REPRESENTATIONS    

All information in respect of the Property contained in the Owner’s advertising material is believed to be correct at the time of publication however all details are subject to change by the Owner without notice. The Guest acknowledges that the Owner has used their best endeavors to describe the property in good faith. The Owner will not be liable to or make refunds to Guests who are not satisfied with the accommodation they have booked.

LICENCE NOT A TENANCY     

Guests are granted a limited permission to occupy the property for holiday purposes. This is NOT a residential tenancy agreement under the residential tenancy legislation and failure to comply with the Guest’s obligations in the terms and conditions may result in termination of permission to occupy the property and eviction.The Owner may, at any time and for any reason, terminate the holiday booking by issuing written notice to the Guest which will be effective immediately. The Guest acknowledges the Owner will not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damages which may arise as a result of, or in connection with, such termination.

DEPOSIT         

If booking directly with us guests booking accommodation more than 30 days in advance of their arrival date will not have their booking confirmed until payment of a deposit of 50% of the total tariff is received by the Owner. For bookings made within 30 days of the arrival date the full tariff is required before booking is confirmed. 

Otherwise final payment due according to third party booking website (Airbnb and HomeAway).

FINAL PAYMENT         

If booking directly full and final payment for the holiday booking is required at least 14 days prior to arrival. If full and final payment has not been received by this date, the Owner and/or the Booking Agent reserve the right to cancel the booking without notice and the Guest will forfeit any monies paid by them in advance to the Owner. Otherwise final payment due according to third party booking website (Airbnb and HomeAway).

CANCELLATIONS AND AMENDMENTS 

If booking directly where notification of a cancellation is received no refund will be given and the full tariff will be forfeited.  Cancellations and amendments are required to be in writing. Otherwise cancellations according to third party booking website apply (Airbnb and HomeAway).

SIZE OF PARTY          

The maximum number of guests must not exceed 9 people.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE PARTIES, FUNCTIONS or SOCIAL GATHERINGS PERMITTED IN THE HOUSE. 

The number of guests occupying the property for the holiday must not exceed the number specified on the Booking Form.  If for any reason there is a change to the number of guests occupying the property, the owner or Booking Agent must be informed immediately. In the event that this clause is breached, the owners reserves the right to evict all guests immediately and payment will be forfeited. 

 GUEST OBLIGATIONS            

Guests are required to look after and take all reasonable care of the property and all the furnishings and equipment included in the property and to observe the “No Smoking Inside” requirement for the duration of the holiday.  It is the responsibility of the guests to ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked and that the property is left in a clean and tidy state at the end of the holiday.   The disposal of rubbish is the Guest’s responsibility. Please ensure that rubbish and garbage is placed in the correct bins. It is the Guest’s responsibility to ensure bins are placed out on the street for collection on departure from the property.Any faults, damages or breakages must be reported to the Owner/Booking Agent as soon as possible. Guests will be liable for any breakages or damages caused to the property during the guest’s holiday occupation and all costs of repair and replacement shall be payable upon demand to the Owner. 

KEYS  

Should a Guest lose or require additional keys then a fee of $50.00 will be charged.

NOISE 

Guests and their visitors must not create noise which is offensive to neighbours especially between 10pm to 8am and during arrival and departure at any time throughout the occupancy. Offensive noise may result in termination of permission to occupy the property and forfeiture of any monies paid to the Owner. Any costs incurred by the Owner as a result of the Guest’s noise will be charged.

NO SMOKING  

Smoking inside our home is strictly prohibited. If evidence of smoking inside the house is found, we have a strictly enforced cleaning fee of $300. No exceptions. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.

NO PETS         

Sorry, we are unable to accommodate pets.

CHECK IN & CHECK OUT TIMES        

Unless arranged in advance, Check-In time is 2.00 PM and Check-Out time is 10.00 AM. The reason for the 10.00 AM check out is to ensure readiness for incoming guests. Failure to depart at 10am will result in a fee of $300 per 3-hour block.

LINEN & TOWELS       

Unless otherwise stated the accommodation includes the supply of all linen.  This includes pillows, quilts, bed sheets, bath towels, bath mats, and tea towels. 

INSURANCE    

Guests are advised to take out comprehensive holiday cancellation insurance to cater for any unforeseen circumstances. 

 LIABILITY       

The Owner accepts no liability for any injury, illness, loss or damage of any kind, howsoever caused, sustained by the Guests and/or Visitors resulting from their use of the Property pursuant to this agreement as a consequence of events or actions that are outside the reasonable control of the Owner, including Force Majeure.  Liability for any loss or damage sustained by Guests or visitors, including personal injury, is otherwise excluded to the extent permitted by law. Under no circumstances will the Owner be liable for any loss or damage to the property of the Guests and/or Visitors howsoever caused. All property of the Guest and/or Visitors including without limitation personal belongings, baggage, vehicles are the risk of the Guest and/or Visitor at all times.The Guest agrees to indemnify the Owner against any claims, demands, proceedings, liabilities, costs, charges, expenses, loss and damage which may be suffered by the Owner as a result of the breach by the Guest of the terms of this agreement or as a result of any act or omission, neglect or default of the Guest during their stay in the Property.        

DEFINITIONS

Bond means money paid in addition to the holiday rental tariff to cover any additional financial transactions incurred during the holiday rental period.

Deposit means money payable to secure the holiday booking.

Force Majeure means an act, omission or circumstance over which the Owner could not reasonably exercise control, and includes, without limitation:

(a)     an act of God, fire, flood, tornado, hurricane or any other form of inclement weather, or conditions resulting from inclement weather; or

(b)    explosion, concussion, collision, radiation, act of the public enemy, act of war (declared or undeclared), insurrection or national emergency (whether in fact or law).

Guests – Any person/s who stays overnight in the Property during the term of the holiday rental period.

Holiday Rental – Means rental of the Property for holiday purposes within the maximum term permitted for rental without residential tenancy agreement under state and territory residential tenancy legislation.

Noise – Means any sound that is offensive to occupiers of neighbouring properties.

Owner – The person who owns the Property.

Service Fee – A fee charged for any additional services incurred during the holiday rental period as outlined above.

Tariffs – Fees charged for hiring the Property for a specific period of time.

The Property – Anchor in Avoca Beach, 66 The Round Dr, Avoca Beach, NSW, 2251

Visitors – Any person/s a Guest invites to visit the Property during the period of the holiday rental and who does not stay overnight.

DECLARATION & AGREEMENT

I declare that I am over the age of 18 years.  I hereby acknowledge that I am the Guest named on the Booking Form and I have read and understand the above booking conditions as evidenced by my signature and that all information provided herein is true and correct. I further agree that the stated conditions will apply to this booking in accordance with the Booking Conditions and I agree to be held responsible for any and all charges due and payable on this booking. Any damages that may occur or excess cleaning as required will be charged to the Guest.