SHORT-TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT

This Short-Term Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between the following parties:

Guest: The individual named in the booking confirmation (“Guest”)

Host: Tina Cuthbert (“Host”)

THE PREMISES

The Host agrees to lease the described property to the Guest, and the Guest agrees to rent from the Host:

Mailing Address: The Oystercatcher, Cornwall

Hereinafter known as the “Premises”.

LEASE TERM

The Guest shall be allowed to occupy the Premises during the dates and times confirmed in the booking. Check-in and check-out times are as stated in the reservation details.

QUIET HOURS

Quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM each night and continue until sunrise. No music or loud audio is permitted during this time, in respect of neighbouring residents.

OCCUPANTS

The total number of individuals staying on the Premises must not exceed the number confirmed in the booking. If more than the authorised number of guests are found on the Premises, this Agreement may be terminated by the Host.

BOOKING FEES

The Guest shall pay the Host the amount confirmed at the time of booking.

SECURITY DEPOSIT

A damage deposit of £600 will be pre-authorised on the card used for the reservation two days before check-in. This isn’t a charge, just a temporary hold. It will be refunded in full after your stay, minus any deductions for damage, missing items or excessive cleaning.

CANCELLATION POLICY

To confirm the booking, full payment is required. 30% of the total is non-refundable. Cancellations made at least 60 days before arrival will receive a 70% refund. Cancellations within 60 days of arrival are non-refundable.

SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is not permitted on the Premises.

PERSON OF CONTACT

Host’s Name: Tina Cuthbert

Telephone: +44 7879 695501

Email: oystercatchercornwall@gmail.com

SUBLETTING

Subletting of the Premises is not permitted.

INSPECTION

The Host may inspect the Premises with prior notice, in accordance with applicable laws. Breach of this Agreement may result in immediate termination without refund. The Guest must vacate at the agreed time and date.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

The Guest shall maintain the Premises in good, clean condition, suitable for immediate re-letting. Any damage or excess mess may be charged and deducted from the Security Deposit.

TRASH

All waste must be disposed of in line with the Host’s instructions.

QUIET ENJOYMENT

Guests are expected to behave respectfully towards neighbours. Large gatherings or parties are not allowed and may result in immediate termination of this Agreement.

HOST’S LIABILITY

The Host is not liable for injury or property loss during the Guest’s stay. Guests are advised to obtain their own insurance if desired.

ATTORNEY’S FEES

If legal action is needed to enforce this Agreement, the Guest will be responsible for the Host’s reasonable legal fees.

USE OF PREMISES

The Premises may be used for residential purposes only. Commercial activity is prohibited.

ILLEGAL ACTIVITY

Use of the Premises for illegal purposes is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement, with no refund.

POSSESSIONS

Items left behind will be handled with reasonable effort to return them. After two weeks, unclaimed items may be retained or disposed of by the Host.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws applicable in the location of the Premises.

APPENDIX A: WEBSITE TERMS & CONDITIONS

By booking and using the Premises, the Guest also agrees to abide by the terms and conditions set out on the Oystercatcher website (https://oystercatchercornwall.com). This includes, but is not limited to:

Intellectual Property: All rights to content on the website belong to Oystercatcher and/or its licensors. Guests may not reproduce, republish or redistribute content without permission.

User Comments: The Host is not responsible for user-submitted content on the site but reserves the right to remove anything deemed inappropriate.

Linking and Framing: No linking to or framing of the website is permitted without written consent.

Content Accuracy: While every effort is made to keep content accurate and up to date, the Host accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or temporary unavailability.

Disclaimer: Nothing in the website disclaimer limits liability where doing so would be unlawful. The site and its contents are offered free of charge without warranty.

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