Vacation Rental Agreement

Property Rental Terms & Conditions
When you reserve a rental property with Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center your Confirmation will be forwarded to you via email and/or standard mail. The Confirmation becomes a binding agreement when you send the rental deposit. Payment of money or taking possession of the property in response to your Confirmation constitutes your acceptance and agreement to the terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions as printed below as well as rules and regulations of the hotel, villa, condo or townhouse and their respective associations.

Reservation Restrictions
The responsible guest entering into this reservation agreement must be at least 18 years of age and be present at check-in and check-out. Guests acknowledge that he/she will personally occupy the property for the entire lease period and will not sublet any portion of the property. All Guests must be pre registered prior to arrival. The total number of persons allowed in the rental property at any one time is restricted to the maximum occupancy set forth in the confirmation. Should a rental party misrepresent themselves, they will be required to pay for the excess persons immediately, or shall vacate the property without refund. Guests agree that the premises are subject to their quiet enjoyment and shall not be used for any illegal or unlawful purpose. Special events must be approved in advance by St Martin Reservation Center.

Payment & Cancellation Policy
A deposit constituting the 50% of the total rental amount is due within 7 days of making a villa reservation to guarantee confirmation. The remaining balance due must be paid in full not later than 90 days prior to the Guest's arrival. Failure to make either of these payments on time will cancel your reservation automatically. All advance villa payments from guests are initially deposited in an account payable to Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center. Payments are then forwarded to the villa owner or their managing agent. Cancellation policy varies from property to property and will be spelled out in detail in initial confirmations.

Hotel & Resort deposits will vary by property and in many cases the deposit charge will be made directly by the hotel. All notices of cancelation must be made in writing to Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center.
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Payment Methods
Payments are to be directed to St Owner Direct Rental Club (ODRC). St. Martin Reservation Center accepts payment by check, bank wire or credit card. There is a 3% credit card charge for credit card payment which may be waived if another form of payment is used. If credit card payments are the preferred method of payment, the billing address of the card holder is required. For payments by check a $50.00 handling fee will be charged for all returned checks.

Additional Charges
All charges beyond prepaid rent which may include, but are not limited to additional nights, additional maid service, telephone charges, rental items such as cots or cribs may be charged through the local managing agent or resort directly. Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center or property owners are not responsible for any preceding stated charges incurred during guest’s stay.

Arrival & Departure
Check-in time: 3 pm or later on arrival day & Check-out: 12 Noon on departure day unless other arrangements are confirmed.

Cancellations/Transfers/Substitutions:
Most villa reservations are non refundable once the deposit is received. Cancelations at hotels and resorts vary in accordance with the policies of each property. All cancellations and any request for changes to your reservation (such as date changes, changes in the number of persons or transfer between units) must be made in writing (by email, fax or letter) to Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center and are subject to a $100 administration fee. Changes in dates will be treated as a cancellation and rebooking and are subject to the following cancellation/refund policies. Refunds due to last-minute reductions in the total headcount originally booked will only be considered on a case-by-case basis. No-shows, late arrivals and early departures after your arrival are non-refundable.

Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center strongly recommends travel cancellation insurance (available through most insurance carriers). If at the time the guest is to begin occupancy of the property, the property owner or Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center cannot provide the property in a fit and habitable condition or substitute a reasonable comparable property in such condition then Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center as agent shall request a refund from the owner to the guest all payments made by the guest. Guest acknowledges that in no event shall Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center or property owner be held liable for any consequential or secondary damages, including but not limits to, any expenses incurred as a result of moving. Should the present property owner transfer title to the property, which is subject to this agreement, the property owner will disclose to the Grantee certain information regarding existing leases. If such Grantee does not agree to accept future rentals, guest will be notified in writing and will receive a refund of any payments made for said rental if comparable or better accommodations are not available.

Locked Areas
Locked pantries and closets for which Guest is not provided a key are reserved for the use of the property owner and are not included in this rental. Forced entry into these areas is cause for immediate termination and Guest will be charged for damage and/or missing items.

Lost Stolen or Abandoned Articles
Most units are equipped with programmable safes for storage of valuables. Neither Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center, nor property owner shall have any responsibility for lost, stolen or abandoned items. In many cases travel insurance polices cover theft claims under baggage. Check your policy. Guests must insure that the villa, condo, townhome, or hotel room/suite is locked securely at all times when you are not on the premises and at night.

Maintenance, Damages & Utilities
All normal utilities (except for long distance phone calls) are included in your rental price.
Guest acknowledges that unless front desk or local managing agent are notified on day of check-in of any damage or cleaning concerns, all damages or concerns to the property during the occupancy will be guest’s responsibility. Guests are required to notify the front desk or local managing agent immediately of any damages to the unit and/or its contents during their stay.

Guest hereby agrees to pay the cleaning or replacement costs for all damages
to personal property or to the real estate, which may occur as a result of guest’s occupancy, excluding normal wear and tear. Property owners and property managers shall make every effort to keep properties in good working order. In case of a maintenance problem, they will strive to repair the problem as soon as possible after being notified. However, no refund or rate adjustment shall be made for unforeseen mechanical failures such as the supply of electricity, telephone service, water, pool filtration systems, Jacuzzis, air conditioning, television or cable service, appliances, etc. Management firm, property owner, resort staff or their representatives have the right to enter the premises during tenancy to provide room service, inspect, make repairs or show property for sale.

Liability
Property owners or Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center assumes no liability for property loss or damages, nor liability for injury, accidents, delay, or irregularity, which may be caused either by reason of defect, or the acts of any company, or persons. Furthermore, Guests are responsible for their rented property during occupancy, and must lock unit windows and doors securely at all times when not on the premises. Use of Pools & hot tubs/Jacuzzi can pose risk ranging from infections to drowning. Please use these facilities with care and at your own risk. Some owners may require a security deposit which will be included as part of the reservation confirmation and must be executed by the guest.

Evacuations
If local or resort authorities order a mandatory evacuation in an area inclusive of rented property the guest in possession of the property shall comply with the evacuation order. Upon compliance, the guest shall be entitled to a refund for each night that the guest is unable to occupy the property because of the mandatory evacuation order.

Smoking
Smoking is only permitted on the balcony of the units. There is no smoking inside any units unless specifically authorized.

Pets
Pets of any kind are not allowed in the units. A pet or evidence of a pet found on premises will cause immediate eviction, and forfeiture of guest's entire rent and deposit. Some properties may accept small pets with prior authorization and additional pet deposit.

Termination
If the Guest or any member of his party violates any of the terms of this agreement, Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center or any involved hotel resort or management company may, at the its sole discretion, terminate this rental agreement with no refund of rents and may enter the premises and remove guest, the members of his/her party and their belongings. Guest acknowledges and understands that he/she is subject to expedited eviction if guest (1) holds over possession after his or her tenancy has expires, (2) commits a material breach of this Vacation Rental Agreement, (3) fails to pay rent as required by the agreement, (4) obtains possession of the property by fraud or misrepresentation.

Rates & Printing Errors
The information pertaining to each property on Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center websites is constantly updated. Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center is not responsible for printing errors or inadvertent omissions. All rates and property details are subject to change without prior notice.

All units are privately owned, so decor, colors and inventories will of course vary. Guest understands that the property is privately owned, including furnishings and neither the property owner nor Owner Direct Rental Club, St. Martin Reservation Center shall be responsible for providing any additional furnishings or equipment not presently on the premises. Rearranging the furniture or removing any items from the units is not allowed.