RENTAL RULES:

By booking on this site, Guest agrees to abide by the Rental Rules at all times while at the property  and shall cause all members of the rental party and anyone else Guest permits on the property to abide by the following rules at all times while at the property.

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ACCESS:

Guest shall allow Homeowner access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. Homeowner shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner.

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CANCELATION POLICY:

Travelers who cancel at least 60 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid. If they cancel between 30 and 60 days before check-in, they'll get back 50%. Otherwise, they won't get a refund.

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CLEANING & LINEN SERVICES:

The home is provided with pillows, linens, blankets, towels, kitchen towels, comforters, hand towels (1 per bathroom) and bath towels & washcloths (1 per registered guest). A cleaning service to clean the house and linens on your departure is included on your invoice. You are responsible to ensure that all debris, rubbish and discards are placed in plastic bags and transferred to the large trash cans by the road upon departure, and soiled dishes and cooking utensils are cleaned and returned to their proper location. Linens, blankets, pillows, bedspreads, comforters and towels are provided. It is standard for beds (except bunk beds are not fully made) to be made for Guests arrival as part of the linen and cleaning service. 

The home is provided with a starter set of toilet paper & paper towels. Laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, dishwasher detergent & hand soap is provided.

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CONDITION OF PROPERTY:

Owners have, to the best of their ability, given an accurate description of the property and its condition. Guest understands that it is considered as reserved "sight unseen". Our cleaning staff will have cleaned it before your occupancy. All electrical, plumbing and appliances should be in working order. The failures of operation of certain extra amenities, such as TVs, cable, games, or the Internet and WiFi service are not a basis for any refund. Owner will make every effort to have these items repaired but does not guarantee that they will be repaired during Guests occupancy. If the premises appear dirty or damaged upon check-in, Guest shall inform Homeowner immediately. Guests must inform owners within 2 hours of check-in for a free follow-up clean. Guests must provide time-stamped photos of any unclean areas or other items of concern in order to receive a free follow-up clean. We will do our best to have tradesmen attend to the problems but may not be able to fix everything over holidays and weekends. Under no circumstances will any of the rental money be refunded or returned because of the condition of the house. The Guest agrees to hold the Owner harmless from any liability for the condition of the house. Due to the nature of beach properties, the sand, stairs, decks and concrete are not always stable. Use at your own risk. 

 

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

We encourage all renters to purchase traveler insurance. Traveler insurance is not required to rent Next-a-Sea. Protection and Insurance is offered by online sites such as HomeAway and VRBO during the checkout procedure. You can also compare with: www.insuremytrip.com, www.travelguard.com or any other insurance provider of your choice. Select a policy that meets and covers unexpected events to protect your personal goals and needs. We do not promote or endorse any particular coverage. We are not insurance agents nor licensed to sell insurance. Vacation Rental Insurance reimburses for the pre-paid, non-refundable expenses due to certain unforeseeable circumstances that may jeopardize your vacation and force you to incur unplanned expenses including but not limited to weather changes and other Acts of God, illness, injury, financial changes, etc. We strongly recommend you purchase this valuable protection.

 

SECURITY DEPOSIT:

A security deposit of $300 will be collected at the time of reservation. The deposit is for security and shall be refunded within 30 days of Checkout Date provided no deductions are made due to: damage to the property or furnishings: failure to exit the property by check out time (10:00am);  excessive cleaning due to not abiding by check out procedures; Failure to empty refrigerator or dishwasher;  guest bringing a dog without owner’s approval and applicable pet fee; failure to dispose of pet waste; evidence of smoking on the property; failure to leave trash/ recycling carts on curb for pickup.

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QUIET HOURS:

Guests should not create excessive noise at a level that disturbs the neighbors; Code-enforced neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am

 

WEATHER POLICY:

No refunds will be given due to weather conditions including, but not limited to, named Tropical Storms and Hurricanes. Guests are encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect their investment in the event of Storms or other unforeseen circumstances affecting their ability to travel.

 

SMOKING POLICY:

Smoking is not permitted at Next-a-Sea. Guest’s breach of this provision shall be considered material, and shall result in the termination of Guest’s tenancy and/ or loss of Security Deposit.

 

PET POLICY:

Up to two dogs are welcome at Next-a-Sea Beach House for a pet fee of $100/pet. An additional dog may be permitted with owners approval for an additional pet fee of $100. The North Topsail Beach requires dogs to be on a leash at all times and guests are responsible for cleaning up and disposing of pet waste. Guest agrees to keep dogs off the furniture and to crate or otherwise contain dogs when left alone in the house. Failure to notify owner of the presence will result in loss of security deposit.

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ENTRY OF PREMISES:

With Guest’s permission, which is hereby given, Owner or Owner’s representative may enter the premises during reasonable daylight hours without securing prior permission from Guest but shall give Guest notice of such entry immediately prior if possible and immediately thereafter. For inventory and maintenance purposes a property management employee of the Owner may need to enter the premises. The same permission procedure applies as above. In any emergency, Owner or Owner’s servicing agents may enter the premises at any time without permission of Guest for the purposes of making repairs to alleviate such emergency. If Guest abandons or vacates premises, Owner may, at his option, terminate this agreement, re-enter the premises and remove all Guest's property.

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CHILD PROOFING:

Guest understands that no special efforts have been made to “childproof” this house and accept the risk or harm to any children we allow on the property. These risks are not limited to, but include access to the ocean, adjacent street, cleaning supplies in the house and plants in the house, patio and on the street, that might be poisonous if ingested. 

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USE OF SECURITY CAMERAS:

Renters understand and accept that the property is protected with outside security cameras. These cameras are used to protect the property from potential break-ins and theft. There are NO cameras inside the house. 

 

PERSONAL PROPERTY:

Guest understands that any personal property of and used by Guest is not insured by Owner and Owner shall not be responsible for any lost, stolen or missing property of the Guest or property of Guest left after check out. 

 

MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY:

The maximum occupancy at Nextasea Beach House is limited to seventeen (17) overnight guests. Exceeding maximum occupancy will result in loss of Security Deposit and/or eviction without refund.

 

PARTIES/EVENTS:

Next-a-Sea Beach House is a vacation home, not an event venue. Guests are welcome to entertain friends and family during their visit, limited to maximum occupancy of seventeen (17) overnight guests and 24 total guests at any other time. Hosting a party or event that exceeds the maximum occupancy will result in loss of security deposit and/or eviction without refund.

 

SEPTIC SYSTEM:

The septic system in the Town of North Topsail Beach is very delicate. Guest agrees to refrain from flushing anything other than toilet paper. Flushing of wipes, feminine products masks, or gloves can cause a backup. If it is found that any of these items have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages of up to $200.

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PARKING:

Parking is limited to 6 vehicles. Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking on the road is not permitted. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner. All renters must park on the right side of the driveway or under the house at 3940, and must not block the parking or access to 3942 (the adjoining property). 

 

SUBLETTING:

Guest is not authorized to let or sublet all or any part of the premises nor assign the lease or any interest in it without the prior written consent of the Owner. 

 

CHECK-IN & CHECKOUT:

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and checkout is 10:00 AM. A late checkout is subject to extra rental charges at the rate of $100/hour after a grace period of 30 minutes. Guests may arrange for extra nights in advance to avoid any late checkout fees. Extra nights are charged at the daily rate and may be granted if available. If Guests are not present when cleaning crews arrive and have left their possessions in the house, cleaning crews will collect their possessions and remove them from the premises in order to prepare the unit for incoming guests and Guest will be charged $150 for this service. PLEASE checkout promptly, the cleaning crews have a very short time window to prepare the unit for new guests. 

 

CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES:

Renters are responsible to complete the check-out procedures in the provided guest package that includes a check out list and the home is left in as-good or better condition than when it was found. 

 

PROTECT OUR DUNES:

The dunes are important for protecting the island during storms. Please do not climb, sit, dig, play on or disturb the dunes in any way. The Town of North Topsail Beach patrols the beach regularly and may fine you up to $500 for disturbing dunes.