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Air BnB does not collect the local taxes due to the county from the Host. They only collect the state taxes. Please Note that an additional 5% OF THE GROSS AMOUNT will be collected at the time of check in by the host. Acceptable form of payment is cash or a personal check. NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. - OUR MISSION - WE STRIVE TO KEEP OUR PROPERTY IMMACULATE FOR EACH AND EVERY GUEST. YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS PROCESS IS KEY BY FOLLOWING THIS VERY SIMPLE AND BASIC HOUSEKEEPING RULES. THERE IS NO BETTER COMPLIMENT THAN RETURN GUESTS. OUR GOAL IS TO EXCEED EVERY GUESTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND PROVIDE OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICE. “OUR DESIRE IS TO HAVE YOUR ARRIVE AS A STRANGER AND LEAVE AS FAMILY” 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All Guests (and any Visitors) must comply with all House Rules and any other instructions from the Owners Serge and Michelle Pouch during their stay. Guests must notify the Owner(s) of any disputes or complaints from neighbors immediately if there should be an occurrence. 2. NOISE, CHILD SECURITY AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD This Vacation Rental is suitable for children OVER the age of TEN (10). The property is not equipped with childproof protection. Guests are fully responsible for the safety and security of their children at all times, as well as, any disturbance caused to other residents in the neighborhood by their child / children. Guests and Visitors must keep noise to a minimum as not to disturb the occupants of neighboring properties – especially during nighttime hours (e.g. 9pm – 8am), and upon arrival and departure. Excessive noise is prohibited and we ask that you are mindful of other residents that live and occupy their homes in the neighborhood. 3. VISITORS: Guests are allowed as long as the maximum capacity of six is not exceeded, (this includes children). Tenants are responsible for their guests and their compliance to the house rules. Any overnight Visitors exceeding TWO (2) nights must be approved in advance during the booking process and MAY be subject to an additional insurance and other such as cleaning etc. 4. FUNCTIONS Parties and large gatherings of any kind are strictly prohibited at the Vacation Rental. Any small gatherings / visitors must comply with other rules set herein under the Noise, the Neighborhood and Visitors paragraphs. 5. PARKING Tenants and any Visitors are to comply with parking regulations and other requirements set forth below. Please show consideration to neighbors, other vehicles and the property itself. There is ample parking for 3 vehicles in the carport / driveway. Any additional vehicles shall be parked in front of the house on facing North in the no drive zone marked by a solid line. No vehicles shall be parked on the street overnight. No vehicles are allowed to park on grass at ANYTIME. 6. GARBAGE Guests and their Visitors are to dispose of Garbage and Recycling in the supplied receptacle’s and placed out to the curb for proper pickup on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (see more information posted in the property) 7. PROPERTY SECURITY Property is equipped with a monitored security system. It is your option to enable the system when you leave the property. (Alarm code will be issued to you at time of Key exchange) Any time Guests leave the Vacation Rental, it is their responsibility to ensure all windows and doors are closed/locked to maintain security and prevent rain intrusion and water damage. Guests must switch off lights, appliances, ceiling fans, electronics such as televisions and radios when not in use to promote energy saving. Keep all blinds closed in warmer months when away in order to to keep the afternoon sun from heating up the house. Main A/C unit will be turned to the 80 degree position and the adjacent Humidistat shall be turned to the 50- 60 % Setting when not in the house. The family room A/C setting should be set at 80 degrees when away. 8. PATIO AND YARD AREAS Guests must supervise any babies and children at all times when using the residential confines or neighborhood common areas. Pets should not be left unattended on the patio. 9. OWNER ACCESS Guest shall allow Homeowner access to the property for purposes of repair and property inspection. Homeowner shall exercise their right to access property at any time with reasonable suspicion of any violations of lease or illegal activities taking place on the property. 10. SMOKING THIS IS STRICTLY A NON SMOKING PROPERTY. Failure to comply will result in a deduction from the security deposit / Insurance policy and will immediately disqualify you from renting in the future. 11. PETS • Dogs only NO CATS. • No puppies. Dogs only over 2 years old accepted. • Max 2 dogs allowed with combined weight not to exceed 100 lbs. • All dogs that will be on the property must have current registration in your local hometown, current on rabies shots and must be on flea prevention treatment. • All pets are to be treated with a topical flea and tick repellent three (7) days prior to arrival. Fleas and ticks are very rampant in this area and can cause harmful/fatal illness to humans and pets. (Heart worm protection is suggested as well) • Must be housebroken and cannot be dangerous breed list. • Pet will not be left unattended for an undue length of time, either indoors or out on screened patio. If owner is away from home, pet may not be left unattended on screened patio. • Dogs must be well behaved, and not allowed to be left unattended on the screen patio at any time. • Excessive barking is a nuisance to the neighbors and golfers. Please make sure your dog does not create these types of problems. • Dogs must be leash walked and tenant must clean up fecal matter after their pet. It should be disposed of in the provided waste can located at the house and put out with the trash for pick up. • Pets NOT ALLOWED on the furniture at any time. This may cause problems for future guests with allergies or even dogs marking over another one’s scent. • Homeowner assumes NO responsibility for illness or injury that may incur to pets or humans while on the premises. • WELL BEHAVED DOGS AND RESPONSIBLE OWNERS WILL GRACIOUSLY BE WELCOMED BACK! 12. BARBECUE If using the outdoor BBQ grill, please turn on the propane when in use and turn off immediately after cooking is done. There will be a tank with propane upon your arrival. You will be responsible to refill at your own cost. (for longer term tenants) 13. DAMAGES / BREAKAGES and THEFT OF PROPERTY All Damages and Breakages must be reported to the Property Manager as soon as reasonably practicable. (i.e. same day or next day) To avoid Damages and Breakages, no furniture is to be moved from one room to another without prior agreement. No bathroom towels are to be removed from the property (i.e. for beach use). Separate beach towels are provided for this purpose. Owner shall meet with the tenant to do a final walkthrough and inspection of the property. This is a preliminary as an onsite inspection. It may not include damages found during the cleaning and turnover process or any unreported damages. This includes any damaged property due to negligence of the tenant or pets, such as any rips or tears to furniture or rugs, stains to furniture or linens, any broken or missing items belonging to the property and its homeowners. In such case, these the incurred cost will be deducted from any security deposit (if collected) or, a claim will be made to the VRBO insurance policy purchased by tenant at the time of booking. 14. EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS In the event of an emergency relating to the Vacation Rental, your emergency contacts are: Posted in the home on the refrigerator along with other important numbers you may need. 15. ILLIGAL USE OF DRUGS ON PREMISES Illegal use of any type of drugs are strictly prohibited for either personal use or distribution for sale. Tenant will not only be evicted immediately but also prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 16. VIOLET ACTS of NATURE SUCH AS HURRICANE STORMS / FIRES This home is fully protected with accordion Hurricane Shutters. Florida is known to have a hurricane season from which begins May 15th through November 30 each year. According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the peak season is between August and October. Please consider this when making your reservations. Refunds cannot be issued due to a Natural Disaster UNLESS, the premises are damaged and not habitable prior to your arrival date. Should this unfortunate occurrence take place, a full refund of all funds collected will be issued LESS any fees that are charged by the booking site which reservations are made through. Those funds will need to be collected directly through that source. 17. VACATING and CHECK OUT OF PREMISES Please make sure that the property is left clean: • All dishes washed and put away • Linens stripped and washed, (1 final load of towels are acceptable to leave unwashed in the laundry room upon your departure) • All trash bagged up and placed in outside receptacle. • Refrigerator Cleaned out of ALL leftover food. (Any unopened canned soda’s drinks or condiments may be left if you would like to pass them on) 18. FULL COMPLIANCE Any Non Compliance to these House Rules is considered a breach of contract. Owner reserves the right to IMMEDIATLEY terminate permission to occupy this residence and to evict from the Vacation Rental without consideration for remaining time to the lease agreement. Such an extreme infraction would be automatically disqualification for any future rental and will be reported the Host website in which booking was make. 19. Once you have booked your reservation we require that a property insurance policy is purchased. The cost of this policy is $79.00 and covers any damages that may occur. This is in lieu of a Security Deposit. How is works: contact us (the owners) and supply your email address. We will send you a link to a third party insurance provider where you will make your payment directly to them. You will be given the policy the number and a copy of the policy. It's that simple! OUR MISSION WE STRIVE TO KEEP OUR PROPERTY IMMACULATE FOR EACH AND EVERY GUEST. YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS PROCESS IS KEY BY FOLLOWING THIS VERY SIMPLE AND BASIC HOUSEKEEPING RULES. WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE GUESTS RETURN BECAUSE THEIR EXPERIENCE AT OUR PROPERTY FAR EXCEEDED THIER EXPECTATIONS AND THE SERVICE THEY RECEIVED WAS NOTHING MORE THAN OUTSTANDING. “OUR DESIRE IS TO HAVE YOUR ARRIVE AS A STRANGER AND LEAVE AS FAMILY” By continuing with the booking of this reservation, you confirm you have read and understand the Property House Rules and agree to the terms described. A Copy of these House Rules are also located in the premises along with other local information you may need during your visit such as nearby attractions, restaurants, current local events, etc.