Rental Contract for
LAUREL RIVER RETREAT

Owners and Managers:
Robert L. FitzPatrick and Terry Thirion
2808 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704)334-2047
(888)334-1944 (fax)
RobertFitzPatrick@mac.com (email)

Arrival Date: ________________________

Departure Date: ________________________

Number in Party: ________________________ (Maximum Occupancy: 8)

Check in Time: 3 p.m. Check-out Time: 11 a.m.

About Your Accommodations:

3 Bedrooms/2 Bath; 2 Queen Size Beds, 2 single beds (can be combined to form one king size bed), I futon in living room, fireplace, ceiling fans, TV/DVD/VHS, Washer/Dryer, Telephone/Fax, Screened Porch, Heated Basement Work/Play area, Two Patios, Front Deck

Rates:

Two nights over weekend: $500	Four nights mid-week (other than Fri and Sat. nights) $600
Two nights mid-week (other than Fri and Sat. nights): $350	Five nights over weekend: $1,125
Three nights over weekend: $675	Five nights mid-week (other than Fri and Sat. nights): $750
Three nights mid-week (other than Fri and Sat. nights): $450	Six Nights: $1,225
Four nights over weekend: $900	One Week (7 nights): $1350

(Some Pets Allowed with Pet Fee)

Deposit of $200 for a Weekend or $400 for a Weekly Rental Required To Hold. Balance Due 30 Days Prior To Arrival

I. SUBLETTING: This agreement shall not be assigned nor the premises sublet without the written consent of the owner or his agent.

2. CAPACITY: I agree not to overcrowd the facilities by having more persons staying in the house than the maximum occupancy listed.

3. DAMAGES: I will maintain this property in good condition, reasonable wear and tear expected, and agree to replace or pay for any loss, breakage, or damage which is caused by this vacationer or anyone in this vacationer's group, to the entire satisfaction of the owner or his agents, I agree not to rearrange the furniture.

4. CHECK-OUT: I agree to vacate the premises by 11:00 AM. I further agree to wash dishes, take out trash and return the keys as requested. Please ensure you have packed all of your belongings before checking out as we cannot be responsible for items left. A service charge will be charged if we are requested to mail items left.

5. CHECK IN: I understand check-in-time begins at 3:00 P.M. We must have time in between vacationers to clean the house. If you arrive early, please do not expect the Retreat to be ready unless agreed upon.

6. LIABILITY: The Owner of Laurel River Retreat is not responsible for any theft or injury to the vacationer or his guests.

7. APPLIANCES: Appliances including television and ceiling fans are not guaranteed and refunds cannot be given for failure or breakdown, however, all repairs will be made as quickly as possible.

8. TELEPHONE CALLS: You must use a credit card for all long distance calls or call collect when using the land-line house phone. Some cell phone services get a signal; other do not.

9. RVs: No recreational vehicle may be occupied on the property nor may it be connected to the house for water or power supply.

10. VIOLATING CONTRACT: We reserve the right to refund deposits, refuse rentals or discontinue occupancy if, in the agents opinion, vacationer is detrimental to property or in violation of this contract.

l1. Property reserved sight unseen is represented by this agency as realistically as possible with regard to space, physical condition and comparisons, and it is agreed that it is the obligation of the tenant to abide by the terms of this contract.

12. METHODS OF PAYMENT: We accept Travelers Checks, Cash, Personal Checks, PayPal (3% Surcharge) and Credit Card (3% Surcharge)

13. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

• If Cancellation is necessary, the reservation deposit will be refunded less $25 service charge if done at leat 60 days from date of arrival.
• If Cancellation occurs less than 60 days from date of arrival, deposit will be refunded less $25 service charge when accommodations are re-rented on scheduled dates. If the Retreat is not re-rented, the deposit will be forfeited or it can be applied to a new reservation on available dates at Laurel River Retreat within one year.
• If Cancellation occurs after full payment has been made within 30 days of date of arrival, the full payment will be refunded minus a $25 service charge when accommodations are re-rented. If the Retreat is not re-rented, the payment will be forfeited or it can be applied to a new reservation on available dates at Laurel River Retreat within one year.

14. HOUSE COURTESIES:

• Towels, wash cloths, bath mats, dish cloths, sheets, pillowcases and blankets are provided.
• Full kitchen and cooking utensils, plates, glasses, etc. are provided.
• Be sure you always lock the doors whenever leaving the Retreat and that all kitchen appliances are turned off.
• Completely extinguish fire in fireplace whenever you leave the house.
• Please place trash in plastic bags and deposit in the covered trash container -with top secured - in the garage.
• When finally departing, please turn each baseboard heater in all rooms off (turn thermostat knob counter-clockwise to the end - but don't force).
• Please place towels and wash cloths on the washing machine before finally departing.
• When you finally leave, please turn off all lights; lock doors; be sure all appliances are turned off and that all windows are closed and locked.
• When your vacation is over, place the key in the lock box provided.

HAVING READ THE TERMS, I DO UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THIS CONTRACT.

Owner/Agent______________________________Date___________

Vacationer______________________________ Date___________

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Name:__________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip__________________________________________________________________

Tel (home):__________________________________________________________________

Tel. (Work):__________________________________________________________________

Fax:__________________________________________________________________

Pager/Cell: __________________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________________

PAYMENT:

Two nights over weekend: $500	Four nights mid-week (other than Fri. and Sat. nights) $600
Two nights mid-week (other than Fri. and Sat. nights): $350	Five nights over weekend: $1,125
Three nights over weekend: $675	Five nights mid-week (other than Fri. and Sat. nights): $750
Three nights mid-week (other than Fri. and Sat. nights): $450	Six Nights: $1,225
Four nights over weekend: $900	One Week (7 nights): $1350

• Deposit of $200 is required to secure reservation for a weekend or $400 for a weekly
• Balance must be paid within 30 days before arrival.

Rental ______________
(add 3% if paying by credit card

Total: ______________

Method: Personal Check_______ Travelers Check_______ Cash_______ Credit Card_______ PayPal_______

Make Check Payable and Mail to: Robert FitzPatrick 2808 Park Road. Charlotte, NC 28209 PayPal: RobertFitzPatrick@mac.com (add 3%) Credit Card: (Add 3%) ____Visa ____MC ____ AMEX ____Discover Card Number_____________________________________ Name on Card_____________________________________ Exp. Date_____________________________________ Signature___________________________________________

ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT:

I agree to allow my reservation deposit to be deposited in an interest bearing escrow account and any and all interest going to the property owner or agent of.

Vacationer _______________________________

Date____________________

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