Rental Policies:

CHECK-IN - Check-in is at 4pm. Early check-in is at 3pm and subject to availability.

CHECK-OUT – Check out is at 11AM. The locks will automatically change at 11AM and housekeeping will arrive shortly thereafter. A fee of $100.00 will be charged to the card on file if you are not checked out by 11AM. Lake checkout is at 12pm and subject to availability.

HURRICANE, SNOW STORM, AND SEVERE WEATHER POLICY – NO refunds will be issued in the event of a Snow Storm or Hurricane, even in the event of a mandatory evacuation.

INCLEMENT WEATHER - Cancellation or early departure due to inclement weather does not warrant any refund.

AGE REQUIREMENT - The Property must be occupied at all times by an adult OVER THE AGE OF 21 for the duration of the stay. Please note if there are damages to the home or any violations of the community rules you will be responsible for the damages and the card on file will be charged and you will also be evicted with no refunds.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GUESTS – At no time during your stay shall the maximum number of persons on the property exceed the maximum number of persons the advertised property sleeps, not including babies in cribs. Violation of this policy will result in immediate eviction from the property, with NO refund of rent, associated fees or taxes already paid.

PARKING – You and your guests may park in designated areas only.

PROPERTY ASSIGNMENTS -- We reserve the right to change rental assignments to a comparable property on short notice if a property is unavailable during the Rental Period, due to necessary maintenance and repair issues, removal of a property from the rental program, or any other changes and/or emergency conditions.

REFUNDS -- As set forth in additional detail throughout these policies, no refunds will be given for ANY reason, including late arrivals or early departures, inclement weather, maintenance and/or housekeeping issues, failures, outages or nearby noise.

PET POLICY - Pets are allowed only with a completed rental registration and vaccination records provided. No pets will be admitted without the required documentation. An additional cleaning fee of $100 per pet will apply.

GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY - Quiet time for all properties is from 10:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M., in conjunction with county ordinances. Please be mindful and keep the noise down during the hours of 10pm to 7am.

COMMUNITY POOL POLICY – The community pool is controlled and maintained by the homeowners association for the property. You and your guests must abide by all rules for use of the pool and the pool area.

OWNER AREAS - The property may have certain areas that are off-limits to you and your guests, including owners' closets and garages. Do not attempt to access these areas during your stay.

SMOKING - All of our properties are designated as NON-SMOKING. If any evidence of smoking on the Property is detected by Summit Lakeside Rentals during your stay, or upon departure, you will be charged a fee of $350.00, plus any additional cleaning expenses incurred.

ENTRY - Destin Beach Vacation Rentals Inc staff may enter the property in case of an emergency, or in order to make repairs, alterations or improvements or to show the property to prospective contractors.

LINENS AND TOWELS - All necessary linens and towels are provided. Please DO NOT use these to remove any makeup, sunscreen, bronzers, or for cleaning purposes as this causes permanent staining, requiring replacement of the item. Linens and towels are not to be taken from the property to be used at the pool or the lake. You must furnish your own beach towels. You will be charged for soiled towels and linens as per the listed fees on the previous page.

AMENITIES - An initial complimentary supply of paper towels, garbage bags, bath tissue, soaps, etc. are provided. Guest is responsible for the purchase of any additional supplies they may require during their stay.

INTERNET POLICY - Most properties have Internet/WiFi, however no refunds will be given for connectivity issues or outages.

PROPERTY DAMAGE/THEFT POLICY - Summit Lakeside Rentals requires you to report any damages you find upon arrival to our staff immediately. An active credit card is required on all reservations to ensure no damages/theft are done to the property. By booking with Summit Lakeside Rentals you waive the right to dispute any charges that are made to your credit card for damages/theft to the property.

Non-billing stipulations include but not limited to:

1. No damage/theft to the property
2. Rental is left in a neat and orderly condition
3. No violations to any of Summit Lakeside Rentals policies

Summit Lakeside Rentals reserves all rights to bill the credit card on file for any violations of this policy.

CLEANING FEES – A cleaning fee will be added to all reservations, regardless of the length of the stay. These fees vary, depending on the size of the property and are charged at the time of booking. Professional housekeeping, commercial laundering of towels and linens, pressing of linens, and trash pickup/disposal are included in the cleaning fee.

To avoid additional cleaning charges, we ask that you do the following before departure:

1. Set oven on self-cleaning mode in case of spillovers
2. Leave grill rack in acceptable condition
3. Leave beds unmade, and pull back comforters on all used beds.
4. Load and start dishwasher, using only dishwasher detergent
5. Hand wash all pots and pans, and put away
6. Sweep up excess dirt, sand, or snow.
7. Place all used towels in bathtubs

Please leave the property clean and ready for housekeeping at 11AM on the day of your departure.

A MINIMUM FEE OF $150.00 MAY BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY.

LOST AND FOUND - Neither the owner of the Property nor Summit Lakeside Rentals is responsible for lost or misplaced items, or those left behind by the guests.