Rental Policies

Check-in time is between 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. eastern time. during peak season some units may not be ready by 3:00 p.m. your patience will be appreciated. please check-in at the rental unit you are assigned. if you discover any deficiencies in the inventory or damage to the property upon your arrival, it is your responsibility to immediately inform fun in the sun rentals inc. so you are not held responsible for the cost of repairing and/or replacing same.

Occupancy: Fun in the sun rentals inc. is very serious about the quiet enjoyment of all our guests. we will rent to families and adults over the age of 25, proof of age is required. the renter of the unit must be staying in the unit during the rental- no exceptions! the total number of persons allowed in the unit at any time is restricted to the stated limit for each property. absolutely no house/pool parties allowed, no tents to be erected on any property without prior permission and proper permit from local city and or sate agency. any violators will be ejected according to f. s. 509.141 and will be billed for any and all damages.

False reservations: any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of any rental prepayments. guests will not be permitted to check-in. we do check on rentals after tenant has arrived in the unit, so please make sure you do not have more persons in unit then are allowed by the rental agreement. please note that the renter of the unit must be one of the guests staying in the unit!

No pet policy: no pets are allowed unless you receive written permission (there are some units that do allow pets, which must be specifically requested in advance). an additional non-refundable pet fee is required on those properties that do permit pets. a $ 200.00- $300.00 non-refundable pet fee must be paid before occupancy. at all times, pet owners are required to clean up after their pets. if we find any evidence of a pet in your unit or on the premises without prior written permission, you will be asked to vacate the unit immediately with no refund of any payments will be given to you for any reason.

Indemnification: tenant(s) agree to indemnify and save harmless the owner(s) and agent(s) for any liabilities, theft, damage, cost or expense whatsoever arising from or related to any claim or litigation which may arise out of or in connection with tenant(s) use and occupancy of the rental property including but not limited to any claim or liability for personal injury or damage or theft of property which is made, incurred or sustained by tenant(s). the terms "agent(s)" and "owner(s)" as used in this agreement shall include their heirs, successors in interest, assigns, employees, agents, and representatives where the context requires or permits.

the term "tenant(s)", "you", and "your" as used in this agreement shall include tenant(s) heirs, successors, assigns, guests, invitees, representatives and other persons on the rental property during tenant(s) occupancy (without regard to whether such persons have authority under this agreement to be upon the rental property), where the context requires or permits.

Damage/security deposits: security deposits range from $200.00 to $1000.00 depending on the unit as well as the length of stay in the unit. all rental properties are inspected before and after each occupancy. rental guests have full financial responsibility for all damages due to misuse, negligence or missing items. up to and/ or above security deposit, whichever applies. tenants agree to pay for damages them, or any persons entering the building during their occupancy, may cause to the interior or the exterior of the building or any portion of the grounds. damage deposits will be refunded within 6-9 weeks depending on owner billing satements, after departure which allows for the property to be thoroughly inspected and the phone bill checked for long distance telephone calls, as well as other utility bills to be checked for excess usage.

Unit assignments: we reserve the right to change unit assignments without prior written notice and without any refund if the unit requested becomes unavailable for reasons not in our control, these include but are not limited to storm damage, fire damage, hurricane damage , management change , flood damage or sale of unit . when you confirm a reservation, a unit will be assigned, however, no specific unit is guaranteed. if a unit change becomes necessary, every attempt will be made to contact you by mail with a new confirmation and/or by a telephone call.

Payments: all on-line or phone bookings require an initial pre-payment of $300 - $500 via credit card (visa, master card). we do not have on premise bookings for same day. final payment is due 90 days prior to arrival by cashiers check, cash, check, traveler's checks or bank money orders. all rates are subject to Florida state and local taxes. should your personal check be returned for any reason, there will be a $35.00 returned check fee added to your balance.

Housekeeping: cleaning fee only includes housekeeping service only upon departure. linens and bath towels are provided and are not to be taken from the unit. we suggest you bring beach towels. housekeeping provides initial set-ups of paper towels; bathroom tissue, bath soap, and trash can liners and may include single use laundry and dish washing soap, if the property is equipped with these appliances. if you wish to have additional service through your stay, we can accommodate this request for an additional charge.

Check-out procedure: check-out time is prior to 10:00 a.m. do not leave keys in the property!

all keys must be returned to the lock box that is located at the property; there is a $50.00 fee for each unreturned key and a $100 for garage remotes. we ask that you leave the property neat and orderly. all units are inspected before and after each occupancy.
place all debris, garbage and discards outside in proper containers.
soiled dishes must be placed in dishwasher and cleaned. up to three loads of laundry are o.k. don't make your bed, please leave all linens on the floor at the foot of the bed.
unit must be left in a neat and orderly condition (there is a minimum $50.00 charge if extra cleaning and rearranging of the furniture is required).
all windows/doors must be closed and locked.

If any expenses are incurred to repair damage, replace missing items, pay for extra cleaning / deep cleaning, dry cleaning, carpet cleaning or any other violations of the rental policy as a result of your stay, we reserve the right to charge your credit card to offset expenses and administrative fees.

Lockouts: if you lock yourself out of your property after office hours, you can call our emergency phone number 239-463-6400 ext 26. our emergency service will either allow you back in for a cash fee of $50.00 or contact a local locksmith to allow you back in the property. you will be responsible for paying any applicable fees directly to the emergency service or the locksmith at the time they come out.

Cancellations: reservation prepayments will not be refunded unless the unit is re-rented for the same rental payment and time period reserved, and the cancellation must be 90 days prior to arrival. if refunded, fun in the sun rentals inc. will retain $100.00 plus 11% taxes for a service fee.

We strongly recommend that you purchase trip insurance for your protection.

Cancellations or early departures for any reason (excluding mandatory evacuation) do not warrant any refund of prepayments or rent. room changes are considered the same as a cancellation since the properties are individually owned.damages must not be the result of willful, wanton or grossly negligent behavior from renter or any guest the renter may have in the unit, or damages by a pet. fun in the sun rentals inc. has the final judgment in all instances. you must furnish a credit card to be used as a line of credit in case damages are deemed intentional. please note: if expenses are incurred to repair damage, replace missing items, pay for extra cleaning, dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, deep cleaning or any other violation of the rental policy as a result of your stay, we reserve the right to charge your credit card to offset expenses and administrative fees.

Utilities: no compensation will be given for temporary outage of electricity, gas, water, and cable or telephone service, as we have no control over these situations. outages should be reported immediately and all efforts will be made to have them reported to the proper agency and restored as soon as possible. the operation and maintenance of these utilities is out of the control of the owner/ fitsr/fun in the sun rentals inc.

Phone service: there is no charge for local and 800# phone calls. no international calls allowed, you will be billed for any international calls and or long distance charges.. you are responsible for any long distance charges that appear on the unit's telephone bill as well as a $25.00 service charge.

Any items left in unit: fun in the sun rentals inc. is not responsible for personal items left in a unit. if items are found and you wish them returned, we will be glad to do so for a $ 35.00 service charge plus shipping costs.

Furnishings: our vacation rentals are all individually owned and furnished. please do not rearrange the furniture in the unit, take any items outside that are part of the interior decorations, move any furnishings or kitchen items to another unit. you will be charged if we have to move any furniture after your stay. the unit descriptions were correct at the time of printing, but subsequent owner renovations may have resulted in changes in the interior decorations and or furniture. although every effort has been made for accuracy, fun in the sun rentals is not responsible for errors, for property changes made by the owners, or for any conditions beyond our control upon arrival. note: rental agent represents property to the best of his/her ability and assumes no liability for errors or omissions. since the premises are privately owned, neither fun in the sun rentals inc. nor the owner shall be responsible for any additional furnishings not presently in the property. renter expressly agrees to indemnify owner for any damages or costs to the premises, furnishings, and equipment and household items therein, which occur during renter's occupancy excluding normal wear and tear. please note: if expenses are incurred to repair damage, replace missing items, pay for extra cleaning or any other violation of the rental policy as a result of your stay, we reserve the right to charge your credit card to offset expenses and administrative fees.

Parking: please park in designated areas only. r.v.'s, boats, motor homes, travel trailers, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, etc., are not permitted without obtaining prior approval from the owner or association and may be subject to towing.

Rules and regulations: all guests, as well as owners, are required to conform to all rules and regulations. violators are subject to ejection, according to Florida statute 509.141.

Repairs: our office is here to make sure your vacation home or condo is in the best condition that it can be. if you should discover otherwise, please report it to us immediately and we will correct it as quickly as possible; however no refunds will be given for appliance failure or other circumstances beyond our control. please do not wait until you are checking-out to let us know about problems, as we no longer have the opportunity to rectify the situation.

No-smoking units: smoking is strictly prohibited inside all rental units. you will incur a $500.00 charge for carpet cleaning and deodorizing if any evidence of smoking is found in your non-smoking unit.

Agency disclosure: fun in the sun rentals inc. is the agent of the property owner and is acting at all times, in and for the best interest of the owners. agent will not be held responsible for acts of theft or vandalism or damages to the guest's personal property.

Hurricane or storm policy - no refunds will be given unless: the national weather service orders mandatory evacuations in a "tropical storm/hurricane warning" area and/or a "mandatory evacuation order has been given for the tropical storm/hurricane warning" area of residence of a vacationing guest. the day that the national weather service orders a mandatory evacuation order in a "tropical storm/hurricane warning," area, we will refund:

any unused portion of rent from a guest currently registered,
any unused portion of rent from a guest that is scheduled to arrive, and wants to shorten their stay, to come in after the hurricane warning is lifted; and
any advance rents collected or deposited for a reservation that is scheduled to arrive during the "hurricane warning" period.

Rates are subject to change without notice unless confirmed!