The sending of the on-line booking form confirms your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out below and as may from time to time be changed and shall be binding on all persons stated on the booking form. Each booking will be confirmed by the owner, as soon as possible after receiving the booking form and deposit and only on receipt of this confirmation by you will the booking be treated as confirmed. Once the owners have confirmed the booking to you and you have paid a deposit, the named person on the booking form will be responsible for the total rental price of the property, as agreed on the confirmation. The remaining balance of the agreed rental cost must be paid 8 weeks prior to your departure. If the full balance of the rental cost is not paid as in accordance with these booking conditions, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and cancellation penalties will apply.

The sending of the booking form confirms your acceptance to pay for any damage of any kind caused by your occupancy of the property. The cost of repairs and/or replacements will be deducted from your security deposit prior to the return of the balance. The security deposit will be fully refundable 2-3 weeks after your departure from the property, providing there are no claims against it. In the event of any excess damage of any kind, excessive cleaning costs by our agents or excessive use of electricity (caused by leaving external doors open with the air conditioning on) the named person on the booking form will be held responsible for all additional costs which exceed the security deposit.

Providing the owners receive written notice of cancellation not less than 8 weeks prior to the actual booking date, the signatory will not be liable to pay the full balance. It is the responsibility of the signatory to ensure that the signed cancellation letter reaches the owner. Email cancellations are not acceptable. The reservation deposit will be forfeited. If the cancellation is received after 8 weeks prior to the start of the holiday the signatory is liable to pay the full balance of the final invoice. If the owner is successful in re letting the property for all or part of the reservation period, the full balance or the part balance of the final invoice will be refunded. The owners reserve the right to cancel any bookings providing written notice is given and any balance paid refunded. In the unlikely event that circumstances beyond our control, necessitate cancellation of the booking, we will refund any monies paid to the party leader. (Without interest, compensation or consequential loss of any kind).

All persons stated on the booking form are responsible for the care of the property and are expected to take reasonable care of it including the locking of all doors, topping up of pool water (as required) and ensuring the security alarm is activated whenever the property is unoccupied. At the end of the rental period, all utensils, carpets, furnishings, walls, fittings must be left clean and tidy. It is the guest's responsibility to notify the management company immediately of any sudden equipment failure so that reasonable action can be take to rectify the situation.

Should Tenant incur any long-distance telephone charges, then Agent will deduct these from the security deposit and provide a detailed bill to the Tenant. Homes that offer electric heated pools will have a $10 per day extra charge during the course of the rental, should the electric heater be used.

Tenant may use the Property strictly as a private vacation residence only, and no part of the property may be used for any kind of trade, or business purposes by neither the Tenant, nor family members, nor guests.

Tenant must inspect Property within 24 hours after arrival and contact the Agent to communicate any pre-existing damages, or file an objection, or complaint. Should Tenant fail to do so, Agent/Landlord will not be obligated to honor Tenant's complaint.

On the date of departure, Tenant must vacate the property and return it in proper condition and without any property damages to Agent/Landlord.

Tenant must use all appliances (refrigerator, TV, washing machine, dryer, etc.) and other technical installations of Property with proper care and diligence. Should an appliance or technical installation work improperly, or be inoperable, Tenant must immediately inform Agent about this matter. Improper use of appliances and/or damages to these will be charged to the Tenant. Tenant is not to operate pool equipment without instruction from Agent or authorized pool technician. This authorization is to be provided by the Agent. Also, there will be an additional charge of $40.00 for any grill that is left un-cleaned.

Forbidden is any kind of drug dealing activity, drug use and consumption, money laundering operations, organized crime or any illegal activity whatsoever.

During the rental period, Agent/Landlord has the right to inspect Property and technical installations for proper condition and operation, after informing Tenant about it.

The use of the accommodation and amenities including the pool and boat dock is entirely at the tenants risk and no responsibility is accepted by the owners of the property for injury loss or damage to the occupants or their property. Children should at all times be supervised, particularly when using the swimming pool and the dock area, and all persons using the pool and boat dock do so at their own risk. Please note that the pool is not suitable for diving.

Tenant is obligated to keep the Property secure. If necessary, at the time of arrival Agent will meet with Tenant and explain all locks and security installations and proper use; all damages resulting from carelessness or misuse will be charged to the Tenant.

Tenant is not allowed to store/keep/handle on premises of rented Property any dangerous, combustible or explosive items, or materials with such characteristics, or materials which could unreasonably raise the probability, risk or danger of a fire, or materials that are considered dangerous or highly dangerous by the responsible insurance agencies.

In any litigation that results from this agreement, the prevailing-party is entitled to reimbursement of all costs, including all reasonable attorneys' fees (including all costs and fees for appellate procedures).

A waiver of legal rights, or the waiver of exercising legal rights by one party, due to breach of contract, is neither a waiver of, nor a waiver to exercise legal rights for a similar or different breach of contract. The failure of a party to either, persecute a breach of contract, or to exercise its legal rights in one case, is not limiting the party's ability to exercise legal rights, or to prosecute other breaches of contract, should these continue.

The maximum capacity that our villa is licensed for is 8. Everyone occupying the property must be listed on the booking form, including small children. This is Florida state law and must be adhered to. The accommodations cannot be shared or sub-let and only the persons shown on the booking form are permitted to stay in the property. No pets are permitted. Persons under 21 years of age are not acceptable unless accompanied by parents or responsible adults. The property is fully licensed for short-term rentals in Florida. The owners reserve the right to refuse admittance if this condition is not met. Failure to comply will render the booking void and no compensation will be paid.

For the safety and comfort of all our guests smoking is not permitted within the property. No pets are allowed.

The owners and the management company of the property accept no responsibility whatsoever for death, personal injury, accidents, loss or damage to persons or personal belongings however caused. The use of all accommodations and amenities including the pool is entirely at the user's own risk. Children must be supervised by responsible adults at all times when using the pool. Glass or crockery is not permitted within the pool area. The owners or management company cannot accept any liability for any loss of rental time due to travel problem, flight delays or cancellations, industrial disputes or any events outside our control, including any form of Force Majeure. The owners and the Management Company cannot accept responsibility for the sudden failure of villa equipment but will take immediate reasonable action to rectify any such failure upon notification by the guests. If the pool heater cannot reach optimum temperature due to adverse cold weather conditions the owners or the management company cannot accept liability.

The villa will be available for occupancy from 4.00pm on the date of arrival and must be vacated by 10.00am (prompt) on the day of departure.

It is a condition of the booking that all members of the Party are covered by travel insurance which carries adequate protection against delays and cancellations, and has adequate medical insurance for the USA, and for your luggage and personal belongings.

The owner or the management company accept no responsibility whatsoever and no compensation or any other payment will be made if any cancellation or change to the terms of the booking becomes necessary due to war or threat of war, riots, civil commotion, terrorist activities, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, flood, adverse weather conditions, building or construction in progress within the community, technical problems with transportation, closure or congestion of airports, alterations or cancellation of schedules by carriers, or any other events beyond our control.

The owners or their management company shall be allowed access at any reasonable time during your stay.

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida. The venue shall be Lee County, Florida. This agreement is binding on all parties, their heirs, successors, representatives and legal successors. Only the English version of this agreement is legally binding, a supplied translation of this agreement, if applicable, is only for information purposes.

Cape Coral is a residential community. The actions of all members of your party should not interfere with the enjoyment of either other holidaymakers or the residents of Cape Coral. Please do not use the swimming pool, play loud music or engage in any activity which may cause inconvenience to your neighbors after 10.30pm or before 07.30am. In the event that any member of your party behaves in a way that is likely to cause distress, danger or annoyance to any other holidaymakers, residents of Cape Coral or damage to any property, the owners or their management company reserve the right to terminate your rental agreement immediately and forthwith. The owners or their management company will not be liable for any costs you will incur, nor shall we pay any compensation, nor make any refunds due to this action.