Vacation Rental Agreement Template

VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT

This Vacation Rental Agreement (the "Agreement") is dated (the "Effective Date") and made between (the "Owner") and (the "Rental Party"). Each is a "Party" and together they are the "Parties."

In consideration of the mutual promises in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:

1. PROPERTY

The property subject to this Agreement is located at (the "Property") and is owned by the Owner.

2. RENTAL PARTY AND OCCUPANCY

Only the individuals named by the Rental Party are permitted to stay on the Property, and all are bound by this Agreement. The maximum number of individuals permitted to stay overnight is , unless the Owner gives prior written consent; an additional charge of $ per person per night may apply for anyone staying without consent. A visitor (an occupant who does not stay overnight) is permitted up to a maximum of at any time.

3. RENTAL PERIOD, MINIMUM STAY, AND CHECK-IN/OUT

The rental period runs from (the "Arrival Date") to (the "Departure Date"), subject to a minimum stay of nights. The Property will be ready for occupancy at on the Arrival Date and must be vacated by on the Departure Date. Anyone remaining beyond the Departure time is responsible for additional rental charges. The Rental Party must lock all doors on departure.

4. AGE REQUIREMENTS AND VERIFICATION

Guests under the age of must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and no one under the age of may rent the Property. On the Owner's request, each named member of the Rental Party will provide photo identification confirming their date of birth. Any reservation made under false pretenses is subject to forfeiture of the advance payment, deposit, and other applicable fees.

5. ACCESS AND KEYS

The Owner will provide the Rental Party with key(s) and any necessary access codes, delivered day(s) before the Arrival Date. Keys may not be duplicated, and a fee of $ applies for keys not returned.

6. RENTAL RATE AND PAYMENT

The Rental Party agrees to pay the rental rate and the following fees (the "Balance Owed"):

Rental Rate: $ for night(s)

Security Deposit: $

Cleaning Fee (if applicable): $

Pet Deposit (if applicable): $

Less Discount (if applicable): -$

Other Fees (if applicable): $

Total Balance Owed: $

An advance equal to % of the rental rate is required to confirm the reservation and is applied toward the Balance Owed. The full Balance Owed is due days before the Arrival Date. The Owner accepts the following methods of payment: (a small credit/debit card or transfer fee may apply). A returned check fee of $ plus any bank charges applies to any payment returned for insufficient funds, which is deemed non-payment, and occupancy may be refused until the Balance Owed is paid in full.

7. SECURITY DEPOSIT

On signing this Agreement, the Rental Party will pay the Security Deposit shown in the Balance Owed above, which the Owner holds in trust against damage, theft, or default and the return of keys and access cards. The Owner may apply the Security Deposit to repair any damage caused by the Rental Party or its visitors or to replace stolen items, and may claim damages exceeding the Security Deposit. Provided the Property is returned in the same condition (allowing for normal wear and tear) and all keys and access cards are returned, the Owner will return the Security Deposit, together with an itemized list of any amount not reimbursed, within thirty (30) days of the Departure Date, within the limits required by law.

8. PETS

No pet is permitted without the Owner's prior written consent. If allowed, the permitted pet(s) are , subject to the Pet Deposit shown in the Balance Owed above, which is . An unauthorized pet incurs a penalty of $ per day. The Rental Party is responsible for cleaning up all pet waste, keeping pets licensed and vaccinated, and any injury or damage caused by a pet.

9. CANCELLATION POLICY AND ACTS OF GOD

If the Rental Party cancels fewer than days before the Arrival Date, the total balance is forfeited, less a $ cancellation fee. If the Property becomes unavailable before arrival for any reason, the Owner will refund all amounts paid, and the Rental Party releases any claims against the Owner. If an act of God (such as a fire, flood, storm, earthquake, or a mandatory evacuation) prevents occupancy, the Rental Party is entitled to a refund for each night it cannot occupy the Property, and the Owner is not liable for any delay or failure to perform caused by events beyond its control.

10. FURNISHINGS AND AMENITIES

The Property is by the Owner. The following amenities are available at the Property (delete any that do not apply): Cable, Wi-Fi, Linens, Washing Machine, Dryer, Dishes and Kitchen Equipment. Sleeping arrangements: total beds ( Twin, Queen, King, Bunk, ). Other furnishings: Television Set(s), Grill, and .

The Rental Party acknowledges that furnishings are subject to change without notice. No furnishings — including bedding, kitchen equipment, utensils, or other personal property — may be removed from the Property, and all contents remain the property of the Owner. Any loss of, or damage to, such items beyond normal wear and tear will be charged to the Rental Party, who must promptly report any breakage to the Owner. The Rental Party may not adjust or modify the wiring of any television, router, gaming system, computer, or similar equipment.

11. PARKING

The Rental Party may use parking space(s) at , subject to the Owner's parking rules. The Owner does not provide security for vehicles and is not liable for loss or damage to a vehicle unless caused by the Owner's intentional acts.

12. CLEANING

The Property will be cleaned after departure. The Rental Party will leave the Property in the same general condition as received. Additional cleaning instructions: .

13. COMMON AREAS

The Rental Party may use shared facilities (such as a pool, gym, or parking areas) in accordance with the Owner's rules, and is responsible, as additional rent, for the cost of repairing any damage to those facilities caused by the Rental Party or its visitors.

14. RULES AND NON-DISTURBANCE

The Rental Party will follow all house rules for the safety and care of the Property, including proper disposal of garbage, cooking only in the kitchen, and not keeping flammable or dangerous materials on the Property. Smoking policy: . The Rental Party will not disturb, endanger, or inconvenience neighbors, will comply with local noise ordinances, and will not use the Property for any unlawful purpose.

15. CONDITION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE

By taking possession, the Rental Party acknowledges the Property is safe, clean, and in good condition, with all appliances in working order, and agrees to maintain it in that condition. The Rental Party will promptly notify the Owner of any condition needing repair.

16. INSURANCE

The Owner does not insure the Rental Party's or its visitors' personal belongings or vehicles. The Owner the Rental Party to obtain and maintain renter's insurance for the duration of the stay.

17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Owner is not liable for any injury, accident, or illness to the Rental Party or its visitors on the Property or in the common areas, or for the loss of any personal belongings. The Rental Party assumes the risk of harm arising from use of the Property. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Owner is not liable for any damages arising from the use of the Property, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

18. INDEMNIFICATION

The Rental Party will indemnify, defend, and hold the Owner harmless from any claims or liabilities arising from the Rental Party's use and occupancy of the Property, and from any losses the Owner may suffer in connection with the same, including latent defects the Owner was unaware of.

19. VIOLATION AND DEFAULT

If the Rental Party or any of its visitors violates this Agreement, or fails to pay any amount when due, the Owner may, at its option, terminate this Agreement, evict the Rental Party and its visitors, and forfeit all rental fees and deposits paid.

20. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND LEGAL FEES

The Parties will first try to resolve any dispute through good-faith negotiation. If that fails, either Party may initiate mediation or binding arbitration in the State of . If litigation becomes necessary, it will be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of . The prevailing Party is entitled to recover its reasonable legal fees and costs, including attorney's fees.

21. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which is considered an original and which together form one agreement. Electronic signatures, and copies of signatures delivered by email or through an electronic signing service, have the same legal effect as handwritten signatures on an original document.

22. GENERAL PROVISIONS

(a) Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

(b) Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the complete agreement between the parties and replaces any prior discussions, understandings, or agreements on this subject.

(c) Amendments. Any change to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

(d) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

(e) Waiver. If a party does not enforce a provision, it does not give up its right to enforce that or any other provision later.

(f) Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent.

(g) Notices. Any notice under this Agreement must be given in writing (email is acceptable) to the other party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Vacation Rental Agreement as of the Effective Date.