General Information

Booking

Rates shown are for the property (up to the maximum occupancy indicated) and include use of all utilities associated with the property including solar pool heating (where available). A standard cleaning fee is applicable in most properties (rentals in excess of 27 nights may attract a supplementary cleaning fee) rates exclude state & local taxes, a pool/spa heating charge may apply at certain times of the year.

Additional Information

Full travel and check-in details are e-mailed when the balance payment has been received (usually not less than 21 days before travel)

Check-in and key or key code collection for all homes will be via the local office in Florida – all guests should collect the property directions and key code information from the local office BEFORE proceeding to the home. Facilities for out of hours check-in collection are available via a lockbox located immediately outside the local office.

Please note check-in at the office is from 4.00pm on the day of arrival.

We do not require cash or refundable credit card charge for a security deposit – however guests will be required to provide an imprint of their credit card (Visa/Master Card/Amex) to the local office in Florida upon arrival (no advance $ charge is applied). In addition and to comply with state law and Department of Homeland Security requests, the head of the party will also be required to complete their registration at the local office.This requirement is mandatory and is a condition of Secret Places acceptance of your booking - it should be noted that it is the guest's responsibility to register and provide this information within 48 hours of arrival.

Guests should note that for cleaning purposes, at busy times early arrival or check-in is not available. This may mean that for those guests arriving when the office is closed, at weekends or holidays, check-in details may not be available or actually placed inside the lockbox until 4.00pm

Check out from the property is by 11.00am on the morning of departure. We kindly ask our guests who may intend to make an early departure, for their assistance in notifying us the day prior to their scheduled departure. During busy times early access can be of great assistance to the cleaning staff in preparing the house for the in-coming guests.

Accommodation

Florida sales & tourist tax applies to all rates, currently 11.5% - 12% depending on location - MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD during high season is 7 Nights

Electric pool heating is available at most homes - an additional fee is chargeable at certain times of the year, please inquire for details.

CLICK HERE for important information about electric pool heating

Rates quoted are for the property & includes all persons up to the maximum occupancy levels: 2 bed = 4 people 3 bed = 6 people 4 bed = 8 people 5 bed = 10 people

(reduced rates are not available where fewer people occupy the property) An additional infant or small child may be accommodated at our discretion.

Rates quoted include usage of utilities inside the home – there are no additional charges for household electricity

Departure cleaning fees vary by home size and location, increased fee may apply for longer stay rentals - sample range $195 - $375

Short rentals of 3, 4 or 5 nights may be available outside high season but may not be available in all homes – inquire for specific availability

Weekly rentals overlapping two seasons are pro-rated based on the seasonal in which they fall.

A monthly rental is defined as (28 nights) – additional nights are pro-rated

We reserve the right to amend our published rates & substitute alternative accommodation