Rental Policies

CANCELLATION POLICY

Any cancellation on or before the 60 days prior to the agreed upon check in date shall result in the forfeiture of the deposit required for bookings.

Cancellations within 60 days of the check in date shall result in the forfeiture of all money paid unless trip cancellation insurance has been purchased and it is for a covered reason.

No refunds for early departures.

 

All reservations made through a 3rd party such as Booking.com, Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, etc, are subject to the terms and conditions of the party with whom the initial reservation was made, if applicable. 

OCCUPANCY

The maximum number of guests per condominium is limited to the actual sleeping capacity for that unit. Children under 3 years of age do not apply. For your comfort, bunk beds and sofa beds are not recommended for adults.

 

Panhandle Getaways will not rent to persons other than families, married couples, and adults who are 25 years of age or older, without the prior written consent of Panhandle Getaways. The renter must closely and personally supervise all occupants of a property under the age of 25 years.

 

Any reservation made under false pretenses will be subject to loss of rent and/or eviction. Vacationing students may not book online and must call Panhandle Getaways directly at 850-588-8125 to book any of our properties that allow vacationing students and pay an additional damage deposit. Please note each student must be 21. ID will be required upon check-in for verification.

RENTAL PAYMENT & FEES

We welcome MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. E-Checks are accepted for advance reservations for no additional charge (60 days prior to check in). If making your reservation within 60 days prior to arrival, it must be made by credit card. All credit card payments will incur a 3.5% processing fee.

 

Reservations made outside of 60 days prior to arrival require an initial payment of $325, plus the Trip Insurance amount if applicable. The balance of your reservation is due 60 days prior to arrival. Upon booking, a credit card is required which is kept on file for the final payment of your reservation & for any damages should they occur during your stay. If there are any damages, you will be notified in writing prior to your card being charged.

 

Should you wish to pay your final balance by credit card there is a small convenience fee that will be applied to the final payment. If the final payment for the reservation is not received 60 days prior to arrival, the credit card on file will be charged for the final payment of the reservation.

VACATION RENTAL TRAVEL INSURANCE

Panhandle Getaways highly recommends travel insurance to our guests. Rental Guardian travel Insurance provides coverage for personal risks and expenses incidental to planned travel, including one or more of the following: 

  • Hurricanes, Injuries, illness (Including Covid-19), accident, disability, or death occurring during a Planned Covered Trip.
  • Interruption, delay, or cancellation of a Planned Covered Trip.
  • Loss of or damage to baggage, luggage, or personal effects during a Planned Covered Trip or Event.
  • Damage to accommodations or rental vehicles.

Underwritten by Nationwide. The retail premium charge for the Standard Travel Protection is 7% x trip cost. The upgraded protection adding the Cancel For Any Reason Benefit (CFAR) adds an additional 3.8% x trip cost (10.8% x trip cost in total). 

Eligibility requirements apply. Additional exclusions and limitations may apply if not purchased at the time of booking.

CONFIRMATION

You will receive a confirmation email after we receive your advance payment. Please contact us immediately if you find a discrepancy, otherwise it will be assumed correct. Please verify arrival/departure date, reserved accommodation, rental amount due, number of persons to occupy the property. We make every effort to ensure that the unit reserved remains the same, but we reserve the right to relocate you to an equal or upgraded unit. 

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

 

CHECK-IN begins at 4:00 PM CST

You will receive a confirmation email and Guest Portal login when you book. Check-in instructions will come via email 7 days prior to arrival. If you have booked within 7 days of arrival, the check-in instruction email will come immediately. Please be sure we have your correct address in order to receive these important emails.

Due to our high cleaning standards some condominiums may need a little extra cleaning time and check-in may be delayed up to 6:00 PM CST. We appreciate your patience as we prepare for your stay. Early check-in requests must be approved by Panhandle Getaways. Additional fees for early check in may apply.

 

CHECK-OUT is at 10:00 AM CST

 

Check-out time is 10 AM CST and is strictly enforced.

Failure to comply will result in a late check-out fee of at least $50 and as much as an additional nightly rental charge.

DEPARTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

Please leave the condominium reasonably clean and in damage free order. Additional cleaning charges may apply if the unit is not left in reasonable order. Please start the dishwasher upon departure, clean off all food from kitchen utensils and cookware. Trash must be secured in a plastic bag and disposed of in the conveniently located trash chute on each floor. Please gather all bed linens and leave them on top of the bed. Please leave all towels on the bathroom floor.

 

All of our rental units are privately owned and decorated to the owner's personal taste. Re-arrangement of existing furniture is prohibited and may be cause for additional fees charged to your credit card.

 

The following items are provided in our condominiums: We supply a startup supply of soap, toilet tissue, and dish washing detergent. All units are supplied with a trial size shampoo. Bed and bath linens, blankets and pillows are all provided. All kitchens are fully equipped. Please bring your own beach towels and do not use the bath towels at the pools or beach.

PETS

Pets are only allowed in rental properties marked pet friendly. Pets must be disclosed at time of booking. A non-refundable pet fee is charged for anyone bringing a pet, and this includes Support Animals. A pet or any evidence of a pet found on the property that was not previously disclosed by the guest is cause for eviction with forfeiture of moneys paid plus additional cleaning charges of up to $500. This is strictly enforced. DOGS ONLY - Maximum of 2 dogs, unless previously authorized.

  • Pet Fee for 2-3 Nights $45.00
  • Pet Fee for 4 nights $60.00
  • Pet Fee for 5-7 Nights $75.00
  • Pet Fee for 30 days $150.00
  • Pet Charge for 31-60 Days (two months) $250.00

SERVICE ANIMALS - If you require a service animal, we kindly request you reserve a property that is pet friendly and notify us beforehand with proper documentation. 

SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is strictly prohibited in any of our rental units, including balconies and porches. Violation of this policy is cause for eviction and forfeiture of rent. Additional cleaning charges of $500 will be charged if in violation.

POLICIES & MAINTENANCE

The property can be used for Residential Purposes only. By signing this agreement, you and your party agree to obey and follow all the rules and restrictions that apply on the premises, as well as any legal rules and regulations by the local law enforcement agency and the State of Florida. If this agreement is not met the vacationer (signed below) will be responsible for all payment(s) and will vacate the property.

 Use of barbecue grills are not permitted in any apartment or condo property. Many condominium complexes have community barbecues located on the premises. It is a violation of the fire code to do so and can result in eviction.

 Only guests registered with Panhandle Getaways may occupy the rented property. No other guests are permitted inside or to stay overnight without prior written permission from Panhandle Getaways. The number of occupants cannot be more than the state amount as mentioned in the reservation confirmation.

 Only guests listed within the client information within the reservation (see below) are allowed to stay at the property. Tenants are fully responsible for their guests who may enter upon the rented property. Panhandle Getaways reserves the right to immediately evict a vacationing party if these rules are violated.

 

Panhandle Getaways, and the owner of the vacation rental reserve the right to enter the property at any time to add, remove or replace any furniture or conduct necessary work arising from emergency needs. Emergency needs are defined as: Water leaks, fire, power failure, A/C not functioning when temps are 76 and above and Heater when temps are 65 and below, where there is only one bathroom in the condo and not working, Refrigerator or Stove/Oven is not working.

Non-emergency needs will be handled in a timely manner, usually by the next business day. Please call Panhandle Getaways directly so we can address your needs as quickly and efficiently as possible. We do not offer any discounts or concessions due to maintenance issues as we will rectify any maintenance issues.

 

Panhandle Getaways is not responsible for any personal belongings of the vacationer or their party.

The Vacationer will indemnify Panhandle Getaways and save it harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability and expense, including attorney's fees and costs in connection with loss of life, personal injury and/or damage to property arising from or out of the occupancy of use by Vacationer and their party of the Premises or any part thereof occasioned wholly or in part by an act of omission of Vacationers (signees below), its agents, contractors or employees.

REFUNDS

There are no refunds for early departure. There are no refunds for inconveniences beyond our control including, but not limited to, air conditioning, power, cable, internet/wi-fi, elevator, pools, hot tubs or construction projects.

INTERNET/WI-FI

WI-FI Internet is available for all properties and will accommodate an average of 3 devices per unit. Because individual device settings may not be compatible with the internet service settings in the property, we cannot guarantee the reliability or connectivity of internet service. Panhandle Getaways provides troubleshooting services on a limited basis.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Any cancellation on or before the 60 days prior to the agreed upon check in date shall result in the forfeiture of the initial deposit required for bookings.

 

Cancellations within 60 days of the check in date shall result in the forfeiture of all money paid unless trip cancellation insurance has been purchased and it is for a covered reason. No refunds for early departures.

 

All reservations made through a 3rd party such as Booking.com, Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, etc, are subject to the terms and conditions of the party with whom the initial reservation was made, if applicable.