Please review our current Rental Policy before booking your stay!
Questions? Reach out to us at FurnishedRentalsTx@gmail.com
Reservations and Payments:
- Reserve your house and submit payment via rental platform or with direct payment outlined via email correspondence.
- Receive Rental Agreement: The guest/leaseholder will receive an email with a link to their Vacation Rental Agreement e-document.
- Review and Submit: Guest is required to provide a photo ID as part of the booking process. Securely complete and e-sign your Vacation Rental Agreement online, within 24 hours of booking. Your reservation will be cancelled if we do not receive a signed agreement within 24 hours.
- Receive Your Reservation Confirmation. Once the Vacation Rental Agreement, photo ID, and the payment have been processed, the guest will be confirmed.
Security Deposit
At any time, at the broker's discretion, a security deposit may be required. If a security deposit is included on your reservation it will be processed on the same credit card used to pay for the reservation. Security deposit refunds will be processed and credited back to your card within 10 business days of departure. (Note: Depending on your credit card company, it can take up to 30 days for credits to appear on your statement.)
Even if a refundable security deposit has not been added to your reservation, the leaseholder is still liable for damages to the home. By signing this Vacation Rental Agreement you acknowledge that you understand your credit card will be charged if you, or someone in your party/one of your guests, causes damage at the property.
Leaseholder Responsibilities
The leaseholder is responsible for payment, deposits, property damages and all responsibilities spelled out herein and in the Vacation Rental Agreement. The leaseholder must be present at the home during the dates of occupancy.
Once you have entered into an agreement to rent a property, you are binding yourself to that property for that time. There should be no expectation of compensation or relocation because you don't like the property or because something in the property isn't working to your satisfaction. We will make every effort to correct any malfunctions or problems encountered.
Furnished Rentals Tx reserves the right to cancel a confirmed reservation (with good reason) at any time prior to the leaseholder taking occupancy of the property. In the event this should occur, Furnished Rentals Tx will refund all monies on account.
Cancellations & Refunds
Please refer to the policy listed on the platform at the time of booking. For cancellations more than 30 days prior to arrival, you will be refunded the cleaning fee, and if we can re-rent the property at the same rate, you will be fully refunded for the days rebooked, minus a cancellation fee ($150.00). If you purchased Travel Insurance, please contact your Travel Insurance company. There are no partial refunds for early departures.
Arrivals
Check-in is after 4:00 p.m. The guest will receive lockbox code as soon as your home is ready for occupancy.
Departures
Check-out time is before 10:00 a.m. Return the keys to the lockbox at the home and send us a message once you have checked out.
Hurricane & Mandatory Evacuation Policy
If you have declined travel insurance, and there is a mandatory evacuation, you shall not be entitled to a refund. We strongly recommend that Guests purchase travel insurance for stays occurring during hurricane season - June 1 through November 30.
Evacuations
In the event of an ordered mandatory evacuation due to hurricanes or other events, you are required by state law to evacuate the property. If you have declined trip cancellation insurance, you shall not be entitled to a refund. Refunds and coverage issues will be processed and determined solely by the travel insurance provider. Refer to the trip cancellation policy or contact the travel insurance provider directly for specific information and/or refund procedures.
Uninhabitability
The lifting of a mandatory evacuation does not guarantee the Guest will be able to return to complete/begin a scheduled reservation. The host must first inspect the home & area and make a determination of safety & habitability. A home may be rendered uninhabitable due to various impacts from an event. Uninhabitability includes but is not limited to, impassable roads due to flooding or debris, lack of utilities, damage to the home from high winds or wind-driven rain, etc. Refunds for the period of uninhabitability will be made solely by the travel insurance provider, provided the Guest has purchased optional trip interruption insurance.
Official Notification:
By signing the Vacation Rental Agreement, each Guest acknowledges being offered insurance to compensate the Guest for losses or damages resulting from loss of use of the property due to a mandatory evacuation order or other covered event. If the Guest refuses said offer to purchase travel insurance, the Guest shall not be entitled to a refund of monies paid. The Guest also agrees to comply with all orders of evacuation.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is offered to help protect your vacation investment. This insurance is optional, but we recommend it so that you may be financially reimbursed in case of unforeseen events. We strongly recommend that Guests purchase travel insurance for stays occurring during hurricane season - June 1 through November 30.
Vacation Rental Amenities, etc.
All of our properties feature standard household items including AC/heat, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans, dishes, utensils, and glassware. Unique and specific equipment and/or amenities for each property are listed in the individual property descriptions. Hot tubs, additional TVs, DVDs, deck furniture, recreational games and equipment, and similar items are furnished as a courtesy by the owner and are not guaranteed.
WIFI
ALL of our properties include WiFi access. Increased demand & intermittent service issues across can impact connection speed, making telecommuting or E-learning difficult. If speed & connectivity are important, we strongly recommend bringing a personal hotspot device. We apologize, but we are not able to guarantee this amenity or offer refunds for disruption of service during your stay.
Linens
Each property will be supplied with the appropriate amount of sheets and towels based on the property's occupancy. Standard beds will be made up with linens and bedspreads. Bunk beds, sleeper sofas, or trundle beds will not be made; however, linens will be supplied for each of these beds. In order to avoid additional charges, please be sure that all linens remain in the property when you leave!
Occupancy / Parties / Gatherings
The maximum number of guests allowed in each property is clearly listed on the property information page. All guests and their vehicles must be listed on the Guest Registration form. No parties / gatherings or additional people are allowed at the property. If occupancy maximums or other policies are violated, leaseholders and their guests may be evicted immediately with no refunds.
Smoking
All properties are non-smoking. This includes vaping. Violation of the smoking policy will result in eviction and forfeiture of all monies. In addition, the guest will be charged a minimum of $300 for the additional cleaning of the property.
Firearms Policy: No Openly Carried Firearms
The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance. This policy is designed for the protection of our guests and associates, and pertains to the presence of firearms on company premises. We prohibit any person from openly carrying any firearm in an unconcealed (open) manner onto the premises. This policy applies to all firearms, regardless of whether the firearm is a handgun or a long-barreled gun.
Guests or visitors who are lawfully permitted to possess a firearm may bring such firearm onto the premises only in a concealed manner. Guests who fail to abide by this policy may be asked to leave the premises.
An exception to the restrictions described in this policy statement applies to law enforcement officers and designated military personnel who are on-duty and required to carry firearms in the performance of their duties. No exemption to this policy is provided for private persons; even for those persons otherwise licensed and permitted to carry a firearm openly under state law.
Parking
Please refer to your property's listing description for maximum number of vehicles allowed. Parking on lawn areas is strictly prohibited. Parked cars may not impede neighbors driveway, or emergency vehicle access at any time. RVs, campers, boats and trailers are not permitted on the property at any time without prior written approval. We are not responsible for any damage, theft or loss involving guest vehicles.
Lost & Found
We cannot be responsible for items left behind in properties. Check your property carefully before leaving.
Property Damages
Accidents happen. A dish can be broken, etc. We understand! We strive to make your stay enjoyable without the worry of being charged for items valued under $100. Please report incidental damages so that we can replace them, and we will not bill you. Unreported/hidden damages will be billed to the guest/leaseholder.
Accidental damage is defined as unintentional damage from unforeseen accidents; it does not include loss or damage resulting from intentional acts, gross negligence, willful and wanton conduct, or damage or loss caused by a pet or other animal brought onto the premises by the leaseholder, the leaseholder's family, or invited guests.
Maintenance/ Repairs & Emergencies
All equipment in each property should be in working order when you check in, but things do break down unexpectedly! In the event of any system/appliance/electronics malfunction during stay, immediately report to your host for repairs! Guests must allow access to property during their stay for any repairs that arise which can cause harm to the guests/property. Our team has terrific maintenance staff which is available seven days a week to take care of everything from routine maintenance to plumbing problems. We will make every effort to eliminate any problems, replace a broken or missing item, or have repairs made as soon as possible. Please note that service visit costs will be billed to the guest if they result from user error, such as clogging a toilet, setting the air conditioning to an excessively low temperature causing the unit to freeze, or other forms of avoidable misuse.
Reduction of rent - for any mechanical failure of air conditioners, elevators, dishwashers, refrigerators, washers, dryers, TV, internet access, televisions, DVD players, swimming pools or any other appliances or amenities - should not be expected and is the sole discretion of the host.
Housekeeping
Our goal is to provide you with clean accommodations and we work hard to make sure that your house is ready for your stay. If you find any issues on your arrival date, rest assured, will correct the problem in a timely and professional manner.
Insects, critters, & Wildlife
Be aware that you may find insects in or around our property. We do have regular and effective pest control. This means, that if a bug makes its way inside the home via a window or door left open, it will die. It is not uncommon to locate a dead insect from time to time.
Living in a warm climate means that there are a myriad of insects on the land (mosquitoes, spiders, roaches, fire ants, etc.) as well as wildlife. From birds and bats to the occasional opossums, armadillo, spiny lizard, anole, skunk, fox, coyote and other creatures that wander the land. They are generally not in or near the home, but from time to time, there are sightings reported.
Never approach wildlife.
MAIL -PLEASE NOTE:
We understand the need to get mail and shipments when staying long term, however the USPS - United States Postal Service - will not always deliver to you! Some of our homes are flagged as “Vacant/No Mail” by USPS. If you are planning on an important delivery arriving during your stay you should subscribe to a post office box locally. We do not allow mail to be forwarded to/from our properties as mixups can occur frequently resulting in lost mail, or mail that arrives after your departure. This is especially important for Amazon Prime / Subscribe orders. If your packages continue to arrive after your departure, we are not able to facilitate mail recovery for packages.
Errors & Omissions
Every effort has been made to provide accurate and complete information on our website; however, we are not responsible for printing errors, omissions, equipment failure, changes in amenities or furnishings made by homeowners.
MISCELLANEOUS
Furnished Rentals TX, is acting solely in the capacity as management agent and is not the "Landlord" for purposes of Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code with respect to the rental of any vacation home. Each rental of a vacation home is at will and on a day-to-day basis, and each Guest agrees that only one day's notice to vacate is required pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Texas Property Code, and that no notice to terminate the Guest's tenancy with respect to any vacation home is required pursuant to Chapter 91 of the Texas Property Code. To the fullest extent allowed by law, each Guest waives any notice or other requirement that a "Landlord" is required to provide to a "Tenant" under Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code.
The rental of each vacation home is made with no implied warranties of merchantability, habitability, fitness for a particular purpose, or any other kind and each vacation home is rented in its present condition, "as is – with all faults."
Subject to the prior provisions in these Rental Policies regarding accidental damage to the house and its contents, Guest shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Furnished Rentals Tx and the owner of the house, their employees, agents, and representatives, and all of their successors and assigns (together, the "covered parties), from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, causes of action, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) for personal injury or property damage arising from or in connection with Guest's right of access to the house and property, occupation or condition of the house and property, and/or use of the house and property, and regardless of any negligence or strict liability on the part of any of the covered parties and regardless of the form of claim whether at common law, strict liability, negligence, or under any statute or regulation.
Furnished Rentals Tx does not discriminate with respect to the rental of vacation homes based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin or disability.
These Rental Policies / Contract constitute the entire agreement regarding the rental of the vacation home and, unless incorporated herein and therein, there are no other oral representations, warranties, agreements, or promises pertaining to the rental of the vacation home. All these matters shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, and exclusive venue with respect thereto is in the State Courts of Galveston County, Texas.
The terms and provisions of these Rental Policies may be revised and amended at any time, and from time to time, by Furnished Rentals Tx, and if so revised and amended and furnished to the Guest prior to the Guest's occupancy of the vacation home, they shall for all purposes be considered effective and binding upon the Guest, as so revised and amended.
Non-compliance with the Vacation Rental Agreement, rental policies, occupancy rules, subdivision restrictions, or pet policies – as well as any illegal activity or conduct creating a nuisance, waste, hazard, or disturbance – are each grounds for immediate eviction without refund.
Furnished Rentals Tx reserves the right to refuse service to anyone: All rental properties are leased without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or sexual orientation.
Rental policies change from time to time. The most current is provided to you with your Rental Contract.
PRICES, TAXES & FURNISHINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
