Rental Agreement 

You can read an example of the Rental Agreement below.  Once we receive your booking reservation request we will contact you and a rental agreement will be sent to you to sign.  Booking reservation can be made by clinking the "Book Now" link on the home page.

VACATION RENTAL SHORT TERM LEASE AGREEMENT 

This Vacation Rental Short Term Lease Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made by and between Greg Barton/Camille Spires (“Owner”) and __________ (“Guest”) as of the date last written on the signature page of this Agreement. Owner and Guest may be referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.” For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:


 1. Property. The property is described as a 1 family residential residence with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms located at 3311 Myrtle Street Edisto Island, SC 29438 (the “Property”). The Property is owned by Owner. The Property is fully furnished by Owner and equipped for light housekeeping. 


2. Amenities. The following amenities are included in the Property: cable, Wifi, DVD player, cornhole boards, beach chairs/ beach toys, A/C and Heat, linen provided, outdoor shower w/ hot and cold water, hair dryer, all kitchen appliances, washer and dryer,  etc.. A starter supply of household cleaning products may be available in the Property for use. Guests are responsible for purchasing any additional supplies and all food and beverages.


 3. Rental Party. All persons in the rental party will be bound by the terms of this Agreement. The primary Guest must be 25 years of age to rent the house.  


4. Maximum Occupancy. The maximum number of persons allowed to stay in the Property is limited to 8, unless the Owner gives its prior written consent. A charge of __________ per person per night will be assessed for each person who stays in the Property in addition to the Rental Party. Guests will be charged without notice for additional persons staying in the Property and not disclosed to the Owner.  


5. Rental Period & Check-In. This property rents Saturday to Saturday or Friday to Sunday.. The term of this lease will be from __________ (“Arrival Date”) to __________ (“Departure Date”). The Property will be ready for Guest’s occupancy beginning at 4:00 pm on the Arrival Date and the Property must be vacated by 11:00 am on the Departure Date, unless otherwise agreed by the Owner. The property requires a 2 night minimum stay. If Guest or any member of the Rental Party remains on the Property beyond the Departure Date/time, Guest will be responsible to pay the rental rate prescribed in Section 8 below for the period of time between Departure Date and the actual date Guest and all members of the Rental Property vacate the Property. 


6. Keys & Access Codes. Owner will provide Guest with code to electronic lock on the “Arrival Date”, which will unlock the front door to the Property. Code will be reset by the owner on “Departure Date”. Any attempt to access a locked area is just cause for immediate termination of this Agreement, forfeiture of all rent paid, and Guest will be liable for any missing items or damage. 


7. Rental Rules & Restrictions. Guest agrees to abide by the following restrictions by Owner: If any person in the Rental Party fails to follow any of the Rules, the Rental Party may be asked to vacate the Property and Guest will forfeit all rent paid. Rules: 


8. Reservation Deposit and Payment. The guest agrees to pay the rent and fees described below (the "Total Amount Due"). A deposit in the amount of __________ (the “Reservation Deposit”) is due at booking in order to secure Guest’s reservation. The Reservation Deposit is refundable if reservation is canceled before 60 days of Arrival Date. Reservation Deposit is non-refundable if canceled anytime in the 60 days before the arrival date. The Reservation Deposit will be applied toward the rental rate. Payment in full of the following fees, less the Reservation Deposit, will be due 10 days before the Arrival Date. 

Rental rate of __________ x __________ nights                                   __________ 

Cleaning service fee             $150.00    

          Total Amount Due __________ 

                               (Less reservation deposit due immediately) (__________) 

           Total Balance Due __________

Acceptable payment methods are: credit card, Cash App, Venmo


9. Cancellation. The Guest can cancel up to 60 days before the Arrival Date and receive the deposit back in full. Any cancellations less than 60 days before the Arrival Date the deposit will not be refunded. To cancel a reservation please contact the owner by email or phone.  


10. Cleaning. A cleaning fee of $150.00 will be charged to the Guest. Daily housekeeping services are not included in the rental rate. Throughout the rental period, Guests will be responsible for keeping the Property clean and in good condition. Any unsafe or dangerous condition must be reported to Owner immediately. Guest acknowledges that on the Arrival Date, the Property is in good condition, except for any defect Guest may report to the Owner by the end of the first day following the Arrival Date. The Property should be left in the same condition as it was found by Guest on the Arrival Date. Guest promises to leave the Property in good repair. 


11. Furnishings. The following furnishings will be provided with the Property: Furnishings are subject to change without notice. Furniture, bedding, kitchen equipment, utensils, and any other personal property supplied with the Property must not be removed from the Property. Loss of any items within the Property or damage to the Property or furnishings in excess of normal wear and tear will be charged to Guest. The Property will be inspected by the Owner after Guest’s departure. Household linens are inventoried prior to Guest arrival. Any missing linens will be charged/billed to Guest within 2 weeks of departure. All contents of the Property are the property of the Owner. If an item should break, Guest must notify Owner immediately. Guests are not permitted to alter the wiring of any television, computer, or gaming equipment. 


12. Parking. Guests may only park on gravel areas. No parking in the grass or under the house.


13. Mechanical Failures. Owner attempts to properly maintain the Property. While all electrical and mechanical equipment within the Property are in good working order, Owner cannot guarantee against mechanical failure of electrical service, stopped plumbing, water supply, heating, air conditioning, audio visual equipment, internet access, cable service, or appliances. Guest agrees to report any inoperative equipment or other maintenance problem to Owner immediately. Owner will make every reasonable effort to have repairs done quickly and efficiently. Guests will allow Owner or a person permitted by Owner access to the Property for purposes of repair and inspection. Owner is not responsible for any inconvenience that may occur and no refunds or rent reductions will be made due to failure of such items. 


14. Acts of God. If there is a storm or severe weather and a mandatory evacuation order is issued by state or local authorities, Guest shall be entitled to a prorated refund for each night Guest is unable to occupy the Property. Owner will not be liable or deemed in default under this Agreement for any failure to perform or delay in performing any of its obligations due to or arising out of any act not within its control, including, without limitation, acts of God. 


15. Limitation on Liability. Owner is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occur to any member of the Rental Party or Guest’s visitors while in the Property or on the Property. Owner is not responsible for loss of personal belongings or valuables belonging to any member of the Rental Party or any of Guest’s visitors. Guest agrees to assume the risk of any harm arising from use of the Property. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL OWNER BE LIABLE TO GUEST OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR GUEST’S RENTAL OF THE PROPERTY OR USE OF THE PROPERTY. IN NO EVENT WILL OWNER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF OWNER SHALL HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. 


16. Indemnification. Guest acknowledges that the use of the Property by the Rental Party and Guest’s visitors is entirely at their own risk. Guest will indemnify and hold harmless Owner from any and all expenses, costs, damages, suits, actions, or liabilities whatsoever arising from or related to any and all loss of or damage to personal property, injury or death resulting from the use or occupancy of the Property or the failure of any member of Rental Party or Guest’s visitors to observe the Rules and restrictions set forth in Section 7. 


17. Violation of Agreement. If Guest or any member of the Rental Party violates any of the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to maximum occupancy, visitors and rental rules and restrictions, Owner may evict Guest and the Rental Party from the Property and Guest will forfeit all rent and security deposit paid. 


18. Governing Law. This Agreement and all transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be governed by, and constructed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina (not including its conflicts of laws provisions). Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through mediation, then the dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. 


19. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written agreement signed by both Owner and Guest. 


20. No Waiver. Neither Owner nor Guest shall be deemed to have waived any provision of this Agreement or the exercise of any rights held under this Agreement unless such waiver is made expressly and in writing. 


21. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall not be affected and shall continue to be valid and enforceable as though the invalid or unenforceable parts had not been included in this Agreement. 


22. Notices. Any notice or communication under this Agreement must be in writing and sent via one of the following options: email or text


23. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Owner, its successors and assigns, and upon Guest and its permitted successors and assigns. 


24. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all other negotiations, understandings and representations (if any) made by and between the Parties. 


SIGNATURES 


___________________________ _____________________________

Owner Signature Guest Signature 


___________________________ _____________________________

Owner Name Guest Name