Payment: Once you have booked your cottage, we require a 50% deposit. To guarantee your reservation we ask that we receive the deposit within 10 days of your commitment . The balance of the cottage rent is due 60 days prior to your arrival along with the security deposit - see below . We will mail you a rental agrement to be signed ~ it will most likely cross in the mail with your check to us for the deposit. We will invoice you for the second installment and send you check -in information at that time.
We are very sorry but we do not take credit cards.
(If you live other than in the USA we are happy to work with you with regards to the payments and the length of time it will take us to receive them)
Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation -deposits
and payments will not be refunded unless the cottage is successfully re-rented to another party for the same time period and at the same amount and confirmed with a deposit. If we are able to re-rent the cottage after your cancellation a $75.00 processing fee will be witheld from your return payment.
Check In/Check Out: Cottage Rentals commence on Saturdays AFTER 3:00 PM. Check in is between 3:00 & 7:00PM - If you will be arriving other than in this time window you must make arrangements with us several days before your arrival date. Check out is on Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM. This schedule must be adhered to in allowing us to prepare the cottage for the next renter. The cottages need to be "broom clean" with all dishes washed and food items removed.
Amenities : All of our homes are privately owned and amenities vary from cottage to cottage. The cottages come complete with dishware, pots and pans, appliances, etc. No food items are provided thou some cottages do have spices and a few basics. Most have a TV with VCR or DVD and most have a phone with long distance block. If these items are imperative to you - be sure to ask us before you book. There is no cable TV in Bayside. We get just a couple of stations with rabbit ears.
Sheets and towels: Bring your own sheets and towels. Blankets and pillows are furnished.
Smoking: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING
ALLOWED IN ANY COTTAGES. This if to minimize
residual odors and most importantly PREVENT FIRES
IN THIS HISTORIC COMMUNITY.
Pets: are NOT allowed.
It's best to leave Fluffy at home but if you bring your pets you can board them locally at:
Pussy's Port O'Call Inc. - Northport 207-338-6050
Canine Country Club - Northport 207-338-8300
You must reserve ahead as both facilities do fill in the summer.
Security Deposit : A security deposit is required with your second rental installment. We ask all renters to write a separate check for $200.00. These checks are held by us and providing no damage, additional cleaning or trash removal, your deposit check
will be voided and shredded.
Only upon your request will it be returned to you.
Fees and Taxes : All rentals are subject to ***8.5% Maine tax(*** Please note: This tax rate has been repealed ~ the actual tax rate is up for vote in Maine on June 8th - We will be sure the correct and final tax rate is the one you are charged and where necessary refund any overpayments )
and a $12.00 Garbage Fee will be added to each rental.
Occupancy : Occupancy is limited to one family. The maximum occupancy is determined by the owner and stated in the description of each cottage. In most cases it is determined by the bed accomodations - please NO EXCEPTIONS !
Utilities : Are, of course, included. We will ask you to please help us keep these costs down. Do not keep your cell phone and other electronics plugged in when not in use.
Please help us conserve water. When there is a clothes line provided, please use it - great for beach towels - and your clothes will smell wonderful.
Telephone: Not all cottages have telephone service - if having aphone is important to you - please be sure to double check with us before making your reservation. Phone service is for local calls only.
Off Season: Many of our homes are available off season - Spring & Fall for discounted rates - see our price page or give us a call for a quote - Sept 1st starts our off season rates.
