“Ocean Overlook” Policies

My Favorite Beach House Vacation Rental
The “OCEAN OVERLOOK” House

POLICIES
Please read and review these Policies with members of your
group.  Failure to comply with any of these policies may result
in the immediate removal of Guest and any of Guest’s visitors
from the house and the forfeiture of all rental payments and security
deposit(s), along with other fees for damages as set forth below: 

1. CHECK-IN is at 4:00 PM. CHECK-OUT is 11:00AM The check-in
and check-out times are strictly enforced. Guest will be charged
for an additional day if they fail to check-out by 12:00 PM.
However, Guest may schedule in advance an earlier check-in or
check-out time if agreed to by Owner.

2. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY & NO HOUSE PARTIES:
The House can accommodate a maximum of thirteen (13) people.
However, if agreed to in advance by Owner, additional guests are
permitted at $10.00 per person, per day.

NO HOUSE PARTIES: Guests must abide to number of maximum
occupancy and the Home is not to be used for weddings, receptions,
parties or any other group functions without the written consent of
Owners.

The Home is intended to be rented to Extended Families and
responsible adults over 25 years and older.

3. PARKING: Vehicles may be parked as follows: Up to 4 full size cars
can be parked in the driveway. A maximum total of 6 vehicles allowed with
2 additional spaces within right of way of Port Ln next to rock retaining wall.
No other parking is allowed at Ocean Overlook House, or on neighbor’s property.

4. KEYS: 1 Key is in the Lockbox. After final payment is received,
& on the day of arrival, Guest will receive an email & or phone call that morning
with combination to the lockbox, and other necessary information.
Guest will be provided with two sets of keys (one remains in the lockbox,
two additional sets of keys on 1rst floor kitchen counter.) Guest will be
responsible for lost keys and will be responsible for the cost of purchasing
and installing new locks on the house if keys are misplaced and/or not
returned.

5. LAUNDRY & CLEANING: The House is professionally cleaned
prior to check in. A starter supply of paper products, bath soap, dish soap,
and laundry detergent are at the house. Please remove sand from linens,
clothing before loading in washer. *Paid Non-refundable cleaning fee is for
basic cleaning of laundry (3 loads of bedding, 1 load of towels), showers, toilets,
counters, & vacuuming. Additional cleaning above & beyond that of your
arrival will be deducted from deposit at $25 per hour. Guests are asked to
do 1 load of towels in hot water whites only & place in dryer before departure.

6. MATTRESS & BEDS: Prior to check in, all beds are made up
properly with waterproof mattress pad underneath sheets. Please
do not remove mattress pad during your stay. In the event that
any mattress is soiled, wet or otherwise damaged, your security
deposit will be charged.

7. PAYMENT POLICY: One night’s lodging is required to hold a
reservation using max nightly rate + taxes. A completed contract must be
mailed back within 5 business days with initial payment to ensure
Guest’s reservation.
Remaining balance or Final Payment (Remaining Rent, Refundable
Security Deposit, and Cleaning Fee) is due 30 days prior to arrival
& required to ensure Guest’s continued reservation. If your Final payment
is not received prior to 30 days of arrival, your reservation will
be subject to cancellation. Please refer to our cancellation policy.
Refundable Security Deposit is $150.00
This will be returned if the house is not damaged & inventory of items accounted
for. Reservations that are requested within one week of occupancy must be
paid by cashier’s check, money order, or cash. Any returned checks will be
charged $50.00 service fee.

8. CANCELLATIONS: Should the need to cancel arise 31 days or
more, prior to your arrival, you will receive a full refund less a $125
cancellation fee. 15-30 days prior to arrival, 75% of total costs (lodging +
tax + cleaning) will be refunded; 8-14 days prior to arrival, 50% of total
costs (lodging + tax + cleaning) will be refunded; 7 days prior to arrival,
no refund. If you shorten the length of your stay within 31 days or more,
prior to your arrival, you will receive a full refund for the cancelled nights
less a $125.00 cancellation fee. Within 30 days of your arrival date, you
will be charged 30% of total costs of the cancelled nights; 7 days prior
to arrival, no refund for cancelled nights.
For reservations made within 30 days of your arrival date, above rules apply.
No refund for late arrivals or early departures. Owners of My Favorite
Beach House reserves the right to terminate your contract with no refund
if any rules set forth have been ignored.

9. DAMAGES: Guest is liable for all damage and repairs to the
House and its premises that are outside what is considered normal
wear and tear.

10. UPON OWNER’S DISCRETION, PETS MAY BE ALLOWED :
For an additional fee of $20 per night & a maximum of $75 per stay, add 25% for
2nd pet and $100 additional deposit, dogs are allowed on the premise.
Guests must keep their pets off of household furnishings including beds,
couches, chairs, etc. In the event your pets pose a noise nuisance or
safety concern, forfeiture of all rent paid, forfeiture of any deposit, and
immediate eviction of Guest and visitors.

11. UNRULY OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR PROHIBITED: The “Ocean Overlook”
house is located in a quiet, residential area. Excessive noise or parties
will result in fines up to $500 per day. Owner also reserves the right to
expel Guest and any of Guest’s visitors from the House for other
types of unruly or disruptive behavior, including but not limited
to climbing on the roof, discharging fireworks, using illegal substances,
and the like. If Guest or any of the members of Guest’s party participate
or commit any unruly or disruptive behavior, Guest and Guest’s
visitors and members of Guest’s party must leave the House immediately
and quit the premises. If Guest has reserved The “Ocean Overlook” house for
additional days, these amounts will not be refunded. If Guest does not have
additional days reserved at The “Ocean Overlook” house, Guest agrees to
pay $250 as liquidated damages for violating these policies.

12. BEACHES ARE STATE LANDS: The beaches are Ocean Shores State
Recreation properties which rules and enforcement are managed by
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

13. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE HOUSE: Smoking is not allowed
inside the House. When smoking outside the House, the remainder of
the cigarette must be placed in the cigarette container outside. Smoking
inside home will result in forfeiture of refundable security deposit and/or eviction.

14. HOT TUB: Use at your own risk. Do not remove brominator
(floating disinfectant). Do not use if you are pregnant, have a medical
condition or are under the age of 12. (Please see additional attached
rules. If these rules are not followed, a rash or other illness could result.
Owners of The “Ocean Overlook” house will not be held liable). Please call
for additional cleanings as desired. For heavy usage or extended stays,
we recommend scheduling an additional cleaning for nominal fee*.

15. RULES FOR HOT TUB:
1. Do not remove or adjust floating device “brominator”. Tampering with
or removing the “brominator” will cause chemicals to be out of balance.
2. Use hot tub at your own risk.
3. Shower and rinse off any sand and body lotions.
4. Do not use while intoxicated.
5. No food or glass beverages while in tub.
6. Children under the age of 12 not recommended.
7. Extended stay guests may request an additional cleaning for nominal fee*.
8. Do not change temperature.
9. Use pump & light controls only.
10. Keep noise to a minimum.
11. Respect quiet hours (10:00 PM–10:00 AM).
12. Replace/latch cover while not in use.
13. Pets are strictly prohibited from entering or climbing onto hot tub. In
the event above rules are not followed & water condition requires immediate
cleaning, security deposit will be forfeited.
14. In the event of back to back rentals, hot tub cleaning when needed
may have to be schedule 1-2 days following day of check in.

16. DAMAGE IN EXCESS OF SECURITY DEPOSIT: Guest is responsible
and liable to Owner for damages in excess of the security deposit for any
damage or loss by Guest or members of Guest’s party.

17. ACCESS: Owners, along with any of its agents, are allowed access to
the House and land upon at least 24 hours notice to Guest through its owner
or property manager by telephone, writing or in person By way of example
and not limitation, agents of Owner may include plumbers, electricians,
rental companies, pest inspection. If Guest or any members of Guest’s party
refuses access to Owner or its agents, the Owner may unilaterally terminate
Guest’s rental agreement, order Guest and members of Guest’s party to leave
the House and quit the premises, and Guest will forfeit all payments and
security deposit.

18. USES OF NEARBY PROPERTY: Owners do not have control over the
uses of property near The “Ocean Overlook” house that is not owned by
The “Ocean Overlook” house. Accordingly, Owners are not responsible for
any noises, smells or other disruptions caused by uses of property near
The “Ocean Overlook” house. Any such disruptions caused by the uses of
property near The “Ocean Overlook” house shall not be cause to terminate
the rental agreement for The “Ocean Overlook” house.

19. WEATHER CONDITIONS: If any unforeseen conditions or problems with
the House arise prior to or during Guest’s stay, Owner reserves the right
to refund Guests’ payment on a pro-rated basis. Such unforeseen conditions
could be the following but are not limited to hurricanes, storms, vandalism,
flood, etc. Owner assumes no responsibility for such unforeseen conditions.
Owner is not responsible for any weather condition or acts of God or nature
that happen during the Guest’s stay. No refunds will be made due to weather
conditions.

20. MAINTENANCE: Owners shall make every reasonable effort to keep the
House, its systems and appliances in good working order. However,
despite these efforts, some items may fail from time to time. Owners will
repair any appliances upon notice by Guest. Owners shall not be liable for
any failure(s) of any system or appliance in the House, including hot tub.

21. HOUSE UPKEEP: All occupants of the House are required to perform
normal upkeep items on the House:

a. Removing garbage upon check out & placing in blue garbage
container in front of garage. Recycling has been discontinued due to
contamination, but you may place can, bottles, & plastic water bottles
with a refund value in Yellow container for neighborhood recycling.
b. Cleaning of individual dishes of all occupants. Dishes may be hand
washed or placed in dishwasher & ran. Allow enough time (2-3 hrs)
to wash, dry, & reshelf dishes before your departure.
c. Notifying Owners of any damage or problem with the House or property.
d. Locking all windows and doors when occupants leave the House.
e. Keeping the House generally clean as when you first arrived.

22. LEAVING CHECKLIST: If the items in the Leaving Checklist are not
followed, there may be a deduction from Guest’s security deposit.

a. All sheets may be left on the beds. The cleaning service will remove
them from the beds and place them in the laundry.
White bath & hand towels are to be placed in washer, detergent added,
& started in warm cycle. If time allows, then place in dryer.

b. All dishes should be hand washed, placed in drying rack, then reshelf.
Otherwise allow enough time if using dishwasher to run through cycle,
dry, & reshelf.

c. All garbage should be collected from throughout the house, including
bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen–and then placed in the garbage
dumpster outside.

d. Recyclables are to be placed in labeled carts, near the garage. If these
carts are full, please place beside the carts & notify owner.
DO NOT RECYCLE ANY GLASS IN DUMPSTER, DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED

e. All thermostats should be turned to original setting of 68 degrees.

f. All faucets and hoses should be turned off.

g. Gas fireplace’s turned off.

h. Kitchen counter top appliances may be left plugged in.

i. All small appliances, such as curling iron, hair dryer, etcetera, belonging
to Guest and any members of his/her party must be removed.

j. Patio / Deck furniture should be returned to the garage & Grill covered.

k. Any food left in the freezer or refrigerator will be discarded.

l. All remote controls must be placed by the TV.

m. Return both set of keys & outside fireplace gas key to 1rst floor kitchen
counter and leave one set in the lockbox at all times.

n. Close any blinds in Living room, Dining Room, & bedrooms.

o. All doors and windows should be locked.

p. Guest and all members of Guest’s party should be out of the House at
11:00 a.m. on the day of checkout unless specified otherwise within
the contract.

*These policy guidelines are subject to change at any time
and without notice.

Owners Steve & Sheryl Dopps 503-998-5527