RENT, SECURITY/DAMAGE DEPOSIT

Rentee/Tenant:

Rental Dates:

Number of Adults: ____

Number of Children: ____

Security Deposit: $ 500.00

Rental Cost: $ 1500.00

Cleaning Cost: $ 60.00

Payment: Payment in full must be received 45 days before arrival. If reservation is made less than 45 days, payment is due with the security deposit.

Cancellation: If you cancel 60 days prior to your arrival date your deposit will be returned in full. Otherwise, every attempt will be made to re-rent the cottage for the period. If a renter is found your deposit will be refunded. The same applies to all payments made towards the reservation.

No credit will be given for shortened stays due to late arrival or early departure for any reason. No cancellations due to weather.

Rental Agreement: Upon receiving your security deposit a Rental Agreement and an Invoice will be mailed to you. The rental agreement must be signed and returned with the payment by the date indicated. Once we receive full payment for your reservation, we will mail you travel directions to Christmas Island and arrange for meeting you at the cottage.

Check in time is no earlier than 3 pm ET.

Check out time is no later than 12 noon ET the day you are scheduled to leave.

Housekeeping: When you arrive, the home will be clean and set up with linens and as a courtesy we have included the following list of supplies:

• Bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes and paper towels

• Dishwasher soap, hand soap, toilet paper, laundry soap and softener

Two assigned parking spaces, marked “83” are available. Parking in any other space is not permitted. A remote for the gate along with 2 keys will be handed at check in. The remote and the keys must be returned at check out. Replacement cost for the remote is $30 and the keys is $10.

This is a non-smoking home. You are permitted to smoke outdoors on the deck. Any violation of the smoking policy will incur a $50.00 fine and if additional cleaning is necessary to remove smoke odors from the house and/or linens, costs will be subtracted from your deposit.

Prior approval is required for the use of the fireplace.

No pets.

In State (603) telephone calls are free. The number at the cottage is 603-366-5835

Before leaving the premises, please set the thermostat to 55 degrees in the cooler months and 80 degrees during warmer months. Make sure all doors and windows are locked and shut and lights are turned off.

Prior to vacating the Cottage, please remove all trash to the designated area, ensure all dishes and cookware are clean. Beds should be “stripped”, and towels should be placed in the basket in the laundry room.

We will not be liable or responsible for personal items left behind, lost or stolen.

If you leave an item after checking out and wish to have it returned, call us as soon as possible and we will arrange for shipment.

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Signature Date

RENTAL AGREEMENT

1. This is a short-term lease for the property located at 83, Island Dr. in Laconia, NH. The rental dates and dues are specified in the Terms and Conditions section.

2. The Rentee acknowledges that he/she has read the Terms and conditions of the rental and agrees to ensure that all members of the his/her party shall abide by the rules and that of the Condo Association known as Christmas Island Resort. Rentee is also encouraged to visit www.thesmallcottage.com for details on the property. If required, Rentee may set up an appointment to see the cottage before rental.

3. Rentee acknowledges that occupancy of RV campers and or tents on the premises, beach or parking lot is forbidden.

4. The Rentee shall be responsible for all damage, breakage and or loss to the premises, except normal wear which may result from Occupancy. Rentee agrees that all pipes, wires, glass, plumbing, household contents, etc., other equipment and fixtures including that which may put in during the term of the rental, will be left in the same condition found at the start of the rental. No changes to, or changing of locks of the property/premises are permitted.

5. Rentor shall not be liable to Tenant, Tenant’s guests, licenses or invitees or any other person for any injury, loss or damage to any person or property on or about the premises. Tenant shall hold Owner and Managers harmless and indemnified from and against all loss, injury or damage occasioned by the use or misuse or abuse of any part of the premises, parking lot, beach or community and from or against any omission, neglect, or default of Tenant, his guests, licensees or invitees.

6. Rentee agrees not to use premises as a location for amateur or professional film/video without prior consent and arrangement with property managers/owners.

7. The Rentor or his designated agent reserves the right to enter the premises immediately in the event of an emergency to perform necessary repairs and/or maintenance; and with 24 hours notice, for normal maintenance.

8. This Agreement may not be assigned or the property sublet, and is for the Tenant’s use only.

9. The property will be left in the same good and habitable condition. Any damages or notable conditions found upon arrival will be reported to the Property Managers within one (1) hour of Occupancy. Rentee understands that the property will be inspected prior to their arrival and at departure.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

The home has a maximum occupancy of six (6). Renters who exceed the occupancy limit and falsify occupancy information at the time of reservation are in violation of this agreement.

Rentee or their guests are not permitted to make any improper, offensive or unlawful use of any property comprising Christmas Island resort. Any disturbance, annoyance, endanger, or inconvenience of the neighbors; or use the premises for any immoral or unlawful purposes, or violate any law or ordnance or commit waste or nuisance on or about the premises will immediately terminate the occupancy and rental agreement.

Prior to the signing of this agreement rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. There may be circumstances beyond our control and contemplation, in which the property might not be available for your booking. Examples of these include (but are not limited to) destruction of or severe damage to the property. In the event of Force Majeure, we will do our best to make alternative arrangements for you where possible. If we cannot, or if the alternative arrangements are not acceptable to you, then we will refund all monies paid. This will be the full extent of our liability to you in such circumstances, and we will not be responsible for any other costs connected with any such cancellation, howsoever arising.

Waterfront regulations:

· Rentee must provide a certificate of insurance and copy of their boat registration prior to using the boat slip.

· No swimming from docks or boat traffic area.

· No overnight sleeping on boats.

· No boat trailers can be stored on Christmas Island.

· No overnight or extended boat parking on day dock.

· No Fireworks to be set off on Christmas Island property at any time.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS. I CERTIFY THAT I AM AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AND THAT I WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF THIS PROPERTY BEING RENTED UNDER MY NAME. I ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR EXTRA CLEANING CHARGES, SHOULD THEY BE DISCOVERED DURING OR AFTER DEPARTURE.

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Rentor Signature Date

SECURITY/DAMAGE DEPOSIT

A security deposit of $500 is required to hold your reservation. We must receive a personal check, postal money order or credit card payment for the security deposit to reserve the dates for you.

Upon your arrival, the $500 security deposit converts to a damage deposit. If the following provisions are met, your deposit will be refunded at departure or mailed to you within ten days.

· No damage is done to the home or its contents.

· No linens or household items are missing.

· House has not been smoked in.

· No violations of the Terms & Conditions and Christmas Island rules.

RENT

Rent must be paid in full 45 days prior to arrival. We accept payment by certified or personal check, money order or credit card over the phone. If a personal check is returned to us for non-sufficient funds, you will be charged the amount levied by the bank for NSF charges

*CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION: I understand and consent to the use of the credit card provided without original signature on the charge slip, that a photocopy or fax of this agreement will serve as an original, and that this Credit Card Authorization cannot be revoked and will not terminate until 90 days after leased premises are vacated.

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Signature Date

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