PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT VACATIONS MADE SIMPLE IS NOT A PARTY TO ANY RENTAL TRANSACTION. We do not own nor can we contract for any vacation rental property. Simply Like Home/ Vacations Made Simple, VacationsMadeSimple, VMS or SimplyLikeHome hereunto referred to as Vacations Made Simple. Vacations Made Simple acts as a venue to allow a member of Vacations Made Simple (each, a “ member ”) to offer for rent, or rent, in a variety of pricing formats, a specific vacation rental property to potential renters (each, a “ traveler ” and, collectively with a member, the “ users ”). We are not involved in the actual transaction between travelers and members even though we may from time to time provide tools, such as direct booking, that enable a traveler to enter into a transaction to lease a specific property directly from the member of that property. At no time does Vacations Made Simple provide any physical presence at the owner’s property. Our relationship is that of independent contractor, and no agency, partnership, joint venture, employee-employer or franchiser-franchisee relations is intended or created by these Terms or your use of the Vacations Made Simple Site.

VacationsMadeSimple and its Affiliates make reasonable efforts to ensure that Web site data is correct; however, properties, products, services, and information published on this Web sites may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. VacationsMadeSimple and its Affiliates do not guarantee the accuracy of, and disclaim liability for inaccuracies relating to the pricing and description of the vacation rental properties, car, and other travel products displayed on this Web site (including, without limitation, photographs, property descriptions, amenities, pricing, etc.). Changes and improvements to descriptions and pricing may be made at any time and without notice.

Indemnification: Lessee agrees to release and indemnify Vacations Made Simple and Owner from and against all liability should anyone be injured upon the premises during the term of occupancy, resulting from any cause whatsoever. The only exception is the Owner may be held liable in the case of personal injury caused by willful gross negligence on the part of the Owner.

Owner changes: Every effort is made to ensure all information on our website is accurate and complete. Owner is not liable for typographical errors, omissions, price changes and any other changes by the Owner in furnishings, equipment, bed arrangements, and other accommodations.

Add-on products are based on current availability and pricing, and cannot be guaranteed until product has been reserved and authorization has been sent to you by e-mail, phone or fax and has been received and your credit card has been charged.

Cancellation Policy: A ninety (90) day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are made more than ninety (90) days prior to the arrival date will incur $100 booking fee.

A booking fee applies once payment has been initiated and calendar dates have been reserved for you. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within ninety (90) days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment. Cancellation or early departure does not warrant any refund, unless cottage can be rented for those dates.

We recommend travel insurance to help absorb your costs in case something occurs where you need to cancel the reservation. Travel insurance is only offered up until the final payment is paid.

You must sign the agreement that is Emailed to you. Upon receipt we will then approve your reservation to receive Email information for check in procedures and key information.

All cancellations must be done by fax, e-mail to info@VacationsMadeSimple.com or official letter. Cancellations for any reason received from time of booking up to 91 days prior to arrival forfeit 50% of the total. Cancellations for any reason received 90 days or less prior to arrival forfeit the full amount paid.

Lease Terms: Agreement with Vacations Made Simple is made on behalf of the owner and is for short term rental lease only. The agreement does not create a tenancy or residence. Failure to leave the premises at the end of the Rental Period licensee shall be required to pay to the owners a penalty of US $850 per day or each day or portion of a day for which Licensee occupies the premises beyond the agreed upon end of the term of the rental period.

11:00 PM - 8:00 AM is quiet time for each property unless otherwise specified. Please respect the desire of our full time residents and other guests in honoring quiet time.

Vacations Made Simple and its Owners will not rent to persons under 24 years of age without accompaniment of a parent or guardian.

Pets are not allowed in any properties unless specified in writing. All pet fees are per pet. Maximum of two pets per property, 20 lb each maximum, big or small. In all cases - ANIMALS BESIDES DOGS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.  Should we discover a pet has been/is in the home without prior approval, you will be charged a fee for pest control, a deep clean, usually resulting in the loss of the security deposit of $500. If you miss picking up after your pet, a $25 fee per incident is charged.  AT NO TIME MAY PETS BE LEFT UNATTENDED in a home or on the grounds of one of the homes.

All properties are non-smoking unless otherwise noted. There are no refunds for late arrivals and/or early departures. A major credit card is typically required upon check-in to cover incidental charges. VacationsMadeSimple reserves the right to supply client’s credit card information to unit supplier if a credit card is not given upon check-in.

CHECK IN TIME: Check in normally begins NO EARLIER than 5:00 PM on the arrival date. Most Owners elect to provide an electronic entrance code instead of meeting you at the property. Each property is unique and directions will be sent to you by Email regarding your specific unit. 

CHECK OUT TIME: Check out is no later than 10:00 AM on the departure date unless other arrangements in writing have been made. Be sure all doors and windows are locked and you left the keys as instructed, if issued and other controllers on the kitchen counter. The charge for a lost key/garage door opener is the cost to re-key the home and reprogram the opener, and this can range from $150 to $300 per door/opener. Lessee is responsible for all items outlined in the Departure Instructions. Failure to leave on time will result in a holdover rent in the amount of $850 per day for each and every day or any portion thereof that Lessee maintains possession of the subject premises beyond the scheduled departure date, until such time that Lease vacates or is lawfully evicted from unit.

Notification: Upon receiving your security deposit or CSA security insurance confirmation, copy of drivers license and signed and dated copy of rental agreement, a rental confirmation will be emailed to you. Once full payment has been received we will E-mail you a directions and key code information.

OCCUPANCY: The maximum number of occupants allowed to reside in the unit is stated on the web site. Children, including babies of all ages are counted. OVERCROWDING OR MISREPRESENTATION IS GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE EVICTION WITHOUT REFUND. No motor homes, trailers, campers or boats of any kind are allowed without prior approval from Vacations Made Simple. Occupancy for each home is strictly enforced and fines will be assessed for exceeding the number of allowed guests.

Guests shall follow all rules of each Association or Homeowners Rules are posted in each unit and poolside.

LOCKOUTS: If a guest becomes locked out and service is required, a fee will be assessed. Lost keys or keys not returned in will result in locks having to be changed and the guest charged. Fees are based on rates charged locally.

Owners work hard to make sure the property is in working order. Any necessary repairs will be handled as quickly as possible. Working condition of pools, hot tubs, air conditioners, televisions, VCR's, DVD players, appliances, elevators, etc. are NOT guaranteed. No refunds or rate adjustments will be made for mechanical failures.

Starter paper products are included with each rental; limit of 1 starter paper towel and 2 single toilet rolls per bath, one set of linens and one bath towel and wash cloth per guest.

Linens are made available by placing washed linens on each bed. Lessee will need to make their own beds upon arrival, except the following: trundles, futons, sofa sleepers. These linens will be located elsewhere in the unit. Refer to unit information for specifics.

Please leave the home in the same general condition as it was when you arrived. All food and drink spills should be cleaned up as they occur. Food and drink spills on carpet are considered to be damage, not normal wear and tear.  Refrigerator should be emptied of all food and free of spills. All used dishes should be washed and put away. Additional housekeeping charges may also be applied in the occurrence of exceeding the maximum occupancy of the cottage. Do not make beds, please strip linens and place in front of washer/dryer. All other linens are to be laundered. Leave thermostat set at: 78 summers / 68 winters.  Lock all doors and windows and place key as directed per property.

Cleaning inspection service includes light cleaning at the end of your stay including washing all linens and towels, vacuuming and moping all floors.  NO DAILY MAID SERVICE: Daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. If home is left in disarray and needs more than 3 hours the additional fee will be charged as incidental charge on credit card on file. Inspection of home by Licensee at beginning of stay is advised and notification to Owner of any item(s) that is not satisfactory is required by 9am of day two. Owner will attempt to correct any problems as quickly as possible. You agree to keep the premises as clean and safe as the conditions of the premises permit and cause no unsafe or unsanitary conditions. Do not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, or remove any part of the premises or render inoperable the smoke detector provided. Beach towels are not provided. Washer and dryer if available in the home is for your convenience, no credit will be issued if machine is not operating during your stay. Laundry soap is not included in the rent. Be sure to provide the type of soap recommended for the machine in your unit.

If a gas grill is provided with your unit, propane is your responsibility. You are expected to thoroughly clean the grill after each use. Be kind to the next user and leave at least a half a tank of gas in the tank. Report any problems to the owner as soon as possible. 

RATE CHANGES: Rates subject to change without notice.

FALSIFIED RESERVATIONS: Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of advance payment, deposit, and/or rental money. And the party will not be permitted to check-in.

NO GROUPS OR PARTIES: Loud or unruly behavior will not be tolerated. Properties are located in residential areas and will not be used for weddings, receptions, parties, or any other gatherings or group functions without express permission to do so. Use of the premises by Fraternities, Sororities or Unrelated Groups under 24 years of age is Strictly Prohibited. You agree not to use the premises for any activity or purpose that violates any criminal law or governmental regulation.

SEPTIC SYSTEM: So not throw away personal items, diapers or other non biodegradable items in the septic system. If septic clogs and a plumber finds blockage is due to items flushed that do not belong then you will be accessed the bill. More importantly you would have the inconvenience of being without a toilet for a period of time while it is being prepared.

NEIGHBORS: We insist that you respect the neighbor’s property and their privacy. There should be no reason to be on their property at any time. Please be respectful and remember any loud or unruly behavior will not be tolerated and you may be asked to leave with no notice if you are disturbing the area.

PARKING: Parking is limited to a set number per home with a maximum of three cars for most homes.  Some homes are restricted to two parking spaces.  Any vehicles parking in or blocking a fire lane will be towed.  No motor homes, trailers, campers, or boats of ANY KIND are allowed Without prior approval.

SUBLETTING shall not be permitted and any such subletting shall be void.

Owner and Vacations Made Simple will not be liable for circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to appliances failure, or other mechanical failure, unfavorable weather, disruption of utility services including cable television, excessive noise from other tenants or neighbors, etc. The Owners shall have the right to cancel the Rental Agreement in the event of either substantial damage to the Premises by a prior Licensee, or if a prior Licensee fails to leave the premises in a timely fashion as agreed or if double booking occurred or mechanical malfunction preventing occupancy occurs. There will be no relocation, rental rate pro-ration or refund in the event of such circumstance. In the event Owner is unable to deliver said property under the agreement because of property sale, property fire, mandatory evacuation , eminent domain, faulty maintenance or act of nature or if the property is unavailable because of construction delays or because of lack of utilities or other explanation, Lessee agrees that Owner's sole liability, as a result of any of these conditions, damages, liability or inconvenience arising out of the situation will be full refund of all payments tendered by Lessee received under this rental agreement.   

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Refunds will not be made for inclement weather. *In the event of mandatory evacuation by civil authorities, the unused portion of the period will be refunded. 

ELECTRICAL OUTAGE/DAMAGE: No refunds will be given for any electrical outage or damage. Notify the owners as soon as possible as to the damage or the outage so repairs can be made as quickly as possible.

ACCESS TO PROPERTY: Licensee agrees to allow access to the property by owner, utility personnel, technicians, plumber, and other individuals that need access to repair, maintain, inspect property, as determined by Owner. Owner will notify Licensee of this access and if possible will give 24 hour notice. Neither Vacations Made Simple nor Owner shall be liable to you in damages and no refunds will be given for such temporary failure.

ACTS OF GOD/ CONSTRUCTION NOISE: Neither Vacations Made Simple nor Owner shall be liable for events beyond their control which may interfere with your scheduled occupancy including but not limited to Acts of God, and of governmental agencies, fire, strikes, terrorism, war, inclement weather, including flooding and construction noise from nearby sites. Nor rebate or refund will be offered in these circumstances.

TRANSFER: In the event that the ownership of the premises is voluntarily transferred prior to your occupancy, you have the right to enforce this agreement against the new owner of the premises if your occupancy under this agreement is to end 90 days or less after the transfer of ownership is recorded If your occupancy is to end more than 90 days after such recordation, you have no right to enforce the terms of this agreement unless the new owner agrees in writing to honor this agreement. If the new owner does not honor this agreement, you are entitled to a refund of all advance rent paid (and other fees owed to third parties not already lawfully disbursed).

EXPEDITED EVICTION: A material breach of this agreement by you, which in the sole determination of the Owner, results in damage to the premises, personal injury to you or others, a breach of the peace, a nuisance to others, or a violation of criminal law or local code, shall be grounds for termination of your license. If the license created hereunder is for 30 days or less, the expedited eviction procedures will apply. You may be evicted under such procedures if you: (i) hold over in possession after your license has expired (ii) commit a material breach of any provision of this agreement that according to its terms would result in the termination of your license; (iii) fail to pay rent as required by this agreement, or (iv) have obtained possession of the premises by fraud or misrepresentation.

GARBAGE – IMPORTANT: Place all garbage in garbage bags (1 kitchen size garbage bag per day is provided). Directions will be posted inside the cottage as well as delivered to you by Email and included with the directions to the home. All debris, rubbish and discards are required to be placed in a garbage bag and taken to the location described to you. Do not leave trash outside of a bin as animals will create a mess. You must follow the instructions regarding garbage. Picking up of garbage mess is not included in your cleaning fee. Use common sense when leaving your garbage behind.

PHONE: If phone is available in unit all directly dialed long distance calls, directory assistance calls and incoming collect calls are prohibited. All charges will be deducted from the credit card on file.

AMENITIES: The following is included in each vacation rental: Silverware, dishes/Cookware, Toaster/Microwave, Coffee Maker, Kitchen Utensils, Bath Towels, Bed Linens, Blankets, Pillows, trash bag (one per day). Some homes have TV's, DVD's, Washer/Dryer, CD Stereos, Flashlights, radios, clocks, games, movies, Iron and Board.  Many more great amenities. 

SECURITY DEPOSIT: Lessee agrees to be responsible for any and all damages to unit, its contents and grounds during the lease period. If there are problems with the unit as a result of Lessee actions or inaction's, a full accounting will be made to Lessee and an amount necessary to cover the problems will be deducted from the credit card on file. If Lessee opted for CSA travel Security Insurance, no security deposit is required. CSA will cover up to $3,000 of damage only. Anything beyond their coverage will be the Lessee's responsibility.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless: You agree to indemnify and save harmless, the Owner and Vacations Made Simple for any liabilities, theft, damage, cost or expenses whatsoever arising from or related to any claim or litigation which may arise out of or in connection with your use and occupancy of the premises including all rentals of boats, jet skis, bikes or other rental including but not limited to any claim or liability for personal injury or damage or theft of property which is made, incurred or sustained by you. Neither Vacations Made Simple nor Owner is providing any other warranty of any kind, except as otherwise expressly excluded. The terms “Vacations Made Simple:” and “Owner” as used in this agreement shall include their heirs, successors in interest, assigns, employees, agents and representatives where the context requires or permits. The terms “licensee”, “you” and “Your” as used in this agreement shall include licensee licensee’s heirs, successors, assigns, guests, invitees, representatives and other persons on the premises during your occupancy (without regard to whether such persons have authority under this agreement to be upon the premises), during your occupancy (“without regard to whether such persons have authority under this agreement to be upon the premises), where the context requires or permits.

MEDIATION AGREEMENT: If a dispute arises out of or relates to this agreement or its breach, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the Parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation under the Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association before resorting to some other dispute resolution procedure. Vacations Made Simple has right to choose small claims court over mediation to settle dispute. Mediation or small claims court will take place in County and State of rental property or in Owners primary residence as determined by the Owner or Vacations Made Simple. Licensee will be responsible for any and all bank charges, credit card fees, association violations and all other fees charged to Owner due to Licensee neglect or carelessness.

Licensee agrees to have read and abide by Owner's terms of service, privacy statement as stated on property web site.

WRITTEN EXCEPTIONS: Any exceptions to the above mentioned policies must be approved in writing in advance.

Payment for rentals must be made in U.S. Dollars paid either by a check drawn on a U.S. bank.

This agreement, together with the attachments referenced herein and attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior written oral negotiations, representations, or agreements. No modification of this agreement shall be binding on either party unless it is in writing signed by all parties. Each section, subsection or paragraph of this agreement shall be deemed severable and if for any reason any portion of this agreement is unenforceable, invalid or contrary to any existing or future law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not affect the applicability or validity of any other portion of this agreement.

For all purposes hereunder, facsimile or electronic signatures shall be deemed to be originals and such signatures shall be given the same effect as would an original signature. Agreement bears witness to the fact that I/we have read and agree to check in/checkout policy as stated and damage section of this agreement. Your breach or your party’s breach of any rules shall be considered material, and shall result in the termination of your stay with no refund of rent.

We will send key information and directions in a separate email. Please contact the Owner if there is any difficult with entering the property or any other problems. Contact information will be provided in final email.

Damage Policy: Any damages that may be claimed by Customer against VacationsMadeSimple for alleged breach of this Agreement shall be limited to the total amount of monies paid and shall specifically exclude any indirect, special, consequential or punitive damages. Each party to this Agreement consents and submits to personal jurisdiction over the party by, and venue in, the courts of the State of Michigan in and for Clinton County, Dewitt, MI, regarding any legal action arising from, or otherwise related to, this Agreement. Any dispute arising between you and Vacations Made Simple shall be brought exclusively in the state courts located in Dewitt [Clinton] County, Michigan.

Vacations Made Simple is an agent for the owner, not an owner nor a tenant. As agent, Vacations Made Simple has the authority to act in the best interest of the home owners in any and all situations. Each home is privately owned, including furnishings. Rules and regulations are on record with the owner and with Vacations Made Simple. They are posted in the home. Please adhere to them at all times.