Rental Policies and Conditions

1. Check-in Time. Check-in time is after 4:00 P.M. CST. Keyless entry code will be provided. No early check-ins.
2. Check-out Time. Check-out time is 10 A.M. CST.
3. Reservation Payment. An advanced reservation payment will be required to confirm your reservation. Island Mist Condos must receive your deposit equal to 50% of the rental rate to confirm your reservation. The remaining 50% rental rate must be received within 30 days of check in. Payment can be made via personal check, bank money order, cashier's check, or credit card via our webpage.
4. Refundable Damage Deposit Fee. A damage/reservation deposit of $200.00 is required. This must be received within thirty (30) days prior to check in. The deposit is NOT applied toward rental rate: however, it is fully refundable within (14) days of departure, provided the following provisions are met:
   1. No damage is done to unit or its contents, beyond normal wear and tear.            
   2. No charges are incurred due to contraband, pets, or collection of rents or services rendered during the stay.
   3. All debris, rubbish, and discards are placed in dumpster, and soiled dishes are placed in the dishwasher and cleaned. 
   4. No linens are lost or damaged.
   5. No early check-in or late checkouts.
   6. The security/damage deposit will be forfeited if the owner (or representative of the owner), or local law enforcement, or the security company employed by my association.
5. Cancellation. A $75 cancellation fee will be charged on all cancelled reservations. Your advanced reservation payment will be refunded, except for this Cancellation Fee, if you notify Island Mist Condos of your cancellation sixty (60) prior to arrival date. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within sixty (60) days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment. Cancellation or early departure does not warrant any refund of rent or deposit. If reservation is cancelled greater than 60 days of check in, a full refund of advance reservation, except the $75 cancellation fee, will be refunded. If reservation is cancelled in less than 60 days of scheduled check in, you will forfeit your advance reservation payment. However, if the week is re-rented we will refund your advance reservation payment minus the $75.00 cancellation fee.
6. Pets. Pets are strictly forbidden. Having a pet is grounds for immediate eviction without a refund and a forfeiture of your damage fee.
7. Smoking. These are non-smoking units. Please do not smoke, violation of this will result in eviction without a refund and a forfeiture of your damage fee.
8. Advance Reservations. We accept reservations up to the end of the year in advance. We can confirm reservations for a future date, but we cannot confirm or guarantee rates for dates beyond the current published rental rates.
9. Property Assignments. When you confirm a reservation, we will assign you to the unit you are confirmed. 
10. One-week minimum stays for all properties, Saturday arrival and Saturday departure during spring and summer, 4 day minimum during other seasons.
11. Severe Weather. We do not refund rents or deposits lost due to cancelled or shortened stays because of weather. Departures due to inclement weather do not warrant refund of rent or deposit. HURRICANE POLICY: We will only refund unused days in the event of a MANDATORY evacuation for Okaloosa County, since this is where the accommodation resides.
12. Maximum Number of Guests. The allowable occupancy for the rental property is based on the following sleeping arrangements:
    o 926C - Maximum of 10 guests
    o 926D - Maximum of 14 guests
    o 1 parent or guardian per 4 persons under the age of 25
    Guests who exceed the maximum occupancy are subject to immediate eviction and forfeiture of all rental payments.
13. Family Rentals Only! All of our vacation accommodations are family rentals ONLY. NO units will be rented to vacationing students or young adults (under 25) unaccompanied by a responsible parent or guardian. A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST BE STAYING IN THE UNIT AT ALL TIMES. OUR RENTAL UNITS ARE MONITORED FOR VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE EVICTED AND ALL RENTAL PAYMENTS AND/OR SECURITY DEPOSITS WILL BE FORFEITED. In accordance with Florida State Statute 509.41, RESERVATIONS MADE UNDER FALSE PRETENSE ARE NULL AND VOID AND CHECK-IN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. This policy includes reservations made by parents or guardians who do not check in, and/or who leave overnight during the length of the stay. NO EXCEPTIONS! We require one parent or guardian for every four persons under the age of 25. During the spring break period, special registration policies will be in effect: the ratio for each reservation must be one parent or guardian per every two persons under the age of 25.
14. Rates. Published rental rates are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to correct rates that may have been misquoted due to human and/or computer error.
15. Payment of Rent. 50% of rental rate is due to confirm reservations. Remaining 50% of rental rate is due before 30 days of check in.
16. Key Policy. Keyless entry code will be provided to you the week of check in.
17. Housekeeping. Laundry facilities are provided in the rental property. The property will also be stocked with an initial supply of trash liners, toilet paper, bath soap and dishwasher soap.
18. Beach Towels. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEACH TOWELS! We do not permit towels, sheets, blankets, or furniture to be removed from the property.
19. Maid Service. While linens and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate.
20. Maintenance Problems. During your stay, promptly report any maintenance problems to Island Mist Condos. Please do not leave doors or windows open while the A/C or heaters are operating. Island Mist Condos' staff may enter the property to respond to any maintenance and/or housekeeping issues during your stay.
21. Security of Personal Property. Island Mist Condos is not responsible for any acts of theft or vandalism, or other damages to any personal property or for personal items left by guest in the accommodation at departure.
22. Good Neighbor Policy. We respectfully request that you remember you are staying in someone's home during your vacation. Please treat it with care and leave it in good condition at checkout.
    1. Property Rules and Regulations. Please observe all rules and regulations governing the use of the property you are occupying. These rules apply to both owners and guests, and failure to comply can result in eviction.
    2. Agent for Owner. Island Mist Condos serves as the agent for the owner of the rental property.