Terms and Conditions

Florida-Disney Area-Terra Verde/Pride Rock
Isle of Wight-Ryde-Mews Cottage
 

1. Rates
All prices quoted on any of our websites (or affiliated web sites) are subject to change, and the owners reserve the right to correct and amend errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Once a rental has been confirmed the owners will not increase the rental rate, unless such change has been requested or necessitated by the guest.

2. Bookings and Payment
The postal or electronic receipt of the booking form confirms the acceptance of the terms and conditions set out below and shall be binding on all the persons intending to occupy the property whether or not such persons have signed the booking form. No reservation is confirmed until the booking deposit is paid. All reservations must be paid in full six (6) weeks prior to the date of arrival or they are subject to cancellation without notice. The owners or management company reserve the right to refuse acceptance of any booking at any time at their discretion.

3. Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be confirmed to us in writing. In the event that a guest cancels a reservation, or the owners or management company have to cancel the arrangements due to non-payment of the balance due within the time allowed before departure, cancellation charges will be made as follows:
More than 6 weeks before arrival date: The deposit will be forfeited. 
Less than 6 weeks before arrival date: The deposit will be forfeited and the rental amount will be forfeited unless a new booking is received from another source to fill the vacancy.
For these reasons, full comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.

4. Security Deposit
There is a security deposit of $200 USD (£150 GBP) . This needs to be paid by cheque/check or paypal  at the time of booking. The owners/management company retain the right to retain the security deposit (either in part or full) to cover excess damage of any kind to the property, missing or damaged furnishings, appliances or property, excessive use of electricity (e.g. leaving external doors open with air conditioning on), excess cleaning costs, non-return of keys, or any other condition requiring repair or replacement prior to the occupancy of subsequent guests. Receipts for repairs / replacements may be requested in the unlikely event that such retention of the security deposit is required. The security deposit, less any such charges will be refunded by check or PayPal, as soon as possible. The owners reserve the right to pursue a guest for recompense for any and all damages caused which may exceed the value of the security deposit and will require payment within 14 days of being served notice of this.

5. 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 hot tub is entirely at the users own risk. Children must at all times be supervised by responsible adults when using the spa. The owners and management company cannot accept any liability for any loss of rental time due to travel problems, flight delays, cancellations, terrorist acts, industrial disputes or any events, which are outside our control, including any form of Force Majeure. The owners cannot accept any liability for failure of public supplies such as water, electricity, gas supplies or air conditioning supplies or of the spa heaters. Nor for the consequences of the actions or omissions that may supply or control main services, or any actions taken in the vicinity of the property by any authority over which there is no control.

6. Rental Period and Occupancy
The rental period runs from 4PM local time on the day of arrival until 10:00AM local time on the day of departure. Unauthorized early arrivals or late departures will result in additional charges. The property may only be occupied by a maximum of 6 persons, unless agreement with the owner is reached.. The accommodations are booked solely for persons named on the rental agreement and the owner or management company reserves the right to refuse entrance to any parties not so named. It may, on occasion, be necessary for staff or agents of the owner or management company to enter the premises in order to perform routine maintenance or repairs, we will attempt to notify guests in advance of any such activities, to the best of our abilities.

7. Party Size and Nature
Pride Rock is fully licensed for short-term rental in Florida. Everyone occupying the house, including ages, must be listed on the booking form including small children and infants. This is Florida State law and no exceptions may be made. The accommodation cannot be shared, assigned or sub-let and only persons shown on the booking form are permitted to stay in the property. Persons under  25 years of age must be accompanied by parents or responsible adults. The Owners reserve the right to refuse admittance if these conditions are not met. Failure to comply will render the booking void and no compensation will be paid. The home is not equipped with special handicapped facilities and is therefore not suitable for guests with disabilities.
 

8. Code of Conduct
Terra Verde is a residential community. Mews Cottage is also in a residential area. No guest behaviour should interfere with the privacy and the quiet enjoyment of other residents and guests. Please do not use the hot tub, play loud music or behave in any manner that could be construed as an inconvenience, however minor, to your neighbours between the hours of 11PM and 7AM. In the event that anyone in your party behaves in a manner determined by the homeowner, our management company, Terra Verde Resort staff, or local authorities believe is likely to cause danger, distress or annoyance to anyone else resident or visiting the Terra Verde Resort community, or damage any property in the community, you may be required to vacate the premises permanently and immediately and neither the owners, our management company, Terra Verde Resort staff, nor any other related party shall be responsible for any cost you may incur, nor shall we pay any compensation whatever, nor make a refunds due to these actions. Pets and animals are not allowed in the home at any time, under any circumstances, and will be ground for immediate eviction from the premises. Smoking is not permitted in the home at any time.

9. Guest Responsibilities
For the duration of your stay you are responsible for the property which you have booked and you are expected to take care of it. At the end of the rental period, all equipment including everything in the house, all walls, floors and furnishings must be left clean and tidy, or you may be billed for any amount over and above the time normally spent on cleaning. You are liable for any breakages and damage to the property or its contents, and if you do not replace any breakages or pay locally for any damage sustained, you will be billed when you return from your holiday. Any third party visiting the property during your holiday will be regarded as your responsibility and any damages or breakages caused by any third party will be your liability. You are responsible for any damage to any third party visiting the property that is caused by you or any member of the party staying in the property, or any other person whom you may invite to the property.

10. Community Facilities
Users of Terra Verde Resort community facilities are subject to the rules and regulations of the community.

11. Security
Guests are expected to take all reasonable security precautions, including locking ALL doors and windows during their time of occupancy of the property. The spa is used entirely at the guest’s own risk. Children must be supervised at all times while in the spa or garden areas.

12. Complaints
In the unlikely event of a problem arising while occupying the home, the guest should immediately contact the management company who will seek to resolve the matter speedily. If the problem has not been reported to the management company within 24 hours of the problem arising, neither the owner not the management company can accept any responsibility.

13. Insurance
For USA rentals it is a condition of this booking that all members of the party are covered by adequate insurance for any medical treatment in the USA, as well as for loss or damage to luggage and personal belongings. Travel insurance covering delays and cancellations is highly recommended, and is fully the responsibility of the guest.

14. Force Majeure
As with any other holiday, there are circumstances completely beyond our control, in which the property may not be available for your booking. Such circumstances are referred to as “Force Majeure”. In the event of “Force Majeure” the owners will do their best to make alternative arrangements for you where possible. If they cannot or if the alternative arrangements are unacceptable to you, they will issue a pro rata refund of monies paid. This will be the full extent of the owner’s liability in such circumstances and the owners cannot be responsible for any other costs connected with any such cancellation, however arising.

15. Website/Advertising
All information supplied on the Website is deemed to be correct to the best of our knowledge, it is understood that the information supplied is for guidance purposes only and does not form any part of a contract. The owners and management reserve the right to change room configuration, appliances, furniture, interior furnishings, electronics, and games equipment without notice.

16. Governing Law
All reservation of the resort accommodations and the use and occupancy of such accommodations shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida . All disputes between owners and renters shall be subject to the exclusive subject matter and personal jurisdiction of the courts in DuPage County, Illinois. In the event of litigation between renters and the owners, the prevailing party shall be entitled to all costs incurred, including reasonable attorney's fees.
 
17. Terms and conditions
 
Every attempt has been made to explain the terms and conditions of a booking with ABCSunshine. If there is any ambiguity please contact ABCSunshine.
 
It is the responsibility of the guest to make the owner aware of anything that may affect the owners’ ability to provide the correct facilities for any special needs.

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