PAYMENT POLICY: To secure the booking, a payment of 50% of the grand total is due at the time of booking if the arrival date is more than 60 days from time of booking. The remaining 50% is due 60 days prior to arrival date. A payment of 100% is due at time of booking for any reservation made inside 60 days of arrival. Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. No dates will be held for reservation requests in which no deposit has been paid. Reservations are only confirmed upon receipt of deposit and receipt of booking confirmation.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellation requests must be initiated in writing by the guest through website in which they booked. Cancellation requests received prior to 60 days from arrival date will receive a refund minus one night’s rent plus tax. Cancellation requests received inside 60 days from arrival date for cancelling the entire or portion of a reservation, refunds of deposits or full payments, no shows or early departures after check-in will result in a 100% loss of all funds remitted to Island Getaway. If a non-arrival, late arrival, early departure, cancellation, or alteration results in a loss of revenue to Island Getaway, it will be charged. In the event of an Act of God such as adverse weather, tornadoes, fire, lightning strikes, etc., Island Getaway is not responsible for any refunds from monies which have been paid to Island Getaway. We strongly advise you to purchase the appropriate Travel/Trip Insurance to protect your investment and ensure suitable coverage from the insurance you purchase. Refunds will only be issued if the guest has purchased insurance coverage (which included the respective and required coverage for their specific claim). If a hurricane threatens the area, and a voluntary or mandatory evacuation is issued, our office will close, and all guests will be required to leave the property. Items left are not the responsibility of Island Getaway. Island Getaway reserves the right to cancel any reservation for any reason subject to issuing a full refund without penalty or responsibility for providing lodging elsewhere Beach Closures, Public Road and/or Utility Closures and/or Work, and Acts of God or Nature, are all outside the control of Island Getaway. Guests should always purchase travel insurance to protect their stay.
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: The purchase of travel insurance is recommended to protect your vacation investment. Island Getaway is not liable for Acts of Nature or any occurrence beyond our control. Travel insurance may be purchased through AirBnB or VRBO or via the following link: NEED LINK
CONSTRUCTION: Anna Maria Island is a desirable vacation destination and as a result, it is possible that at any time, one or more properties in the area to be under renovation, improvement or new construction. Island Getaway shall not be held responsible to provide any type of advance notification of surrounding projects to incoming guests, as we do not receive any type of notification of new or ongoing construction projects (new construction, exterior or interior renovations, pool/landscaping installation, etc.). Jobs stop and start continuously on surrounding properties, so it is beyond our control to forecast/understand these details.
PETS: Pets are not allowed at Island Getaway.
PARKING: One parking space available per unit. Parking spaces are numbered and each guest must park in their own space. Guests renting a golf cart for their stay must make alternate parking arrangements for their personal vehicle.
SMOKING: As a courtesy to the comfort of all guests, ALL units and the courtyard are non-smoking. Smoking is permitted in the designated smoking area only. If smoking is detected in any room or deck, the result will be a $200.00 cleaning charge and will be charged to your credit card on file.
REFUNDS: Refunds issued by Island Getaway will be submitted and/or processed no more than 30 days after departure date of original stay. Refunds WILL NOT be issued to a guest unless the guest notifies Island Getaway of the complaint immediately during their stay, while they are still on property; providing Island Getaway the opportunity to review and validate the issue or complaint with the guest present, and correct the issue(s) while the guest is still on property.
DISPUTES: Any disputes or dissatisfaction regarding your stay at Island Getaway must be taken up directly with Island Getaway. I agree that I will not request a chargeback or credit to my credit card in connection with any charge made pursuant to this agreement. I hereby expressly waive my rights to request any chargeback against Island Getaway now, and in the future. All complaints must be reported during the customer’s stay and not after departing the property.
PAYMENT: The initial deposit (if reservation is made more than sixty (60) days prior to travel) must be made via credit card or debit card. You may pay the remaining total balance by either check, credit card, debit card, or wire transfer (wire fees may apply). 50% of the total reservation is due at the time of booking, and the final balance due must be received by 60 days prior to your arrival. If paying by credit or debit card the remaining balance will be automatically charged to the card on file at the 60-day prior to arrival mark. If you would like a different card processed, you must let Island Getaway know prior to this date. If the optional Traveler’s Insurance is purchased, the full payment for that is due at the time of booking. This is non-refundable.TAX and FEES: All prices are subject to sales and resort taxes. Every reservation is subject to a cleaning fee, linen fee, administration fee, and/or damage fee, and/or resort fee.
CONFIRMATION OF RESERVATION: If you elect to have an Island Getaway team make the reservation for you, an agent will send you a confirmation email. If you make a reservation through a travel site, that site will automatically send you a confirmation. Payment of the booking will be the acceptance of the terms and conditions clearly listed within this property’s advertisement listing.
MINIMUM AGE: The minimum age for guests to enter into a reservation for a vacation rental is 25 years of age, unless specifically approved in writing. You agree to provide us with proof of age upon request. Guests under the minimum age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the entire duration of the rental. Guests under the age of 25 unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian will not be permitted to rent or occupy any vacation rental. We reserve the right to cancel/terminate or reject reservations if made under false pretenses. Violations of this policy will result in loss of advance payments and immediate eviction from the vacation rental without refund.
RATE CHANGES and WEBSITE CONTENT: Rates are subject to change without notice on the website. Confirmed booking rates will never be changed unless directed by the customer i.e.: the guest chooses to add days to their stay. The rate and rental listing information provided online, though deemed accurate is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions, change of price or withdrawal without notice.
RENTAL UNIT: The person who registered is responsible for the rental unit and the conduct of all occupants and guests. The registered guest must occupy the rental property; sub-letting is not permitted. Renters must always abide by the maximum persons allowed in each unit. There are no exceptions to this rule. Renters are responsible for daily upkeep of the rental property. Island Getaway shall not be liable to guests or to any party for any type of issued violations, including but not limited to: traffic tickets, noise complaints, turtle ordinance violations, etc. The sole responsibility lies on the responsible party including any incurred fees or fines.
ACCOMMODATION SUBSTITUTION: Where circumstances arise beyond our control (i.e. fire, hurricane, damage/air conditioning malfunction, etc.), your confirmed property may be unavailable during your reservation dates. Island Getaway reserves the right to substitute your accommodations with another unit of identical size within the Island Getaway property. In the event of such a substitution, Island Getaway will make every effort to provide you with a comparable home and a pleasant vacation experience, however, Island Getaway shall not be liable for damages or inconvenience in this rare and unusual circumstance.
DAMAGE: Guests are responsible for any damage to the property. The guest fully accepts responsibility for any and all damage caused to the property by any act or omission of the guest. Any damages will be charged to the credit card on file. Should any damage come to light after the guest has departed, guest agrees and acknowledges that Island Getaway may charge to the guest’s credit card or send an invoice for the amount to the registered address. Island Getaway will make an effort to rectify any damage internally prior to contracting specialists to make the repairs, thereby attempting to make an effort to keep any costs that the guest would incur to a minimum. The guest will be liable for all costs associated with any and all damage that occurred during their stay. Island Getaway recommends guests that make their reservation through VRBO purchase the additional Property Damage Protection Plan (fee applies), to add additional damage insurance for their stay. Guests reserving through AirBnB have AirBnB’s Host Guarantee. In either case, this only adds certain protections for the guests, it does not eliminate liability and responsibility. Guest agrees to pay a reasonable attorney fees and all court costs and expenses to enforce this agreement including appellate proceeds with or without legal proceedings. Each party to this Agreement consents and submits to personal jurisdiction over the party by, and venue in, the courts of the State of Florida in and for Manatee County, Florida, regarding any legal action arising from, or otherwise related to this Agreement. Any dispute arising between customer and Island Getaway shall be brought exclusively in the state courts located in Manatee County, Florida. Please report and document any damage to the rental unit upon your arrival immediately to Island Getaway to avoid possible liability.
GUESTS OF RENTERS: Renters are responsible for the behavior of ALL guests at ALL times while on Island Getaway property. Guests are not permitted to occupy a rental property beyond its listed max occupancy at any time or hold any events at the home without approval, and if this occurs Island Getaway reserves the right to terminate the rental agreement immediately without refund. ALL activities must be conducted in a legal and ethical manner, and any action that does not abide by this standard could result in immediate removal from the property.
ACCIDENTS, INJURY OR LOSS: Customer agrees to waive any claim whatsoever and hold harmless Island Getaway for accidents and claims resulting from accidents and or injury arising from use of the rental property and any of its equipment, porches, decks, stairs, parking area, etc. Island Getaway is not responsible for accidents, injury, death, or loss of personal belongings of any kind. Guests shall indemnify and hold harmless island Getaway from any and against all liabilities, claims, expenses, fees, loss of use of actions of any kind arising out of renters or their guests use and occupancy of the premises.
BED BUGS: All of our homes are inspected by a certified bed bug inspector and they are free of any bed bugs. This inspection is done prior to every arrival. If bed bugs are found, or the effects of bed bugs are noted, after this inspection, it is presumed that these bed bugs were brought into the home by the guest until the guest can show clear and convincing evidence to show otherwise. The treatment to exterminate these bed bugs will be at the guest’s expense.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: Customer understands and accepts that any equipment provided to me by Island Getaway, LLC, (the “Equipment”), or the Owner, is provided without any warranty about its condition or suitability and customer accepts full responsibility for its care while it is in customer’s possession. Customer hereby agrees to the fullest extent permitted by law, as follows: TO ASSUME ALL RISKS, and any harm, injury or loss that may occur to customer or customer’s property as a result of customer’s use of the Equipment, TO RELEASE Island Getaway, LLC, its owners, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, shareholders, and the Owners (“Released Parties”) from all Claims, Liabilities, Causes of Action, and Demands that arise in any way from any personal property damage, injury, death, loss or harm that occur to customer or to any other person or to any property as a result of customer’s use of Equipment; and TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND the Released Parties against any and all claims, including claims for their own and customer’s own negligence, and any other claim arising from customer’s use of the Equipment.
The terms hereof serve forever as a release and assumption of risk for customer’s heirs, estate, executor, administrator, assignees, for all members of customer’s family, and any person(s) visiting or staying in the home during my stay.
Customer understands that they are responsible for the care and on-time return of the Equipment. If any of these items are lost, stolen, or irreparably damaged due to customer’s neglect; customer agrees to pay fair market value for their replacement with the credit card on file with Island Getaway for incidentals. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY ACCEPTING THIS AGREEMENT I MAY BE WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. I DO SO FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AS PART OF THE ISLAND GETAWAY RENTAL AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
NOISE ORDINANCE: The City of Bradenton Beach has a noise ordinance policy in place, which may be enforced by local law enforcement and code enforcement officers. Please be mindful of our neighbors during your stay. Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in a warning from local law/code enforcement and continuing to ignore the ordinance after the warning could result in further disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.
FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES: Furniture is not to be removed from the unit. Blankets and bath towels must remain in the unit. Beach towels are provided, and they may be used for that purpose, and the quantity of towels upon arrival must match the number left upon departure – quantities are determined by unit size. Any Folding beach chairs, towels, and any other equipment, or beach items at the home, may be taken to the beach and/or used by the renter in their intended use, if lost, damaged or stolen the renter will be charged the present time replacement value for the item(s). There is an inventory taken before and after each guest’s arrival and departure.
KEYS: If keys are provided for your rental property during your stay, you are responsible for them. If the keys are not left in the property and/or returned there will be a $25 per key replacement charge.
FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT/CONDITION: In the event of failure of equipment to work, guest must promptly notify Island Getaway so repairs can be made. There will be no refund of all or part of the rental amount for any failure of any of the equipment to work. While we make every effort to limit guest interruptions, maintenance of the unit may occur during your stay. In this case, our maintenance department might require access to the unit, with or without formal notice. We will make every effort to avoid any unnecessary interruptions with your stay.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL/TOILETS: Please do not put any item besides TOILET PAPER in the TOILET. Paper towels, baby wipes, feminine products etc. – anything besides toilet paper provided – may cause a plumbing issue. If this occurs, the guest will be responsible for the service call and repair.
TRASH: All of our homes have curbside service. Waste Management will dispose of your trash for you as long as the trash is placed in the dumpster in the parking area.
SUPPLIES: Island Getaway provides preliminary supplies of toilet paper, paper towels, soaps, and other small items for the guest. After these items are used, the guest will be responsible for purchasing these items to cover their needs as they determine necessary. These are not designed to last the length of the guest’s stay. We do not provide daily housekeeping or daily towel service.
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT: Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of Island Getaway, or Florida Law, could result in the termination of the rental agreement without refund. The laws of the State of Florida govern this agreement. The prevailing party in any lawsuit to enforce any provisions of this agreement shall be entitled to an award of attorney’s fees, cost of expenses for mediation, arbitration and trial or appellate proceedings. This agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties. It may only be changed in writing signed by the party against who enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, extension or discharge is sought. Renters cannot assign or transfer this agreement.
ILLEGAL ACTIVITY: Should any guest or other occupants of the vacation rental use the property for any illegal or unlawful purpose including, but not limited to the possession, serving, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons less than 21 years of age, house parties or keg parties, any disturbance resulting in neighborhood complaints or police action, or use of the home in a manner contrary to the provisions of this agreement shall be terminated immediately, guests and all other occupants will be required to vacate the vacation rental and all monies paid will be forfeited. IF ISLAND GETAWAY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT IS DISPATCHED TO VACATION RENTAL HOME DUE TO ANY ILLEGAL ACTIVITY OR DISTURBANCES EMANATING FROM THE VACATION RENTAL OR GROUNDS, THERE WILL BE A MINIMUM $500 CHARGE TO TENANT’S CREDIT CARD AND IS GROUNDS FOR TENANT’S IMMEDIATE EVICTION.
FIREARMS: Absolutely no firearms of any kind are allowed on the Property. Please understand that the guests will immediately lose their rental rights and be subject to expedited eviction with no refunds of all rental monies if a firearm is discovered on the premises. Guest understands and acknowledges that any firearm found on the Property or left on the Property will removed by the appropriate authorities, not by the Agent.
By reserving this property and therefore agreeing to this agreement you give Island Getaway the permission to send you ongoing marketing, promotional, and special discount type communications. These are offered various times of the year, and are a benefit to the guest. These can be unsubscribed from if so desired.
Please contact Island Getaway with any questions.
