Its Always a good idea to 'get it in writing'....


RENTAL AGREEMENT Owner Name/Address
Phone: /Fax
Please complete information below and mail with full payment to above address. Make certified check payable to:

Name: Home Address:
Home Phone: Business Phone: Fax: Email:
Arrival Date (After 5pm): Departure Date (Before 10:00 am):

Total number of nights: Number in Party: Number of Autos: Trailer? (Specify # Adults/Children) (Maximum 4) (Specify Type) Rent: $ 6% State Tax on rent $ Plus Security Deposit (refundable 30 days after departure): $ Plus Cleaning Fee (non-refundable): $ Total Due: $

Deposit: $ Due:
Remaining Balance Due $ Due: RESERVATION: A reservation deposit of 20% of total rent is required to confirm any reservation and must be received within 7 days of making the reservation. Otherwise, the reservation will be cancelled. The reservation deposit applies to the balance due. ALL PAYMENTS DUE: 90 days prior to occupancy in money order, traveler’s checks, cashiers or certified check. Personal checks only accepted if upon owners consent. Once full payment is received, you will receive keys, directions and information packet. CANCELLATION: You may cancel your reservation up to 90 days prior to your arrival. We charge a 20% charge (of total rent) for cancelled reservations. If you cancel within 90 days of your arrival, you will not receive any refund unless we are able to rent the dates of your agreement. There are no refunds due to inclement weather conditions or acts of mother nature under any circumstances.
Please initial _____. OWNER AGREES TO: Provide all utilities, local telephone service, kitchen equipment, linens and towels. The tenant agrees in consideration of the use and occupancy of the premises herein specified:
1. Tenant shall not use the premises for any unlawful purpose, nor violate any law or ordinance, nor commit waste or nuisance upon or about the premises. No more than 8 people may reside there unless otherwise agreed upon. No more than 8 people may be on the property at all times. NO SMOKING INSIDE. NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ARE ALLOWED ON PREMISES. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE HOME unless approved by owner. ____initial

2. It is expressly understood and agreed that the owner of said premises, shall not be liable for any damages or any injury to tenant or his family/Guests or to his family’s property from whatever cause arising from occupancy of said premises by tenant and his family. It is further understood and agreed that owner shall not be responsible for any personal property left by tenant in said premises.

3. Security Deposit is not considered prepaid rent, nor shall any damages claimed, if any, be limited to the amount of said security deposit. _______ initial
4. Renter may not sublease this agreement for any part of the term of this agreement.


5. It is understood and agreed that owner shall have the right to enter and inspect premises at all reasonable times to insure maintenance and safety of the premises and to show the cottage to prospective tenants by specific appointment.

6. UNAVAILABILITY– If for reasons beyond our control, the cottage becomes unavailable, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation and return the monies prepaid by renter.

7. MECHANICAL FAILURE – Every effort is made to keep appliances, etc. in good working order and in the case of a breakdown, we guarantee we will repair any breakdown as soon as possible. No refund or rate adjustment will be made for mechanical failure.

8. Tenant shall leave cottage in same condition as found, washing dishes, running dishwasher, empty refrigerator, strip all used beds of sheets and pillowcases and leave in front of washer along with used towels for linen service. In addition: bring in patio umbrella, pick up lawn and empty all garbage into outdoor containers. All or any portion of the security deposit may be used for: 1.) Repair or replace damaged property caused by tenant or by tenant’s guest 2.) Professional cleaning above and beyond normal cleaning of cottage to prepare for the next guest. 3.) Any violation of this contract including # of persons stated in this agreement.

9. Renter agrees that he/she shall not make any alterations to the property without owners written consent.

10. No more than 4 total (automobiles/trailers) shall occupy premises unless otherwise agreed upon.

11. You are renting in a residential area. Quiet hours are between the hours of 10pm and 8am weekdays and 11pm and 9am on weekends.
12. Garbage service is Friday. Tenant agrees to put all refuse in receptacles provided outside Thursday evening. Secure bins tightly to avoid animals getting into garbage. Keep empty bottles, cans outside and take them with you upon departure.

13. Winter guests must turn down heat to 55 and hot water heater and well to OFF position upon departure. (Electric panel in laundry room). Guests may be charged for additional heat bill if not turned down upon departure. ______please initial. RENTER AGREES TO: Follow all of the above rules, conserve water and electric, leave premises in the same order as found; use calling card for all long distance calls; leave keys on kitchen counter upon departure ($15 charge for lost keys); not exceed maximum number of people specified for sleeping accommodations or visiting property. The security deposit will not be returned until the premises have been inspected following the renter’s departure.

Any violation of the above contract will result in owner retaining security deposit and may include additional fines. The provisions of this rental agreement shall be binding to both parties upon signing this lease. This agreement is hereby made between OWNER () and

RENTER ( ) shall rent the OWNERS premises located at:
from 5:00 pm () to 10:00 am (). Tenant Signature: ______________________ Date:_________________

Tenant Signature:_______________________ Date:_________________