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What does the villa price include?
The villa pricing listed on Rates is for the rental of the villa and all of its amenities, and includes beach and pool equipment. Note that it does not include a 12.5% Hotel Tax and the required $1000 refundable damage deposit.
When is my payment due?
A check in the amount of 50% of the total rental fee is required upon booking your reservation. The balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date.
What is your cancellation policy?
Reservations canceled up to 60 days before arrival will incur a 20% handling fee. No refund for cancellations made within 60 days of your arrival unless we can rebook the space. Please call for details. Because of this strict policy, we urge you to obtain traveler’s cancellation insurance to prevent loss if sickness, hurricane, airline failure, or unforeseen events that change your plans.
What is your hurricane policy?
Please note that we have a Special Storm Policy during hurricane season in August, September, and October. If the imminent threat of a hurricane causes you to cancel your trip to Drake’s View, you will receive full credit towards another available off-season rental within one year.
If your stay at Drake’s View is interrupted by the imminent threat of a hurricane, and you have a week or more of your stay remaining, you will receive full credit of the unused portion towards another available off-season rental within one year. If you have less than one week remaining, you will receive a full, prorated refund of the unused portion of your rental. You will not be permitted to remain in Drake’s View during imminent threat of a hurricane.
Can I have my wedding or party at the villa?
Drake’s View is not intended for parties or groups larger than those renting the house.
F.A.Q.
50% of the Total Rental Fee is required to confirm your reservation, and the balance is due 60 days before arrival. The Owners and/or Property Manager reserve the right to terminate this Rental Policy and Confirmation and rent Drake’s View to other parties in the event that any payments are not made by the due date.
A $1000 Damage Deposit is required to confirm your reservation. This shall be refundable within twenty-one (21) days of the end of the Rental Period provided:
- (a) property is not missing from Drake’s View;
- (b) the contents and property are not damaged beyond normal wear and tear;
- (c) keys are left upon check-out;
- (d) there has not been a violation of the smoking or pet policies.
- (e) there is not excessive sand in the pool or the hot tub
All cancellations will incur a 20% handling fee, which shall be due no later than thirty (30) days after the date of cancellation. No refund is given for cancellations made within sixty (60) days of your arrival date unless a replacement rental is obtained. Because of this policy, we urge you to obtain travelers cancellation insurance to prevent loss from sickness, hurricane, airline failure or other unforeseen circumstances.
The Storm Policy is applicable only to reservations booked during the months of August, September and October. No guests may stay at Drake’s View during a hurricane. If the eminent threat of a hurricane causes you to cancel your trip and you have one week (seven days) or more remaining of booked time at Drake’s View, you will receive full credit for the unused portion of the Total Rental Fee towards another available off season rental. The aforementioned credit must be booked and used within one year. If you have less than one week (less than seven days) remaining, you will receive a full, prorated refund of the unused portion of your Total Rental Fee.
No smoking is permitted in the villa or any structure on the property. A special cleaning fee will be deducted from the Damage Deposit should this policy be violated.
Pets are not permitted in the villa or any structure on the property. In addition, pets are not allowed in the pool or hot tub. A special cleaning fee will be deducted from the Damage Deposit should this policy be violated.
Illegal drugs, illegal activity and hazardous substances are not permitted on Drake’s View property. The Property Manager and Owners reserve the right to terminate a Rental Period immediately, without a refund, for violation of this policy.
The number of Guests is limited to the number indicated on this Rental Policy and Confirmation, but in any event, shall not exceed a total of eight (8) people, including children. Should a group be in violation and/or exceed the maximum number of Guests, the group will be asked to pay $100 per additional Guest per night immediately or the group will be evicted without a refund.
Gates and doors leading to and from the pool/hot tub area shall remain closed at all times. Children under the age of sixteen (16) shall not be left in the pool/hot tub area unattended. No running in the pool/hot tub area, and there shall be no jumping or diving into the pool or hot tub. No glass containers are permitted in the pool/hot-tub area.