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Text Box: RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SWAYING PINES CHALET & GRANDVIEW   SECURITY/DAMAGE DEPOSIT 1. A security deposit of $200 is required to hold your reservation. We require a personal check or postal money order for the security deposit and once it is received, your dates are officially reserved. 2. Upon your arrival, the security deposit converts to a damage deposit. If the following provisions are met, your deposit will be mailed within 5 business days of check-out:       a. No damage is done to the chalet or its contents, beyond normal wear and tear.       b. The chalet is not left dirty and all trash is put outside in the garbage cans.       c. Linens are in good condition and none are missing.       d. Dishes are washed and put away in the cabinets.       e. VCR tapes, DVDs and PlayStation games are not missing or damaged.       f.  No early check-in or late check-out unless approved in advance. PAYMENT 3. We accept payment by personal check, Paypal, Mastercard or Visa. 4. Payment in full must be received 30 days before arrival. CANCELLATION POLICY 5. If you cancel your reservation less than 30 days before check-in, you will forfeit your entire security deposit of $200. 6. If you cancel your reservation 30 days or more before check-in, there is a $50 cancellation fee, which will be deducted from your security deposit refund.  7. If you cancel and have already paid for your stay, we will refund your lodging payment if we can rebook your cancelled dates.    8. The first day of the rental, there will be no refunds for any reason. No credit will be given for shortened stays due to late arrival or early departure for any reason. No cancellations due to weather. 9. There is no loss of deposit if you cancel and immediately rebook your stay.  Rebookings must be paid in advance and are non-refundable. RENTAL AGREEMENT 10. Upon receiving your security deposit and a signed/dated copy of the Rental Agreement, a rental confirmation and receipt will be e-mailed to you. 11. Once we receive full payment for your reservation, we will e-mail you a welcome packet that includes the lockbox code, directions, and cabin/local information. GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING 12. When you arrive, the rental should be clean and set up with linens and the supplies outlined below. If it has not been cleaned, please contact us immediately at 1-888-269-8494. We will do our very best to correct the situation. 13. Your chalet will have the following supplies provided: 8 bath towels , 8 washcloths, 4 hand towels; 2 dish towels, 2 dishcloths; hand dishwashing liquid, dishwasher tabs or liquid; hand soap, 1 roll paper towels, coffee filters,  1 roll of toilet paper/bathroom.  14. You may wish to bring along these additional items that we do not supply: charcoal, starter fluid, facial tissues, extra toilet paper, laundry detergent, fabric softener, shampoo and beach towels. 15. If you want to bring your pet, it must be approved in advance as a “pet stay.” There is a $50 non-refundable pet fee. Guests who bring a pet or pets without approval and/or the required pet fee will forfeit their security deposit and may be evicted. 16. Use of the hot tub is at your own risk. Housekeeping will drain, clean and disinfect the hot tub after every check-out. Bromine tablets are used to maintain the water quality, however some individuals may be sensitive to bromine. Bromine may also damage jewelry finishes. It is advised that you do not use a hot tub after consuming alcoholic beverages, if you are pregnant or have a pre-existing health problem. Minors must be supervised at all times in and around hot tub. 17. We supply games and activities for our guests, however some games have small pieces or parts and are not suitable for young children who may put things in their mouths. Do not allow young children to play unsupervised with games. 18. The gas fireplace is available to guests October 1 through March 31. 19. Check-in time is no earlier than 3 pm ET. Housekeeping has only a 5 hour window to completely clean and set up for the next guests. Please respect their work schedule and do not arrive early. 20. Check-out time is no later than 10 am ET the day you are scheduled to leave. Housekeeping must be able to enter the cabin at 10 a.m. If you do not leave the premises on time, you will be charged for one additional night‘s stay. 21. Prior to check-out, all dishes should be washed and put away. Beds may be left unmade and sheets and pillowcases left on. Towels from both bathrooms should be gathered and placed in the downstairs tub. Before leaving, set the thermostat to 65 degrees in the cooler months and 75 degrees during warmer months. House keys should be placed on the kitchen counter, then lock all doors by the using the lockset on the door knob. 22. We will not be liable or responsible for items left behind, lost or stolen.  If you leave an item after checking out and wish to have it returned, call us as soon as possible.  We will inform you of the shipping cost and with your approval, deduct it from your deposit refund to cover the expense. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 23. You must be 21 years of age to rent this cabin and provide proof of age. 24. Swaying Pines and GrandView  have a maximum occupancy of eight (8) guests.  Renters who exceed the occupancy limit and falsify occupancy information at the time of reservation are subject to eviction. 25. House parties are strictly prohibited and grounds for immediate eviction. 26. This is a non-smoking rental. You are permitted to smoke outdoors on the covered deck. Any violation of the smoking policy will incur a $50.00 fine and if additional cleaning is necessary to remove smoke odors from the house and/or linens, costs will be subtracted from damage deposit. 27. If a personal check is returned to us for non-sufficient funds, you will be charged the amount levied by the bank for NSF charges. 28. Any exceptions to the rules as written here must be approved in advance by owner 29. Rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS. I CERTIFY THAT I AM AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AND THAT I WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF THIS PROPERTY BEING RENTED UNDER MY NAME. I ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR EXTRA CLEANING CHARGES, SHOULD THEY BE DISCOVERED DURING OR AFTER DEPARTURE. Signed___________________________________________  Date________________ Make Security Deposit check payable to Amy Greener and send along with rental agreement to: Amy Greener 17366 Ida West Rd. Petersburg, MI 49270