Guest Rental Agreement:

After calling to make your reservation, please sign the agreement form below and submit it to us. We must receive this agreement form in order to complete your reservation. If you have not already done so, you may contact us toll-free at (800) 284-9403 to make a reservation.

Before you proceed, you must read our legal statement. By making a reservation, you are agreeing and accepting all legal items listed below and hereby certify that you are at least 21 years of age.

This agreement constitutes a contract between the guest(s) and Babbling Brook Log Cabin Rentals. Prices do not reflect specials discounts. If applicable, it will be adjusted before payments are accepted. This estimate is based on standard listed prices. 50% of total rental is required to secure reservation. Reservations are not confirmed until guest receives confirmation notice.

1. AGENCY DISCLOSURE - Babbling Brook, Inc. serves as the agent & representative of Babbling Brook Log Cabin Rentals and is acting at all times, in and for the best interests of the owners.

2. CHECK-IN TIME IS 4:00 PM - The rental cabin will be left unlocked for your arrival or the key will be made available at time of check-in. Keys are not available until the property is ready for occupancy. No exceptions to this policy will be made. Agent will use its commercially reasonable efforts to have the Premises ready for Guest occupancy at check-in time, but Agent cannot guarantee the exact time of occupancy.

3. CHECK-OUT TIME IS 1:00 PM - Check-out is strictly enforced so that Agent(s) have adequate time to prepare the property for the next guest. Please leave keys in the cabin. Unless prior arrangements are made in writing with AGENT, Guests that do not vacate the rental property by 1:00 PM or in the event Guest return to the premises without the consent of the Agent after turning in the keys and checking out, a fee equal to the rental rate for one (1) day will be assessed to Guest(s).

4. RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS - 50% of the total rental fee required in advance to hold reservation. Agent(s) accept Visa and MasterCard, Money Orders and Checks drawn on U.S. banks are accepted. (If securing with a check, it must be received within 5 days after booking has been made or the reservation will be canceled. Agent(s) do not accept checks on reservations made less than 30 days before arrival.) Balance is due 14 days prior to check-in with Visa and MasterCard, Money Orders and Checks drawn on U.S. banks. Please reference reservation dates and Cabin # when sending check or money order. Upon receipt of deposit; confirmation and directions to our facilities will be mailed or emailed to Guest.

5. SECURITY DEPOSIT - Is required at check-in and must be via a credit card! No checks accepted! Guest(s) have the following (2) options. The security deposit due is $200.00 and is an authorization only (hold) on a VISA or MasterCard credit card (Two hundred U.S. Dollars). This authorization will be released within 7 to 10 days of the departure date, provided the keys are left in the cabin and there is no breakage or damage to the premises and/or contents, telephone charges, or cleaning costs, other than those normally incurred in connection with the occupancy of the premises. Guest(s) acknowledges Agent(s) authority to charge Guest(s) Credit Card for damages to the unit occupied by the Guest(s) and/or his/her Guest(s). Each Guest will be financially responsible for damage done to the property beyond normal wear and tear. If there is damage to a property or it's property within, after the Guest(s) departure, the Guest will be notified of any excessive cleaning needed or damages made and the amount will be charged to their credit card. Agent will pursue collection to the fullest extent. Guest(s) will be responsible for any damage caused by Guest(s), guest(s) family, guest(s) invitees, and pet(s).

6. CANCELLATION - If you cancel 15 days or longer prior to your first nights stay and we can re-rent your reserved time we will refund you 30% of the total rental agreement costs. If you cancel within two weeks prior to your first nights stay and we can re-rent your reserved time we will refund you 50%. If you cancel and we are unable to re-rent your reserved time there will be no refund.

7. RESERVATION CHANGE FEE - All reservations that need date and/or property changes are subject to a non-refundable $30.00 rescheduling fee per change. All changes must be done prior to cancellation period expiration. You must make changes fifteen (15) days or more prior to your arrival date. Agent may review cancellations that are done 14 days or less and at the Agent(s) own discretion may approve a rescheduling with an administration fee at a rate of 50% of the advance payment. Any reservations that where approved for rescheduling after cancellation period had expired cannot cancel if so Guest(s) forfeit all deposits. There is no guarantee that the Guest will receive approval.

8. NO SHOW POLICY - The total amount of the reservation will be charged along with a $30.00 administration fee.

9. RETURNED CHECKS - A $35.00 service charge will be incurred for any returned checks.

10. CUSTOMER SERVICE - After your reservation has been made, if you have any questions, we will be pleased to answer them for you at 800-284-9403.

11. CONFIRMATION - Confirmation of the reservation will be mailed, or emailed to Guest(s) upon receipt of the reservation advance payment. Please read the confirmation for accuracy of dates, mailing address, and accommodations. Any errors must be directed to Agent within seven days of mailing.

12. KEYS - All keys must be left in the cabin at time of Check-Out. Guest(s) are issued one key at check-in. Guest(s) are responsible for lost-keys. The property must be re-keyed in the event that keys are lost, misplace, or non-returned keys. The Guest(s) will be responsible for cost of this procedure.

13. PHONE CALLS - All properties are equipped with a telephone; Guests agree to make all long distance calls with a calling card. If Guest(s) make phone charges to cabin's phone, Guest(s) will be liable for said charges plus an administration charge of $5.00.

14. SMOKING - Smoking is not permitted inside. Outside smoking is permitted but please do not litter. Failure to obey this rule will result in loss of security deposit and/or charge to credit card.

15. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - No drinking of alcoholic beverages by persons under the legal age of twenty-one (21) is allowed. Should a Guest(s) or guest of Guest(s) be arrested for underage drinking at the rental unit property or should Agent(s) observe a Guest(s) or guest of Guest(s) under the age of 21 drinking alcoholic beverages, this rental agreement may be terminated and the Guests evicted at the option of the Agent(s). Illegal drug use is strictly prohibited. Kegs are not permitted on any property.

16. PETS - You acknowledge that no pets are allowed in or on the premises unless Agent(s) has expressly authorized such use. Prior permission must be granted. The security deposit is used as a pet deposit. Also, the Guest is responsible for any necessary cleaning to remove signs of pet occupation of the cabin, such as hair on the floor/carpets, nose prints on glass doors, and paw prints, be removed prior to leaving. The pet deposit will be used for extra cleaning charges if these rules are not followed.

17. HOMES ~ FURNISHINGS ~ EQUIPMENT ~ ETC. - If Guest(s) requires special appliances or equipment, please bring them with you. Furnishings are subject to change without notice. Under no circumstances are furniture, bedding, mattress pads, utensils or any other property supplied with the rental property to be taken out or transferred from one property to another (will result in a charge against Guest(s) security deposit). Moving of furniture is prohibited, any evidence of such will result in a charge against Guest(s) security deposit. Loss of these items, as well as damage to the property or furnishings in excess of normal wear will be charged to Guest(s).

18. LINEN - A basic supply of linen is provided in each property. Bed linen and bath towels are not changed during your stay, but we do have a free laundry facility on the property where you are welcome to wash the linens and towels. The startup set of paper towels, toilet tissue and trash bags are not replenished.

19. DOUBLE BOOKINGS - Double bookings are rare. In the event that Guest(s) reservation for the rental property overlaps or matches the reservation of another tenant, Agent(s) reserves the right to relocate Guest(s) to a different rental property within the Agent's rental program or that of another company. Every effort will be made to ensure that the replacement property is reasonably comparable to the original rental property booked. Agent(s) shall have the sole right to select such replacement rental property. Agent agrees to pay any additional charges due in excess of the rental amount for the rental property, and refund any amounts paid by Guest(s) in excess of the replacement property rental amount. Guest(s) will have the option to (1) accept the replacement property or (2) reject the replacement property and receive a refund of all rents and fees paid for the rental property. Guest(s) agree that Guest(s) choice between these alternatives will be Guest(s) sole remedy for any and all damages, liability, or inconvenience arising out of the double booking.

20. CLEANING REQUIREMENTS - Guest(s) are required to leave the property in the same general condition it was when Guest(s) arrived. Dishes should be cleaned and put away but beds do not need to be made. Agent(s) will dust, vacuum, sanitize, and clean all towels and linens upon your departure. If additional cleaning is required, appropriate charges will be deducted from your security deposit. Guest(s) is responsible for any damage, abuse, excessive cleanup requirements, or loss caused by any member of Guest(s) party to the property or its contents during Guest(s) occupancy. Inspectors walk through each property after checkout to ensure the property is left in good order. Agent(s) will make that final determination of the necessity of any charges to Guest(s). Maid service and other cleaning arrangements during your stay are available for an additional charge.

21. CHECK OUT PROCEDURES - The following items must be complied with before check out or Guest(s) shall forfeit his/her security deposit:

(a). Dishes, Pots, Pans, Silverware, and Utensils must be washed and the stove/oven shall be left in a clean condition.

(b). The Guest is responsible for any necessary cleaning to remove signs of pet occupation of the cabin, such as hair on the floor/carpets, nose prints on glass doors, and paw prints.

(c). Refrigerator should be left clean and free of food. (d). Windows and doors must be left closed and locked with the air conditioner on 78 degrees or heat on low setting depending on the outside temperature.

(e). All trash put in outside garbage cans. (f). All litter, cigarette butts and pet waste must be picked up from the yard, front and back, and placed in the outside garbage cans tied securely in trash bags.

(g). Property should be left neat and in order (same condition it was when Guest(s) arrived).

22. REPAIRS ~ SERVICE CALLS~ REFUNDS - Agent(s) cannot guarantee against mechanical failure of heating, air conditioning, Hot Tubs, TVs, Satellite Receivers, VCRs, or other appliances. Please report any inoperative equipment to the Agent immediately. Agent will make every reasonable effort to have repairs done quickly and efficiently or move Guest(s) to a different property if possible. Should a repairperson make a call to a unit and find that the equipment is in working order and the problem was due to the Guest(s) oversight or neglect, the charge for service will be the Guest(s) responsibility. No refunds or rent reductions will be made due to failure of appliances or equipment. All maintenance requests must be reported to the office . Please do not put off notifying us immediately as it could hinder us getting the repair done quickly. Guest(s) understands and agrees that Agent(s) may enter the rental property at any time for the purpose of making needed repairs. Refunds or rate adjustments are not made for any inconvenience due to construction, road repair, etc. Please DO NOT asks for refunds. ~ No refunds for early departures (less days than reserved) ~ No refunds will be given for delayed arrival ~ No refunds for reducing the number of nights reserved with less than 15 days notice ~ No refunds or reschedules due to inclement weather.

23. ACTS OF GOD/CONSTRUCTION NOISE - Neither Owner nor Agent(s) shall be liable for events beyond their control which may interfere with Guest(s) occupancy, including but not limited to Acts of God, acts of governmental agencies, fire, strikes, war, inclement weather and construction noise from nearby sites. NO REBATE OR REFUND will be offered in these circumstances.

24. HOUSE PARTIES - ARE NOT ALLOWED! Rental Guest understands that Agent(s) will accept families, married couples, and responsible adults over the age of 21 ONLY. Occupancy in use of premises shall not be such as to disturb or offend neighbors. The use of firearms, or fireworks is strictly prohibited. Guest(s) certify that they have read carefully the limitations placed on the number of persons permitted to occupy the premises, and agree to abide by such limitations: if not, Guest(s) will be asked to vacate the property which will result in loss of total rental and security deposits with no refund.

25. RIGHT OF ENTRY - Guest(s) agree that the Agent(s) reserves the right to enter the rental property anytime to investigate disturbances, check occupancy, check for damage, to make such repairs, alterations or improvements thereto as Agent(s) may deem appropriate.

26. EXPEDITED EVICTION - A material breach of this Agreement by Guest(s), which, in the sole determination of the Agent, results in damage to the Premises, personal injury to Guest(s) or others, a breach of the peace, a nuisance to others, or a violation of criminal law or local code, shall be grounds for termination of Guest(s) tenancy. Violation of any of the rules contained here in will result in IMMEDIATE EVICTION and forfeiture of rent and security deposit. If the tenancy created hereunder is for 30 days or less, the expedited eviction procedures set forth in the Cabins Act will apply. Guest(s) may be evicted under such procedures if Guest(s): (i) hold over in possession after Guest(s) tenancy has expired; (ii) commit a material breach of any provision of this Agreement that according to its terms would result in the termination of Guest(s) tenancy; (iii) fail to pay rent as required by this Agreement, or (iv) have obtained possession of the Premises by fraud or misrepresentation. Any reservation made under false pretenses will result in forfeiture of advance payments and the party will not be permitted to check-in.

27. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS - Guest(s) agree to indemnify and save harmless the Owner and Agent(s) for any liabilities, theft, damage, cost or expense whatsoever arising from or related to any claim or litigation which may arise out of or in connection with Guest(s) use and occupancy of the rental property including but not limited to any claim or liability for personal injury or damage or theft of property which is made, incurred or sustained by Guest(s). The terms "Agent(s)" and "Owner" as used in this Agreement shall include their heirs, successors in interest, assigns, employees, agents, and representatives where the context requires or permits. The terms "Guest(s)," "You," and "Your" as used in this Agreement shall include Guest(s) heirs, successors, assigns, guests, invitees, representatives and other persons on the rental property during Guest(s) occupancy (without regard to whether such persons have authority under this Agreement to be upon the rental property), where the context requires or permits.

28. DISPUTES - This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, and shall be treated as though it were executed in the County of Habersham, State of Georgia. Any action relating to this Agreement shall be instituted and prosecuted only in the Habersham County Superior Court, Georgia. Guest(s) specifically consent to such jurisdiction and to extraterritorial service of process.

29. BABBLING BROOK, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE - All rental properties are leased without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or handicap.

30. VIOLATING AGREEMENT- If Guest(s) violates any of the conditions of this Agreement; Agent(s) may terminate this Agreement and enter Premises. Upon notice of termination of this Agreement, Guest(s) shall vacate the Premises immediately and forfeit all rents and security deposits.

31. I agree to pay all rent and/or any phone charges, accept all terms of the lease agreement and accept all liability for any damage beyond normal wear and tear during the term of my lease with Babbling Brook, Inc.

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