Question 1

Reservations

Accepted Answer

Reservations may be made up to one year in advance either online or by visiting http://www.gulftidedestin.com

Reservations must be made by an adult over the age of 25 with a valid credit card and this adult must be staying in the property. A minimum of one person over the age of 25 for every two people staying in the property is required. No chaperoned parties or vacationing students are permitted and will be subject to immediate eviction and forfeiture of rental payment. Reservations made under a false pretense will be subject to eviction and forfeiture of rental payment. Gulf Tide reserves the right to make a substitute accommodation for you if circumstances demand.

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from Gulf Tide Vacations. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

Question 2

Falsified Reservations

Accepted Answer

Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of advance payment, deposit and/or rental money, and the party will result in immediate eviction or denial of access to the property.

Question 3

Check-In and Check-Out

Accepted Answer

Gulf Tide Vacations utilizes a self-check-in and self-check-out process for the convenience of our guests. This can be accessed by visiting http://www.gulftidedestin.com and clicking on guest portal. Use the reservation holders email address and date of arrival to login. CHECK-IN TIME IS AFTER 4 P.M. CST AND CHECK-OUT IS 9 A.M. CST. ABSOLUTELY NO Early Check-in or late check-out. A full-day rent charge will be assessed if the guest does not check-out promptly at 9 A.M. Please remember there is absolutely NO parking in the homes driveway or unloading of personal items prior to 4 P.M. During peak seasons, your rental condo/home may not be ready for occupancy until 6:00 p.m We have our inspectors, pool, yard and other maintenance professionals along with cleaners that need unrestricted access to the home up until that time. Attempted check-in prior to 4 P.M. will result in your responsibility for any damages not yet inspected and any repairs necessary billed at emergency hourly rates and may result in eviction with forfeiture of all payments made.

Question 4

Rental Payments

Accepted Answer

An initial rental payment of 30% of the total rental balance is required at time of booking and may be made only by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or a bank issued debit card.

Initial rental payments are applied towards the total rental balance. All initial payments are held in an interest-bearing escrow account where all interest will accrue to Gulf Tide Vacations.

The total rental balance is due in full 60 days prior to check-in and may be made by personal check, or cashier’s check. The final rental payment is automatically charged on the due date to the same credit card used to make the advanced rental payment. To make a payment using a money order, personal check, or an alternate credit card, you must ensure your payment is received by Gulf Tide Vacations before the final payment due date. Failure to remit the final rental payment by the scheduled due date will result in the cancellation of your reservation and the forfeiture of your advanced rental payment as well as any other payments or deposits.

Payments made by credit card after the first two transactions will be charged a processing fee of 3.5% of the total charged per transaction after the two included transactions.

Question 5

Reservation Fee

Accepted Answer

All reservations are charged a one-time nonrefundable reservation processing fee. This fee is not refundable if a reservation is canceled.

Question 6

Cancellations / Changes

Accepted Answer

Cancellation Policies, Payment Terms & Policy Selection
At the time of booking, Guest is required to select one of the available Gulf Tide Vacations cancellation policy options. The selected cancellation policy is final, non-changeable after booking, and will be strictly enforced.
Payment TermsA minimum initial payment is due at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due in full no later than sixty (60) days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
Failure to pay the remaining balance by the due date will result in automatic cancellation of the reservation, and all payments made will be forfeited with no refund.



Gulf Tide Standard Cancellation Policy


 	Cancellations made more than sixty (60) days prior to arrival: Guest may cancel the reservation; however, the initial payment of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total reservation cost will be forfeited.
 	Cancellations made within sixty (60) days of arrival: The reservation is non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to weather, illness, travel delays, or other unforeseen circumstances, unless the Guest has purchased a qualifying Rental Guardian protection product and the claim is approved in accordance with its terms.

Gulf Tide Flex Cancellation Policy (OPT IN BY SELECTING OPTION DURING BOOKING)

 	Cancellations made more than seven (7) days prior to arrival: Guest may cancel the reservation and receive a full refund of all amounts paid. No cancellation fee will apply.
 	Cancellations made within seven (7) days of arrival: The reservation is non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to weather, illness, travel delays, or other unforeseen circumstances, unless the Guest has purchased a qualifying Rental Guardian protection product and the claim is approved in accordance with its terms.



Third-Party BookingsFor reservations made through third-party platforms, including but not limited to Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, the cancellation policy presented and agreed to at the time of booking on that platform shall govern and will be strictly enforced. Gulf Tide Vacations does not modify or override cancellation policies associated with third-party bookings.



AcknowledgmentBy completing the reservation, Guest acknowledges and agrees that they have selected a cancellation policy at the time of booking, understand the terms of that policy, and accept that all payments, cancellation terms, and deadlines outlined herein are binding with no exceptions outside of the stated terms.
If you have any questions or need assistance with a cancellation, feel free to reach out to our team at info@gulftidedestin.com or call (850) 460.3319.

Question 7

Travel Insurance

Accepted Answer

As a company we strongly advise purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip. We recommend the “Cancel For Any Reason” Plan. This provides the most protection, so a refund can be given from the insurance company, even if our policy doesn’t otherwise allow refunds. If travel insurance is purchased, the normal refund/cancellation policy becomes void, and the terms of the travel insurance that was purchased shall govern any right to a refund/cancellation. See details below.

Standard Travel Protection costs 7.95% of the desired coverage amount and provides 100% reimbursement for 30+ events (see coverage documents). Cancel-For-Any-Reason (CFAR) costs 10.8% of the desired coverage amount and wraps around the standard policy. It provides 100% reimbursement for covered events and 65% reimbursement for non-covered reasons. Both Standard and CFAR travel protection policies are provided by Nationwide Insurance Co. and the program is administered by Rental Guardian and their agency InsureStays. CFAR must be purchased at the time of reservation (initial trip deposit) or within 14 days of the initial trip deposit. CFAR is not an option once the 14 days have passed. CFAR claims must be made 48hrs (or earlier) before the travel start date. No cancellation coverage within the 48 hour window of the travel start date. Both standard and CFAR policies include automatic coverage for any pre-existing health issues if purchased within 14 days of the initial trip deposit. If purchased after 14 days, trip interruption or cancellation that is a result of a condition that was pre-existing for which an individual is under doctor care or taking medication is not covered. Standard travel insurance can be purchased up to 30 days prior to your travel start date. If your reservation is made within 30 days of the start of travel, you may purchase anytime up to the day before. Insurance should not be purchased if the traveler is within the 30 days window of the travel start date and the reservation (as identified as the initial trip payment) was more than two weeks earlier. A claim would be denied.

To purchase travel insurance click here

Question 8

Hurricane / Severe Weather Policy

Accepted Answer

Guests covered by Rental Guardian Travel Protection may be eligible for a full or partial reimbursement through Rental Guardian should a mandatory evacuation order be issued due to a hurricane or severe weather, subject to the terms defined within Rental Guardian Vacation Rental Insurance Description of Coverage. A copy of this description of coverage can be found on our website or provided by Gulf Tide Vacations upon request. We will not issue refunds for cancellations or shortened stays due to actual or anticipated hurricanes or severe weather.

Question 9

Inclusive Fees

Accepted Answer

Rates include a one-time linen/towel setup. Amenity fees are included in the rental rate if your rental requires them.

Question 10

Cleaning Fees

Accepted Answer

A housekeeping fee will be added to all reservations, regardless of the number of nights booked. The fee will vary depending on the size of the property. This is applied for cleaning and laundry services upon departure.

To avoid an extra cleaning charge: wash the dishes and leave the property in a neat and orderly condition. A $75 garbage removal fee will be assessed if garbage is not removed from the house at time of check-out.

Question 11

Damage Wavier

Accepted Answer

A Non-Refundable Damage Waiver fee ($75-$95) is collected for each reservation. This Damage Waiver provides for up to $2000 of non-intentional damage to the unit. The person named on the reservation and all guests staying in the property will be covered for reported accidental loss or damage up to the maximum coverage limit. This does not negate your responsibilities as a tenant. You must notify Gulf Tide of any damage to the unit during your occupancy or this coverage is void.

Damage Waiver does not cover theft, gross negligence, willful or wanton conduct, intentional damage, lost keys, swimming pool passes, club cards, gate openers, garage openers, excessive wear and tear, unauthorized late check-outs, pets, smoking or any other violation of our rental policies. The damage waiver does not cover damage to or from a golf cart. Additionally, you authorize Gulf Tide to charge the credit card on file with any damage cost.

Question 12

Rates and Amenities

Accepted Answer

Gulf Tide Vacation Rentals uses dynamic pricing which is based on occupancy of like homes in the area, area events, and area rental rates for similar properties. These rates are constantly changing, quotes made by Gulf Tide are only valid for 4 hours.

Rates are subject to change without notice. Gulf Tide Vacation Rentals reserves the right to modify quoted rates that may have been misquoted, regardless of how the error was made. A quote is not a legally binding contract.

Guest staying in the Destiny East Community are provided with 8 amenity wristbandst, these wristbands are for guest 12 and up and must be worn at all times when accessing community amenities. The 8 amenity wristbands are property of each home and are verified at check-out and check-in. Missing or damaged wristbands will be charged to the reservation holders card on file at $200 per missing wristband.

Question 13

Minimum Stay Requirements

Accepted Answer

Longer minimum stays may be required during peak seasons or holiday periods. If a rental is taken for less than three days, the guest will be charged the three-night rate. ALL PROPERTIES REQUIRE A 2-3 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY

Question 14

No Smoking

Accepted Answer

Smoking is not allowed in or around rental properties. Smoking policy violations are not covered under the damage waiver. Violation of the No Smoking policy will result in immediate eviction, forfeiture of rent, and extra charges for restoring the property to its original condition.

Any cigars, cigarette butts that are left outside the property will result in a fine of $100 per item found.

Question 15

No Pets

Accepted Answer

If any pet(s) or evidence of a pet(s) is found in the property or on the premises, you will be asked to vacate immediately and forfeit all rental payments. Any evidence of pets in your rental property or on the premises may result in additional charges.

Question 16

Grilling

Accepted Answer

Grilling is only allowed in designated areas for some condos. Grilling on balconies of any condo is not allowed and will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of rent. For properties with grills, it is the responsibility of the guests to clean the grill after each use and prior to check-out to avoid additional fees. Failure to clean the grill before check-out will result in a $200 Grill Cleaning Fee being charged to the card on file.

Question 17

Kitchen

Accepted Answer

All rental properties have fully equipped kitchens including a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, blender, toaster, pots, pans, cooking utensils, baking sheets, baking dishes, glassware, dishware and flatware.

Question 18

Rental Units and Furnishings

Accepted Answer

All vacation rental properties are privately owned and are furnished and equipped by their owners. Gulf Tide Vacation Rentals cannot make any changes to the furnishings or equipment provided by the owner. If you require special appliances or equipment, such as hair dryers, please bring them with you.

If you have any questions about what is standard in our rental properties, please contact a reservation agent. Decor, style, and color will vary & furnishings are subject to change without notice and are in “as is” condition.

Under no circumstances are furniture, bedding, mattress pads, utensils or any other property supplied with the rental property to be taken out or transferred from one property to another. If items are removed from a unit, you will be charged the cost to replace the item.

Moving of furniture is prohibited. You will be charged to place furniture back into its correct place and any repairs of any damage caused by moving items.

Refunds will not be issued for a change that has occurred in the unit. We do not warranty bed sizes or furnishings of any rental unit.

Question 19

Linens and Towels

Accepted Answer

Gulf Tide Vacations provides all linens including sheets, towels, blankets, comforters and pillows. These items are to be used in the property only and should never be taken to the beach.

Linens are inventoried before and after each reservation and the cost to replace missing or damaged linens, pillows, etc. will be charged to the credit card on file.

If guest uses towels to remove makeup the guest will be charged to replace the entire set of linens/towels for the home.

Question 20

Housekeeping

Accepted Answer

Rental units will be cleaned to quality standards prior to your arrival as well as after your departure. No daily maid service is provided. Please try to maintain properties as if they were your own. Renters are responsible for the cleaning of the property during their stay and for leaving the property in good condition at check-out. If a property is found abnormally dirty during the check-out inspection, an additional cleaning fee will be charged to the credit card on file.

Guest are responsible for placing trash cans out on assigned days after 7pm on Monday for Tuesday pickup and after 7pm on Thursday for Friday pickup. Trash cans must be placed inside before midnight on pickup day or the community association will issue a ticket of up to $100 per violation in which the guest is responsible for. Guest will also be charged if an excessive amount of trash is left at check out as it should be less than 1-2 bags since trash day is one day prior to check out.

Question 21

Maintenance

Accepted Answer

Maintenance calls attributable to the guests will be charged to the guests. Owner or agent designated by owner may enter premises to make repairs. Units are in “as is” condition. TV’s, appliances, air conditioning equipment or any items of an electrical or mechanical nature are not guaranteed. Repairs will be made as soon as possible. However, failures will not result in refunds or adjustments.

Question 22

Construction

Accepted Answer

Gulf Tide Vacations is not always an on-site company and therefore cannot predict construction plans or be held responsible for any inconvenience. No refunds can be given in the event of nearby construction.

Question 23

Questions and Complaints

Accepted Answer

Property owners and management work hard to ensure the rental property and its amenities are in place and in good working order. Management will be available to handle questions, complaints and supervise any needed maintenance. In case of a maintenance issue, management will strive to have the problem repaired as soon as possible after being notified. However, no refund or rate adjustment shall be made for unforeseen failures such as the supply of electricity, water, pool filtration systems, air conditioning, telephone, internet, television or cable service, appliances, etc. It is the guest’s obligation to report any problems or damage immediately to management.

Question 24

Good Neighbor Policy

Accepted Answer

Many of our rental properties are in neighborhoods that include both short-term guests and year-round residents. Guests must observe all rules and regulations related to the rental condo/home rented, including community rules provided by Gulf Tide Vacations and/or posted in the property or neighborhood. All guests, as well as owners, are required to conform to all rules and regulations of the properties. It is the guest responsibility to inform themselves and members of their party of all rules. Violation of rules will result in immediate eviction without refund.

Most homes located in residential neighborhoods are controlled by a Home-Owner Association. These associations have very strict rules that must be respected. Most violations warrant a fine that the guest will be responsible for paying. Many rental properties prohibit the onsite parking of recreational vehicles, personal watercraft (boats, trailers, jet skis, etc.) and/or restrict the number of motorized vehicles per rental unit. Many also prohibit parking on the street, more guests than the max occupancy and excessive noise.

No parties or events are allowed in any of the properties. Quiet time for all properties is 10:00 P.M. until 8:00 A.M.., in conjunction with Florida county ordinances. Please be considerate of your neighbors. Radios, stereos, and all other musical or entertainment devices will be played in compliance with the decibel level. The decibel levels cannot exceed fifty (50) decibels between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. outdoors. Music played inside may not be heard outside of the property with the doors and windows closed. At 10:00 P.M. all guests not staying at the property must depart from the premises.

The City of Destin has a No Noise Ordinance after 10 pm. If there is a complaint regarding this issue or discourteous and rude behavior you will be asked to leave without a refund.

Question 25

Owners Closet and Garages

Accepted Answer

Most properties have interior locked closets that are off limits to guests. If any items are taken from the locked closet or damage is done to the closet, the guest will be charged.

Question 26

Renter Responsibility

Accepted Answer

It is understood that exceeding the maximum occupancy will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of rent. All guests are responsible for the property, the contents of the property and themselves during occupancy. Guests must lock windows and doors securely when not on the premises and at check out. Each property is privately owned, so décor, colors and inventories may change without notice. Gulf Tide will provide a minimal amount of starter supplies, but guests are responsible for providing toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, soaps, detergents, cleaning agents, etc.

The renter named in this agreement will be responsible for ensuring that both themselves and all guests, whether they are registered in the rental unit or not, adhere to the rules and regulations affecting the building and/ or community in which you are staying.

The renter acknowledges that management, property owners, and employees do not carry personal liability insurance and cannot be held responsible regardless of fault, for any accident, loss, damage or injury suffered by the renter, members of their party or any other guests which the renter or their party have allowed access to the property, regardless if said loss is a result directly or indirectly from acts of nature, danger incident to the sea, any body of water, fire, breakdown of machinery, equipment, acts of government or other authorities, delays or cancellations of or changes in itineraries or schedule or from acts of omission of any airline. Furthermore, the renter will release and hold harmless any and all parties involved with the rental, management, and reservations of the property and to release and hold harmless it’s owners or representatives for any loss or damage to personal property or for any injury and/or death.

Representatives of management or owners may enter the premises at any reasonable time to make repairs. Management will not be held responsible for acts of theft or vandalism or other damages to the guests’ personal items left in the unit. Neither management, nor the owner is responsible for personal items left on the premises by guest upon departure. Units may not be sublet.

Question 27

Hold Harmless Agreement

Accepted Answer

You agree to and shall hold Gulf Tide Vacations and the property owner (as intended third-party beneficiary) harmless from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, damages and liability arising from or related to any of the following: (a) Any plain and visible condition of the rental property or any furniture, fixtures, or equipment therein not promptly reported to Gulf Tide upon your check-in (prompt reporting means on or before eight (8) hours from the time you check-in to the property). (b) Any unknown, non-visible defective condition of the rental property or any furniture, fixtures, or equipment in or serving the rental property. (c) Any actions or conduct, or failures to act, whether negligent or intentional, on the part of any third party resulting in personal injury, harm, or death to you or any other persons. (d) Any injury, harm, or death to you or any other guest, persons, or animals during your stay not caused by us, including any injury, harm, or death caused by any defective condition of or in the property or to furniture, fixtures, or equipment (including any swimming pool). (e) Any and all damage to the rental property or any furniture, fixtures, or equipment (including any swimming pool) in or serving the property as a result of your, or any other occupants, negligent or intentional acts, conduct, or negligent or intentional failures to act. (f) Reasonable differences and/or changes between the property’s actual condition at check-in and the condition represented on our website advertising or in our marketing materials, photographs, or other descriptions used on our website or as part of our online internet reservation system as a result of remodeling, maintenance, normal wear and tear, or similar circumstances beyond our control. (g) You agree to be responsible and liable for any/all damages to the rental property and all furniture, fixtures and equipment in or serving the property (including any swimming pool) as a result of any intentional actions or intentional failure to act on your part or on the part of any guests residing in the property with you, including children. You agree and acknowledge that your credit card or financial account may be charged for the costs to repair and/or replace any damaged property.

Question 28

Private Pools and Spas

Accepted Answer

A fee is required to heat private pools and or spas and must be added 7 days prior to your arrival date.

Some homes have private pools that can be heated for an additional fee. Not all pools can be heated. Homes with spas attached to pools have specific instructions that must be followed to avoid additional charges.

These pools and spas cannot be heated to different temperatures at the same time.

The pools are heated to 86 degrees.

Heaters are disabled from May through September so pools and spas cannot be heated during this time.

Gulf Tide Vacations reserves the right to disable heaters if overnight temperatures are forecasted to be below 40 degrees.

Guest should not tamper with pool equipment including adjusting valves, pool timers, pool temperatures, any guest found to have tampered with pool equipment will be charged $500 for a pool tech visit and repair and or adjustment of chemicals.

Question 29

Golf Cart/Bike Rules

Accepted Answer

Each guest that will operate the included street legal golf cart will be required to watch a short YouTube video and take a quiz before the golf cart key will be provided. This should be completed before arrival. The link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThGOeGAJut0

All our golf carts are electric and are not designed to be driven long distances or for long periods of time. Doing so will overheat and damage the motor. If this occurs during a reservation, the person renting the home will be responsible for all associated repairs. This includes a complete motor replacement which could exceed $1,000.00. A replacement golf cart will not be provided.

Golf carts may not be driven on HWY 98.

Golf carts are only allowed to be driven by a responsible person 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license. Only street legal golf carts are allowed to be driven outside the community. Street legal golf carts are to be driven to and from your beach access only. Golf carts are not personal vehicles that can be driven wherever.

The person responsible for renting through Gulf Tide Vacations and who has agreed to the golf cart rules and regulations assumes complete liability for any bodily injury or property damage caused by the golf cart. The Damage Waiver does not include coverage for injury or damage caused by the golf cart.

The person responsible for renting through Gulf Tide Vacation Rentals and who has agreed to the golf cart rules and regulations is responsible for any loss or any damage to the golf cart or its accessories. The Damage Waiver does not include coverage for the loss or damage to the golf cart or its accessories.

When driving the golf cart, a personal, valid driver’s license and a personal, current insurance card must be in the golf cart when being driven. In the event of an accident, the driver and his or her insurance company are responsible for any injuries and damages.

Rules of the road apply when golf carts are being driven. Street legal golf carts must be parked in a valid parking spot where a normal vehicle would be parked while at the beach. The person responsible for renting through Gulf Tide Vacation Rentals and who has agreed to the golf cart rules and regulations will be responsible for all tickets, fines and any fees required to recover the golf cart it is towed or impounded.

Golf carts are to be properly secured to avoid theft, damage, or unauthorized use. Golf carts must be left at your rental property and in the garage every night.

Violation of any of the above rules may result in loss of use of the golf cart.

Please complete the street legal golf cart wavier by following the link below, reservation holder will be asked to upload a copy of driver’s license and auto insurance. http://gulftidedestin.com/slgc

Golf carts (also referred to herein as low speed vehicles or LSVs) are included free with many of Gulf Tide Vacations. Bicycles are included free with some Gulf Tide Vacations properties. In the event a golf cart or bicycle needs repair or is no longer operable, there will be no refunds, but Gulf Tide Vacations will use reasonable efforts to repair the golf cart or bicycle. Replacement golf carts or bicycles may be provided if available. The person responsible for renting through Gulf Tide Vacations (who accepts and acknowledges this Agreement by making payment as provided herein) (hereinafter “Operator”) assumes complete liability for the care of and use of the golf cart and bicycle(s) during their stay and assumes full liability and responsibility for ensuring adherence to the rules and safety information provided herein. Operator authorizes Gulf Tide Vacations to charge the damages to credit card or checking account on file for any damages, costs or liability resulting from or arising out of the use of the golf cart or bicycle(s) in violation of this agreement.

Operator expressly acknowledges and agrees that operating a golf cart and bicycle involves the risk of serious bodily injury or death, and/or property damage and hereby assumes such risk knowingly and voluntarily. Operator expressly acknowledges that he/she and any additional operators permitted to use the golf cart are licensed drivers, over the age of 21, have valid insurance, and that they are familiar with the safe operation of golf carts and are certain of their own ability to operate a golf cart safely. If bicycles are at the property, they will be adult bicycles and are only meant for riders 16 and older. No one is permitted to operate, drive, or ride on the golf cart or bicycle(s) without the express permission of the Operator.

In consideration of being permitted to operate and ride on the golf cart or bicycle(s) being provided, Operator does for themselves, their guests, their authorized operators, drivers, and passengers, and their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, hereby release and forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Gulf Tide Vacations and Gulf Tide Vacations owners, agents, employees and assigns, as well as the owners of the rental property and their assigns, from any and every claim, suit, demand, action or right or action of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, arising from or by reason of any bodily injury or personal injuries, known or unknown, death or property damage resulting, or to result, from any accident that may occur and any activities in the operation of the golf cart or bicycle(s ) whether by negligence or otherwise that result in injury or damage. With your acceptance of this Agreement, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to the provisions set forth in this paragraph with respect to the golf cart and bicycle(s). You are also stating that you, your family, your guests, or anyone that utilizes the golf cart and bicycle(s) from your reserved rental property has read, understands, and agrees to the provisions set forth in this paragraph with respect to the golf cart and bicycle(s) and holds both Gulf Tide Vacations and the owner of the rental property you are staying in completely harmless and free of any and all liability that may arise from use of the golf cart and bicycle(s) as provided above.

Question 30

Occupancy

Accepted Answer

Effective 12/1/2018, all guests occupying a unit or home managed by Gulf Tide Vacation Rentals must be listed when completing rental agreement. Legal name and ages will be required on all guests saying in the unit or home during your stay dates. Phone numbers are also required on any guest over the age of 25. Should your guests change you are required to update Gulf Tide Vacation Rentals. I understand property I am staying at has an occupancy of {{unit.maxOccupancy}} and exceeding this number will result in removal from the property without refund.

Gulf Tide Destin, llc is the acting agent of the property owner and reserves the right to make exceptions to the above policies at any time for the best interest of the property owner(s).
Non-billing stipulations include:

 	No damage to the property or theft.
 	No violations of rental or association policies.
 	Rental is left in a neat and orderly condition.
 	All garbage is removed from the house and pool areas and placed in properly tied garbage bags.

Gulf Tide Vacations will do everything within its means to notify you of impending charges; however, Gulf Tide Vacations reserves the right to bill the credit card for violations to the policy. Any legal dispute of the damages will be contained to the State of Florida and the County in which the rental property resides.
Destin Florida Vacation Rentals

Question 31

Florida Statute 509.151

Accepted Answer

Obtaining food or lodging with intent to defraud; penalty.—(1) Any person who obtains food, lodging, or other accommodations having a value of less than $300 at any public food service establishment, or at any transient establishment, with intent to defraud the operator thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083 ; if such food, lodging, or other accommodations have a value of $300 or more, such person is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083 , or s. 775.084.

Question 32

Representations by the Renter

Accepted Answer

All information provided to Gulf Tide Vacations must be accurate and truthful. By providing Gulf Tide Vacations with the wrong info pertaining to who you are or the type of group you are, gives Gulf Tide Vacations the right to make null & void your reservation without refund.

Question 33

Governing Law; Venue

Accepted Answer

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to any choice of law rules. Any action relating to or arising out of this Agreement shall be brought only in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Okaloosa County, Florida or Walton County, Florida.

Question 34

No Waiver

Accepted Answer

The failure by Gulf Tide Vacations to insist upon strict performance of, or to seek remedy of, any one of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to exercise any right, remedy, or election set forth herein or permitted by law shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of such term, condition, right, remedy, or election, but such item shall continue and remain in full force and effect. All rights or remedies of the parties specified in this Agreement and all other rights or remedies that they may have at law, in equity, or otherwise, shall be distinct, separate, and cumulative rights or remedies, and no one of them, whether exercised or not, shall be deemed to be in exclusion of any other right or remedy of the parties.

Question 35

Binding Effect

Accepted Answer

This agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

Question 36

Waiver of Right to Jury Trial

Accepted Answer

The guest and Gulf Tide Vacations each knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally waive, to the extent permitted by law, trail by jury in any actions brought by or against the guest or Gulf Tide Vacations in connection with this agreement.

Question 37

Acknowledgment and Acceptance

Accepted Answer

The guest acknowledges that he/she has read and agreed to the above terms and policies stated in this agreement. If the guest understands by making payment, he/she is accepting all Gulf Tide Vacations terms inside this rental

Rental Policies

Policies Updated 07/16/26