Amber Sand Rental Policy
Amber Sand is a private vacation home. Amber Sand is NOT available for rental to large groups. At no time is the maximum number of 12 guests to be exceeded. Small Pets are allowed for an extra fee of $100.00. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Owners allow early check-ins and late checkouts if doing so does not disrupt the arrival or departure of another Guest. Please be sure to advise Owners in advance of your intent to arrive early or depart late. Check out is 11AM.
Should any damage occur during Tenant's stay, any deposit monies in excess of damage cost will be returned to Tenant within 30 days of damage claim resolution. Tenant is expected to leave the property and linens/towels in the same clean condition in which found. Amber Sand is a non-smoking home. Smoking guests may smoke on deck (please ensure cigar/cigarette butts are properly extinguished and disposed of in fireproof receptacle – NEVER throw butts/matches in the yard.
Owners strive to maintain property in optimum working condition, but appliance and mechanical problems can arise. Should a mechanical malfunction occur during your stay, please notify Owner immediately in order for prompt action to be taken. Owners do not accept liability for any inconvenience arising from temporary defects or stoppage in water supply, gas, electricity or plumbing. Owners do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by weather conditions, natural disasters, acts of God or other reasons beyond our control.
Should the Tenant need to cancel a reservation, cancellation must be provided in writing: if 30 days prior to date of arrival a $300 cancellation fee will apply. If cancellation occurs 14 to 7 days prior to arrival date, a $400 cancellation fee will apply. If cancellation occurs within 7 days of arrival date, a $500 cancellation fee will apply. Cancellation fee will be deducted from Tenant's rental deposit. Failure to arrive at all (no-show) or cancellations made after arrival will result in complete forfeiture of security deposit and rental fee.
Owners assume no liability for loss, damage or injury to any persons occupying property or to the personal property of such persons. Tenant agrees to use extreme caution when occupying property and ensure appropriate supervision of children of all ages at all times. CAUTION should be used when climbing steps. Climb at your own risk. Children should NEVER be allowed on deck without direct and constant adult supervision. NO ONE should sit on surface of picnic tables or rails of deck, stair banister.
If a storm is imminent and local government issues a mandatory evacuation order, Owner will refund Tenant a prorated daily amount of the total rental for the days not used in Tenant's confirmed reservation. Refunds and/or prorations will not be made for voluntary evacuation or for cancellations requested due to inclement weather of any kind, acts of God, mosquitoes, beach or surf conditions, seaweed, poor fishing, power outages or other circumstances beyond Owners' control.
Tenants and any occupants are required to vacate the property immediately for violations, with complete forfeiture of security deposit for any of the following: (a) Use of property for any illegal activity including, but not limited to, the possession, serving or consumption of alcoholic beverages by or to any person less than 21 years of age; (b) consumption or use of illegal substances; (c) loud music and/or disruptive behavior, (d) causing damage to the property or to any neighboring properties; (e) any other acts which may interfere with neighbors' quiet enjoyment of their property. The Pirates Beach security officer has full authority to evict, without warning, anyone in violation of the above regulations.
The Tenant / Guest fully releases with rental acceptance and discharges Owners from any and all claims, demands and causes of action by reason of injury or whatever nature which has or have occurred, or may occur to the undersigned, or any of his/her guests as a result of, or in connection with the occupancy of the property. Tenant agrees to hold Owners free and harmless of any claim or suit arising there from. In any action concerning the rights, duties or liabilities of the parties to this Agreement, their principals, agents, successors or assignees the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys fees and costs.
