SOUTHERN ROMANTIC GETAWAYS

Welcome, we are glad you are staying with us! We want your stay to be safe, happy, and memorable. To that end, we want to be up front and transparent about our policies regarding this rental.

This vacation rental agreement is a legal agreement between (also referred to as the "Homeowners" and "Owner" and "Landlord" and "Property Manager") and you, the Guest.

This contract is entered into agreement as of the date when the Guest place their reservation online and the reservation is screened and accepted by the Homeowner. The Homeowner will notify the Guest by email when their reservation is accepted. Owner reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.

Cleaning & Linen Service Policy: The home is provided with pillows, linens, blankets, towels, kitchen towels, comforters, hand towels & wash cloths including extras located in closets and bathroom cabinets. A cleaning service to clean the house and linens on your departure is included on your invoice.

You are responsible that all debris, rubbish and discards are placed in plastic bags and transferred to the large bear proof container, and soiled dishes and cooking utensils are placed in the dishwasher and cleaned. Linens, blankets, pillows, bedspreads, comforters and towels are provided.

It is standard for beds (except the hide-a-bed and bunk beds) to be made for Guests arrival as part of the linen and cleaning service. The home is provided with a starter set of toilet paper, paper towels, laundry and dish detergent, and garbage bags. You may need to replenish your supplies if your needs exceed what we have supplied.

Rental Agreement: We, the Guest agree to the following:

1. There are NO REFUNDS for EARLY DEPARTURE

2. WEATHER / STORMS: There are NO REFUNDS for weather events, Snow-storms, severe rain, cold, etc. (optional travel insurance is offered for Guests protection through a third party. Guest ASSUMES THE

3. TRIP INSURANCE: We recommend that guest purchase trip insurance.

4.CANCELATION POLICY: Full refund if paid in full and cancelled at least 30 days prior to check-in date. After that 50 percent refund if cancelled at least 14 days before check-in date. No refund will be issued for a cancellation after 14 days before check-in date.

If booking date is within 30 days of check-in date full refund if cancelled at least 14 days before check-in date, and 50% refund if cancelled at least 7 days before check-in date. No refund will be issued for a cancellation after 7 days before check-in date.

5. CAMPING: There is to be no outdoor camping at the property at any time! The property has appropriate amenities only for the stated number of guests, and there are active bear in the area which presents a safety issue. Violation WILL result in immediate termination of the rental agreement without refund.

6.CONDITION OF PROPERTY: Owners have, to the best of their ability, given an accurate description of the property and its condition. Guest understands that it is considered as reserved "sight unseen". Our cleaning staff will have cleaned it before your occupancy. All electrical, plumbing and appliances should be in working order. The failures of operation of certain extra amenities, such as TVs, cable, games, or the Internet and WiFi service are not a basis for any refund. Owner will make every effort to have these items repaired but does not guarantee that they will be repaired during Guests occupancy. When you arrive, if you find that the house has not been cleaned to normal standards please notify the Owner immediately. We will do our best to have tradesmen attend to the problems but may not be able to fix everything over holidays and weekends. Under no circumstances will any of the rental money be refunded or returned because of the condition of the house. The Guest agrees to hold the Owner harmless from any liability for the condition of the house.

7. CLEANING & REPAIRS: All homes have cleaning included in the total rent. Please note that cleaning does not include dishes & cooking utensils. If additional cleaning is required after you leave, it will be charged to you. Guest agrees to keep house, furniture and furnishings in good order. Removing, adding or changing furniture without Owner's written approval shall be deemed a material breach of this Rental Agreement, and is strictly prohibited. Guest is responsible for cost of replacement of any damage to furniture or premises and replacement of missing items.

8. ENTRY OF PREMISES: With Guest's permission, which is hereby given, Owner or Owner's representative may enter the premises during reasonable daylight hours without securing prior permission from Guest but shall give Guest notice of such entry immediately prior if possible and immediately thereafter. The same permission procedure applies as above. In any emergency, Owner or Owner's servicing agents may enter the premises at any time without permission of Guest for the purposes of making repairs to alleviate such emergency.

9. If Guest abandons or vacates premises, Owner may, at his option, terminate this agreement, re-enter the premises and remove all Guest's property.

10. ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE INSURANCE: Guest will be completely responsible for any and all damage to the home or property caused by Guest, whether accidental or due to Guest's negligence.

11. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: Guest will hold the Owners harmless from any and all bodily injury and/or property damage incurred on the property arising out of Guest's negligent acts or omissions. See disclaimer below.

12. CHILD PROOFING: Guest understands that no special efforts have been made to "childproof" this house, and accept the risk or harm to any children we allow on the property. These risks are not limited to, but include stairs and railing, adjacent street, cleaning supplies in the house, and natural areas around the property which may contain animals or plants which present a hazard.

13. FURNITURE: All furniture must be returned to its original location on Guest's departure

14. MISSING ITEMS: Guest will be charged for any missing items reasonably attributable to Guest and not returned after notification. The cleaning service performs an inventory/survey of the property after Guests depart and notifies the Owner of any missing items. Owner will notify guests in the event that items were inadvertently taken, and provide guests the opportunity to return the missing items.

15. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Guest understands that any personal property of and used by Guest is not insured by Owner and Owner shall not be responsible for any lost, stolen or missing property of the Guest or property of Guest left after check out.

 

16. NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITION : While the location is within a generally quiet and well kept neighborhood, Guest accepts that the Owner cannot control the activities or conditions on other surrounding properties including lawn maintenance, building maintenance, gatherings, construction, or other activities.

17. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS: This is not a party house or an Event Venue. The Guest must be 25 years of age to book this Vacation Rental and be present. Any special occasions such as weddings,receptions, family reunions or increase of occupants (guests not registered on registration form) must be disclosed at the time the reservation is made and is subject to Owner's advanced approval. Prom parties, fraternity or sorority parties and graduation parties are not allowed at any time. Adults cannot rent property on behalf of underage guests. Violation of this section will result in a $2500 unauthorized event cleanup charge, termination of the rental agreement, and forfeiture of the deposit.

18. NON-SMOKING: This is a NON-SMOKING vacation rental. There is no smoking, vaping, or use of any smoked substance allowed anywhere on the property. Violation will result in immediate termination of the rental agreement without refund, and forfeiture of the entire deposit.

19. NO ILLEGAL DRUG: No Illegal drugs are to be brought on to the property at any time. Possession or use of illegal drugs will result in immediate termination of the rental agreement without refund, and forfeiture of the entire deposit.

20. NO ANIMALS ALLOWED: Violation will result in immediate termination of the rental agreement without refund, and forfeiture of the entire deposit. The only animals allowed on the property are trained service animals. Service animal means a dog, regardless of breed or type, that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Animal species other than dogs, emotional support animals, comfort animals, companionship animals, and service animals in training are not service animals.

21. There are no security cameras.

22. PARKING: Parking is limited to vehicles which fit in the parking area in front of the door. No parking of or storing boats or RV's or trailers is permitted.

23. NO 3RD PARTY BOOKINGS, SUBLETTING or ARBITRAGE: Guest is not authorized to let or subletor resell or give all or any part of the premises nor assign the rental or any interest in it. Violation will result in immediate termination of the rental agreement without refund, and forfeiture of the entire deposit.

24. CHECK-IN & CHECKOUT: Check-in is at 4:00 PM and checkout is 11:00 AM. If Guests are not present when cleaning crews arrive and have left their possessions in the house, cleaning crews will collect their possessions and remove them from the premises in order to prepare the unit for incoming guests and Guest will be charged $150 for this service. PLEASE checkout promptly, the cleaning crews have a very short time window to prepare the unit for new guests.

25. HOLDING OVER: Because of the nature of Owner's business (short term recreational rentals) Guest understands, and is hereby put on notice that any unauthorized "holding over" of the property past the stated rental period could severely jeopardize Owners business and cause loss of rental income from other previously booked guests, temporary and/or permanent loss of business, goodwill and reputation and, among other things, could force Owner to breach an agreement with similar short term recreational Guest(s) who may have reservations during Guest's unauthorized "holding over" period. In the event, Owner may be legally liable in damages to said other guests. Guests should be aware that unauthorized "holding over" has been construed as a factor in establishing "malicious continuing occupation" of rental property, which may entitle Owner to treble damages in any unlawful detained action. Guest also recognizes the unauthorized "holding over" could be grounds in court as a cause of action for intentionally interfering with Owner's prospective business advantage.

26. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES: It is specifically agreed and understood that the relationship between the parties herein shall be deemed to be of proprietor and lodger or Guest as opposed to a relationship of landlord/tenant. Guest specifically waives and make inapplicable to this lodging the provisions of Tennessee landlord/tenant Law.

27. REMEDIES: In the event of a default to the Rental Agreement, particularly, but not limited to Guests unauthorized "holding over" or those acts mentioned above in this agreement, and in addition to all other rights and remedies Owner may have at law, Owner shall have the option, upon written notice or as the Law may hereinafter provide, Owner may immediately re-enter and remove all persons and property from premises. In such an instance, the Rental Agreement will be terminated, and Owner shall be entitled to otherwise recover all damages allowable under the Law. The Guest, as part of the considerations of thisspecial rental, in recognition that this property is booked in advance by other Guests throughout the year, hereby waives all claims for damages that might be caused by Owner; re-entry and taking possession of premises or removing or storing property as herein provided, and will hold Owner harmless from loss, costs and damages occasioned thereof, and no such re-entry shall be considered or construed to bea forcible entry as defined in the Tennessee Code of Civil Procedure or other similar statutory provisions. Further, if for any reason Owner is unable to deliver possession of the premises to Guest at the commencement of the term specified in the Rental Agreement, Owner shall refund amounts paid by Guest, but shall not be liable for any other damages caused thereby.

28. ATTORNEYS FEE/DEFAULT: If any legal action or proceeding (including default, non-payments, etc arising out of or related to this Rental Agreement is brought by either party to this Rental Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the other party, in addition to all other relief that may be granted, the reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses incurred in the action or proceeding by the prevailing party.

29. INDEMNIFICATION: Guest agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Owner for any liability arising before termination of this Rental Agreement for personal injuries or property damage caused by the negligent, willful or intentional conduct of Guest(s This indemnification agreement does not waive Owner's duty of care to prevent personal injury or property damage when that duty is imposed by law.

30. PRIOR AGREEMENTS: No prior agreement or understanding not contained in writing herein shall be effective. Furthermore, Owner, other than what is specifically written and set forth herein, makes no other or further representation regarding the nature, character and quality of the premises to be rented, and no representation shall be deemed to exist or be material unless and until it is reduced to a writing and signed by the parties. This Rental Agreement may be modified in writing only, and must be signed by the parties in interest at the time of the modification. It constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. If any provision in this contract held by any court to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall never the less continue in full force.
31. POOL RULES: No lifeguard on duty/Swim at your own risk. No running in the pool area. No diving. Children must be supervised by an adult at ALL times. No animals in the pool. No glass bottles. No oils. No bubbles. No soaps. No adjusting controls.
32. HOT TUB RULES: Max of 6 persons in the Hot Tub at any time. No jumping or diving. No glass bottles. No running. No children under the age of 5 allowed in the Hot Tub. No fake tan. No oils. No bubbles. No soaps. After use ensure that jets and lights are off and lid is down and catches are in place.

33. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: Please fill out the number of guests below and list the members of your group, including infants and children.

This agreement and disclaimer applies to Guest and all members of Guest 's party. I, the Guest, have read, understand, agree to, and will abide by this rental agreement and all conditions stated herein.