PAYMENT POLICY:

In order to book and hold your reservation, we must receive the 50% deposit and the signed rental agreement (digital signature accepted). The rental deposit is due and payable upon acceptance of this contract. There are NO REFUNDS except as stipulated below. All rental monies are due & payable according to the payment schedule disclosed herein. A 50% deposit + $49 damage deposit is due upon booking acceptance. The remaining 50% balance is due 10 days prior to arrival. This will be automatically run on the same card unless specified otherwise by the guest.

CANCELATION or EARLY DEPARTURE:

There are NO REFUNDS for CANCELLATION OR EARLY DEPARTURES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
For reservations made directly with Covenant Property Management:
– Stays less than 28 nights: Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they’ve paid. If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they’ll get back 50%. Otherwise, no refund will be offered.
– Stays 28 nights and over: No refund will be offered, regardless of time of cancellation.

INCLEMENT WEATHER, HURRICANES, & TROPICAL STORMS:

There are NO REFUNDS for weather-related departures unless a mandatory evacuation is ordered. We HIGHLY suggest purchasing trip insurance to cover your stay. Please visit this website to view your options: https://covenantssi.rentalguardian.com/

CLEANING & LINEN SERVICE POLICY:

The home is provided with pillows, linens, blankets, towels, kitchen towels, comforters, hand towels & washcloths including extras located in closets. A cleaning service to clean the house and linens on your departure is included on your invoice. You are responsible for cleaning the BBQ grill (if you use it). You are responsible that all debris, rubbish and discards are placed in the large trash cans, or in the large, blue recycling bin when applicable (you will find a recycling list on the property instructions). Soiled dishes and cooking utensils are to be placed in the dishwasher.

CONDITION OF PROPERTY:

Hosts 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 large screen TVs, cable, or the Internet and WiFi service are not a basis for any refund. Host will make every effort to have these items repaired. When you arrive, if you find that the house has not been cleaned to normal standards please notify the host immediately. The Guest agrees to hold the hosts harmless from any liability for the condition of the house. Due to the nature of beach properties, the sand, stairs, decks and concrete are not always stable. Use at your own risk.

CLEANING & REPAIRS:

Guest agrees to keep house, furniture and furnishings in good order, to keep walks, patios clean and free of debris. Removing, adding or changing furniture without host’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. Under no circumstances can any furnishing or linen be taken outside onto the beach with the exception of those items specifically mentioned in “USE OF EXTRAS”.

ENTRY OF PREMISES:

With Guest’s permission, Host may enter the premises during reasonable daylight hours. In any emergency, hosts may enter the premises at any time without permission of Guest for the purposes of making repairs to alleviate such emergency.

ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE INSURANCE:

Guest will be completely responsible for any and all damage to the home or property caused by guests, whether accidental or due to guest negligence.

USE OF EXTRAS:

Guests will furnish their own beach towels, beach chairs and beach shades (EZUPs, umbrellas, etc.). However, the host makes available extra towels and linens to handle unusual circumstances or needs including a few beach towels. Any unused beds will be left as found. Leave used beds unmade and used towels on the bathroom floor or laundry room.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK:

No lifeguard may be on duty. Accordingly, persons using the ocean do so at their own risk and the host assumes no responsibility for accident or injury. No one should swim alone. Guests will hold the hosts harmless from any and all bodily injury and/or property damage incurred on the property arising out of guests’ negligent acts or omissions.

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.

FURNITURE:

All furniture must be returned to its original location on Guest’s departure or an additional charge will be made.

MISSING ITEMS:

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

PERSONAL PROPERTY:

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

BEACH CONDITION:

Guest understands that host has no control over the condition of the beach and cannot be held liable for any changes to beach conditions or any closing as ordered by any official agency.

NO PARTIES:

This is not a party house. 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 host’s advanced approval.

NON-SMOKING:

This is a NON SMOKING vacation rental. Evidence of smoking, such as the smell of cigarette or cigar smoke inside the home by the cleaning crew is sufficient basis to charge the guest for smoke cleanup and removal from carpeting, AC ducts & filters and furniture. This type of clean up is expensive and guest is Liable for the deep cleaning costs incurred.

PETS:

NO PETS ALLOWED UNLESS DISCLOSED AT BOOKING. If you bring an undisclosed pet(s), this rental agreement will be forfeited, terminated and deposits will be retained and a deep cleaning fee will apply.

MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY:

There shall be no more guests staying than the occupancy allows. Sofas are not considered a sleeping area.

PARKING:

Parking on the road is not permitted. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner.

SUBLETTING:

Guest is not authorized to let or sublet all or any part of the premises nor assign the lease or any interest in it without the prior written consent of the host.

CHECK-IN & CHECKOUT:

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and checkout is 10:00 AM. PLEASE checkout promptly, the cleaning crews have a very short time window to prepare the unit for new guests. Guests may arrange for extra nights in advance to avoid any late checkout fees. 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 for this service. Guests will be subject to additional fees if they enter the property before check-in time at 4:00pm, unless previously granted permission from host.

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 Georgia landlord/tenant Law.

REMEDIES:

In the event of a default to the Rental Agreement, Host shall have the option, upon written notice or as the Law may hereinafter provide, Host may immediately re-enter and remove all persons and property from premises. In such an instance, the Rental Agreement will be terminated,and Host shall be entitled to otherwise recover all damages allowable under the Law. The Guest, as part of the considerations of this special 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 host; re-entry and taking possession of premises or removing or storing property as herein provided, and will hold host harmless from loss, costs and damages occasioned thereof, and no such re-entry shall be considered or construed to be a forcible entry as defined in the Georgia Code of Civil Procedure or other similar statutory provisions. Further, if for any reason host is unable to deliver possession of the premises to Guest at the commencement of the term specified in the Rental Agreement, host shall refund amounts paid by Guest, but shall not be liable for any other damages caused thereby.

INDEMNIFICATION:

Guest agrees to indemnify and hold harmless host 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 host’s duty of care to prevent personal injury or property damage when that duty is imposed by law.

PRIOR AGREEMENTS:

No prior agreement or understanding not contained in writing herein shall be effective. Furthermore, Host, 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 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 nevertheless continue in full force.

FORUM SELECTION, JURISDICTION, LAW AND VENUE:

The parties agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the District Court of the State of Georgia for Glynn County and/or Municipal court for the city of St. Simons Island for the resolution of all disputes arising under this Agreement. The sole and exclusive venue (i.e. place where lawsuit may be filed) for any legal proceedings shall be in the County of Glynn, Georgia. Guest expressly waives any other right or privilege with respect to the election of venue or court (i.e. state or federal) and location of the venue of action. GOVERNING LAW – It is expressly agreed that this Agreement shall be governed and construed by the laws of the State of Georgia only, irrespective of the state of residency of Guest.

DISCLAIMER:

Guest understand that the Homeowners and hosts are not responsible for any personal injury caused by slipping on wet pavement or surfaces, and that guests are responsible for exercising care when surfaces are wet or slippery due to weather or use of hoses to wash down areas, and further, that the homeowners and hosts are not responsible for any personal injury or loss or damage to guests’ property caused directly or indirectly from foul, inclement weather conditions, Acts of God or nature, failure of heat, accidents related to fire, heaters, stoves, guests’ failure to take adequate precautions around wet areas, or any unforeseeable circumstances. Under no circumstances will Guest or their guests hold the Owner or hosts of the Vacation Rental responsible for any damages or claims of any kind resulting from their stay, except for intentional acts of harm.

This agreement and disclaimer applies to Guests and all others in the Guests’ party.