
1. All reservations are subject to Virginia sales tax of 5.3% and a 7% Bedford County or Franklin County accommodation tax. Taxes are subject 2. The leaseholder must be 25 years of age or older and must occupy the property for the duration of the lease. Non-chaperoned groups are not allowed. A valid picture ID may be requested upon check-in. Should a group misrepresent themselves, they will be evicted immediately without refund. 3. Once a reservation is made and payment is processed, it becomes legal and binding. The contract is then subject to our cancellation policy. 4. Advance Reservations: Reservations for the next calendar year can be made; however, please be aware that the reservation is subject to change. Current advertised rates are for this year only and may not be the same for next year. Owners have until the end of the current year to confirm their rates, fees, amenities, and availability for next year. You will be notified the following January of any changes and will have the option to confirm or cancel your reservation. If you choose to cancel, you will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Occupancy, Ordinances & Statutes 1. The maximum number of persons allowed in the vacation home is listed at the bottom of this agreement. Occupancy is determined by county mandated regulations. Children are counted in total occupancy unless they are age two (2) or under. Occupancy represents the total number of people allowed to occupy the property at all times. Any party exceeding this number of occupants may cause eviction without refund of any monies paid. Parties and Events are not allowed. 2. All occupants shall comply with all statutes, ordinances, and requirements of all municipal, state, and federal authorities now in force, or which may hereafter be in force, pertaining to the use of the premises, as well as all subdivision, community, or condominium rules. No loud or boisterous conduct will be tolerated. The leaseholder is responsible for the behavior and actions of all occupants. Payment 1. When a reservation is made, one half of the total reservation amount due, plus the security deposit or limited damage waiver, is required to be placed on a credit card. The balance must be paid in full 30 days prior to your arrival date. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, personal checks or money orders for payment of balances due. A $50.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks. If full payment is not received at least 30 days prior to arrival, the leaseholder agrees that the reservation balance will be charged to the credit card on file. At this time, if we are unsuccessful in collecting final payment, the reservation will be cancelled and subject to our cancellation policy. 2. All monies are placed in an interest-bearing rental account, and all interest earned is the property of RSI Rentals, Inc. Cancellation Non-Availability Procedures Limited Damage Waiver/Refundable Security Deposits 1. The $65.00 Non-Refundable Limited Damage Waiver covers guests up to $1,000.00 in damages to the rental property because of ACCIDENTAL OR INADVERTENT acts or omissions. Acts of destruction, INTENTIONAL theft, or disrespect of the property resulting in damages and/or additional cleaning, as well as failure to remove trash, grills left dirty, and damages caused by pets are not covered by the Limited Damage Waiver and will result in additional charges to your account. All damages must be reported PRIOR to departure to be covered by the Damage Waiver. Any damages not reported before departure will be charged to your account. 2. If a $500 refundable Security Deposit is chosen, the leaseholder will be charged for any damages to the unit and such things as: missing items, additional cleaning, carpet stains, over-occupancy, moving furniture, late check-out, failure to leave keys, trash left in unit, grills left dirty, etc. Any damages exceeding the security deposit will be charged to the credit card on file. The units are cleaned and inspected after each departure. We ask that you please inspect the unit upon your arrival and report any concerns or damages immediately. All security deposits are returned on or before the 15th of the following month after your departure date. 1. Check-in begins at 4:00 pm. Housekeeping and staff needs adequate time to prepare the home for your arrival. We know you are excited for your vacation, but please do not arrive at the home early, or ask for an early check-in. No members of your party are allowed to be on the property before check-in. Your account may be charged $50 for every 30 minutes you are found to be at the property early without permission from our office. 2. We have transitioned to a contactless check-in process for the safety of our guests and staff. Closer to your arrival date, you will receive a door/lock box code for your home and will check in at the home, not our office. Late Arrivals 1. Check-out is 10:00 a.m. NO EXCEPTIONS! These times must be strictly adhered to so that the unit can be prepared for the next guest. Failure to depart on time may result in additional cleaning charges/penalties. 2. If applicable, please leave all keys inside the unit, UNLESS you have been instructed otherwise. Failure to leave keys may result in a $30 per key charge. 3. You MUST remove all trash from the unit and the property. Instructions are given for trash disposal/pickup, and/or directions to the nearest trash collection site. Failure to remove all trash or follow directions given will result in a minimum $150 charge to your account. 4. Additional departure instructions/checklist is included with your arrival packet. Arriving at the Home Parking No Smoking! Pets Accommodations All properties are supplied with standard items, which include: 2. Air Conditioning, Microwave, Dishwasher and Washer & Dryer unless specified. Our 1-bedroom efficiency condos offer a small kitchenette with no dishwasher and have on site laundry facilities. 3. Pillows, Blankets, Comforters/Bedspreads are provided. Linens, including sheets and bath towels, are provided through a Linen Service, and will be delivered to the home before arrival. Sheets for sleeper sofas/futons are not included in the linen package. If you opt out of the linen service, you will need to bring your own sheets and towels, as they will not be provided. 4. TV’s, DVD/Blu-ray, Cable, Satellite TV, Internet, Recreational Game Systems, Grills, Porch Furniture, Hot Tubs, and Docks are furnished as a courtesy by the owner and not guaranteed. 5. Internet – Due to availability limitations, not all properties offer internet service. If available, data and speed limitations may apply. Please refrain from music/video streaming and down/uploading to limit usage. If TV or internet service is interrupted, we will make every effort to correct the problem but cannot guarantee replacement or repair. Refunds will not be given due to interruptions. 6. Other amenities for each home are listed in the individual home description. 1. If you opt out of the linen service, you will need to bring your own sheets and towels. 2. Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels), trash bags, bath toiletries, and detergents are not supplied. 3. We suggest you bring charcoal (if charcoal grill), water/beach towels, beach chairs, folding chairs, water toys, and any specialty cooking items. Grills Hot Tubs Swimming Pools/Tennis Courts 1. The leaseholder acknowledges that the premises are in good order and repair at the time of occupancy, unless otherwise reported upon check in. Just like your own home, unexpected breakdowns or malfunctions may occur. During your stay, please report maintenance issues to our office immediately. For emergency maintenance please call the afterhours number provided in your arrival packet. Our staff will address the situation immediately; however, refunds will not be issued due to malfunctioning equipment, mechanical failures, or other guest dissatisfaction. If a service call is deemed unnecessary, or a maintenance repair is needed as result of Guest actions, the cost will be charged to your account. 2. Advertised amenities are not guaranteed and may not be available at your time of visit. A pool, hot tub, internet, etc. may be down for maintenance. There will no refunds due to an amenity not being available. We realize you may have chosen your property based on amenities and we will do our best to make sure they are available and working, but due to our rural location, sometimes it is out of our control. 3. RSI Rentals, the Owner and Agents shall have the right to enter the premises in case of emergency, to make repairs and/or improvements, or supply services. All units are waterfront and have a boat slip, guest slip, or private dock, unless otherwise stated. 1. A boat slip means that the property has access to one slip. It is normally an uncovered slip. Please use the boat slip assigned to your unit. 2. A guest slip means that several units have use of a community dock, and availability of the slips would be first come first serve. 3. A private dock is accessible only to the occupants of the home and may accommodate 1 or 2 boats depending on the size. Guests may use floating or stationary docks to tie up boats. Covered slips with electric lifts are for owner use only, unless otherwise stated. An owner’s boat may be in the lift of the covered slip and is not available for guest’s use. Please do not disturb or board the boat. OPERATION OF ELECTRIC LIFTS AT THE DOCK IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Damage to a dock and/or electric lift from unauthorized use will be the sole financial responsibility of the leaseholder. Electricity and lights at the dock is not guaranteed. I, the undersigned, understand and acknowledge the increased risk associated with me, my family, child, guests, or invitees entering or renting the property below because of the COVID-19 pandemic and are voluntarily assuming risk of possible exposure or infection to Covid-19 and take all responsibility and liability of such exposure. I hereby forever release, waive, relinquish, and discharge the Owner of the Property, Acknowledgment, Agency, and Agreement 1. If the Guest violates any term or provision of this agreement, or causes damage to the leased property, and RSI Rentals Inc. hires the services of an attorney and/or initiates legal action, then the Guest shall be liable for all costs and related expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorney fees as a result thereof. 2. Agency -We represent the property owner, but we work diligently to ensure an enjoyable and memorable vacation for all our guests. 3. RSI Rentals and the Property Owner shall be held harmless from all damages and injuries during occupancy. 4. Please sign and return the signature page of this Guest License Agreement. This signed Guest License Agreement must be received by our office before we can allow access to the rental home. 5. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to abide by all terms of this agreement, stated policies of RSI Rentals Inc., any community restrictions that apply to the unit, and Covid-19 Waiver. No changes can be made to this Guest License Agreement without express permission from RSI Rentals Inc. HAVE A SAFE, HAPPY, AND MEMORABLE VACATION!! |