Rental Rates*

Weekly rates do not include applicable sales and accommodations taxes (10%) or the 6% reservation fee that includes damage protection (see details below). Rates and fees are subject to change. Rental rates and service fee include:

 

• Departure cleaning

• Bed and bath linen includes 2 bath towels, 1 hand towel and 1 wash cloth per person

• Bath “starter” amenities per bathroom – 2 rolls of toilet tissue, 1 bath bar, 1 facial bar, shampoo, body lotion and 1 box of facial tissue.

• Kitchen/Laundry starter amenities – liquid dishwashing soap, 2 packets of dishwashing detergent, 1 single use box of laundry detergent, and 1 roll of paper towels.

• If you are in a gated community, up to 1 car pass per bedroom will be provided per property – additional Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes weekly car passes are available at cost.

• Express check-in for guests that have paid in full and have signed a rental agreement.

 

DEPOSIT When you make your accommodation reservations a deposit of 40% of the rental rate & taxes plus the 6% reservation fee is required to confirm the reservation. Deposit can be paid by MasterCard or Visa. Deposits are held in Escrow in an FDIC insured, interest bearing account which Guest agrees to waive their right to this interest earned.

BALANCE Your balance must be paid by check or money order and is due 45 days before arrival.

CANCELLATION POLICY If a reservation is cancelled more than 90 days before the arrival date, deposit will be returned less the non-refundable reservation fee. If the cancellation occurs 90-46 days from the arrival date, the guest will forfeit the 40% deposit and non-refundable reservation fee. If cancellation is made 45 days or less from your arrival date, the total rental rate including tax and reservation fee will be forfeited. Changes in dates and unit can only be made prior to the 90 day cancellation period. Travel insurance can be purchased for 6.5% of your total rental, and is highly recommended.

CHECK-IN Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. When planning your arrival, make sure it is no earlier than 4:00 p.m. The premises and its amenities will not be available prior to that time. Every effort is made to have your property cleaned and ready by 4:00 p.m.but it is not guaranteed. After-hours check-in can be made with prior notification.

 

 

CHECK-OUT Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. Home should be secured and keys returned to our offices at 7 Executive Park Road. Refunds are not issued for early check outs or no shows.

TRAVEL INSURANCE is offered by Destination Vacation through CSA Travel Protection. When you purchase trip cancellation insurance, you protect your travel investment if an unforeseen event such as illness or mandatory hurricane evacuation should occur. Trip cancellation insurance is 6.5% of your total rental and is highly recommended. For more information on this comprehensive coverage, please click HERE or call CSA at 866-298-6846.

 

DAMAGE PROTECTION PLAN Destination Vacation provides rental guests peace of mind for accidental damage during your stay. The protection will cover up to $2,500 for reported accidental damage. Damage must be reported before your departure. The protection plan does not cover malicious or intentional damage. Guests will be responsible for any expense in excess of $2,500. Guest agrees to indemnify Agent for any damages to the Dwelling or grounds and to the furnishings, including attorney’s fees, caused by the Guest’s negligence, or the persons in the Guest’s party or their guests, which occur during Guest’s occupancy.

AGE REQUIREMENT Guest reserving and occupying dwelling must be at least 25 years of age. The person signing the contract must occupy the premise the entire length of the reservation.

OCCUPANCY The occupancy on each accommodation is limited to and will not exceed the number of persons indicated on this rental confirmation. Exceeding maximum occupancy violates the terms and conditions of this agreement.

USE Any use of the dwelling other than residential use during a family vacation must be approved by the Agent. If the dwelling is to be used for any event, such as weddings, reception, or large gatherings, the Guest agrees to submit a request for approval to the Agent and adhere to the Agent’s determination on that request. If the Agent approves the event, the Guest may be required to pay an additional deposit. If the Guest misrepresents an event to the Agent, the Guest agrees that the Agent may refuse occupancy or have the dwelling vacated and the guest will not be entitled to a refund.

 

 

POOL HEATING Pool heat is available at an additional charge and must be arranged at least 14 days prior to your arrival. The charge will be based on the season and prevailing rates at the time of your rental. Due to unforeseen mechanical problems with heating of pools, we will refund unused heat fee, but no adjustment will be made to rental rate.

SPA HEATING Spa heat is included with your rental at no extra charge for homes with spas that are either part of the swimming pool or stand-alone hot tubs.

PET POLICY Pets are not permitted in our homes and villas or on the premises. If guest is found in violation of this Policy, Destination Vacation reserves the right to immediately cancel your rental reservation and occupancy of the dwelling. Guest will forfeit all monies for the balance of their stay and incur a minimum penalty of $250.