Vacation Rental Agreement

STEWART HOUSE

94 STEWART LAKE CIRCLE - UNIT 191

MIRAMAR BEACH, FLORIDA

This is your short-term vacation rental agreement. This agreement outlines everything you need to know about our rental policies for our property. Our goal is to ensure that your stay at our property is wonderful and meets all your expectations. Please let us know if you have a technology or equipment issue during your stay and we will resolve it as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, please email or call us.

Rental Agreement: This Agreement (agreement) constitutes a contract between the Guest (you, your) and Owner (us, we, our) of the Vacation Rental Property (property). By signing this agreement, you and your guests agree to all terms and conditions listed in the rental agreement. Your vacation rental is a transient rental under state law. This means that your tenancy is temporary for the stated time only. At no time is the property to be sublet or assigned to another individual. Please do not make any repairs, alterations, or improvements in or about the property.

Confirmation of Reservation: Your reservation is confirmed when we receive your electronically signed rental agreement and an advance payment equal to 50% of the rental rate. The name on this agreement must be an adult who is at least 25 years old and will be the party responsible for the reservation and all rental obligations.

Payment: An advance payment equal to 50% of the rental rate is required at the time of booking. The advance payment will be applied toward the rent. Please make payment via PayPal. If you do not have PayPal, please contact Owner for payment arrangements. The advance payment is not a damage deposit. The balance of rent is due 60 days before your arrival date. Reservations made less than 60 days prior to arrival require full payment at the time of booking.

Security Deposit: A security deposit is required at our discretion. If damage exceeds the security deposit, if a security deposit was requested, you agree to pay all damage charges upon written request by Owner. The property is inspected before and after every tenancy. While you are here, we ask for your cooperation in reporting any damage.

Cancellations: Cancellations made more than 60 days prior to your arrival will receive a total refund of any advance payments less a $250 cancellation fee.

Cancellations made within 60 days of the check-in date will receive no refund and you will forfeit any money paid in advance.

Severe Weather/Hurricanes/Tropical Storms: There are no refunds for severe weather including hurricanes, hurricane evacuations, and tropical storms. It is highly recommended, but not required, that you purchase travel insurance. It is up to you to purchase the insurance.

Travel Insurance Provided by TRAVEL GUARD: Every year, snowstorms, hurricanes and other unexpected weather events cause travelers to delay, interrupt or even cancel their trips completely. A travel insurance plan can help cover your vacation investment. Specific coverage questions should be directed to Travel Guard (1.877.246.5376 or www.travelguard.com/astp). Please refer to product number 008573/008574 P1 & account # 97908.

Coverage is offered by Travel Guard Group, Inc., and limitations will apply. Please visit www.travelguard.com/disclaimer for full disclaimer.

Accidental Damage Protection: Accidental damage protection is included for any damage or accidents, subject to exclusions and limitations that occur to the premises during your rental period up to $3000. Any damage or accident that is not covered under the policy will be the responsibility of the leaseholder.

The purchase of the insurance still requires you to follow the check-out list outlined in the check-out details, and you must follow all terms and conditions.

Insurance: You are expressly excluded from any insurance policy held by us. You understand that it is suggested that you carry renter's insurance to cover your personal belongings.

Minimum Stay: We currently have a three (3) night minimum stay. Minimum nights are subject to change at Owner's discretion.

Maximum Occupancy: The maximum number of guests is 6 (babies in cribs not included). If you are found in breach of this contract, you will be evicted and no money will be refunded. Only people who have registered with us as guests may stay overnight on the property.

Property Furnishings: We will provide you with a list of furnishings that come with the property. You agree to return all furniture items in similar good condition, with normal wear and tear expected, as it was prior to the beginning of the lease term.

Getting Here: The confirmation email will state the timeframe in which we will send you details about the property, including how to access the property, check-out procedures, community rules, and names/phone numbers of emergency contacts.

Arrival Inspections + Damages: Please complete an arrival inspection on your day of arrival and report any broken items, damage or issues to us immediately. Any damage that occurs during your stay must be reported immediately to us. If damage occurs to the property, whether reported by you or found after departure, the cost of repair and/or replacement will be notated and a bill for repairs will be sent to you personally from the Owner.

Arrival and Check-in: Check-in is 4:00 PM local time on your scheduled arrival date. Check-in before 4 PM is not guaranteed. Once we receive full payment and a signed rental agreement, we will send you detailed check-in instructions.

Departure and Check-out: Check-out is 10:00 AM local time on your scheduled departure date. We will provide you with check-out procedures in advance of your arrival. We ask that you promptly depart at 10:00 AM to provide our cleaning team with the proper time to prepare for the next arriving guests.

Cleaning Fee: The cleaning fee is Two Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($275.00). We do not provide maid service.

Utilities: The cost of normal utilities usage is included with your stay. However, you are responsible for pay-for-movies. We provide Wi-Fi and suggest you use your personal streaming services on all TVs.

Maintenance / Repairs: Even the best or newest equipment occasionally malfunctions and cannot be guaranteed 100% of the time. We have an excellent maintenance team who corrects problems as soon as possible. Authorized personnel may enter the premises during business hours for purposes connected with repairs, care, or maintenance of the premises. Expect lawn care personnel on property once a week.

Community Rules: You agree to abide by all rules governing the community where the property is located. The rules are posted inside the property and/or at the community office. These rules are subject to change at any time.

Resort Bracelets are Required: Four (4) bracelets are provided and will be inside condo. If not left there will be a charge of $25.00 for each bracelet missing.

Parking: Parking pass for 1 vehicle is free and will be located inside the condo for your convenience. If 2 passes are needed, special instructions for the purchase of an additional parking pass are in the Stewart House Welcome Book for your convenience. You must park in designated parking areas only.

Pet Policy: With prior approval from Owner, we will allow small pets with a maximum of two (2) and a combined weight of no more than 30LBS. There will be an additional pet fee of $100. Our cleaning and maintenance team will provide excellent cleaning and treatment both before and after guests with pets. Exception can be made with approval from Owner only.

No Smoking/No Vaping or Open Flame: No smoking and/or vaping is allowed inside the property or screened porch. No candles or open flame of any kind are allowed inside the property. Upon departure, if the cleaning company detects any evidence of smoking and/or open flames, you will receive a bill for additional cleaning and treatment to rid property of any damage.

Guests will need to provide their own paper products and cleaning supplies. An initial set-up of trash liners, paper towels, dishwashing detergent, toilet paper is provided. Extra items needed are the responsibility of the guest (i.e. toothpaste, laundry detergent, bath soap, beach towels, extra toilet paper, etc.)

No Daily Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens and bath towels are included with the property, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate.

Conditions Beyond Our Control: We are not liable for events beyond our control which interfere with your scheduled occupancy, including, but not limited to acts of God, acts of governmental agencies, fire, strikes, war, tornado, hurricanes, tropical storms, ice storm, severe weather, inclement weather, ferry boat cancellation, loss of electricity, or loss of water. There will be no refund in these circumstances. We recommend you purchase travel insurance prior to arrival.

Criminal Activity: You agree to not engage in any criminal conduct on the property, including but not limited to the following: usage of illegal drugs, committing a felony, violating any law or ordinance, disturbing the peace, engaging in conduct for unlawful purposes. We are not liable for any damage or injury you cause to yourself or a 3rd party while engaging in criminal activity.

Indemnification: We shall not be liable for any damage or injury suffered by you, your family, guests, invitees, agents or employees or to any person entering the property. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless from all claims or assertions of every kind and nature.

Governing Law: This agreement shall be governed, construed, and interpreted under the Laws of the State chosen by us.

Severability: If any part of this agreement is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the rest of this agreement.

Falsified Reservations: If you provide false information concerning your identity or other aspects of the reservation, you will automatically forfeit the reservation and will not be granted access to the property. In addition, you will not be refunded any money paid in advance. We have a right to report fraud to appropriate authorities.

Acknowledgement: You have read and agreed to the terms and conditions of this agreement including the vacation rental property rules, community rules, and weather/pet/smoking/cancellation policies. The credit card supplied at the time of reservation will be held for security purposes only.

We look forward to your visit!

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