Confirmed Booking

The acceptance of the terms and conditions set out below shall be binding on all the persons intending to occupy the property whether or not such persons have signed the booking form. The owner will confirm each booking as soon as possible after receipt of the signed booking form and deposit is received. Once the owner has issued the booking confirmation the signatory is responsible for the total price of the rental property as agreed. The remaining balance must be paid 10 weeks prior to arrival. If the full balance is not paid 10 weeks before arrival, we reserve the right to revoke your reservation.

Guests should contact us to check availability and price. Provisional bookings will only be held for 5 days. A booking will be considered firm only when the reservation deposit has been received and confirmed by the owner. A deposit of USD $300 is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance of the agreed rental cost must be paid 10 weeks prior to your rental period. If payment is not received, your reservation will be revoked and your deposit will be forfeited. Bookings made less than 10 weeks are payable in full at the time of booking. Only persons named on the booking form are entitled to use the property. No pets are allowed in the accommodation. Under Florida Law this property is considered a public space and therefore no smoking is allowed inside the villa.

Check In

Check in to the villa is after 4:00 pm on the date of arrival. At the sole discretion of the property management, any guests arriving to collect keys before that time may be refused.

Check Out

Check out is on the date of departure as shown on the Booking Confirmation or Registration Form, at 10:00 am. All keys must be returned on the date of departure. In the event that the guest has not departed the property on the date of departure, at the due time, then the guest will be charged a additional day’s rental.

Rental Rates

The accommodation rates quoted are PER DAY or PER WEEK (7 days, not per person), and include electricity, air conditioning, heating, local telephone calls, cable TV (excluding Pay-for-View), the use of bed linen, towels, and other amenities provided in the villa.

Security Deposit

A $300 deposit is required at the time of booking. Upon confirmation, the booking deposit becomes the damage security deposit. The premises will be inspected both before and at the end of each rental. The party must treat the property, it's furniture, fittings, utensils and other facilities with respect. Any loss or damage must be reported immediately to the management. The party leader is responsible to pay for any loss, damage or breakage. The owner reserves the right to withhold any monies from the security deposit to pay for any loss or damage caused to the property or its contents by any member of the party. Once it is determined that the property is in satisfactory condition, the security deposit is released within 28 days after departure.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be confirmed with us. In the event of a cancellation, either from you or from us due to non payment of the balance due within the time allowed before arrival, cancellation charges will be made as follows;

Prior to 10 weeks before arrival date = loss of booking deposit

10-8 weeks before arrival date = 50% Deducted

8-6 weeks before arrival date = 75% Deducted

6 weeks or less before arrival date = 100% Deducted

To cover any possible cancellation we would strongly recommend that you take out adequate vacation insurance.

Numbers in Party Suitability

The numbers of persons occupying a property must not exceed the maximum number listed in the booking confirmation 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. Persons under 21 years of age must be accompanied by parents or responsible adults. The owner and property management reserve the right to refuse any booking, which, in his or her opinion, is unsuitable for the property.

No Smoking Policy

In accordance with Florida rental regulations and for the convenience and safety of all guests, smoking is not permitted inside the villa, garage, or in any indoor area whatsoever. Smoking is permitted outside on the patio area  Please use the ashtrays provided. Sensitive smoke detectors are fitted throughout the villa. Any tampering with smoke detectors will result in a deduction from your security deposit and possibly lead to legal action against you.

Swimming Pool

Pools are a great source of enjoyment but can also be dangerous. All children must be supervised at all times whether actually in the pool or playing on the surrounding pool deck. Caution must also be taken by all persons when walking around wet areas. The owner and property management do not accept responsibility in the event of injury or death howsoever caused as a result of the use of the pool area. Please refrain from taking glass or crockery items to the patio/pool area. Suitable unbreakable items are provided for this purpose. The pool depth ranges from 3 feet to 5 feet and the Jacuzzi is approx. 3 feet 6 inches deep. The pool is regularly inspected, cleaned and maintained but may be affected by dust, dirt or insects, particularly during or after bad weather. Very occasionally, pool heating or lighting, etc.. breaks down - in the unlikely event that the pool heating breaks down during your stay (if you have pre-ordered this), the owner or property management will either provide the owed day(s) pool heating at a later time or refund the unused portion of pool heating costs. Pool heating is recommended but not compulsory for stays between October & May. Pool heating can ordered for any month, if so desired, and should be requested at the time of booking. Note that the Jacuzzi cannot be heated separately from the pool as it has a waterfall feature which runs water into the pool - if you wish to have the Jacuzzi heated, you will need to order pool heating. Note that there is no guarantee of a specific pool temperature. Sometimes, especially during winter months, pool heating may appear to make little difference to the temperature of the water due to the low outside temperature. The cooler months are generally between November and March. If pool heating has been ordered but the weather is warm, you will still be responsible for the charges as the heating will have been turned on in advance of your arrival and no refunds will be given in these circumstances. The pool is cleaned and chemically balanced every week for your safety and comfort; however on rare occasions it may be necessary to apply extra chemical to the pool to maintain safe and correct chemical levels. Should this occur during your stay it will be necessary for you to be out of the pool for a period of 12-24 hours for safety reasons. Please note that neither property management nor the owner accepts liability for compensation for the loss of pool heating or lighting facilities other than as noted above.

Liability

The owner and the management of the property accept no responsibility 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. Guests are specifically advised not to allow unsupervised children into the pool area. Glass or crockery is not permitted within the pool area. The owner or property management cannot accept liability for acts of omissions of or changes of third parties, such as Airlines, Car Hire companies etc. We can neither accept responsibility or liability for any accident, injury or illness sustained during your rental period, regardless of how it may occur. The owner and property management 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 does not reach optimum temperature due to adverse cold weather conditions the owner or property Management are not liable.

Climate

Guests should be made aware that, as Florida is a tropical climate it is the home of many insects etc. All homes are treated on a regular basis to repel such unwanted pests, but inevitably they occasionally will find their way inside the property from time to time. They are best eradicated by spraying with an appropriate product.

Complaints or Dissatisfaction

The owner does not accept responsibility for the breakdown of the supply of water, or electricity, or failure of mechanical equipment such as air-conditioning, washing machines, dishwasher or swimming pool systems, though we will try to resolve them to the best of our effort. In the unlikely event of a need to make a complaint during your stay please contact our local property management immediately who will rectify the situation to your satisfaction. Any complaints must be notified to property management within 24 hours of the occurrence. Should a problem remain unresolved please make a complaint in writing to the owner within 14 days of the completion of the rental period. We will not accept liability for any dissatisfaction or other complaints not reported to our local agent during your stay.

Valuables

Any valuables left at the property is at the guests' own risk. Neither the property management nor the owner nor the staffs are responsible for their loss or damage.

Insurance

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU AND ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR PARTY TAKE OUT HOLIDAY TRAVEL/ MEDICAL INSURANCE TO COVER CANCELLATION FEES AND ANY OTHER LOSSES THAT MAY OCCUR. IT IS YOU RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THIS IS SUFFICIENT. THIS IS RECOMMENDED FOR ALL NATIONALITIES INCLUDING PEOPLE RESIDING IN THE US.

Force Majeure

We cannot be held responsible nor accept any liability where we are prevented from fulfilling our contractual obligations by 'force majeure'. Should the property be destroyed by fire or other casualty so as to become unfit for human habitation prior to occupancy by a guest, this lease shall become null and void and all payments made hereunder shall be refunded to the guest, who agrees to hold the owner and property management harmless. Should the property be rendered uninhabitable by an Act of God or Nature (including but not limited to hurricanes, storms, floods, environmental disaster, loss of utilities), other events outside our control, during tenancy, reimbursement on a per diem basis will be negotiated between the guest and the owner. Your travel insurance may cover you in some of these events.

Owner Access

The owner or the property management company may enter your villa to perform any repairs as necessary, but only by advance appointment and approval of our guests.

Governing Law

This agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the law of the United States of America.

Web Site Description

Whiles all information in this website is deemed to be correct and to the best of our knowledge, it is understood that the information supplied is for guidance only and does not form part of any contract.

Personal Information and Privacy

Any information supplied by visitors to this site, for example, customers completing booking forms or making an enquiry will be used solely for the purpose of renting the villa. We will not pass your personal information on to any other agencies or third parties whatsoever and will at all time respect the privacy of our guests.