Rental Terms & Conditions

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

Check-in is at 3 pm and check-out is 10 am. Early check-in and/or late check-out may be available at times pending other reservations and housekeeping schedules but will require prior approval by Sea Gypsy Vacation Rental (SGVR) and will be subject to additional charges.

PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Sea Gypsy Vacation Rental (SGVR) requires 50% down at the time of booking and the balance is due 30 days prior to arrival.  If you need to cancel your reservation 30 days prior to your arrival date you will get your deposit back minus the $50 administration fee for processing.  If you should cancel your reservation within 30 days, there is no refund but the money will be used toward a future reservation to be used within one calendar year. All guests must provide a credit card to have on file for incidental charges that may occur during their stay. 

NO SMOKING

All of our properties have no smoking inside. You may smoke outside with all doors and windows closed. If anyone is caught inside smoking, you will be asked to vacate the property with no refund and you will be charged an additional $300 for violating the NO SMOKING POLICY plus any additional damages.

TURTLE NESTING SEASON

Turtle Season begins May 1st through October 31st.  Fort Myers Beach (FMB) is environmentally friendly.  Lee County has a Sea Turtle Conservation code which is strictly enforced, and violators can be fined if the following is not strictly enforced:
Shut off or shield lights that are visible from the beach.  Close blinds or curtains that face the beach between the hours of 9 pm-7 am.
Do not use flashlights, lanterns, or any other non-approved light source on the beach.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Fill in any holes dug in the sand and remove all beach furniture, toys, and tents by 9 pm and store them close to the house.


LEAVE NEST SITES UNDISTURBED!

PETS

SGVR has pet-friendly properties that the guest can have up to 2 dogs (CATS ARE NOT PERMITTED) for a one-time $100 plus a pet fee.  If a guest has a pet in a NO pet property, the guest will be asked to remove the pet and or leave the property with forfeiture of all payments and additional charges may apply to return the property to its original condition. 
Any breed with a history of biting, fighting, or trained attack dogs are prohibited! 
Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dog, any property damage or injuries caused by the pet.

NOISE DISTURBANCES

Ft Myers Beach has a strict noise ordinance from the hours of 10pm-7am.  No loud noises of any kind such as loud music, loud parties, or loud noises that interfere with the comfort and enjoyment of life and property by not only residents, but visitors are subject to fines and or jail time. Fine can be up to $500 for each violation and/or jail time of up to 60 days.  Any violation can also lead to guests vacating the premises and forfeiture of all payments made to SGVR.

PEST CONTROL

SGVR uses a contracted pest control company.  SGVR will do its best efforts to address pest control issues but is not responsible for rebates due to the presence of pests in the untimely service by pest control companies.  FMB is a barrier island with a tropical climate and some pests are inherent to the region and climate making them resilient against professional treatment.

ENTRY OF PREMISES/PROPERTY FOR SALE

SGVR-authorized employee or repair person may enter the premises during customary business hours for any purpose related to the repair, improvement, care, and management of the property.  SGVR will do its best to give the guest 24 hr. notice.
If the property is for sale SGVR may need to coordinate with the guest to show the property.  Every effort will be made to schedule around the guests’ stay to lessen any inconvenience.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained is accurate, but not guaranteed.