Huntington Beach Cottages Vacation Rental Agreement and Rules

Huntington Beach Cottage Location: Contact Information:

218 and 216 3rd Street Carolina and Ramiro Fernandez
Huntington Beach, California 92648 214 3rd Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
(714) 725-0880 Carolina Cell
(714) 717-3166 Ramiro Cell
(714) 960-8393 Fax

$250 (Reservation Fee, applies toward total costs) + $250 (Security Deposit, completely
refundable after departure) = $500.00 Due Upon Reservation

1. RESERVATION FEE: A $250 reservation fee is required to book and confirm requested
dates. Reservation fee will be completely applicable to total rental costs.

2. DAMAGE/SECURITY DEPOSIT: A damage/security deposit of $250 is

required to book and confirm dates. The deposit is completely refundable within 5-10 business
days after check-out, provided the following provisions
are met.
a. No damage is done to unit or its contents, beyond normal wear and tear.
b. No charges are incurred due to contraband, unauthorized pets or collection of rents or
services rendered during the stay.
c. All keys are left on the kitchen table, and unit is
left locked. Twenty-five ($25) shall be deducted from security deposit for
any lost set of keys or any part thereof.
d. Garage doors are left closed. Garage door openers are to be left on the
kitchen table. Twenty-five ($25) shall be deducted from security deposit for lost
garage door openers.
e. All charges accrued during the stay are paid prior to departure.
f. All trash and debris is placed into trash cans, either inside the house or in large trash
cans in back patio or alley.
g. No linens are lost or damaged. Linens, to include sheets, pillowcases, and towels to be
left in laundry basket or hamper in laundry room at departure.
h. NO Early check-in or late check-out.
i. The renter is not evicted by the owner (or representative of the owner), or the local law
enforcement.

3. CLEANING FEE: A cleaning fee of $75 will be charged per reservation.

4. SALES/LODGING TAX APPLIES: 8.75% Sales and Lodging Tax required under
California Law shall be added to total rental costs.

5. PAYMENT: All reservations must be paid in FULL AT ARRIVAL or PRIOR TO

ARRIVAL. Upon your arrival you will find an invoice inside the cottage you have reserved that
you can use to pay for the balance remaining with a credit card. You may fill it out, and drop it
off at owners’ residence when you arrive.

6. FORM OF PAYMENT: If made AT ARRIVAL, only payments by CASH, CREDIT

CARD, DEBIT CARD, or US MONEY ORDER SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE.
Payments made PRIOR TO ARRIVAL may also be made by PERSONAL CHECK; cashier’s
checks cannot be accepted, nor will any funds be refunded if a check is written for a greater
amount than applicable.

7. CANCELLATIONS: A thirty (30) day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations

that are made more than thirty (30) days prior to the arrival date will incur no penalty.
Cancellations made less than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled arrival, or changes that
result in a shortened stay, forfeit the RESERVATION FEE and SECURITY DEPOSIT.

8. INCLUSIVE FEES: Rates include a one-time linen-towel setup. No daily maid service
shall be provided. Amenity fees are included in the rental rate.

9. REFUNDS: Changes in furniture, decor, or amenities, or inconveniences such as power

outages, road closures, weather conditions, acts of God, terrorism, presence of mold or allergic
reactions, sensitivity to cleaning supplies used, neighborhood construction, neighborhood noise
or road noise, will not allow you to reduce or eliminate the rate of your stay.

Huntington Beach Cottage Vacation Rental Agreement Rules and Guidelines

1. CHECK-IN TIME is after 4 P.M. PST and CHECK-OUT TIME is 11 A.M. PST. NO
Early Check-ins please.

2. KEYS: Keys will be placed inside the cottage, and the back door will be left open on the day
of your arrival. When you arrive, please go directly to the cottage you have reserved. You will
also find an invoice for the balance remaining that you may use to pay on the day you arrive.

For Cottage 1 (218 3rd Street), please make your way to the residential alley directly behind the
cottages. The residential alley is accessible off of Olive or Walnut Street. You may go in
through the back metal gate that will lead you to the back door and make your way inside.

For Cottage 2 (216 3rd Street) remember that the front of the cottage is not visible from 3rd Street,
it is directly behind (214 3rd Street, owners’ residence); this cottage can also be accessed through
the residential alley off of Olive or Walnut Street, the back door and steps are visible from the
alley and you may also make your way inside.

If you have any questions, concerns or have any trouble making your way here, please feel free
to call me at (714) 725-0880, or feel free to knock on our door at 214 3rd Street, I am often home
and available to help you in any way.

3. This is a NON SMOKING home, smoking is not permitted on the premises.

4. PETS are permitted in Cottage 1 (218 3rd Street) with prior notice and approval, but are not
permitted under any conditions in Cottage 2 (216 3rd Street).

5. FURNISHINGS: The Huntington Beach Cottage comes furnished. All equipment in units
should be in working order. We have made every effort to ensure you have a comfortable and
pleasant stay. Please report any inoperative equipment to the owners or alternate emergency
contact number if provided. We will make every reasonable effort to have the problem corrected
in a timely manner. Under no circumstances will there be a reduction of rent for any mechanical
failure of washer, dryer, TVs, internet access, microwave, refrigerator, stove, toaster or other
appliances.

6. SUPPLIES PROVIDED: We will provide the following supplies for each guest: bath towel,
washcloth, beach towel. The cottage will be furnished with dish towels; hand dishwashing liquid,
hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. For your convenience, a
small amount of trash bags and kitchen staples, such as: sugar, Splenda, powdered creamer,
coffee, teas, cooking oil, and spices may be provided. These items will not be replenished during
your stay. In addition, a beach umbrella, beach bag, beach chairs, boogie boards, beach toys, and
charcoal barbecue have also been provided. Please check bedroom closets, kitchen cabinets and
garage for the above items.

7. TELEVISIONS: Bedrooms and Living room come with flat screen televisions with satellite
channels. In the bedrooms, the television remote must be used to turn on the TV and to adjust
volume. The Satellite Dish remote, must be used for channel changing. Make sure to press
“SAT” button to assure that the satellite dish is being controlled in order to be able to change
channels. In the Living Room, channel changing and volume may be controlled by the Satellite
Dish remote, rather than using two remotes. Please also make sure that in the Living Room,
television is set to “Video 1” for watching television.

8. LINENS/LAUNDRY: Prior to check-out, please place used sheets, pillowcases and all used
bath and beach towels, in laundry room in basket or hamper provided.

9. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: The maximum number of guests in the cottage is

limited to six (6) persons.

10. CARS/PARKING: Parking provided is limited to two (2) vehicles, in two (2) car garage in
back of cottage, or parallel to the garage. Access to parking is available through alley parallel to
3rd Street, directly behind the cottage, accessible from Olive Street, or Walnut Street. Garage
door openers will be given to guests or may be found inside on kitchen table upon check-in.
Please DO NOT BLOCK ALLEY, or NEIGHBORS. When parking, please BE AWARE, and
CAUTIOUS not to hit a low lying metal gas meter next to the garage. Additional meter and paid
parking is available in the vicinity. Any illegally parked cars that are subject to towing, parking
citations or fines is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner.

11. LOCAL INFORMATION: A guest notebook shall be found in living room with driving
instructions and phone numbers to local grocery stores, attractions and emergency information
such as the closest hospitals. If available, we would be happy to assist you with your vacation
plans or directions, please let us know how we may help. Take advantage of “Surf City Nights”
on Tuesdays, a sort of farmer’s market, promenade with street performers taking place one block
away on Main Street and continuing indefinitely. Also, take advantage of the Farmer’s
market/Fair that takes place most Fridays, at Pier Plaza, near the pier also, one block away
from the Cottage.

12. ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK: By renting the cottage, you assume responsibility for it
and its contents as well as your personal property, as well as any damage or injury as a result of
whom you invite onto the property. Owners will not be liable for lost or stolen personal property
of guests. Be sure to lock the door when you leave, and do not share keys with anyone not in
your party. Owners shall not be liable for illness, injury or accidents on the premises or as a
result of the use of the property.

13. WRITTEN EXCEPTIONS: Any exceptions to the above mentioned policies must
be approved in writing in advance.

14. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE: This agreement shall incorporate by reference

any and all communications by email or telephone between parties and shall become part of this
agreement.

15. RIGHT OF ENTRY: Owners maintain a right of entry onto the premises to make any
repairs or maintenance as needed. Owners will make every attempt to do such repairs or
maintenance at guests’ convenience.