THE RENTAL SEASON: Summer season is from June 10 to August 26, Midseason is May 27 to June 10, and August 19 to September 9. The remainder of the year is off season.
THE RENTAL WEEK: The rental week is from Sunday to Sunday. Some properties permit partial week rentals in the off season, with a minimum of three nights required.
RESERVATIONS: After selecting a cottage from the brochure or Website, please call or E-mail our office to ascertain its availability. To confirm a reservation, the rental agreement on page 14, must be signed and returned to our office within 7 days of your call, and a 50% advance rent deposit must accompany the agreement. We do not accept charge cards but will honor personal checks. Upon receipt of your request we will mail or E-mail you a confirmation.
DAMAGE AND CLEAN-UP GUARANTY: A $200 damage and clean-up guaranty is required of all parties upon arrival.This will be paid by swiping a major credit card in that amount upon check in. When the unit is inspected upon your departure, the credit card ticket will be destroyed. If there is damage or issues you will be notified by telephone of any cost incurred and any remainder of the deposit will be returned by mail. In the event you do not have a credit card, a check is acceptable.
DEPARTURE CLEANING FEE: Professional departure cleaning is provided for all cottages. The cleaning fee is included in the rent. Departure cleaning does not include washing and putting away dishes, making beds, or removing trash from the cottage. If additional cleaning is needed, there will be an extra charge that will be deducted from the damage and clean-up guaranty.
TAXES: All rentals are subject to a 6.75% NC Tax, and a 6% Topsail Beach Tax. The Topsail Beach Tax supports beach renourishment.
CHECK-IN: Check-in time is 3:00 P.M. or later. If you arrive early, please do not go to the cottage. Each unit is inspected prior to occupancy. When you check into your cottage, let us know immediately if the unit is not clean or there are broken items. Please notify the office if you will be arriving after office hours