1. Check-in Time. Check-in time begins after 4:00 P.M. Local Time.  Early check-ins require special arrangements, 48 hours notice, and may be available for an additional fee.

 

2. Advanced Reservation Payment. An advanced reservation payment will be required to confirm your reservation. The amount of deposit required is 30% of the total fees. Reservations made under false pretenses of any kind will result in the forfeiture of all rental payments and fees as well as cancellation of your reservation.  The remainder of the fees will be due 30 days prior to your arrival date.

 

3. Fees. A non-refundable service fee of $70.00 will be charged to all reservations. The service fee includes a reservation processing, arrival and departure inspections, and damage insurance.

 

4. Cancellation. Once your reservation deposit has been received, there will be no refunds given, unless you have purchased the optional Travel insurance. If you have purchased Travel Insurance contact them to begin your claim.

 

5. Cleaning Fee. All rental properties will require a one-time departure clean fee to be paid by the guest and will cover all normal cleaning. This clean fee is required on daily, weekly and monthly reservations. If you are staying more than one month in the same property, the fee will only be charged on your last month. All fees are subject to sales tax. IF, on ARRIVAL, you have ANY HOUSEKEEPING PROBLEMS, report them to the Guest Services Team IMMEDIATELY so that they may be remedied. NO DISCOUNTS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO HOUSEKEEPING.

 

6. Check-out Time. Check-out time is no later than 9:00 A.M. Local Time. Late check-outs require special arrangements, 48 hour notice, and may be available for an additional fee.

 

7. Pets. Pets are strictly forbidden. Having a pet in the unit is grounds for immediate eviction without a refund. 

 

8. Smoking is not permitted in any of our properties. Guests will be financially responsible for any damages and extra cleaning if applicable due to smoking in a Non-Smoking designated property.

 

9. Advance Reservations. We accept reservations up to one year in advance. We can confirm reservations for a future date, but we cannot confirm or guarantee rates for dates beyond the current published rental rates.

 

10. Minimum Stay.  One week minimum stays will apply during peak summer season with Saturday arrival and Saturday departure. If you require a shorter stay, please ask for availability and rate.

 

11. Maximum Number of Guests. The allowable occupancy for the rental property is 8 people. 

 

12. Family Rentals Only! All of our vacation accommodations are family rentals ONLY. NO units will be rented to vacationing students or young adults under 25 if unaccompanied by a parent. A PARENT MUST BE STAYING IN THE PROPERTY AT ALL TIMES. OUR RENTALS ARE MONITORED FOR VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE EVICTED AND ALL RENTAL PAYMENTS AND/OR SECURITY DEPOSITS WILL BE FORFEITED. In accordance with Florida State Statute 509.141, RESERVATIONS MADE UNDER FALSE PRETENSE ARE NULL AND VOID AND CHECK-IN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. This policy includes reservations made by parents who do not check-in, and/or who leave overnight during the length of the stay. NO EXCEPTIONS!

 

13. No Subletting. The rental property may not be sublet. Your reservation is not transferable to any other party.

 

14. Rates. Published rental rates are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to correct rates that may have been misquoted due to human and/or computer error.

 

15. Payment of Rent: Rental charges are payable in full thirty (30) days prior to the arrival date.

 

18. Housekeeping. Laundry facilities are provided in the rental property.  The property will also be stocked with an initial supply of trash liners, toilet paper, bath soap and dishwasher soap.

 

20. Beach Towels. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEACH TOWELS! We do not permit towels, sheets, blankets, or furniture to be removed from the property.

 

21. Community Pools Community or condominium pools are not controlled or maintained by Southern Vacation Rentals, therefore; Southern Vacation Rentals cannot be held responsible for inconveniences resulting from the pool. Community Pool Heating is offered seasonally under the control of the managing associations.

 

**Beach Service: Complimentary beach service is provided.  Complimentary beach service includes two (2) chairs and one (1) umbrella, seasonally (weather permitting). 

 

22. Maintenance Problems. During your stay, promptly report any maintenance problems to Southern Vacation Rentals. Please do not leave doors or windows open while the A/C or heaters are operating. Southern Vacation Rentals’ staff may enter the property to respond to any maintenance and/or housekeeping issues during your stay. No refund or rate adjustment will be made for unforeseen failures such as the supply of electricity, water, pool filtration systems, air conditioning, telephone, television or cable service, appliances, etc.

 

**Construction: Southern Vacation rentals cannot predict construction plans in the area and therefore cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience. No refunds can be given in the event of nearby construction.

 

23. Security of Personal Property. Southern Vacation Rentals is not responsible for any acts of theft or vandalism, or other damages to any personal property or for personal items left by guest in the accommodation at departure. If items left behind are found and wish to be returned there will be a $25 service charge plus shipping.

 

24. Parking. Parking is limited to two cars.   No Trailers/Boats/RVs Allowed.