Terms + Conditions

The Property contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Occupancy 8 guests max.

1. TERM. The Property shall only be occupied as a short term vacation domicile.

1.1 Check-In/Check-Out Time.
Check-in time is 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Early or late arrivals and departures may be arranged with the Rental Agent in advance. If you need to check in earlier than 4:00 PM or check out after 10:00 AM, you must receive prior approval from the Rental Agent.

2. RENTAL FEE. 2.1 Rental Rates, Occupancy Taxes, Cleaning Fee (Rental Fee) and the Security Deposit of $1500 shall be due at time of booking.

3. CANCELLATION. Guest may cancel this Agreement by sending written notice of cancellation to Rental Agent at the email address set forth herein.

BISHOP1010@GMAIL.COM

3.1 If Guest cancels this Agreement more than fifteen (15) days before the Commencement Date, GUEST SHALL BE ENTITLED TO 50% REFUND OF RENTAL FEES PAID BY GUEST.

3.2 If Guest cancels this Agreement fourteen (14) days or less before the Commencement Date, GUEST SHALL BE ENTITLED TO 0% REFUND OF RENTAL FEES PAID BY GUEST.

4. SECURITY DEPOSIT/LOST KEYS.
Guest will be required to provide a Security Deposit in the amount of $1500.00, which shall be due with the Rental Fee.

4.1 Lost Keys. Guest shall be responsible for a fee in the amount of $100 for each key provided to the Guest for the Property that is not returned to the Rental Agent, plus the actual cost of replacement of the keys, which may include the costs of re-keying locks. Your credit card will be charged for all replacement fees and costs.

4.2 The Primary, registered guest is responsible for any expenses incurred during the visit, including but not limited to loss and damages, accident or injury to person, or loss sustained while visiting the home.

5. CLEANING FEE. The Property shall be in a clean and orderly condition for your occupancy as of the Commencement Date. If you wish to have a mid-stay cleaning/cleanings of the Property, you must make those arrangements through the Rental Agent with at least 48 hours advance notice. Additional cleaning is charged at an hourly rate per housekeeper. You must leave the Property in a reasonably clean condition.

Cleaning Fee is $150 per reservation.

6. MAINTENANCE AND DAMAGE. Guest acknowledges that, unless the Rental Agent is notified immediately upon occupancy, the Property including the furniture, furnishings and appliances shall be deemed to be in good working order, condition and repair. Guest shall keep the Property in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall immediately notify Rental Agent of any damage to the Property or its contents, or any inoperable equipment or appliances. Guest shall surrender the Property, at termination, in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear expected. Guest shall not commit any waste upon the Property or any nuisance or act which may disturb the quiet enjoyment of any neighboring occupants. Guest hereby acknowledges and agrees that insurance policies of the Rental Agent and the Owner of the Property do not cover the Guest’s personal property.

7. OCCUPANCY. The maximum occupancy of the Property is 8 as the total number of people (adults and children) allowed in the property. If the Property is occupied by more than the published number of people, the Rental Agent shall have the option, in Rental Agent’s sole and absolute discretion, to declare Guest to be in breach of this Agreement and Rental Agent shall be entitled to require all persons occupying the Property to immediately leave the Property or be removed from Property and shall automatically forfeit the right to the return of any unused Rental Fees and/or shall be subject to a charge of $500.00 to the Guest’s credit card.

8. HOLDING OVER. There will be no holding over or late departure without prior approval of the Rental Agent. Any unauthorized holding over by Guest will be subject to a charge of 150% of the daily rack rate for the Property as published on the Rental Agent’s website at www.jocasseebungalow.com plus any additional damages incurred such as the cost of alternate housing for guests displaced by Guests holding over which shall be billed to the Guest’s credit card.

9. NO SMOKING. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE PROPERTY. Smoking inside of the Property is strictly prohibited at all times. The Guest shall be responsible for all damage caused by the smoking, including but not limited to, stains, burns, odor and removal of debris. Guest may be required to immediately leave the Property, or be removed, in which case the Guest forfeits all rights to the return of any unused Rental Fees. Guests violating this policy will be charged a minimum cleaning fee of $500.

10. NO PETS. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN OR ON THE PROPERTY. If an unauthorized pet is in the Property, the Guest shall be responsible for all damage caused by pet. Guest and the Guest’s guests and invitees will be required to immediately leave the Property or be removed. If Guest is in breach of this no pet prohibition herein, Guest forfeits the right of the return of any unused Rental Fees. Guest violating this policy will also be charged a cleaning fee in the minimum amount of $500 and the Guest shall be charged for all costs incurred by Rental Agent to repair any damage to the Property caused by the pet.

11. ENTRY AND INSPECTION. Rental Agent and Rental Agent’s employees, contractors and agents shall have the right to enter the Property at any time in case of emergency. Rental Agent and Rental Agent’s employees, contractors and agents shall further have the right to enter the Property upon twenty-four (24) hour notice (or such shorter time period as may be agreed to by Guest), to make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, improvement, supply necessary or agreed services, and/or inspect the condition of the Property.

12. LAWS AND RULES AND REGULATIONS. Guest shall comply with all statutes, ordinances and requirements of all municipal, state and federal laws regarding the Property, including the use, possession, production or sale of illegal drugs. Guest further agrees to adhere to all rules and regulations set forth by the regulatory parties for the condominium complex or homeowners association in which the Property is located, including rules with respect to smoking, noise, odors, disposal of refuse, pets, parking and use of common areas.

16. UNAVAILABILITY. If for any reason beyond the control of Rental Agent, the Property is unavailable, or becomes unavailable, Rental Agent may cancel this Agreement and refund in full to Guest all payments made hereunder by Guest. Rental Agent will make every effort to provide suitable equivalent lodging.

17. INDEMNIFICATION AND WAIVER. Guest will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner of the Property and Rental Agent from all claims, disputes, litigation, judgments, costs and attorney fees resulting from loss, damage or injury to Guest, Guest’s guests or licensees or their personal property arising out of the Guest or the Guest’s guests, invitees and licenses occupancy or use of the Property. Neither Rental Agent nor the Owner of the Property shall be liable for any damage or injury to Guest, or any other person, or to any property, occurring on the Property, unless such damage is the legal result of the negligence or willful misconduct of the Rental Agent or the Owner of the Property. Guest agrees to hold Rental Agent and the Owner of the Property harmless from any claims for damages, except for injury or damage caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Rental Agent or the Owner of the Property. Guest agrees to waive and release the Owner of the Property and Rental Agent (“Released Parties”) from any and all liability for costs, expenses or damages due to loss of property or for personal injuries or death (“Claims”) which may occur to Guest and/or Guest’s guests and licensees while on or about the Property, except for injury or damage caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Parties. Guest hereby assumes the risk of a Claim while using the Property. The waiver and release is intended to be a full and complete waiver and release of the Released Parties from any and all present or future Claims (known or unknown), except for injury or damage caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Parties.

18. INSURANCE. Guest acknowledges that neither Rental Agent nor the Owner of the Property’s insurance covers any of Guest’s or Guest’s invitees' personal property, including vehicles, against loss or damage due to fire, theft, vandalism, rain, water, criminal or negligent acts of others, or any other cause, except for injury or damage caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Rental Agent or the Owner of the Property. Rental Agent and the Owner of the Property recommend that Guest carry or obtain insurance to protect Guest, Guest’s invitees and their personal property from any loss or damage.

19. MEDIATION. Guest agrees to mediate any dispute or claim arising out of this Agreement, or any resulting transaction, as a condition precedent to the institution of any arbitration or litigation under this Agreement. Mediation fees, if any, shall be divided equally among the parties involved.

20. TIME. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.

21. ATTORNEYS FEES. In any action or proceeding involving a dispute between Rental Agent and Guest arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and any costs incurred in enforcing this Agreement.

22. NO WAIVER. Failure of Rental Agent to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver. The acceptance of any fees or deposits by Rental Agent will not waive Rental Agent’s right to enforce any provision of this Agreement.

23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The foregoing, plus any attachments or addendums hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may be modified only in writing signed by all parties. This Agreement and any modification, including any photocopy or facsimile, may be signed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which taken together will constitute one and the same instrument. If there is more than one Guest, all Guests are jointly and severally liable under this Agreement.

24. NOTICES. Unless otherwise provided, any notice which either party may give or is required to give, may be given personally or by mailing the same, postage prepaid to Rental Agent or Guest at the address shown in the signature block or at such other places as may be designated by the parties from time to time. Notice will be deemed effective three (3) days after mailing, or on personal delivery, or when receipt is acknowledged in writing.

25. CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION. Guest hereby authorizes Rental Agent to charge all deposits, fees, costs and charges arising under this Agreement to the Guest’s credit card provided to Rental Agent. The reversal of any charges to Guest’s credit card arising under this Agreement shall constitute a breach of this Agreement by Guest. In the case of any reversal of charge by Guest, this provision shall serve as express permission to Rental Agent to recharge the Guest’s credit card for payment or to collect such fees, costs and charges by any other legal means.

Email: bishop1010@gmail.com

Phone: (843) 683-4297