Holiday Rental Agreement
This Holiday Rental Agreement is made by and between Yumi Merricks (Homeowner)
and you (Guest) as of the date last set forth on the signature page of this Agreement.
The Guest shall be entitled to occupy the property for holiday purposes only and this Agreement shall not confer on the Tenant any security of tenure within the terms of the Housing Act 1988 pursuant to which the occupation shall be deemed to be by way of an excluded tenancy.
- Property
The vacation rental property is located at: The exact address will be given when the booking has been confirmed and paid for.
*Please see Appendix 1 for the inventory list
2. Maximum occupancy
The maximum number of guests is limited to 4 persons, including children.
3. Term of the lease
The vacation rental lease begins at 3pm on Cheki-in date and ends at 10am on the check-out date.
Failure to adhere to the check-out time may result in an additional late fee set at £50 unless discussed in advance of the stay.
4. Minimum stay
This property requires a two night minimum stay. Longer minimum stays of 3 nights may be required during holiday periods. If a rental is taken for less than specified minimum days, the guest will be charged for the duration of the minimum stays.
5. Rental rules
Guest agrees to abide by the Rental Rules (attached to this agreement) 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 residing at the property.
5.1 yield up the Property at the end of the Term in the same clean state and condition it was in at the beginning of the Term reasonable wear and tear and damage by insured risks excepted
5.2 maintain at the Property and keep in a good and clean condition all of the contents of the Property as listed on the Inventory, if any, and to replace, repair or cleanse any item(s) which become broken or damaged during the Term
5.3 not make any alteration or addition to the Property nor to do any redecoration or painting of the Property
5.4 not do or omit to do anything on or at the Property which may be or become a nuisance or annoyance to any other occupiers of the Property or owners or occupiers of adjoining or nearby premises or which may in any way prejudice the insurance of the Property or cause an increase in the premium payable therefor
5.5 not without the Landlord’s prior written consent (consent not to be withheld unreasonably) allow or keep any pet or any kind or animal at the Property. If any pets are permitted they must be kept under strict control at all times and must not be left unattended in the Property. The Tenant will be responsible for all damage and any extra cleaning caused by the pet(s)
5.6 not use or occupy the Property in any way whatsoever other than as a private holiday residence for a maximum of 4 persons including children.
5.7 not assign, sublet, charge or part with or share possession of occupation of the Property or any part thereof
5.8 allow the Landlord or anyone with the Landlord’s written permission to enter the Property at reasonable times of the day to inspect its condition and state of repair, and carry out any necessary repairs and gas inspections, provided the Landlord has given reasonable prior notice (except in emergency)
5.9 pay interest at the rate of 8% above the Base Lending Rate for the time being of the Landlord’s bankers upon any Rent or other money due from the Tenant under this Agreement which is more than 3 days in arrear in respect of the period from when it became due to the date of payment
5.10 provide the Landlord with a forwarding address when the tenancy comes to an end and remove all rubbish and all personal items (including the Tenant’s own furniture and equipment) from the Property before leaving
6. Access
Guest shall allow Homeowner access to the property for purposes of repair, inspection or emergency. Homeowner shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner by giving at least 24 hours notice (unless in case of emergency).
7. Rental rate and fees
Rental Rate: Payment in full of the following fees shall be due in advance.
Check-in Date:
Nights:
No of persons:
Total due:
8. Cancellation policy
100% if cancelled more than 7 days before the Check-in Date.
50% if canceled more than 48 hours before the Check-in Date.
No refund will be made for cancellation within 48 hours of the Check-in time.
The Homeowner may also be entitled to cancel the Guest’s stay if house rules are broken during the rental period.
9. Insurance
We encourage all Guests to purchase travel insurance in case of unforeseen circumstances, accidents or other issues that may prohibit Guests from travelling or fulfilling rental terms.
10. Payment
All payments must be made in advance of check-in.
Acceptable payment methods are by credit/debit card.
All payments, unless otherwise specified, will be processed on The Wabi-Sabi Sanctuary website at
https:// wabisabisanctuary.uk/reservation
The secure checkout process is managed by Stripe.
Manual bank transfer or Paypal requests may be made to the email address. Please contact us directly to administer these.
Email address: yumi@abenouchi.com
Phone number: +44 20 8242 4904
By my signature below, I hereby give permission to charge my credit card account for the amounts above. I agree that all rental monies are non-refundable per cancellation policy above.