Terms & Conditions
- Rental Guidelines & Age Requirements
- Minimum Stay: A minimum stay of 4 nights is required for all bookings.
- Minimum Rental Age: The primary guest must be at least 25 years of age (unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the entire stay).
- Identification: A copy of a valid government-issued ID must be provided prior to arrival.
- Payment Terms & Methods
- Accepted Payment Methods: VISA, MasterCard, US Personal Checks, and US Money Orders (Zelle payments preferred).
- Reservation Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $350.00 per reserved week is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation.
- Balance Due: The remaining balance is due in full 8 weeks prior to your arrival date.
- Personal Check Policy: Personal checks are accepted only if received at least 4 weeks prior to arrival.
- Last-Minute Bookings: We cannot process reservations made less than 48 hours prior to arrival.
- Damage Protection Options
Guests must select one of the following options during booking:
| Option | Cost / Deposit | Coverage & Terms |
| Option 1: Accidental Damage Waiver | $49.95 (Non-Refundable) | Covers up to $1,000 in reported accidental damage prior to departure. Excludes intentional damage, missing items, unauthorized pets, or unpaid fees. |
| Option 2: Security Deposit | $500.00 (Refundable) | A credit card hold that is released post-departure inspection provided no terms are broken. |
- Cancellation Policy
📌 Note: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. The effective date is based on when written notice is received. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
| Days Before Arrival | Refund / Credit Terms |
| 90+ Days | Full refund, minus a $150 fee per week (or partial week). |
| 46 – 89 Days | Future travel credit (no cash refund), minus a $150 fee per week (or partial week). |
| 45 Days or Less | 100% Non-Refundable. |
- House & Property Rules
- Check-In / Check-Out: Check-in after 4:00 PM EST | Check-out strictly by 10:00 AM EST.
- No Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the property.
- No Parties: Gatherings or events are strictly prohibited without prior written consent.
- Trash Disposal: All trash must be bagged and placed in designated outdoor bins according to community guidelines.
- Garage Door Exit: Do not exit through the garage door to prevent accidental lockouts.
- Recreational Vehicles: RVs, motorhomes, trailers, and commercial vehicles are strictly prohibited on property premises at all times.
- Baby Equipment: Complimentary cribs and highchairs are available upon request at booking (subject to limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis).
- Mid-Stay Cleanings: Additional housekeeping services may be requested in advance and paid directly to the cleaning staff.
- Rule Violations: Breaking house rules results in a $250 fee per violation (not covered by damage protection).
- Check-In & Check-Out Procedures
- Check-In (4:00 PM EST): Door access codes are issued once full payment and ID verification are complete. Early check-in must be requested in advance (not guaranteed).
- Check-Out (10:00 AM EST): Unapproved late check-outs will incur additional fees.
- Departure Checklist: Before leaving, please start the dishwasher, move all trash to outdoor bins, and lock all doors and windows.
- Pet Policy
Pets are strictly prohibited unless staying in a designated Pet-Friendly home with prior written approval and a paid pet fee.
Bringing an unauthorized pet into a property will result in:
- Immediate termination of the stay without a refund.
- A minimum $350 unauthorized pet fee.
- Additional charges for any cleaning, damage, or restoration costs.
- Pool & Spa Heating Terms
- Operating Hours: Heaters run during daytime filtration hours only and shut off overnight.
- Water Temperatures: Shared pool/spa systems heat to 88°F. Separate standalone spas heat to 102°F with the pool at 88°F.
- Weather Shutdown: If outdoor temperatures drop below 55°F, the heater compressor automatically shuts down for safety. This is beyond our control.
- Warm-Up Time: Pre-ordered heating turns on the morning of arrival and may take up to 48 hours to reach full temperature. Requests made post-arrival are activated the next business day.
- Refund Policy:
- Refunds apply only for equipment malfunctions or if an early shutoff is requested during bad weather (must be reported to the office to turn off equipment; only unused days are refunded).
- Pool heating is an optional add-on. Lack of pool heating does not warrant a refund on the base rental rate.
- Liability & Management Rights
- Management reserves the right to refuse service or evict any guest displaying inappropriate, intoxicated, or threatening behavior.
- Property owners, rental agents, and management are not liable for personal injuries, accidents, or lost/stolen money and valuables.




