The Terms and Conditions for booking South Palms are listed below.

 Bookings

• The signing of the booking form by the party leader confirms acceptance of the terms and conditions set out and shall be binding on the persons listed on the booking form intending to occupy the premises (or any subsequent amendments to this list)

• No all male parties or parties of guests who are under the age of 21 will be accepted. 

• No pets allowed. 

• For the comfort of guests this is a no smoking home, however it is permitted on the patio area. Please use the ashtrays provided.

• To ensure comfort, security and peace of mind our home is registered with the state authorities and is in full compliance with all relevant legislation.

• Commercial vehicles, campers, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, motor homes, house trailers, boats, shall not be permitted to be parked or to be stored at any place on the property.

 Party size

• 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. 

• The property is fully licensed for short-term rentals in Florida. 

• 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.

Rental Period

• Arrival can be any of the week and we have no minimum rental period (please ask for details). 

• Stays of 4 nights or less will incur a cleaning fee. 

• South Palms is available for occupation from 4.00pm local time on the day of arrival and is to be vacated by 10.00am on the morning of departure. 

• Vacating after 10.00am may incur a charge equivalent to one days accommodation cost unless previously agreed with the owner and/or Management Company.

• Guests can arrange to arrive earlier or depart later if South Palms is empty by prior arrangement with the owners and/or Management Company.

Payment

• Together with you completed booking form, a non-refundable deposit is due within 7 days of your provisional booking. Upon receipt of your deposit we will send you confirmation of your booking. 

• Payment of the balance is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival date. 2 to 3 weeks before arrival we will send out directions and information for South Palms.

• All rates are subject to change until final confirmation of booking.

Security Deposit

• The client is solely responsible for any damage or breakages that may be caused to the property or its contents during your stay. 

• The lead guest must fully inspect the home and report any damage or deficiency to the owner's manager within the first twenty four (24) hours of their stay. Thereafter any damage or deficiency found following the guest's departure will be attributable solely to the lead guest and their party.

• We require a refundable security deposit to be paid with the final payment. This deposit will be repaid to you by cheque (in the currency it was paid) as soon as the management company has reported no damage. 

• Our local management company checks the home before your arrival and after your departure and will advise us of any faults. This may include additional cleaning costs for removal of stains due to spillage or stains.

• In the event of any excess damage of any kind to the property or excess cleaning costs or excessive use of electricity (e.g. leaving external doors open with air conditioning on) which exceed the security deposit, the signatory will be held responsible for all additional costs.  

• In the event of the barbecue being used and left in an uncleaned condition we will deduct $50/£35 from your security deposit for cleaning.  

• South Palms is designated as a "No Smoking" home, and all guests agree to refrain from smoking inside the house. In the event that neutralization of smoke odours from cigarettes, cigars, pipes or other smoking materials is required, or in the event that burn marks from cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or other smoking materials are detected, the cost for elimination of those odours or repair of the burn marks will be deducted from the security deposit. 

• We reserve the right to retain the security deposit (either in part or full) to cover damage or non-return of keys. Receipts for repairs / replacements will be provided in the unlikely event that such retention of the security deposit is required. 

• We 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. 

• Florida has a sub tropical climate and care must be taken with food that is left uncovered. Uncovered food can attract insects very quickly. Any added cost for pest control services incurred for lack of care may be passed to you.