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Cabin Rental Agreement

CABIN RENTAL AGREEMENT/CONTRACT

State of Georgia, Counties of Gilmer and Fannin

CABIN RENTAL AGREEMENT/CONTRACT

State of Georgia, Counties of Gilmer, Fannin, Townes, and Union.

Thank you for choosing Sliding Rock Cabins. These pages include important information regarding reservation procedures and what to pack. Please read this page. Office: (706) 636-5895 Mon-Fri 9 am – 5 pm, it is not monitored after office hours.

PLEASE BRING THIS WITH YOU.

Reservation agreement is sent upon receipt of credit card number. It must be Completed, Signed, and Returned to Sliding Rock Cabins  Immediately Upon Receipt, within three (3) business days of making reservation, along with a photo of your Drivers License.  The cabin will not be prepared for occupancy, nor will directions be sent without a completed and signed Cabin Rental Agreement and a photo of your photo ID (usually your driver’s license).. You will not be able to find the cabin or reach us after hours without our directions or this agreement.

Complete all required info, Sign and Return to us, WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS OF MAKING YOUR RESERVATION, along with a photo of your Drivers License. If anything on the Cabin Rental Agreement is incorrect, it is your responsibility to call us immediately.  We will e-mail directions to your rental property no earlier than fourteen (14) days prior to your arrival date. For guests’ protection, a copy of this agreement is posted on our website.

We have charged your credit card fifty percent (50%) of the total rental fee, if your reservation is outside of thirty-one (31) days of your original arrival date. The charge on your credit card may state the charge is from “YAPSTONE or ASCENT”.  The reservation is now binding. For reservations cancelled or rescheduled more than thirty-one (31) days prior to your original arrival date, we will refund the deposit less a Sixty-Five Dollar ($65) Cancellation Fee, plus applicable taxes. Cancellations or rescheduling within thirty-one (31) days of scheduled arrival are subject to our cancellation policy and no refund will be offered for any reason.

Thirty-one (31) days prior to your arrival, we will charge the balance of the rental fee to the credit card on file.  The charge on your credit card may state the charge is from “YAPSTONE or ASCENT”.  If we have received your signed Cabin Rental Agreement and a photo of your driver’s license, we will e-mail driving instructions, fourteen (14) days prior to your arrival.

Please make sure that the driving instructions are for the cabin you reserved. Print the driving instructions and be sure to bring them with you. (Without these instructions you will have no way of reaching us or the cabin after hours. It is YOUR obligation to make sure you have driving instructions before you leave home. If you have not received your driving instructions within the fourteen (14) daytime frame of arrival, please call our office Monday through Friday, 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, EST, 866- 666-2224. You will be unable to gain access to your cabin, or the locked key box using GPS, mapsonus, or mapquest. Without driving instructions or this contract, you will not be able to reach us after hours.

This Cabin Rental Agreement is a legally binding agreement between Guest, Agency & Owner. Information regarding individual listings is believed accurate but cannot be guaranteed. Sliding Rock Cabins  serves as the Agents and represents the owners of vacation properties in its rental program, and is acting at all times, in and for the best interest of the property owners. Guests are a licensee of the Owner and not a tenant; and Guests are not acquiring any interest in the property.  Your reservation binds you to a specific period of time.   Sliding Rock Cabins Reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.  All rental properties are rented without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or handicap.

Guest making reservation and all guests at property must be at least twenty-five (25) years old or older, except for those who are in the presence of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). By submitting your reservation, you are confirming that you are twenty-five (25) years old or older and that all guests are either twenty-five (25) years or older, or who are under twenty-five (25) are with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).  For Adult only cabins, every occupant must be at least age twenty-five (25).

DISPUTES – This Agreement/Contract shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and be treated as though it were executed in the County of Gilmer, State of Georgia. Any action relating to this Agreement/Contract shall be instituted and prosecuted only in the Gilmer County Superior Court, Georgia. Guests specifically consent to such jurisdiction and to extraterritorial service of process.

  1. RESERVATION AGREEMENT: Guests acknowledge, understand, and agree that the moment Guests give Agents their credit card information, Agents are authorized to charge said credit card for the initial deposit of fifty percent (50%). Agents are authorized to charge the balance of the total charges the MasterCard or Visa on file thirty-one (31) days prior to Guests arrival date. Guests agree that any changes to the balance charged such as different credit cards, different types of cards, etc., within the thirty-one (31) day period will result in a Sixty-Five Dollar ($65) change fee. Agents’ Cancellation Policy will govern any cancellation, rescheduling, or change after the credit card authorization. Any Charge Back fees will be the responsibility of the credit card holder. Property information and individual listings are believed to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.  We have made every effort to ensure that all the information on our website is current and accurate.  The possibility of errors and omissions exists.  Our staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have prior to booking your reservation.
  2. PROCESSING FEE (non-refundable) Sixty-Five Dollars ($65). A processing fee of Sixty-Five Dollars ($65) will be charged on all reservations. Each reservation is charged a non-refundable Sixty-Five Dollars ($65) for processing and Damage Protection Waiver (DPW). The DPW is designed to protect you from charges up to $300 for accidental damage beyond normal wear and tear.  If any damages surpass $300, additional charges will be applied to the credit card on file, and written documentation will be sent to the guest, If damages are determined to be caused by willful misconduct, misuse, or pets, the DPW will be voided on the grounds of intentional acts, gross negligence, or willful conduct by the guest, licensee of guests, or visitors. These occurrences will result in the guest being charged in full for any damages and fees. The DPW does not cover any additional fees or fines. All accidental damage must be reported to Sliding Rock Cabins’ office before departure in order to qualify for protection.  Guests shall provide a guest list and copy of billers’ photo ID prior to driving instructions being sent.  If you are found to exceed the maximum occupancy of your cabin you will be charged a minimum of $200 and will be considered a breach of contract and may result in immediate eviction with NO REFUNDS OR REBATES.
  3. ______ Please initial. CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULING/NO SHOW/EARLY DEPARTURE: Each cabin is privately owned, and cancellations affect owners significantly. Cancellations, rescheduling, or changes must be submitted in writing and confirmed received by Sliding Rock Cabins more than thirty-one (31) days prior to the original check-in date, in order to receive refund, less a Sixty-Five Dollars ($65) cancellation fee. Said changes regardless of reason made within thirty-one (31) days of your original check-in date will result in a forfeiture of money paid. All monies paid are non-transferable to another date. Refunds will be given if the Agent can re-book said dates with another guest limited to the extent of rebooking. Agents are not responsible for Guests inability to arrive or if Guests chooses to depart early for any reason, or if members of Guest’s party do not show up. No refunds, rebates, or compensation will be offered. There will be no refunds, concessions, rescheduling, or compensation, for: Acts of God, Acts of nature (i.e snow/ice/rain/wind, illness, communicable disease, storms, etc.), acts of war or government agencies, road maintenance, fire, strikes, inclement weather, gas shortages, power outages, water outages, construction noise or neighbor noise. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST PURCHASING VACATION RENTAL INSURANCE. Please follow this link to view the CSA Travel Policy Coverage: http://www.vacationrentalinsurance.com/
  4. VACATION RENTAL INSURANCE PLAN (OPTIONAL): You are a valued guest, and we want to do everything possible to make your trip enjoyable and worry free. Because the unforeseen and unexpected can occur before you leave or when you’re away from home, we encourage you to Accept Travel Insurance through CSA’s Vacation Rental Insurance Plan to your reservation. Please review the travel insurance information on our website by clicking “about us” then Travel Insurance” this will direct you to CSA’s website. CSA charges 6.95% of your fees. As this is not a Sliding Rock Cabins product you are also welcome to purchase travel insurance through any other company. If you choose to Decline CSA Travel Insurance and either purchase it elsewhere or forego insuring your stay, please mark as Declined and we will make a note of it. If you choose to Accept-please type “yes” or initial as Accept, you will have 10 days from your reservation to review the insurance and decide if you want to keep it.  Please note, all travel insurance companies will require supporting documentation of any claim and Sliding Rock Cabins is not responsible for any travel insurance company’s policies or decisions. For more information on Vacation Rental Insurance, please follow this link:  http://www.vacationrentalinsurance.com/
  5. ______ please initial.  OCCUPANCY: The maximum occupancy and age restrictions are stated in all accommodation descriptions. The maximum pet occupancy is four (4), unless otherwise stated in the accommodation description.  Guest making reservation and all guests at property must be at least twenty-five (25) years old or older, except for those who are in the presence of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). By submitting your reservation, you are confirming that you are twenty-five (25) years old or older and that all guests are either twenty-five (25) years or older, or who are under twenty-five (25) are with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).  For adult only cabins, every occupant must be at least age twenty-five (25).   Rollaway beds, inflatable mattresses and sleeping bags are prohibited and no unregistered guests are allowed. If you: are found to exceed the maximum occupancy of your cabin, including day guests, you have more guests (human or pet)  than you have noted on page 8 of this agreement, bring children to an adult only cabin, or bring a cat to a cat-free cabin it will be considered a breach of contract and will result in immediate removal and charges for extra occupants with no refunds, rebates, or compensation.   All cabins are non-smoking.  Cabins are set up only for the number of overnight guests listed on this rental agreement.  You also agree and acknowledge that there may be an outside security camera installed at the entry to the cabin. There are no cameras located inside the cabin or on private exterior areas, including, but not limited to the hot tub area.  Said cameras are installed primarily for deterrence and monitoring purposes when the cabin is not rented and is not occupied by the owner.   You agree and acknowledge that the security cameras may capture video/images of any activity conducted at the entry to the cabin. You acknowledge that the presence of the cameras in no way places a duty upon the management or cabin owner to provide security or protection to you or anyone you invite to use or occupy the cabin as your guest. You understand and agree that the cameras are there for your Host’s purposes. You agree that you release management and cabin owner from any and all liability arising from the presence, usage, non-usage, function, non-function, or video/image capture of the security system/cameras. You also agree to advise anyone you invite to use or occupy the cabin as your guest of the presence of said cameras. You understand that any tampering with the camera or covering the camera to disable it is a breach of contract and you agree to any costs or inconvenience to repair/reactivate the camera.
  6. ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE, DIRECTIONS & WEATHER CONDITIONS Directions will be emailed by Agents if Agents have received the completed and signed Signature Page of the Cabin Rental Agreement, with complete guest list submitted. Please PRINT directions as cell service is not always available.  If Guests choose to leave home without directions, Agents cannot be held responsible for Guests inability to find their cabin. To avoid getting lost, we highly recommend you DO NOT use GPS or internet mapping once you arrive in Ellijay.  It is entirely the guest(s) responsibility to monitor the weather and road conditions prior to arrival and during their entire stay.  Guests may contact the office to inquire about conditions understanding that Agent cannot predict the weather or road conditions throughout the region.  Road conditions can change quickly and/or remain impassable for extended periods of time.  If guest becomes held over, the full nightly rate will be charged for each additional night.  It will be the guest(s) responsibility to pay for any additional services requested.  Guests arriving during this time and checking in understand they are proceeding at their own risk and should make proper arrangements.  Guests who do not show, turn around, or depart early will be voluntarily forfeiting the reservation.
  7. ______ Please Initial: CONDUCT: Occupancy and use of premises shall not be such as to place the property in danger of damage or to disturb or offend neighbors. All guests are required to abide by the local county noise ordinance as posted in the information binder in the cabin and includes, but is not limited to; No; parties, excessive speeding through neighborhoods, riding of ATV’s or Off-Road Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes, excessive noise and/or obnoxious behavior, discharging of Firearms, or Fireworks, or Explosives, etc.   There shall be no uncontained or unmonitored fires. Refrain from making noise that neighbors can hear during quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am.   Agent does not permit weddings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, parties, and sorority or fraternity gatherings, family reunions.  No drinking of alcoholic beverages by persons under the legal age of twenty-one (21) is allowed on or in rental properties.  The Agents have the prerogative to terminate this Agreement /Contract and to demand that disruptive Guests vacate the premises, thereby forfeiting all rental fees to Agents.  FOR TROUT HAVEN LODGE and ITTABENA LODGE ONLY:  – FISHING REGULATIONS:  Mountaintown Creek is catch and release, barbless hook, artificial lure fishing only. 1 pole and line, handheld only.  Seeing bait fish is not allowed. Please familiarize yourself with fishing on Mountaintown creek at georgiawildlife.com/fishing/trout.

For Any Cabin In Coosawattee River Resort has implemented fines for certain behaviors while occupying the cabin.  These fees will be charged to the guest, and guests agree to paying these fines via security deposit or authorizing a credit card charge:

– Reckless Endangerment, trash, littering; $150

– Noise complaints: $250 and above

– Discharge of Firearms and unattended fires $500

  1. NON-SMOKING – NO EXCEPTIONS: All cabins are non-smoking. Guests agree to pay not less than $500 for odor abatement if smoke is detected in the cabin. Cigarette butts must not be disposed of in the yard or on the property.
  2. GRAVEL ROADS: Roads leading to most rental properties are dirt, gravel, mountainous and are sometimes bumpy. None of the roads to the cabins require 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicles, however, they do require a driver confident in driving this terrain.   Agents are not responsible for the conditions of the road. Guests who do not show or turn around will voluntarily forfeit the reservation and no compensation will be provided.  Please do not attempt to drive to cabins in Recreational Vehicles (RV’s) or hauling trailers.
  3. WILDLIFE/WATER-FRONT/MOUNTAINS: All Cabins are in the mountains as such you are likely to encounter Bear, Deer, Turkey, Ladybugs, Bugs, Snakes, Carpenter Bees, Wasps, Scorpions, Ticks, Ants, Chiggers, etc. Neither Agent nor property owner will accept responsibility for any issue caused by wildlife.  Additionally, guest acknowledges that bodies of water & steep terrain carries risk that may result in serious injury or death.  Never use watercraft or water toys while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Guest hereby assumes full responsibility for risk of bodily injury, death or property damage arising out of any occupant’s use of the property and surroundings including water.  All children shall be supervised at all times and not be allowed in or near the water or steep terrain without constant adult supervision.  Severe injury or death could result from failure to properly supervise children.  Water is a swim and enter at your own risk area.
  4. CABLE/SATELLITE/INTERNET TV/INTERNET AND TELEPHONES: The cabin owner has chosen channel availability and placed a block on all billable programs which agent cannot activate. Guest agrees that long distance or any billable charges of any kind shall be made by credit card, calling card or charged to third party number. Any billable calls made during the stated rental period & charged to the owner will be billed, along with a processing fee, back to the guest upon receipt of the charges.  Neither owner nor Agents will guarantee specific channel or program availability.
  5. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS and REFUNDS: In case of a breakdown of any property equipment, guests shall notify Agents immediately.  Agents will make every effort to correct any problem that arises during their stay in a timely manner from the moment the call is received.  However, Agents cannot guarantee against mechanical failure of cabin equipment including, but not limited to:  heat, air conditioning, electricity, water, any appliance, cable, satellite, TV, DVD, Telephone, electronics, WIFI, gas logs, grills, hot tubs, etc.   Guests shall not flush wipes (even if advertised as flushable) and feminine products down any toilet. There should be no expectation of a refund, and there will be no refund or relocation because you are disappointed with the property you have chosen to rent or in the event that something associated with the property is not working to your satisfaction.   Should a repair person make a call to repair or replace a unit that is found to be in working order and the problem was due to Guests oversight, neglect or misuse, Guests agree that the repair call costs may be billed to the Guests credit card on file. Agent cannot be held responsible for the failing of any other company due to said company’s error or service interruption (i.e. electricity, water, gas, etc.) However, Agents agree to do all that is humanly possible to remedy any issue as quickly as possible. Agent cannot be held responsible for acts of neighbors such as, but not limited to, construction, road repair, maintenance and noise.
  6. RIGHT OF ENTRY: Guests understand and agree that Agents reserve the right to enter property at any time to investigate disturbances, check occupancy, check damages, make repairs, alterations, and improvements, as Sliding Rock Cabins deems necessary.  One set of keys are provided for your property. Do not make copies or distribute keys to unauthorized guests. Violation of this policy will result in a One Hundred Dollar ($100) fee for re-keying the property.
  7. FIREPLACES AND FIRE-PITS: Wood Burning and Gas Log Fireplaces are seasonal and operational from October 1 – April 1. Agents provide one (1) bundle of free firewood for cabins with Indoor wood burning fireplaces only,while in season. Additional firewood may be purchased with enough advance notice.  Guests agree to not use more than the one (1) bundle of free firewood or the firewood they have purchased and paid for separately during their stay.  There will be a minimum additional charge of $15 per bundle, if more is used.  In Wood Burning fireplaces, no item including but not limited to; charcoal, lava rocks, accelerants, lighter fluid, etc., may be burned. Guests agree:  To pay damages if any item other than hardwood or Duraflame type logs are burned.  Guests agree to never put additional items in gas log fireplaces or to re-arrange or tamper with gas logs.  This is a major safety issue and could be a hazard to your health.  Tampering will result in extra charges.  Guest agrees that no burning or smoldering fire in any type of fireplace, fire-pit or grill will be left unattended.  If a property does not offer a fire-pit guests will not make one, doing so is considered damages and the guest will be charged accordingly. Guests must be in full control of any fire at all times and will be responsible for any damage of uncontrolled fires.
  8. HOT TUBS: Hot tubs undergo a complete water change and are cleaned and chemically balanced prior to your arrival. Water may therefore be cool. Overuse or misuse of the hot tub may result in a chemical imbalance and could create unhealthy water. Please observe all rules posted. If the water should become cloudy or develop an odor, please call the management company. Guests may not add any objects or chemicals not provided by management to the hot tubs and agree to pay damages if hot tub has been compromised. Guests agree to pay not less than $100 if hot tub has been compromised in such a manner that results in cleaning service being delayed.  Guests understand that hot tub usage is at their own risk and will not hold Agent or Property Owner responsible for any injury or illness. It is absolutely forbidden for children to be in the hot tub without a responsible adult or use the hot tub as a play pool for children.  All guests must follow hot tub rules posted at cabin.
  9. GRILLS: To discourage bears, please clean up all grease & food spills.  The guest agrees that charcoal or any accelerant will not be put in the grill, if charcoal is found to be present inside the grill guest agrees to pay for grill replacement. Guest must turn off propane supply immediately after each use. Guest will be fully liable for any damage caused by guest not turning off grill or propane supply to grill.
  10. SUBSTITUTIONS: Agents reserve the right to substitute a comparable cabin without liability in the unlikely event that a reserved cabin is unavailable for any reason. This will be done only as a last resort when there is a maintenance issue or service interruption.  renders the cabin uninhabitable, the property is sold, or the property management agreement is terminated. Agent cannot absolutely guarantee a specific property.
  11. ____ Please Initial. PET POLICY – For us to continue our very lenient Pet Policy, and to ensure the following items must be adhered to.  Please note, if any damages or excessive soiling are determined to be caused by pets, the DPW in Section 2 will be voided:
  • The maximum pet occupancy is four (4) unless otherwise stated in the cabin description.
  • All pets must be listed on the last page of this rental agreement.
  • No Pets in hot tub. Guests agree to pay no less than $100 cleaning fee if pet gets into the hot tub.
  • Pets must be completely housebroken, well behaved, and pest free.
  • If your pet gets on our beds or other furniture, the furniture/bed must be protected by the renter against hair, soiled paws, or any other soiling.  Guest shall bring appropriate protection such as old sheets/towels.  Guests will be charged an extra cleaning fee of not less than $50 if pet hair causes a delay in cleaning services.  Guests will be charged an additional cleaning fee for soiled bedding.
  • Guests will not use any linen on pets other than the pet towels provided by Agents or Guests.
  • Guests agree to pay for any damage caused by pets. Guests agree they are authorizing Agents to charge Guests credit card on file for any damages or excessive soiling sustained.
  • If pets have an accident in cabin, all cleanup will be performed by the Guests. Guests will police waste from the grounds, deposit in plastic bags and then put in outside garbage cans. Guests agree that failure to comply with clean-ups of either inside or outside cabin will result in an additional cleaning charge of no less than $50.
  • Guests agree to be in full control of their pets at all times & take full responsibility for pets’ well-being additionally, guests agree pet will not be left outside, on porches or anywhere that barking will disturb neighbors.
  • Guests agree to not bring a cat to a dog-only cabin, and not to bring any animal to a non-pet friendly cabin.  For these cabins, If any evidence of a pet is found upon departure guests will be charged a fee of not less than $500 to the credit card on file.  If an unregistered pet is found during stay, it will be considered a breach of contract and will result in immediate removal with no refunds, rebates, or compensation.

If any of these Pet Policy items are not met, Guests are in violation of this Agreement/Contract.  Guests acknowledge the agreement and authorize Sliding Rock Cabins to charge their credit card on file for any damage sustained.

  1. DAMAGES TO PROPERTY-EXCESSIVE SOILING: Premises are to be left in clean, undamaged condition.  Guest must follow check in and checkout procedures located in the driving instructions along with pet policy.  Guests acknowledge the agreement/contract authorizes Agents to charge credit card on file, if check out procedures and the pet policy are not followed.   Guests agree to pay moving costs if the furniture is rearranged in such a manner that results in cleaning services being delayed.
  2. CHECK-IN/CHECKOUT TIME: Check-in time is no earlier than 4:00 PM; checkout is no later than 10:00 AM. By signing this Agreement/Contract, Guests are authorizing Agents to charge their credit card one full night’s rental for a check-in earlier than 4:00 PM or a checkout later than 10:00 AM.  Sliding Rock Cabins has the right to change these times as needed.  Agent will use every resource available to have the property ready for guest occupancy at noted check in time, however; Agent cannot guarantee the exact time of occupancy due to possible interruptions.  No concessions, rate reductions, or refunds will be made for postponed occupancy due ot conflicts out of Agent’s control.  Checkout is strictly enforced so that the Agent has adequate time to prepare the property for the next scheduled guests.  Guests agree to follow all check-in and checkout procedures and understands the property must be left clean and undamaged.  Guest understands that failure to follow the posted check-in and checkout procedures may result in additional fees.  Agent reserves the right to further charge guest for additional cleaning or repairs.
  3. ITEMS LEFT BEHIND: Agents are not responsible for any items Guests leave behind in cabin. Agents are authorized to charge a fee of $35 plus shipping costs for the return of any items Guests leave behind in cabin.  Items will be discarded or donated after 7 days.  If a guest leaves behind a firearm, guest is financially responsible for the legal return of said firearm, no less than $300.  Additionally, if a guest leaves behind a firearm, they accept full liability for events or accidents occurring with said firearm.
  4. EXPEDITED EVICTION: A material breach of this Agreement by Guests, which, in the sole determination of the Agents, results in damage to the Premises, personal injury to Guests 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 Guests tenancy. Violation of any of the rules contained herein will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of rent and security deposit. The expedited eviction procedures set forth in the Cabins Act apply. Guests may be evicted under such procedures if Guests: (i) hold over in possession after Guests tenancy has expired; (ii) commit a material breach of any provision of this Agreement that according to its terms would result in the termination of Guests tenancy; (iii) fail to pay rent as required by this Agreement, or (iv) have obtained possession of the Premises by fraud or misrepresentation. Any reservation made under false pretenses will result in forfeiture of advance payments and the party will not be permitted to check-in.
  5. VIOLATION OF AGREEMENT/CONTRACT: Agents reserve the right to remove renter without refund, rebates, or compensation, if any of the Agreement/Contract items are not met.
  6. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS:  Guests acknowledge understand and agree that each and every guest or guardian shall be solely responsible for any property damage, accident, injury, illness or communicable disease, to any person or loss sustained by any person, including loss of money, jewelry, and other items of personal property, arising out  of or in any way related to Guests use of the premises or the items of personal property provided by Sliding Rock Cabins or cabin owner.  Guests shall inspect and be familiar with proper use and application of such items prior to using them.   Guests hereby agree to INDEMNIFY and hold Sliding Rock Cabins LLC, employees, vendors, owners and officers and/or homeowners harmless from all claims including those of third parties, arising out of or in any way related to Guests use of premises or the items of personal property provided therein.   Guests hereby agree to hold Sliding Rock Cabins LLC and/or homeowner, employees, vendors and officers harmless and to indemnify same against any and all claims which may arise during and after the course of rental as a consequence of any acts or omissions of Sliding Rock Cabins and/or property owner, employees, vendors, owners and officers.  Guests assume the risk of injury, illness, communicable disease or other losses relating to any recreational activities and will hold Sliding Rock Cabins and homeowner harmless with respect thereto.  Guests assume the risk of injury and other losses relating to any use of ladders in cabins that have lofts accessible by ladders.  Guest agrees to accept and assume all risks, known and unknown, to themselves or each guest known or unknown, of personal injury, illness, communicable disease, permanent disability, death, emotional distress or property damage to themselves or to third parties, arising from being on the premises or use of facilities, whether caused by the negligence of the manager or otherwise.  Any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against this premises owner and operator for any injuries caused by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings, except for gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm, by the individual or entity of the premises.

Special Note-Roads to Cabins:  None of Sliding Rock Cabins’ properties require four-wheel drive vehicles to access.  A few benefit from all wheel drive access and are noted on the cabin description. However, please be advised, unless otherwise noted, all the roads leading to our cabins will be; mountainous and/or hilly, will have gravel and dirt, may be bumpy, some areas of the gravel roads are narrow, and none of the roads have guardrails along the way. They are driven daily in two-wheel drive vehicles. Sliding Rock Cabins is not responsible for road conditions or driver’s ability.

SIGNATURE PAGE – A copy of this complete rental agreement will be emailed to you for signatures.

VACATION RENTAL INSURANCE PLAN

You are a valued guest, and we want to do everything possible to make your trip enjoyable and worry free. Because the unforeseen and unexpected may occur before you leave or when you’re away from home we encourage you to Accept CSA’s Vacation Rental Insurance Plan at 6.95% (.0695) of reservation cost to your reservation.  Please review CSA’s travel insurance through the link on our website for more details. This is not a Sliding Rock Cabins product however we strongly suggest that you accept Vacation Rental Insurance either through CSA or another insurance provider. If within 10 days of your reservation you choose to not accept Travel Insurance through CSA we will be happy to remove it. If you choose to Accept-please type “yes” or initial as Accept If you choose to Accept-please mark as Accept, you will have 10 days from your reservation to review the insurance and decide if you want to keep it.  Please note, all travel insurance companies will require supporting documentation of any claim and Sliding Rock Cabins is not responsible for any travel insurance company’s policies or decisions. Guests acknowledges and agrees that by initialing below, Agents have offered Vacation Rental Insurance and that Guests have chosen to: For more information on Vacation Rental Insurance,  http://www.vacationrentalinsurance.com/

ACCEPT: ___________ (CSA’s Vacation Insurance 6.95%)

_____________________________ (please sign) I am providing my credit card number as a guarantee. I understand and agree to pay all rent and accept all terms of the Rental Agreement/Contract, and accept all liability for any damages, beyond normal wear and tear, during the term of my stay with Sliding Rock Cabins If I fail to do so, I understand and agree that these costs will be charged to my credit card and that all credit card sales are final.

________ (please initial) Guest shall provide a guest list, including Booking Guest’s Name and Address, prior to driving directions being sent.   If guests are found to have more occupants than registered, but still within maximum occupancy or less, Guest agree to being charged $25 per unregistered guest, per reservation night.  If you are found to exceed the maximum occupancy of your cabin and including day guests you will be charged a minimum of $250 – $500 and it will be considered a breach of contract and may result in immediate eviction with no refunds or rebates.  For cabins in gated communities, the gate attendant will verify this information for community access.

Cabin will only be setup for the number of guests:

Number of Adults including yourself (Human): __________, Number of Kids (Humans, under age 21)::_______

Number of Pets (Dogs/Cats): ________, Weight of Dogs/Cats: ____________

Names and Ages of ALL Human Guests (including day Guests and Booking Guest), plus Dog/Cat Breeds and Description:

Full Name and Age of Person Making Reservation (Human): ______________________________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): ______________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

ADDITIONAL Day guests: Adults ____ # Kids (under age 21): ____ # pets:____ TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED MAX OCCUPANCY OF CABIN. Day guests cannot stay overnight.  Any variation from the initial reservation must be submitted separately & approved by Sliding Rock Cabins.

*Please provide a photo of your current Driver’s License, Within 3 days of making your reservation. *

Signature of Guest Responsible for Credit Card: ________________________________Date: ___________

Number AND TYPE of Vehicles at Cabin: _______________________________________________________________

Thank you for allowing Sliding Rock Cabins to host your stay in the North Georgia Mountains.

Travel Insurance

Before You Go… During Your Vacation… After You’re Home…

CABIN RENTAL AGREEMENT/CONTRACT

State of Georgia, Counties of Gilmer, Fannin, Townes, and Union.

Thank you for choosing Sliding Rock Cabins. These pages include important information regarding reservation procedures and what to pack. Please read this page. Office: (706) 636-5895 Mon-Fri 9 am – 5 pm, it is not monitored after office hours.

PLEASE BRING THIS WITH YOU.

Reservation agreement is sent upon receipt of credit card number. It must be Completed, Signed, and Returned to Sliding Rock Cabins  Immediately Upon Receipt, within three (3) business days of making reservation, along with a photo of your Drivers License.  The cabin will not be prepared for occupancy, nor will directions be sent without a completed and signed Cabin Rental Agreement and a photo of your photo ID (usually your driver’s license).. You will not be able to find the cabin or reach us after hours without our directions or this agreement.

Complete all required info, Sign and Return to us, WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS OF MAKING YOUR RESERVATION, along with a photo of your Drivers License. If anything on the Cabin Rental Agreement is incorrect, it is your responsibility to call us immediately.  We will e-mail directions to your rental property no earlier than fourteen (14) days prior to your arrival date. For guests’ protection, a copy of this agreement is posted on our website.

We have charged your credit card fifty percent (50%) of the total rental fee, if your reservation is outside of thirty-one (31) days of your original arrival date. The charge on your credit card may state the charge is from “YAPSTONE or ASCENT”.  The reservation is now binding. For reservations cancelled or rescheduled more than thirty-one (31) days prior to your original arrival date, we will refund the deposit less a Sixty-Five Dollar ($65) Cancellation Fee, plus applicable taxes. Cancellations or rescheduling within thirty-one (31) days of scheduled arrival are subject to our cancellation policy and no refund will be offered for any reason.

Thirty-one (31) days prior to your arrival, we will charge the balance of the rental fee to the credit card on file.  The charge on your credit card may state the charge is from “YAPSTONE or ASCENT”.  If we have received your signed Cabin Rental Agreement and a photo of your driver’s license, we will e-mail driving instructions, fourteen (14) days prior to your arrival.

Please make sure that the driving instructions are for the cabin you reserved. Print the driving instructions and be sure to bring them with you. (Without these instructions you will have no way of reaching us or the cabin after hours. It is YOUR obligation to make sure you have driving instructions before you leave home. If you have not received your driving instructions within the fourteen (14) daytime frame of arrival, please call our office Monday through Friday, 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, EST, 866- 666-2224. You will be unable to gain access to your cabin, or the locked key box using GPS, mapsonus, or mapquest. Without driving instructions or this contract, you will not be able to reach us after hours.

This Cabin Rental Agreement is a legally binding agreement between Guest, Agency & Owner. Information regarding individual listings is believed accurate but cannot be guaranteed. Sliding Rock Cabins  serves as the Agents and represents the owners of vacation properties in its rental program, and is acting at all times, in and for the best interest of the property owners. Guests are a licensee of the Owner and not a tenant; and Guests are not acquiring any interest in the property.  Your reservation binds you to a specific period of time.   Sliding Rock Cabins Reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.  All rental properties are rented without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or handicap.

Guest making reservation and all guests at property must be at least twenty-five (25) years old or older, except for those who are in the presence of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). By submitting your reservation, you are confirming that you are twenty-five (25) years old or older and that all guests are either twenty-five (25) years or older, or who are under twenty-five (25) are with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).  For Adult only cabins, every occupant must be at least age twenty-five (25).

DISPUTES – This Agreement/Contract shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and be treated as though it were executed in the County of Gilmer, State of Georgia. Any action relating to this Agreement/Contract shall be instituted and prosecuted only in the Gilmer County Superior Court, Georgia. Guests specifically consent to such jurisdiction and to extraterritorial service of process.

  1. RESERVATION AGREEMENT: Guests acknowledge, understand, and agree that the moment Guests give Agents their credit card information, Agents are authorized to charge said credit card for the initial deposit of fifty percent (50%). Agents are authorized to charge the balance of the total charges the MasterCard or Visa on file thirty-one (31) days prior to Guests arrival date. Guests agree that any changes to the balance charged such as different credit cards, different types of cards, etc., within the thirty-one (31) day period will result in a Sixty-Five Dollar ($65) change fee. Agents’ Cancellation Policy will govern any cancellation, rescheduling, or change after the credit card authorization. Any Charge Back fees will be the responsibility of the credit card holder. Property information and individual listings are believed to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.  We have made every effort to ensure that all the information on our website is current and accurate.  The possibility of errors and omissions exists.  Our staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have prior to booking your reservation.
  2. PROCESSING FEE (non-refundable) Sixty-Five Dollars ($65). A processing fee of Sixty-Five Dollars ($65) will be charged on all reservations. Each reservation is charged a non-refundable Sixty-Five Dollars ($65) for processing and Damage Protection Waiver (DPW). The DPW is designed to protect you from charges up to $300 for accidental damage beyond normal wear and tear.  If any damages surpass $300, additional charges will be applied to the credit card on file, and written documentation will be sent to the guest, If damages are determined to be caused by willful misconduct, misuse, or pets, the DPW will be voided on the grounds of intentional acts, gross negligence, or willful conduct by the guest, licensee of guests, or visitors. These occurrences will result in the guest being charged in full for any damages and fees. The DPW does not cover any additional fees or fines. All accidental damage must be reported to Sliding Rock Cabins’ office before departure in order to qualify for protection.  Guests shall provide a guest list and copy of billers’ photo ID prior to driving instructions being sent.  If you are found to exceed the maximum occupancy of your cabin you will be charged a minimum of $200 and will be considered a breach of contract and may result in immediate eviction with NO REFUNDS OR REBATES.
  3. ______ Please initial. CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULING/NO SHOW/EARLY DEPARTURE: Each cabin is privately owned, and cancellations affect owners significantly. Cancellations, rescheduling, or changes must be submitted in writing and confirmed received by Sliding Rock Cabins more than thirty-one (31) days prior to the original check-in date, in order to receive refund, less a Sixty-Five Dollars ($65) cancellation fee. Said changes regardless of reason made within thirty-one (31) days of your original check-in date will result in a forfeiture of money paid. All monies paid are non-transferable to another date. Refunds will be given if the Agent can re-book said dates with another guest limited to the extent of rebooking. Agents are not responsible for Guests inability to arrive or if Guests chooses to depart early for any reason, or if members of Guest’s party do not show up. No refunds, rebates, or compensation will be offered. There will be no refunds, concessions, rescheduling, or compensation, for: Acts of God, Acts of nature (i.e snow/ice/rain/wind, illness, communicable disease, storms, etc.), acts of war or government agencies, road maintenance, fire, strikes, inclement weather, gas shortages, power outages, water outages, construction noise or neighbor noise. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST PURCHASING VACATION RENTAL INSURANCE. Please follow this link to view the CSA Travel Policy Coverage: http://www.vacationrentalinsurance.com/
  4. VACATION RENTAL INSURANCE PLAN (OPTIONAL): You are a valued guest, and we want to do everything possible to make your trip enjoyable and worry free. Because the unforeseen and unexpected can occur before you leave or when you’re away from home, we encourage you to Accept Travel Insurance through CSA’s Vacation Rental Insurance Plan to your reservation. Please review the travel insurance information on our website by clicking “about us” then Travel Insurance” this will direct you to CSA’s website. CSA charges 6.95% of your fees. As this is not a Sliding Rock Cabins product you are also welcome to purchase travel insurance through any other company. If you choose to Decline CSA Travel Insurance and either purchase it elsewhere or forego insuring your stay, please mark as Declined and we will make a note of it. If you choose to Accept-please type “yes” or initial as Accept, you will have 10 days from your reservation to review the insurance and decide if you want to keep it.  Please note, all travel insurance companies will require supporting documentation of any claim and Sliding Rock Cabins is not responsible for any travel insurance company’s policies or decisions. For more information on Vacation Rental Insurance, please follow this link:  http://www.vacationrentalinsurance.com/
  5. ______ please initial.  OCCUPANCY: The maximum occupancy and age restrictions are stated in all accommodation descriptions. The maximum pet occupancy is four (4), unless otherwise stated in the accommodation description.  Guest making reservation and all guests at property must be at least twenty-five (25) years old or older, except for those who are in the presence of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). By submitting your reservation, you are confirming that you are twenty-five (25) years old or older and that all guests are either twenty-five (25) years or older, or who are under twenty-five (25) are with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).  For adult only cabins, every occupant must be at least age twenty-five (25).   Rollaway beds, inflatable mattresses and sleeping bags are prohibited and no unregistered guests are allowed. If you: are found to exceed the maximum occupancy of your cabin, including day guests, you have more guests (human or pet)  than you have noted on page 8 of this agreement, bring children to an adult only cabin, or bring a cat to a cat-free cabin it will be considered a breach of contract and will result in immediate removal and charges for extra occupants with no refunds, rebates, or compensation.   All cabins are non-smoking.  Cabins are set up only for the number of overnight guests listed on this rental agreement.  You also agree and acknowledge that there may be an outside security camera installed at the entry to the cabin. There are no cameras located inside the cabin or on private exterior areas, including, but not limited to the hot tub area.  Said cameras are installed primarily for deterrence and monitoring purposes when the cabin is not rented and is not occupied by the owner.   You agree and acknowledge that the security cameras may capture video/images of any activity conducted at the entry to the cabin. You acknowledge that the presence of the cameras in no way places a duty upon the management or cabin owner to provide security or protection to you or anyone you invite to use or occupy the cabin as your guest. You understand and agree that the cameras are there for your Host’s purposes. You agree that you release management and cabin owner from any and all liability arising from the presence, usage, non-usage, function, non-function, or video/image capture of the security system/cameras. You also agree to advise anyone you invite to use or occupy the cabin as your guest of the presence of said cameras. You understand that any tampering with the camera or covering the camera to disable it is a breach of contract and you agree to any costs or inconvenience to repair/reactivate the camera.
  6. ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE, DIRECTIONS & WEATHER CONDITIONS Directions will be emailed by Agents if Agents have received the completed and signed Signature Page of the Cabin Rental Agreement, with complete guest list submitted. Please PRINT directions as cell service is not always available.  If Guests choose to leave home without directions, Agents cannot be held responsible for Guests inability to find their cabin. To avoid getting lost, we highly recommend you DO NOT use GPS or internet mapping once you arrive in Ellijay.  It is entirely the guest(s) responsibility to monitor the weather and road conditions prior to arrival and during their entire stay.  Guests may contact the office to inquire about conditions understanding that Agent cannot predict the weather or road conditions throughout the region.  Road conditions can change quickly and/or remain impassable for extended periods of time.  If guest becomes held over, the full nightly rate will be charged for each additional night.  It will be the guest(s) responsibility to pay for any additional services requested.  Guests arriving during this time and checking in understand they are proceeding at their own risk and should make proper arrangements.  Guests who do not show, turn around, or depart early will be voluntarily forfeiting the reservation.
  7. ______ Please Initial: CONDUCT: Occupancy and use of premises shall not be such as to place the property in danger of damage or to disturb or offend neighbors. All guests are required to abide by the local county noise ordinance as posted in the information binder in the cabin and includes, but is not limited to; No; parties, excessive speeding through neighborhoods, riding of ATV’s or Off-Road Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes, excessive noise and/or obnoxious behavior, discharging of Firearms, or Fireworks, or Explosives, etc.   There shall be no uncontained or unmonitored fires. Refrain from making noise that neighbors can hear during quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am.   Agent does not permit weddings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, parties, and sorority or fraternity gatherings, family reunions.  No drinking of alcoholic beverages by persons under the legal age of twenty-one (21) is allowed on or in rental properties.  The Agents have the prerogative to terminate this Agreement /Contract and to demand that disruptive Guests vacate the premises, thereby forfeiting all rental fees to Agents.  FOR TROUT HAVEN LODGE and ITTABENA LODGE ONLY:  – FISHING REGULATIONS:  Mountaintown Creek is catch and release, barbless hook, artificial lure fishing only. 1 pole and line, handheld only.  Seeing bait fish is not allowed. Please familiarize yourself with fishing on Mountaintown creek at georgiawildlife.com/fishing/trout.

For Any Cabin In Coosawattee River Resort has implemented fines for certain behaviors while occupying the cabin.  These fees will be charged to the guest, and guests agree to paying these fines via security deposit or authorizing a credit card charge:

– Reckless Endangerment, trash, littering; $150

– Noise complaints: $250 and above

– Discharge of Firearms and unattended fires $500

  1. NON-SMOKING – NO EXCEPTIONS: All cabins are non-smoking. Guests agree to pay not less than $500 for odor abatement if smoke is detected in the cabin. Cigarette butts must not be disposed of in the yard or on the property.
  2. GRAVEL ROADS: Roads leading to most rental properties are dirt, gravel, mountainous and are sometimes bumpy. None of the roads to the cabins require 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicles, however, they do require a driver confident in driving this terrain.   Agents are not responsible for the conditions of the road. Guests who do not show or turn around will voluntarily forfeit the reservation and no compensation will be provided.  Please do not attempt to drive to cabins in Recreational Vehicles (RV’s) or hauling trailers.
  3. WILDLIFE/WATER-FRONT/MOUNTAINS: All Cabins are in the mountains as such you are likely to encounter Bear, Deer, Turkey, Ladybugs, Bugs, Snakes, Carpenter Bees, Wasps, Scorpions, Ticks, Ants, Chiggers, etc. Neither Agent nor property owner will accept responsibility for any issue caused by wildlife.  Additionally, guest acknowledges that bodies of water & steep terrain carries risk that may result in serious injury or death.  Never use watercraft or water toys while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Guest hereby assumes full responsibility for risk of bodily injury, death or property damage arising out of any occupant’s use of the property and surroundings including water.  All children shall be supervised at all times and not be allowed in or near the water or steep terrain without constant adult supervision.  Severe injury or death could result from failure to properly supervise children.  Water is a swim and enter at your own risk area.
  4. CABLE/SATELLITE/INTERNET TV/INTERNET AND TELEPHONES: The cabin owner has chosen channel availability and placed a block on all billable programs which agent cannot activate. Guest agrees that long distance or any billable charges of any kind shall be made by credit card, calling card or charged to third party number. Any billable calls made during the stated rental period & charged to the owner will be billed, along with a processing fee, back to the guest upon receipt of the charges.  Neither owner nor Agents will guarantee specific channel or program availability.
  5. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS and REFUNDS: In case of a breakdown of any property equipment, guests shall notify Agents immediately.  Agents will make every effort to correct any problem that arises during their stay in a timely manner from the moment the call is received.  However, Agents cannot guarantee against mechanical failure of cabin equipment including, but not limited to:  heat, air conditioning, electricity, water, any appliance, cable, satellite, TV, DVD, Telephone, electronics, WIFI, gas logs, grills, hot tubs, etc.   Guests shall not flush wipes (even if advertised as flushable) and feminine products down any toilet. There should be no expectation of a refund, and there will be no refund or relocation because you are disappointed with the property you have chosen to rent or in the event that something associated with the property is not working to your satisfaction.   Should a repair person make a call to repair or replace a unit that is found to be in working order and the problem was due to Guests oversight, neglect or misuse, Guests agree that the repair call costs may be billed to the Guests credit card on file. Agent cannot be held responsible for the failing of any other company due to said company’s error or service interruption (i.e. electricity, water, gas, etc.) However, Agents agree to do all that is humanly possible to remedy any issue as quickly as possible. Agent cannot be held responsible for acts of neighbors such as, but not limited to, construction, road repair, maintenance and noise.
  6. RIGHT OF ENTRY: Guests understand and agree that Agents reserve the right to enter property at any time to investigate disturbances, check occupancy, check damages, make repairs, alterations, and improvements, as Sliding Rock Cabins deems necessary.  One set of keys are provided for your property. Do not make copies or distribute keys to unauthorized guests. Violation of this policy will result in a One Hundred Dollar ($100) fee for re-keying the property.
  7. FIREPLACES AND FIRE-PITS: Wood Burning and Gas Log Fireplaces are seasonal and operational from October 1 – April 1. Agents provide one (1) bundle of free firewood for cabins with Indoor wood burning fireplaces only,while in season. Additional firewood may be purchased with enough advance notice.  Guests agree to not use more than the one (1) bundle of free firewood or the firewood they have purchased and paid for separately during their stay.  There will be a minimum additional charge of $15 per bundle, if more is used.  In Wood Burning fireplaces, no item including but not limited to; charcoal, lava rocks, accelerants, lighter fluid, etc., may be burned. Guests agree:  To pay damages if any item other than hardwood or Duraflame type logs are burned.  Guests agree to never put additional items in gas log fireplaces or to re-arrange or tamper with gas logs.  This is a major safety issue and could be a hazard to your health.  Tampering will result in extra charges.  Guest agrees that no burning or smoldering fire in any type of fireplace, fire-pit or grill will be left unattended.  If a property does not offer a fire-pit guests will not make one, doing so is considered damages and the guest will be charged accordingly. Guests must be in full control of any fire at all times and will be responsible for any damage of uncontrolled fires.
  8. HOT TUBS: Hot tubs undergo a complete water change and are cleaned and chemically balanced prior to your arrival. Water may therefore be cool. Overuse or misuse of the hot tub may result in a chemical imbalance and could create unhealthy water. Please observe all rules posted. If the water should become cloudy or develop an odor, please call the management company. Guests may not add any objects or chemicals not provided by management to the hot tubs and agree to pay damages if hot tub has been compromised. Guests agree to pay not less than $100 if hot tub has been compromised in such a manner that results in cleaning service being delayed.  Guests understand that hot tub usage is at their own risk and will not hold Agent or Property Owner responsible for any injury or illness. It is absolutely forbidden for children to be in the hot tub without a responsible adult or use the hot tub as a play pool for children.  All guests must follow hot tub rules posted at cabin.
  9. GRILLS: To discourage bears, please clean up all grease & food spills.  The guest agrees that charcoal or any accelerant will not be put in the grill, if charcoal is found to be present inside the grill guest agrees to pay for grill replacement. Guest must turn off propane supply immediately after each use. Guest will be fully liable for any damage caused by guest not turning off grill or propane supply to grill.
  10. SUBSTITUTIONS: Agents reserve the right to substitute a comparable cabin without liability in the unlikely event that a reserved cabin is unavailable for any reason. This will be done only as a last resort when there is a maintenance issue or service interruption.  renders the cabin uninhabitable, the property is sold, or the property management agreement is terminated. Agent cannot absolutely guarantee a specific property.
  11. ____ Please Initial. PET POLICY – For us to continue our very lenient Pet Policy, and to ensure the following items must be adhered to.  Please note, if any damages or excessive soiling are determined to be caused by pets, the DPW in Section 2 will be voided:
  • The maximum pet occupancy is four (4) unless otherwise stated in the cabin description.
  • All pets must be listed on the last page of this rental agreement.
  • No Pets in hot tub. Guests agree to pay no less than $100 cleaning fee if pet gets into the hot tub.
  • Pets must be completely housebroken, well behaved, and pest free.
  • If your pet gets on our beds or other furniture, the furniture/bed must be protected by the renter against hair, soiled paws, or any other soiling.  Guest shall bring appropriate protection such as old sheets/towels.  Guests will be charged an extra cleaning fee of not less than $50 if pet hair causes a delay in cleaning services.  Guests will be charged an additional cleaning fee for soiled bedding.
  • Guests will not use any linen on pets other than the pet towels provided by Agents or Guests.
  • Guests agree to pay for any damage caused by pets. Guests agree they are authorizing Agents to charge Guests credit card on file for any damages or excessive soiling sustained.
  • If pets have an accident in cabin, all cleanup will be performed by the Guests. Guests will police waste from the grounds, deposit in plastic bags and then put in outside garbage cans. Guests agree that failure to comply with clean-ups of either inside or outside cabin will result in an additional cleaning charge of no less than $50.
  • Guests agree to be in full control of their pets at all times & take full responsibility for pets’ well-being additionally, guests agree pet will not be left outside, on porches or anywhere that barking will disturb neighbors.
  • Guests agree to not bring a cat to a dog-only cabin, and not to bring any animal to a non-pet friendly cabin.  For these cabins, If any evidence of a pet is found upon departure guests will be charged a fee of not less than $500 to the credit card on file.  If an unregistered pet is found during stay, it will be considered a breach of contract and will result in immediate removal with no refunds, rebates, or compensation.

If any of these Pet Policy items are not met, Guests are in violation of this Agreement/Contract.  Guests acknowledge the agreement and authorize Sliding Rock Cabins to charge their credit card on file for any damage sustained.

  1. DAMAGES TO PROPERTY-EXCESSIVE SOILING: Premises are to be left in clean, undamaged condition.  Guest must follow check in and checkout procedures located in the driving instructions along with pet policy.  Guests acknowledge the agreement/contract authorizes Agents to charge credit card on file, if check out procedures and the pet policy are not followed.   Guests agree to pay moving costs if the furniture is rearranged in such a manner that results in cleaning services being delayed.
  2. CHECK-IN/CHECKOUT TIME: Check-in time is no earlier than 4:00 PM; checkout is no later than 10:00 AM. By signing this Agreement/Contract, Guests are authorizing Agents to charge their credit card one full night’s rental for a check-in earlier than 4:00 PM or a checkout later than 10:00 AM.  Sliding Rock Cabins has the right to change these times as needed.  Agent will use every resource available to have the property ready for guest occupancy at noted check in time, however; Agent cannot guarantee the exact time of occupancy due to possible interruptions.  No concessions, rate reductions, or refunds will be made for postponed occupancy due ot conflicts out of Agent’s control.  Checkout is strictly enforced so that the Agent has adequate time to prepare the property for the next scheduled guests.  Guests agree to follow all check-in and checkout procedures and understands the property must be left clean and undamaged.  Guest understands that failure to follow the posted check-in and checkout procedures may result in additional fees.  Agent reserves the right to further charge guest for additional cleaning or repairs.
  3. ITEMS LEFT BEHIND: Agents are not responsible for any items Guests leave behind in cabin. Agents are authorized to charge a fee of $35 plus shipping costs for the return of any items Guests leave behind in cabin.  Items will be discarded or donated after 7 days.  If a guest leaves behind a firearm, guest is financially responsible for the legal return of said firearm, no less than $300.  Additionally, if a guest leaves behind a firearm, they accept full liability for events or accidents occurring with said firearm.
  4. EXPEDITED EVICTION: A material breach of this Agreement by Guests, which, in the sole determination of the Agents, results in damage to the Premises, personal injury to Guests 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 Guests tenancy. Violation of any of the rules contained herein will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of rent and security deposit. The expedited eviction procedures set forth in the Cabins Act apply. Guests may be evicted under such procedures if Guests: (i) hold over in possession after Guests tenancy has expired; (ii) commit a material breach of any provision of this Agreement that according to its terms would result in the termination of Guests tenancy; (iii) fail to pay rent as required by this Agreement, or (iv) have obtained possession of the Premises by fraud or misrepresentation. Any reservation made under false pretenses will result in forfeiture of advance payments and the party will not be permitted to check-in.
  5. VIOLATION OF AGREEMENT/CONTRACT: Agents reserve the right to remove renter without refund, rebates, or compensation, if any of the Agreement/Contract items are not met.
  6. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS:  Guests acknowledge understand and agree that each and every guest or guardian shall be solely responsible for any property damage, accident, injury, illness or communicable disease, to any person or loss sustained by any person, including loss of money, jewelry, and other items of personal property, arising out  of or in any way related to Guests use of the premises or the items of personal property provided by Sliding Rock Cabins or cabin owner.  Guests shall inspect and be familiar with proper use and application of such items prior to using them.   Guests hereby agree to INDEMNIFY and hold Sliding Rock Cabins LLC, employees, vendors, owners and officers and/or homeowners harmless from all claims including those of third parties, arising out of or in any way related to Guests use of premises or the items of personal property provided therein.   Guests hereby agree to hold Sliding Rock Cabins LLC and/or homeowner, employees, vendors and officers harmless and to indemnify same against any and all claims which may arise during and after the course of rental as a consequence of any acts or omissions of Sliding Rock Cabins and/or property owner, employees, vendors, owners and officers.  Guests assume the risk of injury, illness, communicable disease or other losses relating to any recreational activities and will hold Sliding Rock Cabins and homeowner harmless with respect thereto.  Guests assume the risk of injury and other losses relating to any use of ladders in cabins that have lofts accessible by ladders.  Guest agrees to accept and assume all risks, known and unknown, to themselves or each guest known or unknown, of personal injury, illness, communicable disease, permanent disability, death, emotional distress or property damage to themselves or to third parties, arising from being on the premises or use of facilities, whether caused by the negligence of the manager or otherwise.  Any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against this premises owner and operator for any injuries caused by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings, except for gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm, by the individual or entity of the premises.

Special Note-Roads to Cabins:  None of Sliding Rock Cabins’ properties require four-wheel drive vehicles to access.  A few benefit from all wheel drive access and are noted on the cabin description. However, please be advised, unless otherwise noted, all the roads leading to our cabins will be; mountainous and/or hilly, will have gravel and dirt, may be bumpy, some areas of the gravel roads are narrow, and none of the roads have guardrails along the way. They are driven daily in two-wheel drive vehicles. Sliding Rock Cabins is not responsible for road conditions or driver’s ability.

SIGNATURE PAGE – A copy of this complete rental agreement will be emailed to you for signatures.

VACATION RENTAL INSURANCE PLAN

You are a valued guest, and we want to do everything possible to make your trip enjoyable and worry free. Because the unforeseen and unexpected may occur before you leave or when you’re away from home we encourage you to Accept CSA’s Vacation Rental Insurance Plan at 6.95% (.0695) of reservation cost to your reservation.  Please review CSA’s travel insurance through the link on our website for more details. This is not a Sliding Rock Cabins product however we strongly suggest that you accept Vacation Rental Insurance either through CSA or another insurance provider. If within 10 days of your reservation you choose to not accept Travel Insurance through CSA we will be happy to remove it. If you choose to Accept-please type “yes” or initial as Accept If you choose to Accept-please mark as Accept, you will have 10 days from your reservation to review the insurance and decide if you want to keep it.  Please note, all travel insurance companies will require supporting documentation of any claim and Sliding Rock Cabins is not responsible for any travel insurance company’s policies or decisions. Guests acknowledges and agrees that by initialing below, Agents have offered Vacation Rental Insurance and that Guests have chosen to: For more information on Vacation Rental Insurance,  http://www.vacationrentalinsurance.com/

ACCEPT: ___________ (CSA’s Vacation Insurance 6.95%)20

_____________________________ (please sign) I am providing my credit card number as a guarantee. I understand and agree to pay all rent and accept all terms of the Rental Agreement/Contract, and accept all liability for any damages, beyond normal wear and tear, during the term of my stay with Sliding Rock Cabins If I fail to do so, I understand and agree that these costs will be charged to my credit card and that all credit card sales are final.

________ (please initial) Guest shall provide a guest list, including Booking Guest’s Name and Address, prior to driving directions being sent.   If guests are found to have more occupants than registered, but still within maximum occupancy or less, Guest agree to being charged $25 per unregistered guest, per reservation night.  If you are found to exceed the maximum occupancy of your cabin and including day guests you will be charged a minimum of $250 – $500 and it will be considered a breach of contract and may result in immediate eviction with no refunds or rebates.  For cabins in gated communities, the gate attendant will verify this information for community access.

Cabin will only be setup for the number of guests:

Number of Adults including yourself (Human): __________, Number of Kids (Humans, under age 21)::_______

Number of Pets (Dogs/Cats): ________, Weight of Dogs/Cats: ____________

Names and Ages of ALL Human Guests (including day Guests and Booking Guest), plus Dog/Cat Breeds and Description:

Full Name and Age of Person Making Reservation (Human): ______________________________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): ______________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

Full Name and Age (Human): _____________________________________________

ADDITIONAL Day guests: Adults ____ # Kids (under age 21): ____ # pets:____ TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED MAX OCCUPANCY OF CABIN. Day guests cannot stay overnight.  Any variation from the initial reservation must be submitted separately & approved by Sliding Rock Cabins.

*Please provide a photo of your current Driver’s License, Within 3 days of making your reservation. *

Signature of Guest Responsible for Credit Card: ________________________________Date: ___________

Number AND TYPE of Vehicles at Cabin: _______________________________________________________________

Thank you for allowing Sliding Rock Cabins to host your stay in the North Georgia Mountains.

Visit CSA Travel Protection at their website www.vacationrentalinsurance.com or call 866-999-4018.

Before you Go

Unable to travel due to a cold? Kids making up their snow days on the first day of family vacation? No problem! Trip Cancellation coverage keeps you from losing your vacation savings if you need to cancel for a covered reason. Want to plan additional activities before you get there? Our Concierge Services can help you make restaurant reservations, order flowers, arrange tee times and more at your request.

During your Vacation

Even when everything goes right, vacations can be a stressful time: making flights, renting cars, traveling with young children, finding activities … the last thing you need is something to go wrong. But if it does, CSA Vacation Rental Insurance can help you keep your cool. With coverage for Baggage Delay, Emergency Assistance, Trip Interruption and more, you can focus on the more important things. Our designated assistance provider can even help with the smaller issues that can plague travelers, such as medical referral and replacement of medication or eyeglasses.

After you’re Home

At CSA we strive to keep our claims process as pain-free as possible. You will have a dedicated claims representative working with you from start to finish, making sure you receive the responsive, friendly service you need. As identity theft can be a bigger concern while traveling, Identity Theft Resolution Services are included and offer you six months of service after your scheduled departure date.

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Plan Details
Underwritten by Generali U.S. Branch

Coverage (Maximum Benefit Limit) Overview
Trip Cancellation
100% of Reservation Cost
Provides reimbursement for unused, nonrefundable payments if
your trip must be canceled. Covered reasons include: mandatory
hurricane evacuations; sickness, injury or death; extension
of school year; armed service leave revocation; involuntary
termination of employment or other specific reasons listed in the
Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy.
Trip Interruption
100% of Reservation Cost
Provides reimbursement for unused, nonrefundable payments as
well as subsequent arrangements and additional transportation
costs. Covered reasons include: mandatory hurricane
evacuations; sickness, injury or death; or other specific reasons
listed in the Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy.
Travel Delay
$600 Total Maximum Limit
$200 daily limit
Provides reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred such
as accommodations, meals and local transportation, even
additional kenneling fees if you are delayed 12 hours or more
during your trip due to a covered reason.
Baggage Delay
$200
Provides reimbursement for the emergency purchase of
necessary items including sports equipment, if baggage is
delayed for more than 24 hours during your covered trip.
Emergency Assistance
& Transportation
$50,000 Per Policy
If you become sick or injured on a trip, benefits are provided
such as: arrange transportation to the nearest suitable medical
facility; help you return home, if medically necessary; provide
round-trip economy air fare for a companion to visit you if you
are traveling alone and are hospitalized for more than 7 days.
Accidental Death &
Dismemberment Travel Accident
$100,000 Per Policy
Provides coverage for loss of limb or life in the event of an
accident while traveling, or within 180 days of that event.
Note: The maximum Reservation Cost this plan covers is $50,000. Limits above are per person unless otherwise noted. For full description of
coverages and limits, please refer to DOC.
About CSA Travel Protection
CSA Travel Protection, a Europ Assistance company, is dedicated to providing
affordable travel insurance and emergency assistance services to protect travelers’
valuable investments and provide the peace of mind one deserves while traveling.
CSA has developed a reputation for standing behind its customers and by offering
products and services to meet their needs. Through superior customer service,
extensive experience and industry-leading innovation, CSA is with its clients every
step of the way, whenever and wherever they are needed.
Call Us Today!
(866) 999-4018
10-Day Free Look
We stand behind our products and services. That’s why
we offer a 10-day Free Look from the date of purchase.
You’ll have the ability to cancel your coverage and receive
a full refund if you aren’t completely satisfied – as long as
you haven’t left for your trip or filed a claim.

Coverages Limit Per Policy
Trip Cancellation Up to 100% of Reservation Cost
Trip Interruption Up to 100% of Reservation Cost
Travel Delay

$200 PER PERSON DAILY LIMIT
$600
Baggage Delay $200
Emergency Assistance

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
$50,000
Travel Accident

ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT
$100,000

The maximum Reservation Cost this plan covers is $50,000.

Additional Services

(PROVIDED BY CSA’S DESIGNATED PROVIDER)

24-Hour Emergency Assistance Services
•Medical and Legal referral
•Traveling Companion Assistance
•Locating Lost or Stolen Items
•Replacement of Medication and Eyeglasses
•Emergency Message Relay
•Pet Return

Concierge Services

Provides assistance with arranging golf tee times, locating pet services, the purchase of sporting, amusement park or entertainment ticketing, even securing fine dining reservations.

Identity Theft Resolution Services

Included for six months starting on the scheduled departure date. ID theft Resolution does not provide assistance for thefts involving non-US bank accounts.

Please contact CSA Travel Protection at www.vacationrentalinsurance.com or 866-999-4018.

Plans are available to residents of the United States or non-residents traveling to the U.S. Benefits and services are described on a general basis. Certain terms and conditions may apply. For complete information on policy benefits, limits and exclusions, please contact CSA at (866) 999-4018 or www.vacationrentalinsurance.com/doc for a sample Description of Coverage for this plan. These plans are administered by CSA Travel Protection and Insurance Services. Services are provided through CSA’s designated providers. Travel Insurance is Underwritten by: Generali U.S. Branch, New York, New York; NAIC # 11231 (all states except as otherwise noted) under Policy/Certificate Form series T001. Generali U.S. Branch is rated A (“Excellent”, 3rd out of 16 Categories A++ to S) by A.M. Best Company® for financial strength and operating performance (Ratings and analysis as of 6/6/12). California is Underwritten by Generali Assicurazioni Generali S.P.A. (U.S. Branch), Colorado is Underwritten by Assicurazioni Generali – U.S. Branch, Oregon is Underwritten by Generali U.S. Branch DBA The General Insurance Company of Trieste & Venice, and Virginia is Underwritten by The General Insurance Company of Trieste and Venice – U.S. Branch.