A-1 Higdon Reservation, Rental Rules & Cancellation Policy
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Reservations--- To book your reservations you can call us at this toll free 1-877-772-7164. Or you can e-mail us @ danhigdon@bellsouth.net When we receive your reservations by e-mail, will e-mail you back or call you to request your credit card type and number so that we can complete your reservation.  This procedure is for your protection. Unless married, Renter (s) must be at least 23 years of age.  All occupants of a unit must be closely and personally supervised by the Renter( s).  Any reservations obtained under false pretenses may be subject to loss of deposit and rent and immediate eviction.

   Rental Periods Are Primarily Weekly---Saturday to Saturday----We take Daily Rentals providing the date starts or ends on Saturday, so two weeks aren't messed up with minimum of 3 nights.  WE DO NOT TAKE WEEKEND ONLY RENTALS!!---Occupancy is limited to maximum occupancy as shown on each unit's rate schedule.  An exception may be made for infants.  If your approved occupancy is exceeded, a fee of $50.00 per person, per day will be charged against your reservation/security deposit.

   To hold your reservation, Reservation Deposit of $200.00 for 1 & 2 bedroom & $300 for 3 bedroom plus $35 Non-Refundable Processing Fee plus  a Credit Card/Debit Card MUST be used for as your Security Deposit, your card "Will Be" charged for any missing items, and for all damages that incurred during your stay. The Reservation Deposit will be applied toward your final rental payment when due.  Only one check/credit card per Reservation/Security Deposit is accepted. Only credit cards are accepted  when a reservation is made less than 15 days prior to arrival.  Full payment of all rental fees, departure cleaning, taxes, deposit, processing fee, parking pass fee, etc., is due 21 days prior to your Arrival Date (60 days for snowbirds).  Extra cleaning, excessive wear and/or damage, missing contents, lost keys, or other surcharges, will be billed to Rentor (s) credit card. A Confirmation/Rental Agreement Letter will be faxed or mailed to you, which you should review carefully, checking for accuracy. Please contact us immediately if any corrections are necessary. If for some reason beyond our control the unit you reserved becomes unavailable, we reserve the right to place you in another, comparable unit or cancel Rental.

Additional Charges--- $35 processing fee and lodging tax of 11% must be charged on all rentals of less than 180 days (6 months) & Basic Clean Fees will be added to every reservation at a rate of $90 1 & 2 Bedroom & $100 for 3 Bedroom ($115 for "The Spectacular View LightHouse 1018 Condo"). Clean fees are for maid to come in after you depart and clean condo for next guests. Beach chairs and toys and etc are to be left "OUTSIDE" of condo so as to not bring sand inside condo. When using washer and dryer in condos, please avoid washing our linens with your beach towels and etc. as they will fade onto our linens causing us to have to replace linens and charge you for ruined ones. Before leaving, you are to take out all trash and dump in trash dumps located on each condo floor and put all dishes in dishwasher and start dishwasher cleaning---if you leave condo without doing these things or if your cleanup causes maid more than normal time or work to cleanup after you, additional charges will be applied to your credit card! As you probably know, labor is extremely high in resort areas and maids time spent cleaning  is very costly plus we try to provide you with extremely nice condos and you are expected to take extremely good care of it.
Processing Fee (Non-Refundable)--A $35 non-refundable processing fee, to cover expenses associated with the initial reservation, is due at reservation time.
Credit Card Charges---There is a 5% processing fee charged ~ONLY~ if using a credit card to pay  weekly rental charges---(5% is not processed on original Reservation Deposit Charges)!

Parking Pass Charges--- A $10 per vehicle Parking Pass Fee is charged for Parking at all condos. Please display your parking pass in your auto wind shield while parked at all condos.

Cancellations and Refunds---Cancellations or date changes or Changing Units must be received in calling, writing (mail, fax or e-mail) at least 30 days prior to check-in (90 days for monthly reservations) in order to receive a refund-- An additional $50.00 processing fee will be charged for any cancellation or changing units or date changes of any kind.   We cannot refund any deposits or advance payments for cancellations received in less than this notification period----- Note: If you cancel your reservation within 3 weeks or less prior to your arrival, you will be charged for the full amount of rent, unless we are able to re-rent condo.  Any last minute deal or "Hot Deals", there will be no Refund.

Hurricane--- If the Gulf Shores area is "Officially Evacuated"  by order of the Governor, then those days will be refunded.  Otherwise, there will be no refunds or credits for early departure guests.  In the event the premises become unavailable due to circumstances beyond the control of A-1 Higdon Rentals, every effort will be made to find comparable accommodations for Rentor (s). 
Check-In Procedures---There is no Check-in---You go directly to the condo. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.
(There is no EARLY CHECK IN and $75 penalty will be applied if broken). Please do not ARRIVE/CHECK- IN  earlier than 3:00 p.m. this will give my housekeeping enough time to get the place ready. Check-out Procedures-There is no Check-out---Check-out time is 10:00 A.M.--(There is no LATE CHECK-OUT and $75 penalty will be applied for late departures) Just leave the keys inside the unit locked. My cleaning company will pick up the keys and report the status of the unit...Please take all food with you or dispose of. Take all trash to the trash chute and make sure the glasses, utensils, and dishes are clean or at least in dishwasher washing when you leave and then cleaning company will do the rest. Please take care of this condo, this is a better condo than a regular rental condo as we strive to provide "Luxury" Condo's. Please leave the unit as you found it. Thanks and have a safe trip back home and see you again next time.

Keys---You'll receive two keys in the mail along with your final bill. Please do not lose or misplace the keys. In order to cover our expenses with the Locksmith, we have to charge you $50 for lost /misplaced keys. Be careful not to lock yourself out of the condo, you'll be charged for us to get you back in.  When you depart  please leave the keys inside the condo-(All Back on Same Key Ring we sent you---Penalty applies if not all there and put back on original key ring) and lock the door. My cleaning company will pick up the keys and "Report the condo status".

Telephone Usage---Long distance and directory calls must be made collect or charged to your credit card. Local calls are free.
Internet Service---All of our Condos now feature in room internet access for FREE!!! Just bring your own cable---Units are not wireless internet!! Be sure to bring your cat 5 cables!!!

Towels and Linens---Please do not remove these items from the unit...you will be charged full amount of any linens and towels missing during your stay. Extra set of towels are available for a minimum fee of $10.00 (per Set) plus $25 trip charge to deliver. Washing machine and dryer are available in the unit for you to wash and dry wash cloths and towels. Please remember to bring your own beach towels...Please do not use the condo towels as a "Beach Towel"...Also, watch out when washing Beach towels as they will fade!! Please Don't wash our towels/linens with Beach Towels as you will be charged for new towels/linens if you damage!

Outdoor Grills---Sorry, but grills are prohibited on decks, porches, balcony etc. due to fire hazard. Most condos do have grill on site for your use.
Personal Belongings---Please do not leave any valuables in the unit. We are not responsible for any loss or theft of money, personal property of any kind. Any items that are left in the unit are not our responsibility.

Conduct of Guests---Absolutely no house parties allowed. The property must be used for residential purposes only and you must be peacefully occupy the property and not interfere with your neighbors. You are solely  responsible for yourself, your family and your guests, and must not permit any activities on the premises which are contrary to any law, ordinance and or applicable Health, Fire Department, Insurance Company or Condominium Association provisions. These are strictly enforced and any violations will result in forfeiture of all deposit and rent and immediate eviction.

Right of Entry---We have to reserve the right for us and/or our agents, to be able to enter and inspect the condo during your stay at all reasonable times to ensure maintenance and safety of the premises, and also to show condo to prospective renters or buyers.  We will make every effort to schedule a time that is convenient for you and not interrupt your vacation.

Damages and Breakdowns---We make every effort to ensure that your condo is cleaned and inspected before your arrival.  However, we encourage you to perform a quick inspection upon arrival and immediately report any damage or problems to us otherwise you will be held responsible for damages during your stay.   Please promptly notify "US" (not Housekeeping) of any mechanical, electrical, and plumbing or other problem with the premises other than housekeeping issues. We will make every effort to correct any problems as soon as possible.  Unfortunately, in the event that a mechanical failure does occur during your stay, no refund or rate adjustment will be made.

House Keeping---We make every effort to ensure that your condo is cleaned and inspected before your arrival. But if you find something wrong housekeeping wise, please give the housekeeping a call right away so she can check the unit. Her contact number should be posted on the refrigerator or at the welcome book.

No Smoking - No Pets - No Bicycles Inside---There is storage available at each Condominium complex for bicycles and they are not allowed in the elevators or individual condos.  Luggage carts are also not allowed inside the individual condos.  No smoking is allowed in condos period--ok to smoke out on balcony ($750 Fumigation charge applied if this rule is broken).  And sorry, no pets are allowed due to Condominium Association rules ($500 fumigation charge applied if this rule is broken).  For the enjoyment of all of our guests, these rules are strictly enforced.  If evidence of smoking or a pet is found, forfeiture of all rent and deposits and immediate eviction will occur plus applicable penalties!!!.

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