Policy Information
Security/Damage
Deposit
An intial deposit may be charged to
confirm your reservation. This deposit will be held for up to 10 days after
check out date to insure that property was maintained and well cared for by
renter. If there are no damages or extra cleaning charges required, this deposit
will be returned in full.
Payment
Full payment of your rent, taxes and
cleaning fee must be received 30 days prior to your check-in date. Your credit
card will be automatically billed for the balance unless you make other payment
arrangements.
Please put confirmation number on any check mailed. For reservations made less than 30 days prior to check-in, payment must be sent by a "next day" service. A $25.00 service charge will be added to any returned checks.
Cancellation
Policy
To cancel a reservation, the guest
named on the rental agreement must notify us either in written or verbal form of
the request to cancel. There is a $50 cancellation fee on all canceled
reservations charged. Less than 60 days prior to the arrival date the
reservation is non-refundable. If we can rebook the unit for the same dates, you
will be refunded the amount at which the unit was rebooked, even if it is a
lesser amount. If canceling 7 days or less, prior to 4pm on your arrival
date, there are no refunds or reschedules.
Refund
Policy
All our properties are privately
owned. Descriptions, bed sizes, amenities and names of condos are subject to
change without notice. Your condo will be inspected prior to your arrival to
ensure that all equipment is in good working order. In the event of a mechanical
failure, we will make every effort to have all reported malfunctions corrected
as promptly as possible. Neither the rental company nor the property owner will
be obligated to give replacements or refunds in the event of failure or absence
of any item, or for any public utility including television service. No refunds
will be given due to early departure. This includes departures due to inclement
weather. You are responsible for the entire booking once your reservation has
been made.
Reservation
Transfer Policy & Fee
To shorten confirmed reservation
dates, change dates or units, a $50 fee will be charged. Guest must notify us
either in written or verbal form of the requested change and a new confirmation
will be issued that must be signed and returned to us. No reservation dates may
be shortened or units changed 30 days or less prior to the original arrival
date.
Check-In
and Late Arrivals
Check-in begins at 4 pm. Our goal is
to have all units available by 4 pm. Please do not show up at the unit before 4
PM. Cleaning and maintenance is sometimes unavoidably delayed by seasonal
traffic and/or inclement weather. If you arrive early to avoid traffic, you may
have to wait. Late arrival should be avoided if possible.
Large
Groups & Receptions
Our homes are to be used for the
QUIET enjoyment of our guests and NOT to be used for loud or wild parties.
"Disturbing the Peace" may result in eviction and/or loss of security
deposit. Please be aware that while we allow quiet receptions, the sleeping
capacity of the home cannot be exceeded and the guest must dispose of excessive
garbage. No student groups or house parties are allowed.
Check-Out
and Departure, 11 AM
We are sorry you have to leave at
all, however, we must insist on a 11 AM check-out time. Leave your unit
"broom clean" and in the same order as your arrival except for linens.
All dishes and cookware must be washed and put away, garbage sealed in plastic
bags provided and BBQ grill clean. A minimum fee of $50.00 will be charged if
excessive cleaning is required. Leave lights, televisions and other appliances
turned off. Leave heat set at 55 degrees or air conditioning at 85 degrees.
Leave all windows and doors closed and locked. Pile wet linen, towels, etc. on
the shower floor or in the bathtub. Furnishings must be returned to their
original positions. Sorry, we must insist on a prompt 11am check-out, no
exceptions please. Late check-outs are charged at $25 per hour.
Housekeeping
All of our homes provide bed linens, 1 bath towel and wash cloth per person, and
2 hand towels per bathroom for the occupancy of the unit along with a starter
supply of bar soap, dish soap (laundry soap is not provided) and paper goods.
The house is cleaned, beds (except sofa beds) are made prior to your arrival.
This is a "Housekeeping Unit". Daily maid service is not provided and
guests are expected to launder towels, etc. as needed during their stay. No
clothes hangers are provided. It is a good idea to bring a beach towel for
swimming use. Each unit is inventoried after each use. Upon arrival report any
apparent damage, housekeeping issues, shortage of furnishings or equipment
immediately to me at 251-279-9117. Your silence indicates full acceptance of the
unit and its condition. Only artificial holiday decorations are permitted and
all evidence of any guest decorations must be properly disposed of upon
departure. Only artificial Christmas trees are permitted.
Trash
Removal
All trash is removed by guest from
each unit at the end of each reservation.
Insects
Though all units are sprayed regularly by a professional pest control company,
ladybugs, wasps and other insects sometimes affect rental units. Guests are
expected to vacuum or dispose of small amounts of ladybugs, flies, wasps or
bees. In the event of a major infestation, the office will call maintenance or
pest control to attempt to solve the problem. No refunds are given for the
presence of insects.
Maintenance
We do everything possible to keep all equipment in good working order. However,
it is impossible to guarantee that all appliances, hot water heaters, etc. will
be in working order 100% of the time. We do guarantee to correct all
deficiencies as soon as possible during normal business hours. There will be no
refunds or adjustments. Report all maintenance problems to the office,
251-279-9117. If it is after hours, be certain to leave your phone number and
the nature of the problem with the answering machine. Non-emergency maintenance
will be handled the next day. You should take reasonable action to secure the
problem. Management reserves the right to perform exterior and/or interior
maintenance during your stay with or without notice to you, however, in the
event maintenance must be performed we will do our best to do so without
inconvenience to you.
.Pet
Policy
No pets are allowed. There will be
an additional cleaning fee of $150 if a pet has been in the unit.
No
Smoking Policy
No smoking is allowed within the
condo. There are outdoor decks provided on which smoking is allowed.
Utilities
Please do not run heat or air conditioning with doors or windows open. Upon departure, set thermostat at 85 degrees in the summer months and 55 degrees in the winter months..
Lost
and Found
If you find you have left something
behind, call our office 251-279-9117 and we will try to locate the missing
item(s). If the item(s) is located the cost of locating, packaging, and shipping
will be charged to you.
If
You Are Locked Out
If you are locked out of your
vacation home during business hours please call 251-279-9117 for
assistance.
Television
Because our units are privately owned homes the method and level of TV service
(cable, satellite, antenna) is determined by the owners and by the service that
is available in the area. Premium channels are typically NOT available. We
assume no responsibility for TV reception or operation and cannot guarantee that
specific channels will be available. At best, satellite systems can be
confusing, however, it is the only television reception that is available to
many of the units. We will be happy to assist you by phone to help you with TV
related problems. However, if you insist that we travel to the unit to assist
you and we find that the problem with the system is due to user error there will
be a minimum $35.00 charge. If television or VCR wiring is changed to facilitate
use of games etc. it must be returned to the same condition as when received.
Weather
For an up to date weather forecast you can visit the web site, (www.weather.com).
You should plan your trip according to the weather. Please be aware that we do
not refund for bad weather, no shows, early check out. We do not guarantee any
road surface conditions. We do not refund due to road conditions.
Construction
The Gulf Shores area is growing rapidly and therefore it is necessary to
plan for alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. Construction in the area of
your rental home is also possible. Please be tolerant and understanding.
Construction is not under our control and will not be considered grounds for
refund or relocation.
Description
& Brochure Errors
We make every effort to assure that
all descriptions and representations from us, in our and on our Internet Site
are accurate. However, we are not responsible for printing errors in the
furnishings or amenities. Prices, amenities, and/or minimums are subject to
change with or without notice.
Call us Toll-Free 251-279-9117.
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.