The Dacha House - Terms & Conditions of Use

The term of this agreement shall be for the number of days indicated on the Lodging Agreement.

Lodger shall pay rent and all other fees indicated on the Lodging Agreement.

Lodger shall pay a security deposit of $200.00 or more depending on the rental property and the number of days being rented. The security deposit shall be returned within 15 days following the date of departure, less any damage to the premises or the rental property furnishings, or the value of any missing items belonging to the property, or excessive cleaning and/or repair to the property. Lodger agrees to return possession of the rental property in the same condition as found upon taking possession of the property. Charges for damages, additional cleaning, etc., shall be deducted from the security deposit. If damages exceed the amount of security deposit, lodger agrees to pay said damages within 15 days of receipt of additional charges. Lodger agrees, upon signing this agreement, and understands and acknowledges that they will have sole liability for any damaged, missing or additional cleaning necessary. Lodger acknowledges that An Abode Away is authorized to send a statement of additional charges to the signing party that is due and payable within 15 days of receipt.

Late checkouts after 11:00 am will be charged a late check out fee of $25.00 per each hour late or portion thereof unless prior arrangements have been made.

Receptions, parties, other hosting events, or excessive noise are not permitted at the rental properties. If the lodger violates this policy they may be asked to vacate the property immediately and the security deposit, in its entirety, shall be forfeited. These properties are in residential neighborhoods and lodger is required to follow all applicable laws and ordinances.

Cancellations will not be accepted within the period 30 days prior to the reservation date and the lodger shall be obligated to pay the entire rental amount and all fees and charges other than the security deposit. An Abode Away will make every attempt to re-rent the property, and if it is re-rented, the lodgers deposit will be returned less the $50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations are accepted and deposit will be refunded if An Abode Away is notified before the 30 day period prior to the date of the reservation. In all cases, however, a cancellation fee of $50.00 will be deducted from the deposit.

Lodger may transfer the reservation to another party, providing that the replacement party completes an application and signs a new lodging agreement.

Pets are accepted at some of the properties upon approval and with additional fees and deposits. Pet(s) are the sole responsibility of the lodger and any damages and/or liability will be assumed by the lodger and will be charged to the lodger. An Abode Away or the property owner will not assume any responsibility should pet be injured while on the property. Pets are not allowed on ANY furniture. Lodgers will be charged for additional cleaning if necessary, for soiling or smells caused by said pets. Lodger agrees that pets will not be allowed outside the rental property without supervision, and in no case, will the pets be allowed to enter upon any neighboring property. Lodger will not, at any time, leave pets alone at the rental property and will take measures to keep dogs from excessive barking. All pet waste will be cleaned up by lodger or they will be charged back for that service.

Smoking is not permitted in ANY of the rental properties and this rule is strictly enforced. Any damages or smells caused by smoking will result in an additional charge which will be deducted from the security deposit. Smoking outside is permitted but lodger must keep windows and doors closed to avoid the smoke from entering the home. Lodger must extinguish all smoking materials correctly and place them in outside trash receptacle ONLY.

Children are permitted at all of the rental properties. Children are the sole responsibility of the lodger while on the premises. Any damage caused by children, necessary cleaning, or liability will be the responsibility of the lodger and any additional charges will be charged to the lodger. An Abode Away does not assume any responsibility should children be injured while on the property.

Lodger shall not make any material alterations to the property without An Abode Aways’ prior consent. All furniture and furnishing, and all inventory items, must be replaced in the location and in a manner the lodger found them at check-in.

Lodger shall comply with all building, zoning, health codes and other applicable laws for the use of said rental property.

Lodger shall not conduct on any area of the premises any activity deemed extra hazardous, of an illegal nature, or a nuisance.

An Abode Away and the property owners are not liable for any injuries to the lodgers or their guests, while lodgers are in possession of the rental property. An Abode Away and property owners are not for any loss of money or valuables belonging to lodgers or guests. An Abode Away and the property owners are not responsible for any acts of theft or vandalism or any damages to any personal property belonging to lodgers or guests. An Abode Away shall not be responsible of the lodgers should those fees, arising from claims, result from the rental of the property during the lodgers rental term. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, assigns and personal representatives.

An Abode Away is not responsible for any condition beyond our control such as, but not limited to, stormy weather, road conditions, power outages, TV/cable outages, or any other guest emergencies. Such conditions or emergencies do not constitute a basis for recovery. In the event of water, plumbing or appliance failures, we will dispatch a repair person as soon as possible after the problem is reported. Persistence of such conditions may constitute a basis for An Abode Away to move you to a comparable rental property. For cancellation of reservation see “cancellation” above.