Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, House for rent from $294.55 USD

Terms And Conditions

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY: (Effective on all NEW Reservations as of January 1st, 2022)
A. Cancellation by Guest:

1. Guest can cancel their reservation up until the 61st day prior to their scheduled arrival. The only liability the Guest will have in this instance is payment of a $250 cancellation fee and all remaining monies paid to date will be refunded to Guest within 7-10 business days.
2. If Guest cancels 60 days or less prior to their scheduled arrival, Guest will be financially liable for 100% of the rent and associated taxes according to their contract. Managing Agency will release the dates upon cancellation by Guest and will attempt to rent the premises to another party. Guest's funds will be retained until we have replacement booking(s) that cover the dates being canceled, at which time Guest will be eligible for refund of any recovered funds less a $250 cancellation fee. Any funds not recovered by Managing Agency will be ineligible for refund to Guest. The guest will be entitled to full refund of the following: Cleaning Fees, Pet Fees, Security Deposit, Property Protection Plan Fees and any taxes associated with those fees.
5. If Guest departs the premises prior to the departure date as stated in the Rental Agreement, there will be no refund of any rent or fees.

Should your stay be for thirty days or longer, please refer to the rental contract or lease for further details.

B. Cancellation by Owner or Managing Agency:
1. Owner or Managing Agency can cancel this reservation up until the 61st day prior to Guest's scheduled arrival. Guest will be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid to date within 7-10 business days of the cancellation.
2. Owner or Managing Agency cannot cancel this reservation within 600 days of scheduled arrival except for the following situations: Sale of the property, cessation of representation of the property by Managing Agency, fire, mandatory evacuation, eminent domain, construction delays, lack of utilities, or act of nature. If Guest's reservation is canceled within 60 days of scheduled arrival, Managing Agency will make every effort to relocate Guest to a comparable property. However, if Guest will not agree to be relocated to the proposed replacement rental property, a full refund of all monies paid to date will be refunded within 3 business days of Guest's non-acceptance of the replacement rental property.

Rental Agreement

VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT
WHAT FOLLOWS IS A SUMMARY OF THE MOST PERTINENT LANGUAGE FROM OUR VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE WHEN YOUR RESERVATION IS PROCESSED. AT THAT TIME YOU WILL BE MAILED A CONFIRMATION AND RENTAL AGREEMENT THAT IS SPECIFIC TO THE UNIT THAT YOU HAVE BOOKED. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONTRACT TERMS IN ADVANCE OF BOOKING, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE ATFOR ASSISTANCE ***

1. TIMELINESS OF PAYMENT: Payment Due Dates are specifically set forth in the "Charges and Payments" section on Page 1 of this Agreement, unless a Payment Plan has been agreed to, in which case the Payment Due Dates will be set forth in Addendum F that will be provided to you at the time of booking. If payment is being made by personal or company check, please mail at least five working days in advance of the Payment Due Date. On the Payment Due Date, the credit card on file will be automatically charged for the amount due, and by making your first payment you are agreeing to be bound by all provisions of this Rental Agreement. Failure to make final payment by due date shall constitute notice of cancellation by Guest with less than 60 days’ notice with the associated penalties set forth in Paragraph 7.A.(3), below.
2. PROVISION OF A VALID CREDIT CARD FOR SECURITY: If you have not paid your initial booking fee with a credit card, you must provide a valid credit card number to us within 48 hours of your Booking, which is secured upon receipt of your first payment, or immediately upon booking if it is a last minute booking and you are arriving within 48 hours. Occupancy to the home will not be granted without a credit card on file for security against damages.
3. SECURITY DEPOSIT AND PROPERTY PROTECTION PLAN FEE: The interior and exterior of the vacation homes we represent are finished with costly materials and products, including building materials and surfaces, soft coverings, case goods, art, accessories, housewares and landscape. Our staff thoroughly inspects each home and inventories its contents between each guest stay. You, the Guest, become financially responsible for any and all damage to the property and its contents from the date and time you check in to the date and time you check out.
As a condition of rental, guests are required to post security against damages in the following circumstances:
A. Security Deposit - Required for Stays of 28-30 days or more: Some of our properties require the posting of a $500 to $1,000 Security Deposit that will be retained until our staff has completed their check-out inventory and inspection procedure with you when you vacate the premises. Security deposit can be used by the Managing Agency to pay the cost of utilities if contracted in advance and required for that particular property. Upon departure, should the house manager find the home excessively dirty or that items are missing or damaged, the cost of additional cleaning hours and/or the cost of repair or replacement of the homeowner's property will be deducted from your deposit. Use of water, gas and electricity can also be deducted (see Paragraph 21 "Utilities" below). The remainder of your deposit that is not applied to these expenses will be refunded to you within TEN (10) calendar days unless there is a repair issue that takes longer than 10 days to rectify and receive quotes and resolution of the damage, repair or loss, but in no event longer than TWENTY-ONE calendar days, per the rules of the California Bureau of Real Estate. You remain responsible for, and will be charged for, the cost of any damage, repair, or replacement in excess of the Security Deposit including any service provider's invoice associated with your occupancy that is presented within a reasonable time (within 30 days) after your departure. When your reservation is made on-line, the Property Protection Plan Fee described below is shown as an automatic charge. The Property Protection Plan of $100, also required for rentals of 28-30 days or more, covers the second $1,000 of unintentional damage to the house or its contents (the first $1,000 being covered by the Security Deposit) does not cover negligent abuse or neglect or pet related accidents such as wood floors that are damaged or carpets that must be replaced. If minor accidents happen up to $100, then they will be covered by the $100 Property Protection Plan. (Full details are contained in Paragraph B, below).
B. Property Protection Plan Fee (Required for All Rentals): Regardless of the length of stay, a variable rate non-refundable Property Protection Plan Fee is required for all reservations (typically costing between $55 and $100 per reservation). Purchasing a non-refundable Property Protection Plan protects you from being charged for a portion of accidental loss or damage that may occur during your occupancy. You remain responsible for any damage, repair, or replacement expenses exceeding the amount of the $1,000 Security Deposit you may also be required to provide. The Property Protection Plan is NOT an insurance policy and is, therefore, not governed by the insurance industry. The Property Protection Plan Fee does not substitute for the Guest's responsibility to leave the property in appropriate condition, or to replace or negate your responsibility for all members of your party as a primary renter. It does not pay for any act of intentional or negligent destruction, pet damage or pet related accidents such as damage to wood floors or carpeting that must be cleaned or replaced, damage due to smoking, rekeying required by loss of household keys or garage door openers, property damage resulting from motorized vehicle or watercraft use, additional cleaning if the home is left excessively dirty, or invoices associated with your rental that may be presented subsequent to your occupancy. The Property Protection Plan Fee is offered, administered, and funded solely by Managing Agency, Sanctuary Vacation Rentals, Inc., and it is solely authorized to determine the nature, extent, and expense associated with any damage. The maximum aggregate amount of accidental damage that is covered by this Property Protection Plan Fee is ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00). Any damage in excess of this amount remains the responsibility of Guest. All waivers of theft or damage will be administered by the Managing Agency and the Managing Agency will have the sole authority to determine the nature and extent of the damages, necessary repairs and eligibility for the waiver of liability described herein. The covered Guest must report any theft or damage to the property or its contents prior to checkout or any otherwise applicable property protection plan will be null and void. Guest will be notified of any excess damage costs in writing within 48 hours. Guest has the right to disagree with the House Manager's assessment or explain the damages within 48 hours of notification. Otherwise Guest's credit card will automatically be charged for the loss or damage. If guest refuses to pay for loss or damage by pursuing a chargeback of their credit card, Guest will be subject to all the legal remedies available to Managing Agency, including Small Claims Court (or Superior Court if the damages are within the jurisdiction of the higher court). By entering into this agreement as evidenced by the payment of money to secure the booking, Guest assumes full responsibility for any items found to be missing after their departure from the home, and any damage due to misuse, negligence or action on Guest's or Guest's visitors' part, except in the case of normal wear-and-tear reported to Managing Agency within 24 hours of check-in at the property.
4. AUTHORIZED OCCUPANCY/GUEST LIMIT: Each property rented by Managing Agency is licensed for a specific guest limit at the property Guest is renting. Cleaning fees also are charged on a sliding scale based on the number of guests that factors in to the guest limit at the house. I agree to have no more than the allowed number of guests for occupancy, as stated on page 1 of this Agreement (including children). If more than the stated number of guests are found to be occupying the unit, without prior written permission, Managing Agency has the right to terminate this contract and Guest will forfeit all monies paid, including rent, cleaning, and deposits. Guest and all other occupants of the premises can, at the discretion of Managing Agency, be required to vacate the premises immediately if they exceed the stated guest limit in this contract. Under such circumstances you agree to return all keys to the premises to your assigned House Manager or Managing Agency upon departure. You shall nevertheless be fully responsible for any damage to the premises caused by you or your party, plus reasonable costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys' fees, if necessary. Damage caused by your guests or invitees shall be your financial responsibility. If it is determined after you have departed that you had an unauthorized gathering or party (involving more than the registered number of guests) you will be liable for payment of a $1,000 event fee for each occurrence and will be responsible for additional cleaning and damages over and above the $1,000 fee at actual cost to us. Your damage waiver protection will be void and null if you are determined to be in violation of this policy and if you do not pay the requested fees within ten (10) days of receiving our demand notification, we reserve the right to pursue collection in small claims court at your expense.
5. NO ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLETTING: This Agreement shall not be assigned, nor the premises sublet without the written consent of the Owner or the Managing Agency. Guest acknowledges that they will personally occupy the property for the entire lease or rental period and will not sublet any portion of the property. Violation of these terms shall give Managing Agency right to immediately evict Guest and terminate this Agreement, and Guest will forfeit any right of return of any monies paid to date including any security deposit, and will be liable for payment of any incidental charges incurred by the Guest and, in the case of Monthly Homes, utilities incurred as a result of their stay. The term "Monthly Homes" as used in this Agreement shall include any homes located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and certain properties advertised with a minimum stay of 30 nights, whether Guest actually stays at the property for thirty days or more, or for a shorter period of time.(See Addendum A if you are renting a "Monthly Home")
6. USE: Guest agrees that:
A. The premises shall not be used for any illegal or unlawful purpose;
B. Guest booking the property and bound to comply with the terms and conditions of this Rental Agreement shall be at least 25 years of age and WILL BE AN OCCUPANT of the unit during the entire term of the rental period.
C. Any noise generated from small gatherings (registered guests only) shall not materially disturb or offend neighbors or residents, and Guest will not commit any acts which interfere with the neighbors' right to quiet enjoyment of their properties. IF FOR ANY REASON LAW ENFORCEMENT IS NOTIFIED DUE TO DISTURBANCES EMANATING FROM THE PREMISES OR GROUNDS, OR A NEIGHBOR CALLS IN A DISTURBANCE REPORT TO THE VACATION RENTAL HOTLINE, THERE WILL BE A MINIMUM $1,000 CHARGE TO LESSEE'S SECURITY DEPOSIT OR CREDIT CARD AND SAID FINE WILL APPLY TO EACH SEPARATE INCIDENT REPORTED.
D. Quiet hours must be observed and respected between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
E. No parties are allowed on the premises, including but not limited to weddings, receptions, large dinner parties, or large family gatherings.
F. Guest will not exceed the allowed occupancy and sleeping capacity stated in Paragraph 4 above (Authorized Occupancy/Guest Limit). If additional visiting guests have been approved in writing in advance by the Owner or Managing Agency, those visiting guests must vacate the premises and depart the neighborhood by 10:00 p.m.
G. There will be no intentional or negligent damage caused by any Guest to the premises;
H. Should Guest rent another property in close proximity to the property that is covered by this Agreement (whether rented form Managing Agency or some other source), the following rules will apply:
(1) No items shall be moved from one house to another;
(2) Guests moving between the houses will respect the quiet condition of the neighborhood;
(3) Guests will not block neighbors' driveways or dominate all parking within the neighborhood;
(4) Guests will not spend the bulk of their time at another house other than the one they are sleeping in as this unfairly burdens that house and creates a risk of sewer backup and neighbor complaints.
I. There will be no illegal activities, including, but not limited to, possession, serving, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by or to persons less than 21 years of age;There will be no excessive speeding, excessive noise, disruptive behavior, or discharge of firearms, BB or pellet guns.
J. You cannot sleep in a recreational vehicle or tow trailer on the premises or in front of the premises, and if you arrived in an RV you must comply with local laws concerning these vehicles which often include a prohibition on parking in certain areas or sleeping in your vehicle. (Please check local laws in this regard before bringing an RV or a tow trailer). All registered guests must sleep inside the premises.
Violation of these terms shall give Managing Agency the right to immediately evict Guest and terminate this Agreement, and Guest will forfeit any right of return of any monies paid to date including any security deposit, and will be liable for payment of any incidental charges incurred by the Guest and, in the case of Monthly Homes, utilities incurred as a result of their stay. Managing Agency, at its discretion, in lieu of eviction can impose a fine of $1,000 to be charged against Guest's security deposit, if paid, or alternatively charge $1,000 to the Guest's credit card on file.

7. FORCE MAJEURE: There may be circumstances beyond our control and contemplation, in which the property might not be available for your booking. Examples of these include (but are not limited to) destruction of or severe damage to the property. In the event of Force Majeure, we will do our best to make alternative arrangements for you where possible. If we cannot, or if the alternative arrangements are not acceptable to you, then we will refund all monies paid. This will be the full extent of our liability to you in such circumstances, and we will not be responsible for any other costs connected with any such cancellation, howsoever arising.
8. VACATION RENTAL CANCELLATION INSURANCE: If purchased by you, this insurance reimburses you for prepaid non-refundable expenses due to certain unforeseeable circumstances that may jeopardize your vacation investment and force you to incur unplanned expenses. This can include but is not limited to sudden illness, death in the family, or military service. It is strongly recommended that Guest purchase this valuable protection, however Guest has the option to decline. To purchase travel cancellation insurance you will be asked to select this option during the booking process, but you can preview the coverage at (see “Sun Trip Preserver” Policy Highlights.
9. AS-IS RENTAL: Due to the likelihood that Guest is reserving the property without having first seen it in person, Managing Agency has provided means for Guest to see the property in advance by making available photos, detailed descriptions, lists of provided amenities, and in most cases video tours. Guest understands and agrees to rent the property in an "as-is" condition and Managing Agency warrants that the property has proven satisfactory to previous guests. Should Guest be dissatisfied with the property for any reason (excluding a difference in personal decorating style), then Managing Agency will make every reasonable effort to resolve specific problems within Managing Agency's control but should Guest remain unsatisfied they are bound by the cancellation policies set forth in Section 7, above. Guest must notify Managing Agency within 24 hours of a problem arising. While rare, neither the Owner nor the Managing Agency can be held responsible for disturbances that may arise due to nearby residential construction, street repair, or traffic noise. Guest also acknowledges that the Monterey Peninsula has seasonal pollens that can result in allergic reactions. Guest further acknowledges that the coastal climate of the Monterey Peninsula is an inherently damp climate that can result in the formation of natural mold. Guests who have any known allergies should not stay at this property if there is any probability that their seasonal allergies or allergies to mold, mildew, pet dander or household dust might result in their having to cancel their stay or be relocated. Owner and Managing Agency will be at no expense in this case and the reservation is not cancellable because of an allergy related problem.
10. MAINTAINING PROPERTY IN CONDITION FOUND: Guest agrees to maintain the property in as good a condition as when they found it upon arrival (excluding routine housekeeping), and agrees to pay for breakage or damage to the satisfaction of Owner and Managing Agency.
11. NO SMOKING POLICY: This is a non-smoking property. Any violation of this policy shall result in immediate eviction, termination of this Agreement, and forfeiture of any right to return of any deposit, as well as payment of all damages associated with removal of smoke odors or burn marks. If a guest must smoke they must be outside and at least 10 feet away from any buildings. Some properties have a total ban of smoking, even outside, due to increased fire danger in the neighborhood. If you have a smoker in your party, please discuss with one of our reservationists before booking the home to see if you would be in one of these sensitive neighborhoods.
12. PETS: Pets are not permitted on the premises, inside or outside, without prior approval and authorization by Managing Agency. If this is a pet-friendly property, a Pet Addendum will be required and must be signed and returned by Guest (See Addendum B).
13. LONG DISTANCE PHONE CHARGES: Guest agrees that they will use their own cell phone or calling card for all non-local phone calls unless specifically allowed in the guest documentation available at the house (the "Welcome Book"). Guest agrees not to accept collect calls or to make toll calls (10-10 numbers, etc.) from the telephone, if provided. Guest agrees to reimburse Owner through the Managing Agency for any additional costs incurred for telephone service during Guest's stay.
14. MAID SERVICES: While linens and bath towels are included, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate or cleaning fee. These services may be provided for an additional fee and can be arranged through your assigned House Manager or by calling our office at the number provided to you. Stays of 30 days or more require mid-stay cleanings at the Guest's expense and will be included in your initial contract.
15. MAINTENANCE ISSUES: Managing Agency makes every effort to keep all properties in good working order, however, reporting or requesting repairs does not warrant cancellation of this agreement or a refund of any amount due to the mechanical failure of appliances, televisions, Wi-Fi or any household systems. We reserve the right to have 24 hours to repair or replace any malfunctioning equipment and if this is not possible Managing Agency will make every effort to offer Guest an "Inconvenience Voucher" to be used by Guest at a favorite restaurant, activity or store that accepts major credit cards. Under certain extreme circumstances, Managing Agency will consider monetary remuneration to Guest for their inconvenience.
16. PROPER USE OF FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES:
Guest agrees to properly use all furnishings, appliances, and all mechanical, electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures. Guest will notify management immediately of any problem or malfunction and will pay for all repairs or replacements necessitated by Guest's mistreatment of furniture and appliances (beyond ordinary wear and tear). Furniture and furnishings located inside the house will not be moved outside the home, with the exception of beach gear if provided, which should, upon departure, be returned to where it was originally found.
17. LOST KEYS: Guest shall be furnished with 3 keys (2 keys will be found inside home and 1 key will be available in the outside lockbox). Guest will be charged $250 within 48 hours of departure to re-key the home if all three keys are not accounted for after Guest leaves. If Guest has located the keys within that time frame and can prove overnight shipment back to Managing Agency, this fee will not be charged.
18. LOCKOUTS: If Guest is locked out of premises outside of regular business hours or on Holidays, requiring Manager's assistance because a lockbox key was not replaced in lockbox immediately after entering the house for the first time, At Managing Agency's discretion, Guest will be charged a $100 lockout fee to assist them in gaining entrance to the premises on each instance the lockout occurs.
*** UPON PROCESSING YOUR RESERVATION YOU WILL BE EMAILED A CONFIRMATION AND A RENTAL AGREEMENT THAT IS SPECIFIC TO THE UNIT THAT YOU HAVE BOOKED*