What's
available?
Check my AVAILABILITY calendar. I
keep it current as things change daily.
How much is it?
I don't post my rates. If you are interested in specific dates, please
e-mail me. I check e-mail frequently & it's better than calling.
Can I have you hold
it for a few days so we can decide?
When you have decided on what dates you want to book, let me know (e-mail
is best) blueberrykari@nwi.net and
I will put a "Tentative Hold" on the dates for a few days --
enough time for me to receive your check. (Please note that if I don't
receive your deposit check within the expected hold period, I do open the
dates back up to other interested parties and you do risk loosing the
dates.) When I get your check, I go back to the website and make the
actual booking & the week becomes yours. I will then mail you a Rental
Contract and additional information on the home that I want you
to share with everyone coming to Quail Haven. You will then have up
until 90 days prior to your inbound date (date will be shown on the
contract) to send me your rental fee. I don't mail out reminders - so
please mark it on your calendar.
Can I cancel
my reservation?
Yes. Your $500 Damage/Reservation Deposit is refundable,
less $100 for administrative fees if you cancel your reservation before
the 90 day inbound date prior to your stay with us. If you cancel your reservation
within the 90 days of inbound date we hold your Reservation/Damage deposit until the
property has been rebooked. Upon the rebooking of the property during your time
slot, we refund $400 of said Deposit, as stated above. If we fail to rebook the property prior to your "stay date", we
reserve the right to keep the full $500.00 deposit. Returned Check Fee:
Quail Haven will charge $50.00 for any returned check. This amount will be
deducted from your returned Reservation/Damage Deposit.
Is my $500
deposit refundable?
The $500 deposit will be refunded by check via US Mail 10 days after your stay
at Quail Haven, less any damages or fees incurred.
What are the Conditions of
Occupancy?
As you
read this you might think we're pretty strict BUT WE'RE REALLY NOT! When we started renting our
home, we didn't have very many things in writing, and lookin' back -- that was
a pretty scary place to be! We
have had to add phrases into the contract because of incidents that have
happened (that you would NEVER imagine)! PLEASE don't think we're the type
to "hover" or "micromanage" your vacation. WE'RE NOT LIKE
THAT. We don't have time--or the inclination!) We only want to know that when
you come you will enjoy the home and community like it's yours and
don't plan on "trashing" it. We don't anticipate any problems
-- and we haven't had any for several years now. We have just found that bein'
right up front about the facts WORKS GREAT! We hope you appreciate our candor!
As
you read through -- just IMAGINE what must have happened in order
for it to actually END UP IN THE CONTRACT!
Gads!
Upon arrival, Occupants will
observe the home’s "contents list" provided and notify Management
immediately if something is listed incorrectly or is missing. Occupants agree
to be responsible for any and all damage, either willful or accidental,
occurring within or on the premises during the occupancy. The Occupants
further agree that the premises are in good order and should there be anything
not in good repair, the Occupants agree to report these items to the Property
Manager immediately upon arrival. In failing to do so, Occupants will be held
responsible for incurred damage on departure. All
occupants will use the property at their own risk.
No partying or excessive noise will be permitted. All gatherings will be quiet
by 10:00 pm or subject to immediate eviction. Occupants guarantee that at
least one individual staying in the home is at least 21 years of age.
Occupants further insure maximum occupancy for home will not be exceeded and
that each occupant is listed on this contract – and that each non-over night
guest is listed individually as well. If "guests" are expected
during your stay, Management is required to have: 1) prior knowledge, and 2) a
knowledge of number of guests expected daily. (There is a reason for
this. During our first rental year I never asked...and then one group had
"guests" of nearly 100 PEOPLE for a party. And it was quite a
party--ask the neighbors & police. It was WILD. When the group rented
they told me they were a "church group" who were going to have
"a few friends" over. The entire experience falls into the
category of "shame on me" for not asking them to be a little
specific! And I didn't really have a leg to stand on, because I never ASKED.
That incident precipitated the necessity for this entire paragraph...) Excessive use of
property and facilities will not be tolerated. If property damage and/or
neglect are observed, occupants will be evicted immediately. Contract
signatory will be responsible for all damage and personally responsible to
make sure all guests are aware of all property rules in accordance with this
contract. If law enforcement is called to property, eviction will be
immediate.Yada,
yada. Ok. Why not just put the contract on here! (If you decide to rent -- I
WILL MAIL YOU ONE TO FILL OUT...this is just for pre-rental informational
purposes). I'm not much for bein' mysterious! Here ya go...
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7 R E N T A L C O N T R A C T
CONDITIONS
OF OCCUPANCY
1.
Upon arrival, Occupants will observe the
home’s “INVENTORY LIST” provided and notify Management immediately if
something is listed incorrectly or missing. Replacement costs for all
household items are shown and will be deducted from Damage Deposit. Occupants
agree to be responsible for any and all damage, willful or accidental,
occurring within or on the premises during the occupancy. The Occupants
further agree that the premises are in good order and should there be anything
not in good repair, the Occupants agree to report these items to the Property
Manager immediately upon arrival or when specific damage occurs during
occupancy. In failing to do so, Occupants will be held responsible for damage,
either willful or accidental.
2.
►NO
PETS
will be allowed anywhere on the premise—please don’t bring them.
►NO
SMOKING is
permitted within the home. Any breech of this Agreement and the damage deposit
is forfeited completely, and signatory will be held financially responsible
for any additional damage that the deposit doesn’t cover.
3.
No partying or excessive noise will be
permitted. All gatherings will be quiet by
11:00 pm or
subject to immediate eviction. Occupants guarantee that at least one
individual staying in the home is at least 21 years of age. Occupants further
insure maximum occupancy for home will not be exceeded and that each
occupant is listed on this contract – and that each non-over night guest is
listed individually. If additional “Guests” are expected during your stay,
Management is required to have: 1) prior knowledge, and 2) a knowledge of
specific number of guests expected. “Excessive use” of property and facilities
will not be tolerated. If property damage and/or neglect are observed at any
time, occupants will be evicted immediately. Contract signatory will
be personally responsible for all damage and responsible to make sure all
guests are aware of all property rules in accordance with this contract. If
law enforcement is called to property, eviction will be immediate.
4.
►CHECK
IN is at 4:00 pm.
►CHECK
OUT is 10:00 am.
►Management
will be entering the home at 10:00 am
– regardless of occupancy. Leaving any later will result
in the loss of deposit and possibly an additional days' rent. We must prepare
the property for the next guests & it takes 4 people at least 5 solid hours
to clean the home, pool & property (over 20 hours of cleaning).
Please adhere to these time frames!
5.
►CHECKING
OUT:
Please read the “BEFORE YOU LEAVE” letter attached to this contract
which details the
specific condition the home must be left in. Additional time spent by
Management & cleaning staff performing tasks detailed on the “BEFORE YOU
LEAVE” letter that were NOT performed by guest prior to leaving will be
charged at a rate of $45.00 per hour and deducted from Damage Deposit. If
there are household items missing or damaged, you will be charged for
replacement according to INVENTORY LIST. If you need more information
regarding these issues, please ask for additional details during your stay.
We've been doing this for the past couple years -- and the cleaning and check
out process works great for all parties! In the history of renting the home,
we've only charged for excessive cleaning twice. So - don't let this make you
nervous! Just take care of the house!
“I have read, understand and will
abide by the requirements of the “BEFORE YOU LEAVE” letter.”
►PLEASE
INITIAL_______
6.
Please read the “PLEEEZE DON’T”
letter attached to this contract.
It details specific requests
regarding the house and property uses. It also addresses parking, pets,
linens, garbage, etc. In addition to the list, PLEASE don’t wash your
vehicles @ Quail Haven
“I have read, understand and will
abide by the requirements detailed in the attached “PLEEEZE DON’T” letter.”
►PLEASE
INITIAL_______
7.
NO REFUNDS FOR ANY UNUSED PORTION
OF THE RENT.
8.
THE HOMEOWNER ASSUMES NO
LIABILITY FOR THE USE OF THE SWIMMING POOL AND/OR PROPERTY.
All Occupants and Guests will use property at their own risk. Occupants
will use the pool at their own risk and abide by all posted warning signs.
There will be no lifeguard provided. There will be no diving from upper deck.
Pool furniture will remain inside gated pool area & returned to original
positions prior to departure. Please do not take indoor
furnishings outside.
9.
DEPOSIT REFUNDS:
Your $500 Reservation/Damage Deposit will be refunded by check 10 days after
your stay at Quail Haven, less any damages or fees incurred.
10.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Deposit is refundable (less $100 for administrative fees) if you cancel your
reservation BEFORE 3 MONTHS PRIOR to your stay. If you cancel your reservation
AFTER the 3-month prior date, we keep Deposit and any rental fees collected
until the property has been rebooked. If the property is rebooked for your
full time period, we will refund $400 of Deposit and any rental fees paid. If
we fail to rebook the property prior to your "stay-date", we
reserve the right to keep the full $500 deposit as well as any rental fees
collected. RETURNED CHECK FEE: Quail Haven will charge $50.00 for any
returned check. This amount will be deducted from your Reservation/Damage
Deposit. If we do not receive your rental fee prior to due date listed below,
it will be considered a cancellation & forfeiture on your part & we reserve
the right to rebook the home for your time period without notice. NO
REMINDER WILL BE SENT. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
►PLEASE
INITIAL_________
11.
Occupants agree to abide by all rules and
regulations promulgated by the above Agreement. Violation of any listed rules
and regulations, including violating number of guests stated in writing
prior to tenancy, may result in immediate eviction
from the premises, forfeiture of entire damage deposit, and any unused
portion of rent.
