Rental Agreement
1. General
The person or persons who provide payment on account of a booking are hereafter referred to as the “Vacationer”. The owners of the cottage are hereafter referred to as the “Property Owners”. The renting party must be a minimum of 21 years of age at time of booking.
2. Contract
By completing the online "Request a Booking" form and making the deposit payment the Vacationer understands and agrees that they are entering into a legal, binding contract between the Vacationer and the Property Owners. The issuance of a written or electronic confirmation of payment to the Vacationer by the Property Owners shall complete a binding contract between the Vacationer and the Property Owners.
3. Limits of Liability
The Vacationer represent, warrants, acknowledge and agrees with the Property Owners that they will use the cottage and its facilities in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement and the Household Rules and that they do so at their own risk and that they indemnify and save the Property Owners harmless from any claim made as a result of personal injury, sickness or death, loss or damage, however caused, to person or property of the Vacationer or their family, guests, visitors, servants and agents during or after the time of occupancy. Further, the Vacationer accepts full responsibility of the use of any recreational equipment and agrees to pay for any repairs to damage to or replacement of said equipment, if caused by the vacationer or any of their family, guests, visitors, and agents.
4. Guarantee
The Vacationer accepts all liability for any damage beyond normal wear and tear during the term of the rental period; And, to pay any penalties listed in this agreement and household rules for failure to meet any of the terms and conditions listed there in.
5. Payment
5.1 Bookings shall be confirmed in writing by the Property Owners on payment of a deposit consisting of 50% of the reservation total. For rentals within 30 days, all fees are due at the time of booking.
5.2 Receipt or automatic deposit of any funds prior to the Property Owners’ written confirmation of the reservation shall not constitute acceptance of any booking.
5.3 The balance shall be payable 30 days prior to the commencement of the rental period.
6. Cancellation
Any cancellation by the Vacationer shall be in writing via email. While all prepayments are non-refundable, on receipt of such notice of cancellation, the Property Owners shall endeavour to re-book the entire period of the original booking. If the Property Owners succeed in re-booking the rental period, 50% of the funds collected shall be refunded less credit card fees on the amount paid to date. If the Property Owners are not successful in re-booking the rental period, all payments shall be forfeited to the Property Owners.
Note that credit card fees are not refundable as these fees are not refunded by Stripe when a credit card refund is processed.
COVID-19 Extenuating Circumstances
If government restrictions due to COVID-19 preclude the booking from proceeding, the cancellation fee will be waived and the Vacationer will be issued a credit in the amount of 50% of the reservation total (equal to the deposit paid at the time of booking), valid for use within 24 months from the start of the rental period. If payment has been made in full at the time restrictions are imposed, 50% of the total rental fee will be refunded if requested by the guest. Please note that credit card fees are non-refundable as these are not refunded by Stripe when payments are refunded to our guests. Valid government restrictions include, but are not necessarily limited to, border or transportation restrictions precluding travel to the cottage by all guests on the booking form or the prohibition of short-term rentals by the Province of Prince Edward Island, or the Government of Canada.
7. Number of Persons Using the Cottage
The persons present overnight and during the day on the property shall not differ from the guests listed on the online "Request a Reservation" form, without prior written authorization from the Property Owners. Only vehicles noted on the "Request a Reservation" form are permitted on the cottage property overnight. The maximum number of guests at Bridport Cottage is 6 guests.
7.1 Vacationers who contravene the maximum numbers of adults and children (individuals 16 years old and older are considered adults) permitted at the cottage will be subject to immediate eviction without refund and/or a penalty of $100.00 per day at the discretion of the Property Owners.
7.2 There will be no subletting of the cottage property permitted.
7.3 There shall be no camping, tenting, or otherwise placing auxiliary accommodation facilities on the property.
8. Guest Health
All guests are responsible for ensuring they meet any travel, quarantine and health requirements as outlined by the Government of PEI and the Government of Canada.
Persons who answer yes to any of the following questions within 14 days of the rental period are prohibited from entering the Property and should enter a self-quarantine period at their primary residence:
Do you have any of the following symptoms: fever above 38°C or signs of fever (feeling hot or chills), a new or worsening chronic cough, a sore throat, a runny nose, a headache, new onset fatigue, new onset muscle pain, diarrhea, loss of taste or loss of smell?
Have you had close contact with a confirmed or probable COVID-19 case?
Have you had close contact in the last 14 days with a person being tested for COVID-19?”
Failure to observe this restriction puts the entire community at risk and may have significant health and economic implications for which you may be liable.
9. Access
The Property Owners and/or the Property Owners’ agents shall be allowed access to the cottage at any reasonable time during any holiday occupancy.
10. Repair
The Vacationer shall keep the cottage and all furniture, fixtures, chattels, fittings, and effects in or about the cottage in the same state of repair and condition as at the commencement of the holiday and shall leave the cottage in the same state of cleanliness and general order in which it was found. Failure to do so, to the satisfaction of the Property Owners, may result in a damage/cleaning charge being levied. The Vacationer shall not rearrange the furniture or fixtures in the house.
11. Other Conditions of the Booking
The Vacationer shall abide by the conditions of booking and any other instructions contained in the Household Rules (listed below). All such conditions apply to guests visiting the property, whether day visitors or overnight. Any Vacationer who contravenes said conditions shall be subject to immediate eviction without refund and/or a penalty of $100.00 per day at the discretion of the Property Owners.
12. Pets
Pets are only permitted only at the Bridport Cottage property if they are indicated on the "Request a Reservation" form and preapproved. We only allow mature, house trained dogs. Cats are not permitted. The Vacationer acknowledges that the Property Owners accept no liability for any pets and their actions. The Vacationer agrees to abide by all local bylaws and pay the Property Owners the total value of any damages caused by the pet. Any Vacationer who contravenes said conditions shall be subject to immediate eviction without refund and/or a penalty of $100.00 per day at the discretion of the Property Owners.
Household Rules
1. Smoking
There is absolutely no smoking of any sort in the cottage or on the property. All rentals will be subject to eviction and a $500 cleaning charge if any smoking happens on property.
2. Check-in and Check-out
Check-in and out times are 3:00pm and 10:00am, respectively.
3. Outdoor Fires
Recreational "campfires" are only allowed in the established fire pit in front of the cottage. Before lighting any fire out of doors please ensure there are no fire bans in place. You can check with the local Municipal office at 902- 838-2528 regarding fire regulations and restrictions.
4. Fireworks and other incendiary devices
Fireworks cause fires. The lighting of fireworks is absolutely FORBIDDEN at the cottage. Any renter caught lighting fireworks will be immediately evicted. Likewise, no other incendiary devices are allowed, this includes tiki torches and light fluid for campfires.
5. Waste Disposal
All garbage must be taken to container at the end of the driveway. Refer to instructions in the cottage binder at the property. Any garbage left at the cottage will result in a $100.00 disposal charge.
6. Bathroom / Septic System
The cottage operates on a septic system. The septic system is a sensitive, and integral, part of cottage life. The basic rule is do not put anything down the toilet other than natural waste and toilet paper (and be conservative with the paper). It is critical that nothing else be flushed down the toilet, especially baby wipes or wet wipes.
7. Community Notes
Cottage communities have become very inter-dependent. Everyone knows everyone else and keeps an eye on their property for them. Don't be surprised if someone asks who you are. Explain that you are guests at Bridport Cottage. Your due consideration of our place in that community will be appreciated - no loud parties or noise after 10:00 P.M., and observe normal boating and water guidelines, etc.
8. Linens and Cleaning
Beach towels are the only towels to be used for the beach. Towels in the bathroom are for indoor use only. The vacationer is required to leave the cottage in a tidy and clean condition or there will be a $125 cleaning charge. Cleaning equipment and supplies are provided. Renters are required to strip all beds used, place all used towels and beach towels in the bathtub and wash all dishes and kitchen equipment used.