All bookings accepted by us are subject to these terms and conditions.
Clients should complete the booking form and forward it with a sterling deposit cheque made payable to Stephen Frieze for £300 or a $ check (US$500). Alternatively a credit card deposit in $ can be accepted. Any payments made by credit card will be subject to a 4% fee.
Any provisional booking will be held for seven days pending receipt of the signed booking form and deposit in respect of the accommodation. A booking will be considered firm when the deposit has been received and we have confirmed the booking in writing to the client.
The full rent is due 8 weeks before the date you arrive at the home. No reminder will be issued. Bookings made within 8 weeks of arrival are payable in full at the time of booking. The booking deposit will become the refundable security deposit, It will be returned within 2 weeks of vacating the property in good order.
You may change your booking. In which case we will make every effort to accommodate any requests. There is a $30 administration fee per week for this service.
Cancellation
The client may cancel the holiday booked at any time after it has been confirmed. Cancellation must be in writing.
We reserve the right to cancel the booking If the balance of the holiday is not paid by the prescribed time.
In the event of the client cancelling the booking with more than 60 days to departure, the deposit will be forfeited.
In the event of the client cancelling the booking within 59 days to 31 days of departure the cancellation charge will be 50% of the total rental
In the event of the client cancelling the booking with 30 days or less of departure the cancellation charge will be 100% of the rental
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE COVER TO PROTECT AGAINST CANCELLATION
Insurance
We suggest that you have adequate travel insurance cover in force for the entire period of rental. We have insurance that covers our home and its contents. Our insurance does not cover your personal possessions lost or damaged when on vacation, nor does it cover any costs you may incur if you have to cancel your booking.
Accommodation
This property is fully licensed for short-term rental and Florida State law declares that everyone occupying the house, must be listed on the booking form, this includes small children, and must be adhered to.
The accommodation cannot be shared, assigned or sub-let and only persons shown on the booking form are permitted to stay in the property.
The property will be available to clients after 5 p.m. Florida time on the day of arrival unless otherwise agreed. All accommodation must be vacated by 10 a.m. Florida time on the day of departure.
A responsible adult must accompany persons under the age of 18.
We will not be liable for any loss or injury resulting from the use of the property and pool.
Swimming pools are dangerous and ours is not to be used by children without adult supervision.
We reserve the right to decline all male or all female parties. Groups must be of the size specified on the booking form. Failure to comply will render the booking void and our managing agents have the right to evict your party from the home.
Complaints
In the unlikely event that the client has any reason for complaint or dissatisfaction, they must immediately contact Pam or Tony Waites:-
Frontline Florida, 206 Cork Way, Davenport, Florida. 33897
Tel Office: 863 420 2732
This is the local Management Company who cares for the property in Florida so that remedial action may be taken. These details will also be found in the accommodation.
Force Majeure
We can accept no responsibility for, and shall not be liable in respect of loss or changes caused by force Majeure e.g. Strikes, Fire, Flood, Closure of Airports, Weather Conditions, War, Riots, Terrorist Activity or any other event beyond our control.
Liability
The Owners and management company of the property accept no responsibility whatsoever for the death, personal injury, accidents, loss, or damage to persons or personal belongings however caused. The use of all accommodations and all amenities, including the swimming pool and spa is entirely at the users own risk. Children must at all times be supervised by responsible adults when using the swimming pool and at no time at all are the pool and deck doors' alarms' to be tampered with. GLASS is not permitted within the pool area.
We cannot accept liability for acts of omissions of or changes of third parties, such as Airlines, Car Hire companies etc. We can neither accept responsibility or liability for any accident, injury or illness sustained during your rental period, regardless of how it may occur.
Law
This contract is subject to and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Great Britain and all parties herby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the British Courts.
Smoking
For the comfort and safety of clients and guests, smoking is not permitted in the homes. Smokers may do so in the pool/patio area. There will be an additional cleaning charge if the client and or guests choose to ignore this condition of booking.
Animals and Pets
Animals and Pets are NOT permitted in the Homes. This condition is strictly enforced.
THE SIGNING OF THE BOOKING FORM CONFIRMS THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT ABOVE AND SHALL BE BINDING ON ALL THE PERSONS INTENDING TO OCCUPY THE PROPERTY WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PERSONS HAVE SIGNED THE BOOKING FORM.