Rental Agreement & House Rules

1. Guest Eligibility & Occupancy

The person completing the booking (the “primary guest”) must be at least 25 years old and will occupy the home for the full length of the stay. Maximum occupancy — including children — is strictly enforced:

• Gulf Direct (467 Balsam Ct): 6 guests
• Marco Villa (101 Lamplighter Dr): 8 guests

Exceeding maximum occupancy, or use of the property for any purpose other than as a private vacation residence (e.g. events, parties, filming, commercial use), is grounds for immediate termination of the stay without refund.

2. Check-in / Check-out

Both homes use contactless self check-in via smart lock — a personal door code is sent before arrival, no key handoff required. Standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM unless otherwise confirmed in writing. Early check-in or late check-out may be available on request and is not guaranteed.

3. House Rules

• Quiet hours: 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM, out of respect for neighbors on a residential canal street.
• No smoking anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors.
• No pets.
• No parties or events beyond the registered guest count.
• Boat docks/hot tub/pool (property-specific — see the listing) are for registered guests’ use at their own risk; children must be supervised at all times near water.

4. Payment, Taxes & Damage Protection

The total shown at checkout includes the nightly rate, a cleaning fee, a one-time non-refundable damage protection fee (in lieu of a refundable security deposit — see the coverage amount shown at checkout), and Florida/Collier County tax (11%, combining 6% state sales tax and 5% Tourist Development Tax). The damage protection fee covers accidental damage up to the stated coverage amount; damage beyond that amount, or damage resulting from a violation of this agreement (e.g. unauthorized guests, smoking, pets), may be billed separately to the payment method on file.

If a split-payment option is offered at checkout, the deposit shown is charged immediately and the remaining balance is automatically charged to the same payment method on the date shown at checkout. Guests are responsible for ensuring that payment method remains valid through that date.

5. Cancellations & Changes

[Placeholder policy — confirm with the owner before this is treated as final.] Full refund of amounts paid, minus a nonrefundable administrative fee, if cancelled 30 or more days before check-in. 50% refund of amounts paid if cancelled 14–29 days before check-in. No refund for cancellations within 14 days of check-in, no-shows, or early departures. The cleaning fee and damage protection fee are non-refundable in all cases, including within any eligible refund window. Date changes are accommodated where possible, subject to availability and the rates in effect for the new dates.

6. Guest Responsibility & Liability

The guest agrees to treat the property with reasonable care and to report any damage, malfunction, or safety concern promptly. The owner is not liable for injury, loss, or damage to personal property arising from a guest’s use of the home, its amenities, or the surrounding area, except where caused by the owner’s negligence. This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida.

7. Contact

Questions about this agreement or a specific stay: radhika@luxuryfloridaestates.com or (732) 208-0066.