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FREE
NIGHTS! All weekly rentals include the 7th
night FREE!
Ask your reservation agent or check our website for
FREE NIGHT SPECIALS in the off-season.
The policies
and procedures of Young’s Suncoast Vacation Rentals
are designed to ensure that we give both you and our
owners the best service possible. Please read them carefully.
If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer
them – just call 1-800-826-1213 or locally
251-968-7158.
RESERVATIONS
Some
minimum stays apply during peak seasons in the summer,
spring and holiday periods. Properties restricted to
weekly rentals only must be rented Saturday to Saturday.
Some properties are restricted to weekly rentals all
year. Check with a reservation agent.
Monthly
rentals are available October through February and reservations
include utilities. Monthly reservations may not be allowed
at all properties during March. However, the early portion
of March may be available at a discounted weekly rate,
if you are also renting the property for all of January
and February.
HOMES
Summer Season:
Most
beach front houses and duplexes are available for weekly
rentals only Saturday to Saturday. Check the website
or with a reservation agent for last minute cancellations,
for the possibility of less than a full week rental,
in the summer season.
Off
Season:
Most are available with a 3 to 4 night minimum. Many
“off-beach” houses and duplexes may be available year
around for less than full weekly rental.
CONDOMINIUMS
Summer Season:
Less
than weekly stays may be available if reserved after
January 15th. Three night minimum stays are
available for certain properties.
Off Season:
2 or 3
night
minimum stays available for certain properties.
Check-in
Where: All
properties will check-in at our main office, 3639 Gulf
Shores Parkway (Hwy 59), Suncoast Center, Gulf Shores,
AL, 1/10 of a mile south of the traffic light at County
Road 4. Check-in begins between 3:00PM and 5:00PM on
your scheduled arrival date.
When: Between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM on scheduled
arrival date. Please notify us if you plan to arrive
after 5:00 so we can make arrangements for late check-in.
In peak season some accommodations may not be ready
by 5 PM. Properties must be cleaned before releasing
keys for occupancy and therefore check-in time cannot
be guaranteed. Please be patient should this occur.
Why: To check in, settle your account; pick up your
accommodation packet with keys and parking pass.
Late
Arrivals:
Upon your arrival, your accommodations packet will be
in our convenient late check-in box, provided all
rent and applicable fees have been paid in advance as
per policy. If you will arrive late you must make advance
payment arrangements.
Check-Out
Where:
Return keys to any Young’s Suncoast office
When:
10:00
AM.
Departures after 10:00 AM are subject to a charge equal
to one day’s rent and tax.
Check-out
Responsibilities: See Rules & Regulations in your check-in
package and as posted in the property. Leave property
reasonably clean. Leave all kitchen items such as dishes
and utensils clean and in original location, close all
windows and doors and dispose of trash in outside disposal
locations.
PAYMENT
REQUIREMENTS
To
take advantage of our EXPRESS CHECK-IN, payments
of all balances owed are due 15 days before arrival.
If you are making a reservation within 15 days of arrival,
full payment is due at the time of booking, to expedite
your check-in. Personal checks will not be accepted
upon arrival; however, money orders are accepted.
We currently
accept personal checks 15 days in advance of arrival
only,
with your Social Security number; traveler’s checks,
VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are also accepted.
Payment must be made in a single payment from one individual.
Security
Deposit
Security Deposit amounts varies by property. A security
deposit plus a $89.00 non-refundable processing fee
is required to confirm your reservation and payment
of this amount is due within 10 days of the date of
booking or the reservation may be cancelled..
This deposit will be applied to your rent at check-in
and therefore not refunded after departure. Multiple
week rentals require an additional deposit.
Cancellation
and Change Policy
15 days for condominium daily or weekly rentals
30 days
for homes and duplexes in the Summer Seasons and Early
Fall; 30 days in all other seasons
30 days
for all monthly rentals
If it
is necessary to cancel your reservation, with more than
15 days advance notice for condominiums or 30 days for
beach houses, duplexes (30 days in off-season) and 30
days for all monthly rentals, all deposits are refundable,
less an $89 cancellation fee. Payments with less
than the specified number of days notice will be held
for lost rent and result in forfeiture of the deposit,
fees and all pre-paid rent, unless the rental unit is
rebooked for the same rental period and amount of rental
due and
payment
of this rental has cleared. No refunds for early departure.
Any changes in the dates of a reservation will incur
a $30 administrative change fee, in addition to the
initial processing fee, which is non-refundable.
Vacation
Rental Insurance
Your
reservation includes optional Vacation Rental cancellation
and interruption insurance. The premium for this insurance
is included in your advance deposit. The premium is
based on 6.5% of your total rent due, applicable taxes
and fees. If a hurricane warning is issued during your
visit, by local or state authorities, and in the event
of a mandatory evacuation order, you will be instructed
to collect your belongings and evacuate immediately.
Young’s Suncoast will make every attempt to notify you,
along with local media and authorities. Vacation Rental
Insurance is available as described herein to cover
associated costs before, during and after the unlikely
event of a hurricane in the immediate area. If you wish
to decline this insurance protection, indicate this
in the notes section when reserving your unit and please
give us your date of birth. The date of birth will be
used as verification that you declined the coverage.
For additional information please contact
Travel Guard Insurance
at 877-254-8842 and reference Product Number: 008380.
Travel
Guard
will be more than happy to explain the benefits and
what is covered by the insurance.
Tentative
Reservation
As a PREFERRED REPEAT CUSTOMER,
Young’s Suncoast Vacation Rentals is able to make tentative
reservations for future time periods. All advance reservations
are subject to rates applicable at the time of actual
reservation arrival and the availability of units
year to year. No future year reservations will
be honored at previous year rates. Peak season reservations
may not be held beyond January 15th of any
year without guest approval of the applicable rate and
submission by guest of required deposits.
Occupancy
The number of guests, including children, is limited
to the sleeping capacity indicated by Young’s Suncoast.
Exceptions may be made for infants under the age of
2. Underage individuals are not permitted to rent.
Person checking in must be the person who is renting
the unit. Any reservations obtained under false pretense
may be subject to loss of deposit and/or rent. Guests
under the age of 21 must have direct adult supervision
at all times when on rental premises. No loud parties,
loud gatherings or illegal activities are allowed. Motor
homes or campers are not permitted to hook up to utilities
on any rental premises. Absolutely no unit will
be rented to vacationing students who are not accompanied
by parent or guardian of age. Parent must be actually
staying in the unit with the students the entire length
of the reservation.
Eviction
Guests may be asked to immediately vacate rental premises,
without refunds or compensation, in the event of unnecessary
and loud noise (nuisance or disturbance), breaking Young’s
Suncoast or condominium association rules or other illegal
activities. Any reservation obtained under false pretense
and not adhering to minimum age and supervision requirements
is subject to immediate eviction without refund or compensation.
Substitution
We
reserve the right to substitute comparable accommodations
without notice or liability should the reserved unit
be out of order or not available for any reason. When
comparable accommodations are not available, renter
will have the option of selecting from available properties
at the published rate or receiving a complete refund
of the reservation deposit and all pre paid rent.
Pet Policy
We
love pets as much as anyone; however, pets are allowed
only in specifically identified pet friendly properties
and with applicable non refundable pet fees. Pets
are not allowed in any property not specifically identified
as pet friendly. A pet or evidence of a pet found
on premises at any non pet friendly property will cause
forfeiture of entire rent and deposit and immediate
tenant eviction.
Linens,
Towels and Supplies
Bed linens, blankets, pillows and towels are provided,
along with a starter supply of soap and bathroom tissue.
Daily linen service is not offered at this time.
Furnishings
and Decor
All
rental properties are equipped with central heat and
air conditioning, dishwasher, microwave, washer and
dryer and basic cable TV unless noted otherwise. Because
the properties are privately owned, decor, style, color
schemes and furnishings will vary. There are no guarantees
that the standards provided by the owner are compatible
with those of the guest. Furnishings are subject to
change without notice. No refunds will be given for
any appliance or equipment malfunction. We will make
every effort to repair or replace as soon as possible
during your stay.
Maintenance
Every
effort is made to maintain the accommodations in good
repair. All repairs will be handled as quickly as possible.
No refunds will be provided due to inoperable appliances
or common area pools, hot tubs, elevators or any other
common area amenities, infrastructure or equipment.
Keys
Keys must be picked up and returned to the Young’s Suncoast
check-in location. A $25 charge will be assessed
for each key not returned to Young’s Suncoast.
A service fee of $25.00 during normal business hours
and $50.00 after 5:00 PM will be immediately charged
to your account if a key is lost or should Young’s Suncoast
be called to unlock a unit due to a guest being locked
out. The guest is liable for incurred expenses should
it become necessary to contact a locksmith.
Telephone
Telephones are furnished for local calls. Long distance
and directory assistance calls must be made collect,
charged to your personal phone number or paid by credit
card. Note: Gulf Shores Plantation guest telephones
are operated on a central switchboard system, and long
distance calls must be paid individually.
Parking
Restrictions
Most
condominium associations allow one vehicle per unit.
Most provide a maximum of two vehicles for 2 or more
bedroom units. However, some association rules may prohibit.
more
than one vehicle. Please consult our website or your
reservation agent to confirm the maximum number allowed.
Condominiums and most homes prohibit boats, trailers,
jet skis and motor homes. Please consult your reservation
agent should you wish to bring any of these type vehicles.
Any vehicle not displaying required parking passes will
be subject to being towed by the Building Owners Association,
at vehicle owners’ expense.
Grilling
Using
outdoor grills is prohibited on decks, porches, and
balconies of all condominiums and beach houses and duplexes.
Most condo buildings, duplexes and houses have BBQ areas.
Inspection/Showing of Units for Sale
We reserve the right to enter rental premises at
any time for the purpose of inspection, repair, or other
management requirements. In the event that the property
you are renting is on the market for sale, we may need
to show the property during your visit. We will make
every effort to schedule the showing at a convenient
time. No inconvenience discount is allowed.
Additional Information
All
units are leased without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin or handicap.
Due to liability issues, we are unable to provide prospective
renters with keys to preview properties.
Prices, furnishings and taxes are subject to change.
All properties are privately owned, and the décor and
furnishings will differ based on the owner’s personal
taste. We reserve the right to change unit assignments
if the need arises.
Please note that certain photographs may be pre-Ivan
photographs and the furnishings may not be the same
as shown. We have made every effort to ensure that all
the information in this website is current and accurate.
We cannot be held responsible for errors or changes
made by owners in furnishings and equipment.
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