Maravilla Resort Vacation Condos and Home Rentals

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We value our customers and wish to express our appreciation for your business! We want you to have a wonderful vacation stay! You will find our rental policies and practices enhance our ability to offer quality accommodations and hospitality services.

The following information outlines the rental policies and practices of Mara Lee Vacation Rentals. Please read these policies and practices in order that you are fully aware of the policies and practices when booking a reservation and renting a property from Mara Lee Vacation Rentals. By making a reservation, you are stating that you have fully read, understand and agree to the rental polices and practices as outlined by Mara Lee Vacation Rentals Policies.

Reservation Contract

When making a reservation, the rental agreement is contracted between the reserving person and Mara Lee Vacation Rentals. The agreement is not transferable to another person, party, friend or family member. The person making the reservation is the responsible party and acknowledges all polices and procedures of Mara Lee Vacation Rentals and the resort’s rules and regulations governing the use of vacation property, resort property and its amenities. The reserving person will be responsible for ensuring that himself/herself, and all guests, whether they are registered in the rental property or not, adhere to the rules and regulations affecting the property, building and resort community. Not adhering to the policies and regulations can cause loss of rental monies, deposits, additional charges and eviction. The reserving/responsible person must check-in, stay in the property for the length of the rental period, and check out with the hospitality manager.

Family Oriented Vacation Accommodations

Mara Lee Vacation Rentals provides family oriented vacation accommodations and will not rent to vacationing students or young adults under the age of 25. The age requirement is part of Maravilla Resort Association rules and regulations. The responsible person must present a valid driver’s license before check-in.

Parental Supervision Required

Parents must be staying at the rental property at all times with children, teenagers and young adults under the age of 25. During spring break season, we require one parent for every two persons under the age of 25. Our rental properties are monitored for violation of this policy and other policies. Reservations made under false pretenses are null and void and all rental payments and reservation/security deposit will be forfeited and eviction will occur. No Exceptions.

Hospitality Code

Mara Lee Vacation Rentals manages privately owned properties and enforces a strict NO SMOKING and NO PETS policy. No Smoking and No Pets Policy assures guests, who are allergic to smoke and/or pets, that Mara Lee Vacation Rentals accommodations are comfortable for all vacationing guests.
No smoking, No pets, No damage and No theft. Strict adherence to occupancy limits.
Smoking is NOT permitted in the condo or on the balcony. No exceptions.
Smoking is NOT permitted in the vacation home or around the home’s premises, including the front porch, patio, deck, yard or garage. No exceptions.
Pets are NOT allowed. No exceptions.

All property towels, linens, blankets and bedspreads can not be taken to the beach. If damage, loss or theft occurs, then the Guest will be responsible for replacement costs.

Occupancy Limits

Florida State Licensing Regulations require occupancy limits based upon square footage of the condo or home and sleeping accommodations. Therefore, the number of guests must not exceed the maximum guests allowed (including all children and babies) as indicated on the Mara Lee Vacation Rentals web sites and on your rental confirmation for the vacation property. Vacation properties with Mara Lee Vacation Rentals will accommodate 6-10 guests depending on the property. If the occupancy limit is exceeded, then guests will be evicted and rental payment and reservation/security deposit is forfeited. No Exceptions.

Travel and Rental Protection Insurance

Mara Lee Vacation Rentals does not offer refunds. However, we encourage guests to inquire about travel and rental protection insurance from a business of your choice. Should you have a medical issue or experience trip interruption due to an unforeseen development, then you will be able to process your claim directly with the travel and rental protection company. Guests opting not to purchase travel and rental insurance should be aware that no refunds are given by Mara Lee Vacation Rentals.

Reservation/Security Deposit

A reservation/security deposit of $200 for condo rentals and/or $350 for vacation home rentals is due upon booking a reservation. The reservation/security deposit is due upon booking via MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit cards for the reservation/security deposit. The reservation/security deposit is not applied to the rental invoice. The reservation/security deposit will be fully refunded within 14 days of departure providing there is no smoking, no pets, no damage, no theft, adherence to occupancy limits, and all rental policies and conditions are followed.

Advance Rental Payment Policy

An advance payment of 50% of the rental invoice is required when making a reservation payable by a credit card: MasterCard, Visa or Discover. The balance of the rental invoice is due in full 30 days prior to arrival and may be paid by personal check, bank cashier’s check, money order or credit card: MasterCard, Visa, or Discover. For montly rentals, all invoice payments are due 120 days prior to arrival. Credit cards are not accpted for montly rentals.

Administrative Fee, Houskeeping Fee, and Florida Tax

In addition to the rental rate, a $150 non-refundable processing fee and exit cleaning fee are added to the rental invoice. The exit cleaning fee varies based on the type of property.  For snowbird stays longer than 1 month, there is an additional mid-stay cleaning and the fee will be added to the invoice. Florida tax is 12 % and it is added to the rental rate and fees. There will be a $150 charge on a return check for insufficient funds. We accept Master Card, Visa and Discover credit cards for rental payment.

Short Notice Reservations

An advance payment of 100% of the rental invoice is required when making a reservation on short notice (less than 30 day prior to arrival). The full rental invoice payment and reservation/security deposit is due in upon booking. We accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover.

Other Rental Policies

Spring break and summer season require weekly rentals. Four night minimum stay required off season.

The rate, fees and tax information provided, though deemed accurate, is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions, change of price or withdrawal without notice. We reserve the right to correct rates, fees and taxes that may have been misquoted due to human or computer error.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel, change, or modify your reservation for any reason, please contact Mara Lee Vacation Rentals immediately. Mara Lee Vacation Rentals does not offer refunds. Guests covered under their travel and rental protection insurance may be exempt from monetary loss if the reason for cancellation is covered within their policy. For questions concerning travel  and rental protection insurance or to file a claim, please contact your travel and rental protection insurance company directly.Cancellations, no shows or early departures will result in a loss of the full rental payment.

PLEASE consider travel and rental protection insurance to avoid some of the risks associated with the necessity of cancellation.

Severe Weather

No refunds are made due to shortened stays because of inclement weather.

Hurricane Policy

No refunds will be made in the event of a mandatory evacuation if guest does not purchase travel and rental protection insurance.

Property Assignment

At the time of reservation and confirmation, a vacation property will be assigned to you. However, Mara Lee Vacation Rentals reserves the right to change property assignments due to maintenance repairs or other issues that may occur.

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in time is 4:00 pm CT.
Contact Information required via Reservation Form on www.maraleerentals.com. Photo copy of Driver’s License ID required.

Guest’s Property Inspection Check List

Mara Lee Vacation Rentals makes every effort to provide  excellent rental properties for your vacation. Within 24 hours of occupancy, we ask you to review your accommodations and please contact Mara Lee Vacation Rentals if any appliance maintenance problems, damage or unsatisfactory conditions exit so we can address the issue. After your stay, the property will be inspected by management. Should there be any damage, loss, repair work or extra cleaning required, then, you will be responsible for these conditions and costs.

Guest’s Responsibilities

During the rental period, guests are responsible for the rental property, its contents, their personal belongings and themselves. Guests are advised to lock car doors, lock/secure  the vacation property entrance and exit doors, sliding glass doors, garage doors, and windows when going out of the rental property. Mara Lee Vacation Rentals, owners of Mara Lee Vacation Rentals, owners of properties or contracted workers are not responsible for guest’s loss of items.

Check-out time is 10:00 am. Please advise Mara Lee Vacation Rentals of time of departure so the cleaning staff can begin work promptly.

Guests, who are late departing, will incur 1/2 current day rental, FL tax, and additional charges for an extra crew member for housekeeping. An additional housekeeping staff member will be required in order to prepare the accommodations in a timely manner.  If the garage door opener is not returned, then the guest will incur service and replacement costs.

Air Conditioning and Heating

Please do not leave the doors or windows open while the A/C or Heater are operating. These are privately owned properties and the owners cannot withstand unreasonable utilities bills. Please be respectful and keep the air conditioning and heat at a reasonable temperature setting. Please keep the doors and windows closed and locked when using the A/C and Heat.

Parking Regulations

RV’s, boats, watercraft, or trailers are NOT allowed. Please park your cars in the garage or in the driveway at the vacation homes. If you are staying in a condo, please park your car in the parking lot. The condo and homeowner’s association fine is $50 per occurrence for parked cars on the street, yard or past the white picket fence at the vacation home. Sidewalks are to be clear of parked cars. The penalty fine is the responsibility of the booking party.  In addition, cars are liable to be towed for parking violations. The homeowner’s association strictly enforces the parking regulations. Important details on parking regulations and trash disposal regulations are posted in the vacation homes.

No Subletting

The rental agreement has been made between the reserving/responsible person and Mara Lee Vacation Rentals. The agreement is not transferable to another person/party/friends or family. The person making the reservation is the responsible party and acknowledges all policies and procedures of MLVR and Resort Property rules and regulations governing the use of vacation property, resort property and it amenities. The reserving/responsible person must check-in, stay in the property for the length of the rental period, and check-out with the hospitality manager.

Swimming Pool and Beach/

During your stay, please familiarize yourself with rules, policies and practices concerning the beach, swimming pools and recreational facilities and resort amenities. Please note: No tents, no canopies and no pets are allowed on the beach.

Safety

It is the guest’s responsibility to learn about safety precautions, warning signs of water conditions, and safety procedures concerning swimming in the ocean, pool, and hot tub Jacuzzi. Children are not allowed in the hot tub Jacuzzi due to safety reasons.

Good Housekeeping

It is prohibited to rearrange the furniture.

The vacation property will be cleaned to quality standards prior to your arrival and after your departure. Cleaning service is not provided during your stay. You are responsible for cleaning during your stay and for leaving the property in good condition at check-out. For example: wash the dishes, clean up spilled milk, juice, candy wrappers etc. Clean up a sticky floor. Put the iron and ironing board back in its proper place. Take all the trash to the dumpster. If the property is left damaged, unusually dirty and messy, you will forfeit your security deposit and will be charged additional fees to offset the expense of cleaning and/or repairs.

Refrigerator: Please do not overload the refrigerator with drink cans and bottles. Please do not reset the refrigerator setting to a low setting for a “quick cool” for drinks. This can cause problems with the refrigerator and restricts the refrigerator from cooling properly. If a service repairman is required, then the charges will be deducted from the security deposit. If the charges exceed the deposit, then additional payment is required by the guest.

Washer/Dryer: Please thoroughly shake out the sand from beach towels and swimsuits before washing/drying them in the washing machine. Sand causes problems in washer/dryers and a repairman may be required. If a repairman is required, then the charges will be deducted from the security deposit. If the charges exceed the deposit, then additional payment is required by the guest.

Please do not take the property’s bath towels or linens to the beach. Please bring your own beach towels. If beach towels or other colorful items are wash/dried with the property’s towels/linens, then replacement charges of the affected towels/linens will be charged to the guest.

Linens/Towels/Supplies. The property provides basic towels/linens and starter supply of trash liners, bathroom paper and soap. However, guests will need to provide their own laundry detergent, additional paper products and household supply items for their stay.

Trash Disposal– Attention: Condo and Vacation home guests: Please place trash in trash bags and dispose of trash at the dumpster at the resort during your stay. As an added service, Maravilla Resort homes are offered EARLY MORNING trash pick up on Monday and Thursday. Otherwise, please dispose of your trash at the dumpster during your stay. Prior to check-out, all guests are required to dispose of all food trash and garbage at the dumpster located in the resort. Failure to dispose of all trash will result in a $50 deduction from the security deposit. Important details on Trash Disposal information are posted in the vacation homes.

The rental property must be left in good condition. All soiled dishes must be washed in the dishwasher or by hand prior to departure. Mara Lee Vacation Rentals reserves the right  charges will occur to the vacationer for late departure, carpet cleaning or additional housekeeping services, etc., due to guest’s lack of care or respect for privately owned properties. Additional charges may apply to offset deep cleaning, damage and/or theft. Please treat the property with care and the neighbors with courtesy.

The vacation properties have a locked closet(s) that is reserved for storage for the owner’s personal items. The locked closet is NOT included in the rental. Some vacation properties have the Owner’s golf cart in the garage. Golf carts are not available to the guests. Golf carts are not part of the rental agreement.

Routine or Repair Maintenance

The management team and with the owners of the property are diligent about the maintenance of the rental property. However, in case a problem develops with the property’s appliances, plumbing or heating/air conditioning, please contact on Mara Lee Vacation Rentals immediately. Management will respond promptly to address the repair or maintenance issue. No refund or rate adjustment shall be made for failures such as the supply of electricity, water, air conditioning, telephone, television or cable service, appliances, etc.

Resort Amenities and Property Management

Maravilla Resort offers a private beach, pools, tennis courts, hot tub, club house, parking lot and grounds. Mara Lee Vacation Rentals manages only privately owned condos and homes noted on its web sites. Mara Lee Vacation Rentals has no control over the outside environment of the resort property complex. Maintenance and repairs concerning the pools, condition of the beach and/or ocean or anything related to the outside common areas of the resort complex are not the responsibility of Mara Lee Vacation Rentals. The resort’s property management association is responsible for the maintenance, repairs, safety and security of the outside environment of the resorts. Mara Lee Vacation Rentals does not refund any rent due to the resort’s failure for any reason to provide its amenities, safety or security of the resort.

Disclaimer

Property owners, operation managers, and Mara Lee Vacation Rentals, and owners of Mara Lee Vacation Rentals, will not be held responsible for acts of theft, vandalism, or other loss or damages to guests/renters personal property or items left at the vacation property. Please double check for all your belongings before you leave the rental property. Mara Lee Vacation Rentals is not responsible for items that may have been left behind at the rental property.

Guests/Renters acknowledge that Mara Lee Vacation Rentals, and owners of Mara Lee Vacation Rentals, property owners, management, and contract workers cannot be held responsible regardless of fault, for any accident, loss, damage, injury or death suffered by the renter and/or guests, members of their party or any other guests which the renter/guest or their party have allowed access to the property or resort complex, regardless of said loss, is a result directly or indirectly from acts of god, danger incident to the sea, any body of water, fire, breakdown of machinery, electrical problems, appliance, resort amenity, equipment, acts of government or other authorities, delays or cancellations of or changes in itineraries or schedule or from acts of omission of any property, property management, resort complex, power outages, road conditions and airlines.

Guests/Renters will release and hold harmless any and all parties involved with the rental, management, operations and reservations of the property and to release and hold harmless its owners and/or representatives for any loss or damage to personal property and/or for any injury and /or death. The guest/renter further agrees to hold harmless Mara Lee Vacation Rentals, Mara Lee Properties LLC, Mara Lee Inc. for any accident, injury or death that occurs on Mara Lee Vacation Rentals premises, Mara Lee Properties LLC premises, or associations with Mara Lee Inc or any property that is rented through Mara Lee Vacation Rentals, Mara Lee Sieve and Larry Sieve.

Guests acknowledge that Mara Lee Vacation Rentals serves as the agent of the property owner. All monies are placed in an interest-bearing account with interest payable to Mara Lee Vacation Rentals.

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