Sample Sanibel Vacation Rental Agreement

Yourname
Your Address
City, State, Zip
phone number

Today's date

Dear Yourname,

This letter is to confirm your rental of the property at ABC address (Home #__) in Sanibel, Florida.
Occupants to include # adults and # children.

Rental Period

3 PM Saturday, Month & Date, 2005 check-in through
10 AM Saturday, Month & Date, 2005 check-out

This example shows a 1 month summer rental at $3,000 per month plus 9% Florida tax

Payments

1. Reservation Payment — required to hold the reservation

• $1500 first half of one month's rent
• $ 135 Florida 9% tax
• $ 500 refundable security deposit

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$2135 Total Reservation Payment (in this example)

2. Remaining Balance — Due 60 days prior to arrival

• $1500 second half of rent
• $ 135 Florida 9% tax
• $ 200 non-refundable pet fee, if applicable

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$1835 Total Remaining Balance (in this example)

The $500 Security Deposit will be refunded within 30 days of leaving, less any damages or repairs.

Owner pays all utility costs. However, renters are responsible for their own long distance phone charges.
To make long distance phone calls, please call collect, or use a phone calling card.

For homes # 1, 3 and 6 only:

Since the hot tub and pool are heated by an electric heat pump, we ask that you keep pool heating costs low in order to help us keep our prices low — usually about 80 degrees is reasonable, unless Sanibel experiences an unusually cold or prolonged cold weather spell. If the electric bill is higher than $200 per month for your rental, then we ask that you pay the cost above $200. Please note that the electric utility bill usually averages about $150 per month.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel this reservation more than 60 days prior to the visit, all prepaid amounts will be refunded.
If you cancel less than 60 days prior to your visit, prepaid amounts will be retained, unless the home is re-rented for the same rate and time period. If re-rented for a lesser amount, then that amount will be refunded to you.

If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please contact us by phone, email, or mail. Please find our business card enclosed.

We look forward to your visit, and hope that you will continue to enjoy Sanibel Island in future years.

Sincerely,

_______________________
Owner's signature

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