Important
Please take the time to carefully read the following information. It is important that you fully understand your obligations prior to making a commitment. Before signing the rental contract and sending your money, read and understand your contractual obligation as written on the lease agreement. A well-informed guest is a happy guest. Please call us if you have any questions. After you make a reservation, a contract will be mailed to you for signature and a deposit. This deposit will be one-half of the total rent, plus a registration fee and optional travel insurance. If you elect not to take trip insurance you must indicate that on the contract by initialing in the space provided and subtracting the premium from your initial payment. Initial payment and signed lease must be returned by mail within 7 business days. Under North Carolina law, this lease is a binding contract. All reservations must have a signed lease and deposit money to be processed by Michele Bouchard or Eileen DeFazio. Please be prompt or your reservation will be canceled. Please note that all rates including rental rates and tax rates are subject to change.

Check in
Check in is 4:00 PM. Everyone wants to get to the beach early and start their vacation. However, due to the size of our homes and the turnover volume, our housekeepers need from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. to properly prepare your vacation home. Under no circumstances are you to enter the house, place anything in the house or use private pools or hot tubs prior to check-in. No keys will be given out prior to 3 p.m. A limited number of early check-ins (1 p.m.) are available upon approved request. The fee for early check-in is $100.00. Once approved, this fee applies whether or not you arrive by the designated time. Certain services and maintainance items may not be completed prior to early checkin( pools and spas, bed making etc.) and will be completed during the afternoon. Early check-in is not available at all times or on all properties. Please do not purchase groceries until after check in. Every effort is made to have your home cleaned and ready by 3:00 p.m. Sometimes there are circumstances beyond our control which may delay your check-in. Check in days are Saturday unless otherwise specified. See inside back cover for calendar and season dates.

Savings
You may want to check our "Specials" for last minute discounts. Check availability and take advantage of these savings. Off Season is the best kept secret! Quite a few homes offer a discount off their already low prices if you book the same house in season and then again in the off season (call to find out more).

Mini Vacations
Mini vacations are wonderful…everyone deserves at least one during the year! Mini vacations are not offered during the in season. Three night minimums are required and reservations are not taken until the week prior to check-in. The rate for mini vacation is the current weekly rate divided by 6 (with a minimum of $100 per night), plus cleaning fee, registration fee, and appropriate security deposit. Call for more information.

Pre-Reservations
Pre-reservations are easy. You will find the form in your check-in packet. Houses are held for one week after check-out, so please return your form as soon as possible to ensure the same great vacation next year. Pre-reservations require a $50 refundable (until December 31st) deposit.

Pools
Many of our homes offer a private swimming pool. This information is indicated with a pool scan and noted in the description. Off-season rates are listed with pool and without pool. Pools are open April 27th to October 12th and corresponding rates apply. This is not an optional policy. Pools are not heated unless indicated in the description. Pools that are heated require an additional $250 heating charge. Private pools are cleaned and serviced on turnover day and chemicals checked mid-week. We will be happy to arrange a mid-week clean of your pool or hot tub at your expense. Pool/Hot Tub rules and regulations are posted at each property and need to be adhered to. Pools are not to be used prior to 3:00 p.m. on check-in day. For further information, please read the book in your home. We cannot be responsible for opening and closing dates for subdivision pools.

Hot Tubs
Hot tubs add pleasure and relaxation to your vacation. Be mindful of safety and do not leave children unattended. Before using hot tubs be sure to rinse thoroughly to remove sun tan and other lotions and body oils. Do not use glass utensils in or near the tub. Hot tubs are cleaned and serviced on a weekly basis and chemcals checked mid-week. A mid-week service can be arranged at your expense. Guests are not to use Hot Tubs prior to 3 p.m. on check-in day. For further information, please read the book in your home. Homes with Hot Tubs incur an additional $80 plus tax($100 plus tax for 4X4 homes) charge for use in the months of December through March.

Fireplaces
Many homes include fireplaces that are a wonderful addition to off season rentals. If the home you rent has a wood burning fireplace, you will need to supply your own wood. Fire bundles can be purchased at our local stores. Fireplaces are permitted for use in the off only (January 1-May 11 and September 14-December 31). This includes gas fireplaces.

Standard Features

• Central Heat & AC
• Color TV
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Washer & Dryer
• Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Blender
• Dishes, pots, and pans
• Blankets and pillows
• Telephone
• Grill
• Outside shower

Please bring

• Bed linens
• Bath, beach, and dish towels
• Paper products
• Laundry products
• Bath soaps, etc.
• Sunscreen
• Medicines
• Beach toys
• Fishing poles

Water
Due to our island location and the fact that many homes are supplied with water through private well systems, the water is often salty, may be discolored or contain an unpleasant taste of odor and pressure can be low. Every effort has been made to produce the most pleasant water possible, however, insome cases, nothing can be done to correct poor water situations. Although the water is potable, you may wish to purchase bottled water for drinking from a local grocery store. Most of the homes have a Filter system.

Pets

Want to take your best friend(dog) along on vacation? Please call to see if owner will accept pets. The term "pet" means a mature dog. Our pet homes do not accept cats or pets other than dogs. Puppies are not permitted. There is a $100 (plus tax) pet fee and a limit of two dogs less than 75 pounds each. If your pet is larger than 75 pounds, specific permission must be obtained from the homeowner. A leash law is in effect in Corolla and dogs are allowed on the beach. Dog owners are expected to be considerate of others and bring along a "pooper scooper" to clean up after walking their pet. Bringing your pet is a privilege; please be respectful of the home in which you are staying; wash and dry your dog after trips to the beach, and do not allow your dog on the furniture. Please note that pets are never permitted in pools or hot tubs.