Cottages at Canyon Peaks Rental Agreement

RENTAL AGREEMENT

Thank you for renting one of the Cottages @ Canyon Peaks. We enjoy opening our guest cottages to visitors from all over the world and we strive to give all our guests the best service possible. We realize most of our guests are respectful of our properties and will enjoy the vacation home responsibly, but this rental agreement serves to clarify any issues that may arise. Please let us know if you have any questions. Please read our rental agreement carefully.

Cancellation Policy

We offer a lenient cancellation policy With 30 days notice you will receive a 100% refund. With 14 days notice a 50% refund. No refund will be offered with less than a 14-day notice because it doesn’t give us adequate time to re-book the rooms.

Rental Policies

• Individuals making reservations must be over 25 years of age and must be an occupant of the property during the entire reserved period.

• Check-in is at 3 pm unless prior arrangements have been made. Check-out is at 11am.

• No smoking is allowed inside any property. Smoking is allowed outside unless otherwise noted but all cigarette butts need to be disposed of properly. If any evidence of smoking is found inside the home there will be a smoking charge assessed of $500. Fees will be added for cleaning and disposing of cigarette butts left on the grounds.

• No pets are allowed except in COTTAGE #4. Pets must be disclosed prior to arrival and appropriate pet fees paid in advance. If evidence of a pet is found at a Non Pet– Friendly property, or you fail to inform us that you are bringing one, you will be charged a standard pet fee and additional $250 cleaning fee.

• No parties or day guests are allowed on properties without prior authorization from the Owners. This is due to the fact that our property utilizes a septic system and can only support a maximum number of individuals at any given time. Only guests registered on your reservation are permitted at the property at all times, no exceptions. Any violation of this guideline will result in immediate eviction from the property. In addition, a minimum fine of $500 plus the cost of any damages to the property will be assessed to the renter.

• Weather Events: We are not responsible for a change in weather conditions and do not give refunds or allow accommodation changes in the event of bad weather, storms, rain, or road conditions. In addition, we do not accept liability for any inconveniences arising from any temporary defects or stoppage in supply of water, gas, electricity or plumbing, damage caused by weather/road conditions, natural disasters, acts of God or other reasons beyond its control.

Property Policies

• The property owners make every effort to maintain, clean, and have all mechanical items in top working condition. Sometimes mechanical problems occur. If you do experience any issues during your stay please contact us immediately so that repairs can be initiated.

• No hunting or trapping of any type of animal is permitted.

• No shooting of any firearms of any type is permitted.

• No use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) that could damage the property is permitted.

• No Bonfires or open flames are allowed on properties except in the designated fire pit, SUBJECT TO COMAL COUNTY BURN BANS.

• No Fireworks are allowed on any property. Violators will be assessed a $500 fine if evidence is found on property that fireworks have been fired or/if neighbors report the matter to the County Sheriff.

• No loud music or other sounds which could disturb neighbors are allowed. Violators may be asked to vacate the property if noise complaints are reported.

• All cottages have Wood burning fireplaces. These are only available during times of the year when a fire is warranted – October through February.

• Please bag trash and leave in outdoor receptacles where available. Please put dishes in the dishwasher and place dirty towels in the bathrooms. Basic cleaning is provided, but an additional fee will be charged if excessive clean-up is required.

• Excessive Wear and Tear: If excessive wear and tear is found on the Property or additional cleaning is necessary due to spills, trash left on site, stains to furniture, carpeting, linens, paint, wallpaper, etc. we will charge reasonable cleaning and/or replacement of item fees to the credit card on file for the reservation.

Things to Know

• Please understand that you are renting a private home that is located in the Hill Country and outside of the city. As such, understand there may be snakes, scorpions, and other wild animals/insects or evidence of them on the property. Our properties are cleaned and exterminated frequently, however, we cannot control or eliminate this. You should use common sense and extreme caution when outdoors or when allowing children or pets outdoors.

• Due to a property’s location in the Hill Country, internet and television reception is erratic, especially during storms.

• RELEASE AND INDEMNITY: Accommodations/Properties may include access to things that could be hazardous if reasonable care is not taken to avoid injury. These items include but are not limited to: stairs, balconies, walkways, creeks etc. Guest’s use of these facilities is at their own risk. Adults are responsible for the safe conduct of all children and pets on the premises and shall take all appropriate measures to ensure their safety. Guest(s) holds Owner and its employees harmless from any and all liability for damages and/or injuries resulting to Guest(s) or any invitees of Guest(s) whether said injury or loss is caused by Owner’s negligence or not.