Rental Information

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH YOU
All of our units are individually owned in a condominium association and decorated to the owners taste. They are equipped to our standard inventory including beach towels, bed linens, bath towels, cookware, dishes and kitchen utensils. Please care for these items as if they were your own. You will need to provide for the following items, as they are not included in the standard inventory:
• Staples
• Condiments
• Toilet paper (upon arrival, one roll is provided in each bathroom)
• Paper towels and napkins
• Bath Soap (upon arrival, one small bar is provided in each bathroom)
• Aluminum, plastic wrap or zip lock bags
• Garbage bags (upon arrival, one is provided in garbage pail)
• Liquid and dishwasher detergent
• Laundry detergent
• Cleaning supplies

We are only one block away from a small grocery store to purchase these items or a five minute drive over the bridge to a large shopping center.

OCCUPANCY
Midnight Cove Condominium Association limits 6 people per unit and 8 people in the three-story unit.Some owners request a maximum of 4 people. This is stipulated on the unit description. If the number in your party exceeds the maximum allowable, you may be subject to eviction and/or complete forfeiture of security deposit. The maximum number allowable in the unit is also the maximum number allowable to use the Midnight Cove beach and recreational facilities.

RENTAL MINIMUM
The rental minimum at Midnight Cove is one week with the exception of March, which is a two-week minimum. Some owners request 10 day or two week minimums in their units. This will be stipulated on the unit description page.

MAKING A RESERVATION
You may book your vacation on-line or you may call one of our reservationists toll free at 1-800-469-3004. The Reservation hotline is available Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday. If you call after hours, please leave a message and we will return your call the next business day. Once you have made a reservation, you are required to read all information in your confirmation package regarding your reservation and the property rules and regulations. Your rental agreement must signed and returned to Midnight Cove prior to your arrival date. Renter will not be provided with keys without a signed agreement.

PAYMENT POLICIES
Please designate one person in your party to be responsible for all payments and correspondence regarding your reservation. Once your reservation is booked, you will receive a confirmation, rental agreement and important information. Your reservation is NOT confirmed until we have received a deposit and a signed, returned rental agreement. An explanation of your charges will be included in your correspondence: 5% processing fee, 11% Florida Sales Tax and Sarasota County Tourist Tax and a $400 refundable security deposit.

A monthly stay is considered 28 days and includes a discount from the weekly rate. The week of Independence Day (July 4th) is at a premium rate of 10%.

DEPOSITS AND FINAL BALANCE
If booking on-line, we will contact you within 72 hours to request a deposit. Failure to make a deposit upon request will automatically cancel your reservation. Your initial deposit is $300. Sixty days prior to arrival, 50% of the total balance of your bill is due. Your remaining balance is due upon arrival or the next business day. All rates are in U.S. Dollars. MasterCard and Visa accepted.

SECURITY DEPOSIT
A $400 security deposit is required. This deposit is refundable 45 days after departure providing there has been no damage or additional cleaning required to bring the unit back to its original condition with the exception of normal wear and tear. Additional cleaning or laundry beyond three loads will be deducted from the tenants security deposit at an hourly rate. The security deposit policy also applies to any damage done by a renter. Tenant will be responsible for promptly reporting any damage or necessary repair upon arrival or at time of occurrence. Tenant must operate all appliances, plumbing, electrical and air conditioning units with proper care. If tenant fails to do so, management will assume the tenant will be responsible for the damage or repair and may result in a security deposit deduction.

CANCELLATION POLICY
In order to receive a refund of an advance deposit, TENANT'S cancellation request must be made in writing 60 or more days prior to arrival. A refund will be issued minus a $75.00 cancellation fee. In the event of less than 60 days notification, MIDNIGHT COVE REALTY, INC., will attempt to rent the reserved rental period and if successful, TENANT will receive a refund minus a $75.00 cancellation fee. If rental period is not rented, the deposit is non-refundable. If TENANT requests a change in dates after the 60 days, the same policy applies.

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED.

CHECK IN / CHECK OUT TIME
Check in time is 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. During high volume periods, unit may not be ready for occupancy until 4:30 p.m. When office is closed, keys may be picked up in a lock box to the right of the office entrance. The code will be provided in your package of information you receive after confirmation. Check out time is 10 a.m. Sorry, there are no exceptions. Housekeeping must gain entrance to prepare the unit for the next occupant.

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