Rental Agreement, Credit Card Authorization & Damage Waiver
Global Vacation Rentals has partnered with RentalGuardian.com and InsureStays to help safeguard your booking deposit and other pre-paid non-refundable payments related to planned travel. Travel Insurance covers risks incidental to planned travel such as sickness, accidental injury, or death of you or a family member (or of a traveling companion), weather delays, natural disasters, unexpected changes in your employment, and many more specified reasons. The coverage costs 7% of your total reservation invoice. The premium charged for travel insurance is generally non-refundable after 15 days of coverage purchase. As a covered traveler, should you have a medical issue or experience trip delay or interruption due to unforeseen developments, you may initiate your claim by calling (833) 610-0736.
Damage Waiver & Capacity Restrictions
Our properties are inspected before and after each reservation. Guests agree to pay for any flagrant damage to the units, excessive cleaning required at check-out, missing or damaged contents, or any other accidental damage within the rental unit during the rental period. Your reservation was charged $85 to $150 for a Damage Waiver depending on the property size, to cover up to $1,500 in damage. If damages exceed this amount, the Renter authorizes the charges to their credit card. The guest must report damages to our office immediately, or the damage waiver will not apply.
Sleeping capacity is limited to the number of beds provided: twin beds sleep 1 guest; double, queen, and king beds sleep 2 guests each. Extra guests beyond maximum sleeping capacity are not allowed without expressed written permission in advance. Terms include a No Tolerance Policy regarding excessive noise, parties, or disturbing neighbors.
Reservations
All reservations are subject to Management and Property Owner approval. Online rates are subject to change without notice.
Arrival & Departure
Check-in time is no earlier than 4:00 PM on arrival date. Check-out time is no later than 10:00 AM on the departure date. Early Check In and Late Check Out options are available for an additional fee if available.
Deposit Requirements (stays under 30 nights):
- 2–3 bedroom homes: $335 deposit
- 4–5 bedroom homes: $350 deposit
- 6–7 bedroom homes: $360 deposit
- 8–9 bedroom homes: $370 deposit
- 10 bedroom home: $425 deposit
Final balance due is collected 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation Policy
Bookings Less Than 30 Nights
If canceled 31 days or more before arrival, the following processing fees will be retained:
- $85 for 2–3 bedroom homes
- $100 for 4–5 bedroom homes
- $110 for 6–7 bedroom homes
- $120 for 8–9 bedroom homes
- $150 for 10 bedroom homes
If canceled 30 days or less prior to arrival, the entire deposit will be retained. If paid in full and canceled 29 days or less prior to arrival, there will be no refund.
Bookings More Than 30 Nights
A $1,500 deposit will be collected for all bookings longer than 30 nights.
- Canceled 90+ days before arrival: $250 fee retained
- Canceled 61–89 days before arrival: entire $1,500 deposit retained
- Canceled 30 days or less before arrival: no refund
Insurance & Indemnification
Travel, vacation, and short-term renters insurance is recommended. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each Responsible Guest shall indemnify and defend Global Vacation Rentals against and hold harmless from any and all liability, penalties, damages, expenses, costs, injury, or breach of contract resulting from the actions or failure to act by such Responsible Guest or any Other Guest, including reasonable attorney's fees.
Unavailability
For any reason beyond the control of Management, if the Premises become unavailable, Management may substitute a comparable unit or cancel this Agreement and refund in full all payments made by Guest.
Strict Noise Ordinance
No loud noises, music, or loud vehicles are allowed between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. If the ordinance is broken, you can be fined and asked to vacate the property.
Approved Guests & Use
The Premises are for the sole use as a personal vacation residence by approved guests. Guest may not exceed Max Occupancy at any time. If exceeded: (i) Guest may be required to immediately leave; (ii) Guest is in breach of this Agreement; (iii) Guest forfeits its right to return of any monies collected. No unlawful activity or nuisance is permitted.
Pets
Pets (dogs only) are allowed in certain properties. If an unauthorized pet is discovered on the premises, the guest will be asked to leave without a refund.
No Smoking
No smoking is allowed inside the homes. The guest charge for smoking in a home is $500. Guests may smoke on the balcony or in the pool lanai area with doors and windows closed.
Condition of Premises
Guest shall examine the Premises on arrival and immediately report, in writing, if anything is not in operating condition or is in disrepair. Reporting repairs does not give Guest the right to cancel this Agreement or receive a refund.
Lost or Left Items
Management assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, or abandoned items. There will be a shipping fee for found items returned at Guest's request. Items not claimed for longer than 30 days may be donated or sold.
No Parties
All rentals are in residential areas and may NOT be used for weddings, receptions, parties, or large gatherings. Any disruptive events could result in eviction and forfeiture of the entire rental amount and security deposit.
Pool & Spa
Pool/Spa heating is an additional fee and must be paid for prior to use. Guest agrees not to tamper with pool heater controls. Pool heat shall not exceed 86 degrees. Guest is responsible and liable for any damages to the pool and spa through misuse or negligence.
System Failures
In the event of a system failure (water, sewer, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical, appliances, pool, hot tub, or structural systems), neither the property owner nor Management shall be liable for damages. Management will make an effort to promptly repair or replace the failed system.
Unforeseen Occurrences
Management will not assume liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by weather conditions, natural disasters, pests, construction, acts of God, or other reasons beyond its control. Travel and/or rental insurance is highly recommended.
Maintenance & Reporting
Guest shall properly use, operate, and safeguard the Premises. Guests shall immediately notify Management of any problem, malfunction, or damage. Guest shall pay for all repairs or replacements caused by Guest, excluding ordinary wear and tear.
Entry
Management has the right to enter the Premises at any time for repairs, maintenance, to verify compliance, or in case of emergency. For showings, at least 24 hours' notice will be provided.
Insurance Options
Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR), 10.8% of trip cost: 30+ Covered Reasons at up to 100% reimbursement, plus cancel for any unlisted reason for 60% reimbursement. Must cancel at least 2 days prior to check-in.
Standard Travel Protection, 7.0% of trip cost: 30+ Covered Reasons at up to 100% reimbursement.
Mediation
Guest agrees to mediate any dispute or claim arising out of this Agreement before resorting to arbitration or court action. Mediation fees shall be divided equally among the parties involved.
Release
In consideration of the right to visit the home, Guest agrees to release to the fullest extent allowed by law, the Owner and its Management, members, officers, associates, employees, agents, representatives, attorneys, assigns, and affiliates from all liability for any personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss. This release binds heirs, administrators, executors, and any other person or entity seeking to claim under or through the Guest.
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