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RENTAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
RESERVATIONS: You may book
on line or call for reservations. Fifty-percent
(50%) of the total rent amount is due within ten (10) days of
making your reservation. Any remaining balance due MUST be
paid 30 days prior to arrival date. If making a last minute
reservation, within 30 days of arrival date, the total rent
and all other fees are due when making the reservation. This
payment may be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express
or Discover.
DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A damage
deposit is required on all units. If you cannot provide a
valid credit card number you will be responsible for getting
the deposit to us within 14 days prior to your arrival. The
minimum damage deposit is $250.00 but will not be placed
on your card unless damages occure during your stay. If
you pay a damage deposit by check, it will be refunded within
14 days of departure if there is no damage or theft to the
unit and all policies were followed. If damage occurs during
your stay, please contact us immediately. You are responsible
for damages and will be billed accordingly.
CHECK-IN: 4 P.M.Eastern
Standard Time- Just next to the Old Saltworks Cabins
enterance (1147 Cape San Blas).
LATE ARRIVALS: Guests arriving after hours
or on holidays should call us at (850) 229-6097. Please
contact the office in advance to make arrangements to leave
your keys and directions to the property in the outside key
drop box. After hour emergencies
only, page (850) 335-0142.
MINIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS: Most homes require
a minimum of seven days in advance in the spring and
summer season. If you require a shorter stay,
please call our office for availability and rates.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: Prices that
are shown on the web site do not include a pet deposit,
if applicatable. A 10 % state and local sales
tax will be added to each reservation. There are
no hidden fees that apply.
SALES TAX: 10.0%(7% sales Tax and
3% Bed Tax ), will be added at the time the reservation
is made.
FINAL PAYMENT: The balance of your rent is due
30 days prior to arrival. For your convenenience we accept
Traveler's Checks, money orders, personal checks, Visa, Master
Card, American Express and Discover.
(NOTE: All deposits and advance payments will be placed
in an interest bearing account to the benefit of Sandy Shoes)
CANCELLATIONS: If you should have to cancel
your reservation or reschedule, please send a written request
to our mailing address. A cancellation fee of $60.00 will
be charged if you cancel your reservation (in addition to
the $40 reservation fee, a total of $100). No deposits
will be refunded on cancellation made less than 30 days unless
the unit is re-rented for the same time period. If the unit
is re-rented, all deposits and rent paid, minus the
$100 reservation and cancellation fee, will be refunded upon
receipt of advance payment from the new guest.the rent paid
will be refunded upon receipt of advance rent payment from
the new guest.
REFUNDS: We strive to make each home a pleasant
and safe place for your family. Our homes are
privately owned and furnished. Rates, descriptions, bed sizes,
inventories and furnishings are subject to change without
notice. We make every effort to keep each property and its
equipment in good working order. If there is a problem
we will strive to make repairs as soon as possible. Neither, the
rental agent or the owner will be obligated to provide
replacements nor give refunds for failure or absence of any
item, or public utility. Pool availability is not guaranteed
with any rental reservation due to infrequent situations
beyond our control. Please note, that due to our remote locations,
cell phones and limited cable service, reception is not guaranteed. Sorry,
no refunds will be given for early departure or due to inclement
weather. In the event of a Mandatory Evacuation Order, due
to a hurricane, you will only be charged for the nights
that you occupied the unit. If you choose to leave in a 'Voluntary
Evacuation' no refunds will be given. No compensation
will be given for temporary outage of electricity, gas, water
or cable/telephone services. Outages will be reported immediately
and all efforts will be made to have the service restored
as soon as possible. The operation and servicing these
utilities is out of the control of Sandy Shoes Vacation Rentals.
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: The maximum number is based
on the number of guest each home can comfortably and safely
sleep our guests. All limits are in accordance with rules
of the State Fire Marshall's Office and are strictly enforced.
If maximum occupancy is exceeded, you will be asked to vacate
the property and forfeit any rental payments.
PET FRIENDLY: Some
of our homes allow pets. Check the specific house to be sure
you have chosen a pet friendly home. A $100 non-refundable
pet fee is required and guest must sign a pet agreement. Owners
of the pet assume full liability for the actions of their
pets while on the property. Guests found with unauthorized
pets will be asked to leave with no refund of rent or deposits.
LINENS: For your convenience we provide linens.This
includes sheets and an initial supply of bath towels,
hand towels, wash cloths, kitchen towels, toliet paper and
soap.
NON-SMOKING UNITS. Smoking is prohibited inside "non-smoking" rental
homes. Your deposit will be forfeited and you will incur
additional charges for carpet cleaning and deodorizing if
any evidence of smoking is found in a non- smoking home.
AGE REQUIREMENTS: No reservations will be made to students
or singles under the age of 25 unless accompanied by a parent
or guardian at all times. Any reservations
made under false pretenses will be subject to forfeiture
of advance payments, and violators will be evicted.
COMMUNITY RULES AND GUIDELINES: Additional
guidelines, rules, and regulations may apply for some homes
in structured communities. Guests are expected to follow
these rules. Due to occasional circumstances beyond our control,
availability of swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. are not guaranteed
with any reservations. No house parties in any unit.
HOUSEKEEPING: Your property will be cleaned
before your arrival. If you are not satisfied, please call
our office immediately. If you are a late arrival, please
notify us by 10 a.m. the following morning, if you have not
called by this time, we will assume that you found your home
in acceptable condition.
HOMES FOR SALE: In the event that
the property which you are renting is on the market for sale,
we may find it necessary to show the property during your
stay. We will make every effort to schedule the showing at
a convenient time for you and not interrupt your vacation. In
the event a property should sell and no longer available,
every effort to find similar accommodations will be made.
If none are available, a complete refund of your deposit
will be made.
SUBSTITUTION: We reserve the right to substitute
comparable accommodations without notice or liability should
a property become unavailable. We will make every effort
to contact you if time allows. If no comparables are available,
you will have the option of selecting from available properties
at the published rate or receiving a complete refund of the
reservation deposit.
MANAGEMENT: Sandy Shoes will not be liable
for any damages to rental property or furnishings, nor for
injuries resulting from any accident that may occur on the
premises during guest occupancy. Agent is not liable for
acts of theft, vandalism, or damages to the guest's personal
property or items left in the home. We assume no liability
for error or omissions. All properties are individually owned
and are managed by Sandy Shoes, LLC. We reserve the right
to refuse deposits, refuse rentals, or discontinue occupancy
if in our opinion the renter is detrimental to the property.
Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject
to forfeiture.
CHECK-OUT TIME: Check-out time is 10A.M EST on
your departure date. This is strictly enforced to avoid
additional charges, so we can prepare for our next guests. All
keys must be returned to our office drop box and all persons
and vehicles must vacate the premises.
THINGS TO DO BEFORE CHECK-OUT: . We ask our guest
to please leave their home in the same general condition
as it was found, to avoid additional charges:.
1. All dishes clean and put away.
2. Make beds witout linens.(leave mattress covers on unless
soiled.
3. All food removed from refrigerator.
4. All furnishings placed in original position. (Please
do not take furniture to beach)
5. All trash in bags and placed in the outside trash
container at the street.
6. Close windows and lock the doors.
7. Please turn off all lights, tv's, coffee makers, and
leave heat/ac on appropiate setting. A/C set on 80 degrees
and heat please return to 60 degrees.
*Please check under beds, in drawers and closets for your
personal items. When requested, items left behind will
be returned COD at your expense. All items found that were
left will only remain in lost and found for 3 months.
THINGS TO BRING: We recommend: Paper
towels, napkins, extra toilet paper, extra bath soap and
shampoo. Washing machine and dishwasher soap. Baby equipment,
alarm clock and extra trash liners. Extra linens if
needed. Coffee filters, condiments including salt, pepper
and sugar. Beach supplies such as beach towels,
blankets, chairs and toys, fishing equipment, spray and sun
screen.
I fully understand and agree with all rental conditions
listed on our policy and procedures and authorize Sandy Shoes
to debit the initial deposit and other applicable charges
from the credit card account written hereiin according to
the terms of this agreement. In case of default by tenant
and non collection by Sandy Shoes, guest agrees to pay for
all court costs, our attorney fees and all collection costs.
Signature of responsible party__________________________________ Dated____________________
If you are not paying by credit card, Please mail damage
deposit check to the P.O Box on your confirmation.
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