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03/27/06

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Seasonal Rental Agreement 

Guest Information:

Villa Manager Owner:  Vanette McGlawn, vanette@wanadoo.fr, Phone 646-495-1696 Fax 813-830-7399

PROPERTY NAME & Address:_____________________________, 7 Mont Jean, St. Barthelemy, FWI  97133

NUMBER OF SUITES: _______________________________________ as seen on www.stbarth.net

OCCUPANCY OF: 

Names of Occupants:

Term: Arrival on _________________ check in after 3pm

Departure on _____________ check out before 11am for the total of ___ nights.  Rate quoted __________ per week

Total rental amount: $US

RESERVATION CONFIRMATION:  Reservations will be confirmed upon receipt of this form signed together with payment of 50% or in full if the arrival date is less than 60 days from signature date.  Final payment for all reservations will be received 60 days before arrival.  Payments are accepted by bank wire transfer.

INCLUDED WITH RENTAL:   all services and amenities included will be listed below

·         Greeting at the St. Barth Airport or Port on arrival provide your flight or ferry landing information to caretakers to coordinate greeting.

·         High Speed ADSL 2050 internet PSL connection – Bring your own laptop and Ethernet cable

·         VOIP Vonage Internet based line is located at the Bar in Villa La Belle Aurore.  The phone number for incoming calls to this line is 813-862-2702. For guest of Villa La Belle Aurore the use of this line for incoming and outgoing calls to the USA and Canada is included with your rental.

·         Local Telephone lines for incoming calls

                    Villa la Belle Aurore – USA 011 590590878406 local St. Barth 0590878406

Kifi Garden Studio – USA 011 590590878406 local St. Barth 0590878406

Britton’s Bungalow – USA 011 590590277706 local St. Barth 0590277706

These lines are provided free of charge for incoming calls during your visit.  You can make calls to local land lines on St. Barth without restriction and you can receive incoming calls.  If you wish to make a toll call using the local St. Barth line you will need to purchase a phone card.  These cards are available at the Mono Shop which is close to the property, or at most gas stations and grocery shops on the island. 

·          Maid service – Monday to Saturday – time to be scheduled with service provider on your arrival.

Security Deposit

The sending of the booking form confirms your acceptance to pay for any damage of any kind caused by your occupancy of the property. The cost of repairs and/or replacements will be paid prior to departure.  In the event of any excess damage of any kind the named person on the booking form will be held responsible for all costs.

Cancellations

Once a seasonal rental agreement for booking form is completed, signed and deposit paid there are no refunds for cancellations of any type.  Owners recommend that all persons purchase travel insurance to protect their holiday investment.  Refunds: There are no refunds for cancellations, no show or bad weather including hurricane. It is strongly recommended that travel insurance be purchased especially if traveling during the known hurricane season between July and Nov each year.  Protect your investment! Purchase your travel insurance on-line at www.travelex-insurance.com or call 1-800-228-9792 or from your airline travel agency. 

Responsibilities

All persons stated on the booking form are responsible for the care of the property and are expected to take reasonable care of it including the locking of all doors, topping up of pool water (as required) and emptying the household garbage each evening at the entrance to Mont Jean. At the end of the rental period, all utensils, carpets, furnishings, walls, fittings must be left clean and tidy. It is the guest’s responsibility to notify us immediately of any sudden equipment failure so that reasonable action can be taking to rectify the situation.

Party Size

Everyone occupying the property must be listed on the booking form and a copy of their international passport submitted to owner.  Only the persons shown on the booking form are permitted to stay in the property. Pets are permitted only if they are listed on the seasonal rental agreement booking form and are less than 20 pounds.  Persons under 21 years of age are not acceptable unless accompanied by parents or responsible adults. No additional Friends/Family or Guests are allowed on the Property without the prior approval of the owners. Failure to comply will render the booking void and no compensation will be paid.

Smoking/Pets

Smoking is permitted in our villas and studios.  Pets are permitted provided they are less than 20 pounds and the tenant has listed the pet on the rental agreement.  In the event of pets permitted on the property it is the responsibility of tenant to remove all waste to the garbage.

Liability

The owners accept no responsibility whatsoever for death, personal injury, accidents, loss or damage to persons or personal belongings however caused. The use of all accommodations and amenities including the pool is entirely at the user’s own risk. Children must be supervised by responsible adults at all times when using the pool. Glass or crockery is not permitted within the pool area. The owners cannot accept any liability for any loss of rental time due to travel problem, flight delays or cancellations, industrial disputes or any events outside our control, including any act of God including but not limited to earthquakes, tropical storm, and hurricanes. The owners cannot accept responsibility for the sudden failure of villa equipment but will take immediate reasonable action to rectify any such failure upon notification by the guests.

Arrivals and departures

The villa will be available for occupancy from 3pm on the date of arrival and must be vacated by 11am (prompt) on the day of departure.  Villa caretakers Annie and Pierre Ramel will be happy to meet you at the St. Barth airport or port on your arrival.  Please send your arrival details to them directly at guardien@earthlink.net or phone them directly at 813-345-4957.  You will check out with the Ramel’s on the day of departure.  You will notify the Ramel’s of your expected departure time and they will come by the villa to check out with you.

Insurance

It is recommended by owners that all members of the Party are covered by travel insurance which carries adequate protection against delays and cancellations, and has adequate medical insurance for France, and for your luggage and personal belongings.

Caretaker’s Access

The property caretakers shall be allowed access at any reasonable time during your stay for cleaning or other maintenance.   You can contact the caretakers at by local St. Barth telephone at 0590277987 or VOIP US line at 813-345-4957 or email at guardian@earthlink.net to schedule any services or report any problem.  The Caretakers Annie and Pierre RAMEL are happy to be at your service.

Caretakers:   Annie and Pierre RAMEL are onsite caretakers for 7 Mont Jean properties.  The caretaker work station is located at the top of the property next to the road where you will see a Guardian sign.  The onsite caretakers Annie and Pierre RAMEL are available for routine request 7am – 6pm daily or anytime for emergency.  You can contact the onsite caretakers by telephone at VOIP US Direct 1-813-345-4957 or local St. Barth 0590277987 and email: guardien@earthlink.net .

Caretaker Services:   The caretaker services which have been included with your rental will be written into your seasonal rental agreement.  To further explain these services as they related to “Maid Service” the following description is made.  On the day maid service is included with rental agreement the following will be provided:  cleaning floors, dusting, making the bed or beds per lease, cleaning the bathroom, sweeping the terraces and decks.  Linens and bath towels are provided on arrival. Please refer to your seasonal rental agreement to know the number of day’s maid service is included. If you would like to have additional maid service you can arrange this directly with the Ramel’s.  The Ramel’s  are happy to assist you with any additional services and charge a very fair rate.  You would discuss your request with them and pay directly to them for their services, contact methods are provided above.

Greeting at the St. Barth Airport or Port on arrival:  Pierre and Annie RAMEL will meet you at either the St. Barth Airport or the Port in Gustavia on your arrival.  They will be driving a white Villa La Belle Aurore Suzuki mini van which you can spot in the parking area.  They will also carry a sign with your name on it.  You should have rented a car – jeep or one is included with your rental, refer to your seasonal rental agreement if included with rental.  They will assist you with your baggage and pick up of your rental car and then show you to the villa or studio you have rented.  The physical address of our property is #7 Domaine de Mont Jean, St. Barthelemy in the event you are using a taxi.  You will need to provide your arrival information to coordinate greeting service. 

Televisions and Canal + Satellite system locations:

La Belle Aurore – the one TV and Canal + satellite system is located in the Bar area. There is also a DVD player connected to this TV.  In the Master and Queen Bedrooms have is a TV that is ONLY connected to a DVD or Playstation and will play DVD’s from the US.  The Master and Queen Bedrooms TV’s are NOT connected to a satellite. 

Britton’s Bungalow – the TV, Canal + satellite system and Home Cinema system is located in the Salon area.  This system can play DVD’s, CD’s and Canal + satellite programs. 

Kifi Garden Studio – the TV and Canal + satellite system is located in the studio.  This system is connected only to Canal + satellite.   

Internet connection and Hot spots: At #7 Mont Jean we are pleased to offer our guest high speed ADSL  internet connections at the following locations: 

La Belle Aurore – in the Salon area there is a PLC device which you can plug directly to your lap top using RJ45 or Wifi HOT SPOT if you have a Wifi Card.  The Wifi HOT SPOTS for La Belle Aurore will cover the terraces, pool deck areas, salon bar and dining areas, fluffy garden studio and the master and queen suites.  The PLC connection is located in the Salon and in Fluffy Garden Studio.  La Belle Aurore swimming pool decks are all Wifi HOT SPOTS 

Kifi Garden Studio – on the ground level of Britton’s Bungalow there is a PLC device which you can plug directly to your lap top using RJ45 or Wifi HOT SPOT if you have a Wifi Card.  The HOT SPOT for Kifi Garden Studio covers the interior of Kifi Garden Studio and the outdoor terrace area. 

Britton’s Bungalow - there is a PLC device which you can plug directly to your lap top using RJ45.  The PLC device is located in the salon.  

IMPORTANT:  If you unplug the PLC device from the electric outlet it will no longer work.  So DO NOT UNPLUG THE PLC.

How to connect to the Internet?    

If a wireless connection device is available on the client laptop and if you are in the wireless covered zone, choose the ‘aurore’ wireless network and enter the Wep Key : 0F1E2D3C4B, you are then connected to the Wireless Network and have access to the Internet. Otherwise if a wireless network connection is not available on the guest laptop; connect to the PLC device through a RJ45 cable.  This is a standard telephone line cable connector. Configure your TCP/IP settings as follows: Automatic IP address through DHCP, Automatic DNS server, You are then connected to the Internet (no password required).

 If you did not bring with you either a Wireless Network Card or the RJ45 cable you can purchase one of these at the computer shop MIES.  MIES is located in the last row of shops in the commercial centre behind the gas station across the street from the airport. To arrange a technician to visit the villa you can stop by MIES and explain your needs and they will assist.  You would be responsible to pay for the Wireless Network Card, RJ45 or technician services directly to MIES. Contact information:  MIES Shop 0590276290 Urgent calls to cell 0690419696 or email to arnaud.aubree@wanadoo.fr   If you need the MIES technician to connect your lap top for you they will come to the villa and do this for a charge of 40 euros.

 WATER:  Water to our property is from either the cistern or the city water supply which is desalinated water.  It is suggested that you not use this water for drinking water. 

PLUMBING At our property there are two septic systems and a reverse pump system for evacuation in La Belle Aurore.  As a result of this it is very necessary to NOT put anything in the toilet such as feminine products, condoms or paper.  Waste baskets are provided for this.  In the event that something is accidentally put into the toilet it is possible that a blockage will occur.  If you have a problem with the toilet please contact Pierre RAMEL immediately.  Do not take the back of the toilet off and flush the system this way as it will flood the room.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.

 Terms and Conditions of rental: The signing of this seasonal rental agreement booking form confirms your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out below and shall be binding on all persons stated on the booking form. Each booking will be confirmed by the owner, as soon as possible after receiving the booking form and deposit and only on receipt of this confirmation by you will the booking be treated as confirmed. Once the owners have confirmed the booking to you and you have paid a deposit, the named person on the booking form will be responsible for the total rental price of the property, as agreed. The remaining balance of the agreed rental cost must be paid sixty days prior to your arrival. If the full balance of the rental cost is not paid as in accordance with these booking conditions, we reserve the right to cancel your booking. In these circumstances your reservation deposit will be forfeited.

 

 

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Guest signature                                                     Date

 

Vanette McGlawn

Vanette McGlawn, Villa Manager                            Date

 

*To confirm a reservation complete, sign and return this document and bank wire transfer receipt to Vanette by email attachment to vanette@wanadoo.fr or by fax to 813-830-3373

 

 

   

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