Welcome. By using this website, submitting an inquiry, or booking a property, you agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions outlined below. This forms a legally binding agreement between you (the user or guest) and the site operator. Please review these vacation rental Terms and Conditions carefully before continuing.

1. Introduction These Terms and Conditions govern your use of this website and any booking of short-term vacation rental properties listed here. By accessing the site or completing a reservation, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any portion of these terms, you should not use this website or proceed with a booking.

2. Booking Terms Properties on this website may be reserved directly or through third-party platforms. The booking process may differ depending on the platform used.

• Minimum Age: Guests must be at least 21 years old to make a reservation.
• Identification: A valid government-issued ID may be required before or at check-in.
• Payments: A deposit or full payment is generally required at the time of booking. Specific payment terms will be provided before confirmation.
• House Rules: Guests must agree to all property house rules, which may include policies regarding noise, occupancy limits, check-in/check-out times, and use of amenities.

Failure to follow booking requirements may result in cancellation without a refund.

3. Cancellations & Refunds 

• All bookings are final. No refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to cancellation, change of plans, early departure, late arrival, no-show, weather, natural disasters, travel disruptions, illness, injury, or any other circumstance, whether foreseeable or not.
• No credits, vouchers, date changes, or partial refunds will be provided in place of a refund. 
• Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase travel insurance to protect against unforeseen events.

If the reservation is made through a third-party platform (such as Airbnb or Vrbo), that platform’s cancellation and refund policies will apply and may differ.

4. Guest Responsibilities Guests are expected to treat the property and surrounding area with care and respect.

• House Rules: All posted or communicated rules must be followed.
• Occupancy Limits: Only the number of guests listed in the reservation may stay overnight.
• Parties & Events: Unauthorized parties, events, or gatherings are strictly prohibited.
• Damages: Guests are financially responsible for any property damage, excessive cleaning, or lost items resulting from their stay.
• Pets & Smoking: Pets and smoking are not permitted unless explicitly authorized.

Failure to comply may result in eviction and/or additional charges.

5. Use of Website Users agree not to engage in unlawful or unauthorized activities while using this website. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Attempting to breach site security
• Sending spam or unsolicited communications
• Copying, scraping, or misusing website content or data

Unless otherwise stated, all website content is the intellectual property of the site owner. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

6. Liability Disclaimer The site operator and its partners are not liable for:

• Website Issues: Temporary outages, inaccuracies, or technical problems
• Guest Incidents: Injuries, accidents, losses, or theft during a stay
• Force Majeure: Delays or cancellations caused by events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, severe weather, labor strikes, or government actions

Guests are encouraged to obtain appropriate travel and medical insurance.

7. Privacy Use of this website is also governed by the accompanying Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected.

8. SMS Communications Big Fish Rentals operates an SMS program through which users may opt in to receive messages and marketing offers.

• Opt-In / Opt-Out: Participation is voluntary. Users may opt in or out at any time.
• To Stop Receiving Messages: Reply “STOP” to any message. You will receive a one-time confirmation upon opting out.
• For Assistance: Reply “HELP” to any message or contact us directly at [email protected].

Message and data rates may apply. By opting in, you consent to receiving recurring automated marketing messages from Big Fish Rentals at the number provided.

9. Changes to Terms These Terms and Conditions may be updated at any time. Users are responsible for reviewing this page before booking. Continued use of the website after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please use the contact form or communication method provided on this website.