.com reserves the right to audit, adjust, or cancel any confirmed reservation for inaccuracy or misquoted information at no penalty to 4RentAtTheBeach.com. Confirmation of rental property can only be established when a deposit is made. All payment and cancellation policies are placed in effect at that time. Once a reservation is confirmed, a rental property will be assigned. However, no rental property request is guaranteed. Any difference in rate is subject to guest approval.
Substitution of Accommodations: 4RentAtTheBeach.com reserves the right to move, relocate, reassign or change the rental property noted on the front of this confirmation for any reason. 4RentAtTheBeach.com will make every effort to rebook the guest in a like and kind or upgraded rental property. Under no circumstances does this confirmation guarantee the rental property selection or assignment.
Maximum Occupants: The maximum number of guests is set by the property owner and/or association and includes small children and infants. The maximum occupancy for your rental property is noted on the confirmation. The rate may vary depending on the number of occupants. Exceeding these limits shall result in forfeiture of payments/deposits and will incur an extra charge per person to the guest. Reservations obtained under false pretenses will cause forfeiture of all payments and the guests will be asked to vacate the rental property immediately.
House Parties: 4RentAtTheBeach.com does not allow house parties in any rental property. Guests are not allowed to organize graduations, proms, gatherings, reunions, weddings, receptions or any other function similar in nature. 4RentAtTheBeach.com does offer rental properties that will allow family reunions, weddings or receptions, however all such events must be approved in writing in advance and there will be an additional charge and/or security agreement assessed.
Association Rules: All accommodations are confirmed with the understanding that all guests will abide by the rules and regulations prescribed by individual owners, condominium or homeowner associations as required for each rental property.
No Smoking: ALL 4RentAtTheBeach.com rental properties are considered non-smoking. Smoking is permitted outside only. Some porches may not be suitable for smoking due to ventilation and proximity of rental properties nearby. Any guest that smokes inside a rental property will be asked to leave immediately and all charges to restore the rental property back to its original condition will be charged to the guest.
Maintenance: In the event of equipment malfunction within a rental property, 4RentAtTheBeach.com will expedite repairs as quickly as possible. From time to time, it may be necessary to close tennis courts, swimming pools and other amenities for maintenance purposes. Any maintenance items should be reported to 4RentAtTheBeach.com as soon as possible and may require vendors outside of 4RentAtTheBeach.com to repair and/or replace equipment. Should a repairman make a call to a rental property and find the equipment is not in working order due to guest misuse, oversight or neglect, the fee for the service will be charged to the guest. No rent adjustments can be made for circumstances beyond our control or for malfunction or loss of use of equipment or amenities.
Acts of Nature: 4RentAtTheBeach.com cannot be held liable for any acts of nature or occurrences beyond our control. No rate adjustments will be made.
Quiet Use and Enjoyment: 4RentAtTheBeach.com does not guarantee quiet use or enjoyment of rental properties due to noise from other persons, neighboring properties, construction, maintenance, etc. 4RentAtTheBeach.com cannot grant rate
adjustments resulting from circumstances outside of the rental property.
Pets: Pets are not permitted in most rental properties unless specifically authorized. In the event that a rental property does accept a pet, 4RentAtTheBeach.com must be notified when making the reservation and a nonrefundable pet fee is applied to the reservation. In the event that a guest has a pet in a rental property where it is not allowed, this will cause forfeiture of all payments, the guests will be asked to remove the animal and/or vacate the rental property immediately. The guest will be charged for any costs with regard to returning the rental property to its original condition.
Furnishings: All rental properties are individually owned and decorated. Items such as furnishings, appliances, equipment, style, quality, colors, etc. are provided solely by the owner. 4RentAtTheBeach.com does not accept liability for the aesthetic or functional perception of the rental properties contents and no rate adjustment can be made.
Pools: The rental property owner or rental property association controls pool temperatures. 4RentAtTheBeach.com is not responsible for pool or spa temperatures, closures or malfunctions. No credit, discount and/or rate adjustments can be granted for items mentioned above or circumstances beyond our control. There will be days when the weather conditions will not allow pool heaters to accommodate swimming and temperature recovery times will vary.
Amenities: Amenities vary at each rental property. Please contact 4RentAtTheBeach.com for specific needs you may have regarding rental property amenities. 4RentAtTheBeach.com is not liable for malfunction or closure of rental property amenities and no credits and/or discounts can be granted for circumstances beyond our control.
Units for Sale: In the event that the rental property, which guest is renting, is listed for sale, we may find the need to show the property during a guest’s stay. We will make every attempt to schedule the showing at a convenient time so as not to disturb your vacation. By acceptance of this confirmation guest agrees to allow rental properties to be shown.
Entry of Premises: Guest agrees to allow 4RentAtTheBeach.com employees, vendors, contractors or subcontractors access to the rental property for any reason to make repairs, improvements, care for or manage the property.
Agency Disclosure: 4RentAtTheBeach.com serves as agent and representative of all owners of condominium units and private dwellings in its rental program and is acting at all times in and for the best interest of the owner.
Pest Control: Rental properties are treated for pest control by the condominium association or by a contracted pest control company. 4RentAtTheBeach.com will make every effort to address pest control concerns, but is not responsible for rebates due to the presence of pests or in the event of untimely service by pest control companies. Anna Maria Island is a tropical island and some pests are inherent to the region and climate making them resilient against professional treatment.
Hurricane Policy: If you are traveling between June and November, please note that this is hurricane season. Owners are not required to rebate rent in the event of a voluntary or mandatory evacuation.
Student Groups: Any guest under 21 years old must be accompanied by a parent and/or guardian. Reservations obtained under false pretenses will cause forfeiture of all payments and guests will be asked to vacate the rental property immediately.
Accuracy of Information: To the best of 4RentAtTheBeach.com's knowledge the information contained on this confirmation and our websites is accurate but not guaranteed. Descriptions, rates and property amenities listed on this confirmation are subject to change without notice. Omissions, additions or errors as well as changes in property bedding, furnishings, equipment, etc., shall not be the responsibility of 4RentAtTheBeach.com, owner, or agent. Guests are required to check with 4RentAtTheBeach.com about specific items of importance to them.
Maid Service/Special Requests: Linens and bath towels are included in each rental property and have been inventoried prior to your arrival. We cannot guarantee your rental property will supply beach equipment or towels. Your rental property is cleaned prior to your arrival and upon your departure, but does not include daily maid service.
Booking Fee: The reservation fee on the face of this confirmation is non refundable at any time for any reason.
Telephone Charges: There is no charge for local telephone calls. Long distance calling varies—some properties allow direct long distance dialing while others require long distance calls to be placed on a calling or credit card. Direct dial long distance calls shall be billed to the guest with a handling fee of $10.00
Misc. Charges: A $10 charge will be assessed for each key not returned to 4RentAtTheBeach.com office upon checkout. A late checkout fee (described above) may be charged in the event of keys not returned by 10 a.m.
Mail/Faxes: Please arrange to have any mail sent directly to the unit. Facsimile services are available in the office with the first 10 pages at no charge and $1 per page thereafter.
Indemnity: Guest indemnifies 4RentAtTheBeach.com from and against any and all liability, loss damage, and expense, including reasonable attorney fees and disbursements arising from injury to persons or damage to rental property; occasioned by the failure of the property owner to comply with any provision of law or this agreement; occasioned by any act or omission of the property owner or any person residing in or renting owner’s property; occasioned by any act of omission of the property owner, or property owner’s agents, servants, or contractors; or, occasioned by any act of omission, with the exception of such acts or commissions constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct of 4RentAtTheBeach.com, its agents, servants, or contractors when acting as agent for the property owner as provided herein. Special risks may be involved when using pools and/or hot tubs and guest assumes all responsibility for himself/herself and their guests and for the consequences of those at risk. Guest agrees to waive any claim whatsoever and hold harmless 4RentAtTheBeach.com and the property owner for accidents and claims resulting from accidents and or injury arising from use of the rental property and any of its equipment, porches, decks, stairs, parking area, elevators etc.