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Terms & Conditions
Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty
PO BOX 812
Boca Grande FL 33921
9419640115
rentals@gtbsothebysrentals.com
Thanks for your business and we hope you enjoy your stay in our property!

Rental Agreement and Travel Insurance: Reservations for this property are non-refundable unless we are able to rebook the time in full. We do offer an optional Travel Insurance that may act as a safety net for your travel plans. The Travel Insurance policy offered by our office is available for reservations with a rental rate of $40,000.00 or less. For any reservations with a rental rate greater than $40,000.00 can contact Generali Global Assistance /CSA Travel Insurance to purchase a higher coverage policy. You may also purchase a policy independently. We are not licensed Insurance Agents and cannot give specific answers to policy coverage questions, we can only share our experiences. Please refer to Generali Global Assistance/CSA Travel Insurance for specifics at (866) 999-4018. This policy cannot be purchased after your final payment has been made. 


Terms include a No Tolerance Policy regarding excessive noise, parties, events, fireworks, or disobeying occupancy standards. Please make sure you are comfortable with our Terms as they are strictly enforced.


RESERVATIONS: All Reservations are subject to Management and Property Owner approval. Online/published rates are subject to change without notice. Should there be any issues with the reservation, you will be contacted.

PROPERTY: Guest rents, for vacation purposes only, the furnished real property and improvements described. 

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: Check-in time is NO EARLIER than 4:00 PM on arrival date. Check-out time is NO LATER than 10:00 AM on the departure date. Early Check-in and Late Check-out options may be available if the rental calendar and cleaning schedule allow.  This may not an option during peak times. If early check-in and/or late check-out are approved, you will get an email confirmation from the reservation team.

PAYMENTS: ALL PAYMENTS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. Outside 60 days of arrival, Deposit Payment is due to reserve property. Balance Payment is due 60 Days before Arrival and will be charged automatically to same credit card used, unless communicated otherwise. Within 60 Days of Arrival, Total Cost is due to reserve property. . ALL Payments are NONREFUNDABLE. We offer Vacation Rental Insurance

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS: Reservations are not confirmed until payment is made. Reservation deposits are due within 10 days of booking. The reservation deposit is either 20% of the rental rate or $1,000.00 whichever is greater. The final payment is due 90 days prior to arrival. Reservations must be paid in full prior to arrival. If a guest chooses to cancel a reservation, any money deposited is forfeited unless the rental team is able to rebook the time in full. 

UNAVAILABILITY: For any reason beyond the control of management, the Premises become unavailable, management may substitute a comparable unit or cancel this Agreement and refund in full all payments made by Guest.

STRICT NOISE ORDINANCE: Boca Grande has a strict noise ordinance. No loud noises, music, load vehicles, construction are allowed between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am. Please note if the these are followed you can be fined and asked to vacate the property. 

APPROVED GUESTS AND USE: The Premises are for the sole use as a personal vacation residence by Approved Guests. Reserving Guest is responsible for any guests that use the property during the term of this agreement. Guest may not exceed Max Occupancy for Property at any time. If the Premises are used, in any way, by more than max allowed guests, (i) Guest and all others may be required to immediately leave the Premises or be removed from the Premises; (ii) Guest is in breach of this Agreement; and (iii) Guest forfeits its right to return of any monies collected.

OCCUPANCY: Approved Guests are persons who will occupy the Premises. No unlawful activity or any other activity that constitutes a nuisance is permitted on Premises. Approved Guests take full responsibility for all lost or broken items, and any damages to the Property of any kind.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: Your reservation will reflect a refundable security deposit of a minimum of $1,000.00. This fee will be paid with your final payment. The refundable damage deposits are held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account and returned to guests 45 days from the date of departure.

CLEANING: Premises will be delivered to Guest in a professionally cleaned condition. Should Guest's use and activity require more than regular cleaning services, Guest will be charged for associated excess costs. If a reservation is 4 weeks or longer, a mid-stay cleaning is required every two weeks by the cleaner assigned to the home. 

PETS: Pets are NOT allowed. Only specific homes allow pets with approval from the homeowners. If unauthorized pets are discovered on premises, guests will be asked to leave without refund as Guest will be in breach of this Agreement.

NO SMOKING: All of our properties are Non-Smoking. If smoking does occur on the Premises, (i) Guest is responsible for all damage caused by the smoking including, but not limited to smells, stains, burns, odors and removal of debris; (ii) Guests may be required to immediately leave the Premises or be removed from the Premises; (iii) Guest is in breach of this Agreement. 

CONDITION OF PREMISES: Guest shall, on arrival, examine the Premises, all furniture, furnishings, appliances, fixtures and landscaping, if any, and shall immediately report, in writing, if any are not in operating condition or are in disrepair. Reporting repairs does not give Guest the right to cancel this Agreement or receive a refund of any payments made.

LOST ITEMS OR LEFT ITEMS: Management assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen or abandoned items. Reasonable effort will be made to contact the Guest for return. The guest will incur shipping costs for any found items returned at Guest’s request. Management shall not be held liable for condition of said items.

MAIL SERVICES: You may ship directly to the home that you are staying in using Fedex or UPS while you are in the home, however we cannot guarantee delivery or security of the package. This will be up to the shipping client and the shipping receiver to arrange. **We are not responsible for any lost, damaged or delayed deliveries. Returning late deliveries after a guest has left will incur an additional fee, plus cost of shipping. 
USPS does not deliver to physical addresses on island, only to PO Boxes. 

MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: No guests in excess of the maximum occupancy specified in the rental agreement shall occupy the property. Breach of this will result in immediate termination of the rental agreement with a forfeiture of the entire rental amounts and or security deposit.

NO PARTIES: All of our rentals are in residential areas and may NOT be used for weddings, receptions, parties, or large gatherings. Any disruptive events could result in the eviction and forfeiture of entire rental amount and security deposit. 

ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES: No illegal substances are allowed in the rental, and minors should not be in possession of alcohol. Violations will result in eviction from the property and no refunds will be issued.

TV/CABLE/INTERNET/SATELLITE: No refund shall be given for number of devices, outages, content, or lack of content or personal preferences with regard to cable/internet/satellite service. Services are provided as a convenience only and are not integral to this agreement. No refund shall be given for outages, content, lack of content, speed, access problems, lack of knowledge of use, or personal preferences with regard to service.

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING: All rentals are equipped with air conditioning. Guest agrees that air conditioning shall not be set below 72 degrees and heat shall not be set above 78, and that the fan setting shall be “Auto”. Doors and windows shall be closed when either heat or air conditioning is in operation.

POOL AND SPA: If so equipped, pool/spa heating is included. Guest agrees not to tamper with pool heat controls or manipulate heater in any way. During the cooler months, our rental team will set the pool heat prior to your arrival. Pool heat shall not exceed 86 degrees. Guest understands that if the pool heat is run at a higher temperature for long periods of time, it may increase the utility bill and the guest is responsible for any overage. Guest understands that the area surrounding pool and spa may not be fenced or secure. Guest understands and agrees to be responsible and liable for any damages that occur to the pool and spa and its support equipment through Guest misuse and/or negligence..

SYSTEM(S) FAILURES: In the event the rental unit sustains a failure of a system, including but not limited to water, sewer, septic, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical, appliances, heat pump, ventilating, pool, hot tub or other system or structural systems, neither the property owner nor the Management shall be liable to Guest for damages, and no refunds will be given for such failures. However, Management will make an effort to promptly repair or replace the failed system or equipment, and in such event, Guest agrees to permit Manager or its service provider to have reasonable access to the property to inspect and make such repairs. If needed, Management may look for alternative housing for the guest. 

UNFORESEEN OCCURRENCES: Management will not assume liability for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused by but not limited to the following: weather conditions, natural disasters, pests, construction, acts of God, or other reasons beyond its control. There shall be no refunds available as such instances are beyond the control of Management. It is highly recommended that Guest considers travel and/or rental insurance.

RULES; REGULATIONS: NO COMMERCIAL USE. Guest agrees to comply with any and all rules and regulations that are at any time posted on the Premises or delivered to Guest. Guest shall not, and shall ensure that Guest and licensees of Guest shall not: (i) disturb, annoy, endanger, or interfere with other Guests of the building in which Premises is located or its neighbors; (ii) use the Premises for any commercial or unlawful purpose including, but not limited to, using, manufacturing, selling, storing, or transporting illicit drugs or other contraband; (iii) violate any law or ordinance; or (iv) commit waste or nuisance on or about the Premises.

MAINTENANCE & REPORTING: Guest shall properly use, operate and safeguard the Premises including, if applicable, any landscaping, furniture, furnishings, appliances and all mechanical, electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures, and keep them clean and sanitary. Guest shall immediately notify Management of any problem, malfunction or damage. Guest shall pay for all repairs or replacements caused by Guest, excluding ordinary wear and tear. Guest shall pay for all damage to the Premises as a result of failure to report a problem, malfunction or damage in a timely manner.

ENTRY: Management and Managements representatives and agents have the right to enter the Premises (i) for the purpose of making necessary or agreed repairs, maintenance or to supply necessary or agreed services; (ii) to verify that Guest has complied with the terms of this Agreement; or (iii) in case of emergency. Management and Managements representatives and agents have the right to enter the Premises, upon reasonable notice of at least 24 hours, to show the Premises to prospective or actual purchasers.

PARKING: Do not park in the street. Please be conscious not to park too many vehicles in the driveway or block sidewalks.  

DEPARTURE: Upon departure of occupancy, Guest shall: (i) return all copies of all keys or opening devices to the Premises, including any common areas; (ii) vacate the Premises and surrender it to Management empty of all persons at agreed upon time; (iii) vacate any/all parking and/or storage space; and (iv) deliver the Premises to Management in the same condition less ordinary wear and tear as received upon arrival.

WEATHER/MOTHER NATURE: We cannot be held responsible for circumstances beyond our control. This includes excessive noise from construction or public/private events, wildfire/smoke, weather related interruptions, road closures, interruption of services and utilities or unexpected appliance breakdown. 

PERSONAL PROPERTY AND INJURY: (i) Owner Insurance: Guest personal property, including vehicles, are not insured by Owner or, if applicable, HOA, against loss or damage due to fire, theft, vandalism, rain, water, criminal or negligent acts of others, or any other cause. Owner/Management does not insure against personal injury to Guest, guests or licensees due to any reason other than the condition of the Premises. (ii) Guest Insurance: Management recommends that Guest carry or obtain insurance to protect Guest and licensees and their personal property from any loss or damage. (iii) Indemnity and Hold Harmless: Guest agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner and Management from all claims, disputes, litigation, judgments, costs and attorney fees resulting from loss, damage or injury to Guest or licensees or their personal property.

MEDIATION: Guest agrees to mediate any dispute or claim arising out of this Agreement, or any resulting transaction, before resorting to arbitration or court action. Mediation fees, if any, shall be divided equally among the parties involved.

ENTIRE CONTRACT: All prior agreements between Owner and Guest are incorporated in this Agreement, which constitutes the entire contract. It is intended as a final expression of the parties` agreement and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or contemporaneous oral agreement. The parties further intend that this Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of its terms, and that no extrinsic evidence whatsoever may be introduced in any judicial or other proceeding, if any, involving this Agreement. Any provision of this Agreement that is held to be invalid shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision in this Agreement. The waiver of any breach shall not be construed as a continuing waiver of the same or any subsequent breach. 

RELEASE: In consideration of the right to visit the home, Guest agrees to release to the fullest extent allowed by law, Owner and its Management, members, officers, associates, employees, agents, representatives, attorneys, assigns, and affiliates (collectively, the Affiliates) from all liability or responsibility of any kind whatsoever for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss sustained by me, my minor children, any guest identified on this form, or any guest or person allowed onto the property during my rental dates as a result of my, my children's or the guests participation in a visit to the home, due to any cause whatsoever, including without limitation negligence on the part of Owner or Management. I understand that this release will bind my heirs, administrators, executors, and any other person or entity seeking to claim under or through me.