You may use the form below to book your reservation or call toll free 1-866-598-2962. This contract takes effect upon booking your reservation and receipt of your security deposit. We do not hold properties for later cancellation at your convenience as, this may result in the loss of income for the individual property owner. A signed rental agreement must be returned within 24 hours. Please sign and return all pages via fax to 1-850-269-1235 or scan and email within 24 hours to carol@destin-vacation-rental.com.

This agreement acknowledges that you understand and accept the terms and conditions of the rental. The renter for the purpose of this agreement is both the principal for himself or herself and the agent for all persons using the rental property under the terms of this agreement.  It is the duty of the renter to publish the terms of this agreement to all persons who will use the rental property rented under the terms of this agreement.

Florida Statutes Chapter 509 Part I governs this agreement.  The terms of this agreement that provide for penalties for failure to follow the terms of this agreement are not prohibited by Chapter 509 and all penalties will be strictly enforced.

Please make sure you have checked our seasonal schedule and booked accordingly, I.E. Saturday to Saturday during season. We will email you a confirmation of your rental dates and property upon receipt of your security deposit. No reservation is secure until we have received your signed contract. Please take the time to fill out the form on our web site and print or ask us to fax it to you.

A Security Deposit of 25% of the rental rate will be accessed to hold the reservation.  An additional 25% will be accessed for a total of 50% for parents chaperoning youth groups. Youth groups are defined as groups of people who are on the rental property under the auspices of rental agreement who are under the age of 25.  No property will be rented to individuals under the age of 25.  The security deposit does not apply to rent and is designed to cover damages to the property and to secure good behavior on part of the renter.  If there is damage incurred in excess of the deposited amount, the credit card on record will be debited or you will be billed for the damages. 

Large groups of young adults (anyone under the age of 25) must be accompanied by at least (1) one parent per (3) three young adults. The parents MUST reside on premises of rental property.   No property will be turned over for rental to anyone under 25 years of age. Parents must supervise groups of young adults and CANNOT abandon the premises. One (1) parent must be in attendance at the property at ALL times. Renters will be asked to leave if these rules are not followed. No refund of rent or Security Deposit will be made under any circumstance of eviction.

If upon arrival or after arrival it is determine that you have not disclosed that you are chaperoning a youth group,  this contract authorizes Carter Beach Properties to automatically charge the balance of the 50% security deposit to the credit card on record. 

No underage drinking allowed. If Carter Beach Properties is made aware of underage drinking, renters will be asked to leave. No refund of rent or Security Deposit will be made under any circumstance of eviction.

Any checks returned for insufficient funds will be assessed a $75 processing fee plus sales tax in addition to any charges that you might incur from your financial institution.

All reservations are tentative until confirmed by payment of the Security Deposit in the form of credit card.  Written reservation confirmation will be emailed to you upon receipt of Security Deposit.  Tentative reservations will be cancelled after 24 hours unless confirmed by payment of Security Deposit. 

Upon submitting an electronic reservation, we will contact you via the telephone numbers provided in the form below for payment and additional information. If you do not hear from us within 24 hours of booking regarding payment specifics, it is your responsibility to contact us by calling toll free 1-866-598-2962. No booking will be accepted or posted until the payment of the security deposit has been received. DO NOT EMAIL your payment information, as it is not a secure means of making a payment.

All rentals will be charged a maid service fee plus Sales Tax.  Maid service rates will vary depending upon the property.  You may find the maid service rate on the web page of each individual property.

Rent, fees, and taxes (Presently 11% for Okaloosa and Walton Counties) are due 30 days prior to arrival. You will be liable for any increase in tax rates set by The State of Florida, Okaloosa or Walton County.  Rates advertised do not include maid service, pool heating, nor taxes.

Security Deposit refunds will be made within thirty days of checkout so long as there has been no eviction or damage. In case of eviction there will be no Security Deposit refund.  In all other cases the Security Deposit Refund will be determined by subtracting the sum of all damages to the rental property from the amount of the Security Deposit.  Whatever remains of the Security Deposit after subtracting damages will be refunded to the person who paid the Security Deposit .  The owner, Carter Beach Properties, it agents, or its contractors will make all determinations as to the value of damage to the property.  Their determinations will be binding and final on the renters involved with renting said property.

Weddings, receptions, or large unauthorized events that exceed the number that a property sleeps are not allowed on properties owned or managed by Carter Beach Properties. Renters and their guest will be asked to leave if these rules are not followed. No refund of Security Deposit or rent will be made under the circumstance of eviction.

Cancellation fees will be charged as follows:   For any cancellation that is more than 90 days prior to the check in date, there will be a $100 fee plus sales tax deduction from your Security Deposit.  If the cancellation occurs 31 to 90 days prior to the check in date, the Security Deposit will be retained for damages associated with your cancellation.  If the cancellation occurs 30 days prior to arrival, the full rent and taxes will be retained for the owner of the property, but the full Security Deposit will be refunded.

Maximum occupancy not to exceed the maximum occupancy advertised on the web page of each individual property at http://www.destin-vacation-rental.com.  You will be asked to scale back your group or be evicted at the sole discretion of Carter Beach Properties. No refund of rent or Security Deposit will be made under any circumstance of eviction.

Hurricane Policy. A hurricane must be named by the National Weather Service and a mandatory evacuation order for Okaloosa or Walton County, Florida, (based upon location of vacation rental) be issued in order for you to be refunded for early departure. If this should be the case, Carter Beach Properties will contact each property in the event of a mandatory evacuation and a pro-rated amount will be refunded in the form of original payment.

No pets allowed. If you do not abide by these rules, you will be asked to leave immediately.  No refund of rent or Security Deposit will be made under any circumstance of eviction.  We can not guarantee that pets have not been in properties. We are not liable for nor will we provide refunds to anyone who has reactions from pet allergies.

No smoking allowed.  Your security deposit will not be refunded if it is required by Carter Beach Properties to deodorize or clean the carpet in the unit.

The rental agreement terminates if premises are destroyed by fire or other casualty.

We can not guarantee completion dates for homes and/or pools under construction. Plus, occasionally you may experience construction/re-modeling in your neighborhood during your stay. We have no control over construction projects, nor can we guarantee views with exception of gulf front properties. Please be patient and understanding if this situation should arise. No refunds or discounts will be made in the event of construction noise or problems.

Carter Beach Properties shall not be responsible for theft, vandalism or damage to destruction of renters' or guests' personal property.

Appliances, TV’s, A/C’s, Pool Heaters, Elevators, etc. are not guaranteed. Repairs will be made as soon as possible. No refund or discounts will be made upon failure.

Bunk beds may be a hazard. No child under the age of five (5) should be permitted to sleep on the top bunk of a bunk bed.

No long distance calls can be made from a rental property except by credit card or calling card.

We provide linens and towels for use within the units only.  Please bring your own beach and pool towels.  Advise other members of your party of the same.

Please report any damage or maintenance issues to the unit or contents during your stay so that we may make arrangements to repair prior to the next rental.

Carter Beach Properties, its agents or contractors may enter premises to make repairs. 

We reserve the right to refuse admittance and/or discontinue occupancy if such action is in the best interest of protecting the owner's investment.  No refund of rent or Security Deposit will be made under circumstance of eviction. 

Reservations made in advance are not guaranteed. When you book your reservation, the unit of your choice will be assigned but cannot be guaranteed. We reserve the right to change the unit assignment. Carter Beach Properties will not cancel your reservation or make an assignment change unless there are circumstances beyond our control.

Prices are subject to change for reservations made in advance of 6 months.

Heated Pools are available at an additional fee plus sales tax. Pools will be heated for an additional $200/week or $35/day during March through December or $300/week or $50/day during January and February. Casa Grande, It's Tiki Time, Ocean Breeze, Play Time Villa, Sugar Sands, and Wildwood Cottage pool heating fees are: $250/week or $45/day during March through December or $350/week or $60/day during January and February. No pool waters will be heated over 85 degrees at it burns off chemicals and creates an unhealthy environment.

All children under the age of three (3) must wear swim diapers and rubber pants when using swimming pool and/or spas/hot tubs. If evidence of feces is found in the water, the pool or spa/hot tub will have to be shut down for 72 hours for the appropriate treatment as per state regulations. No refund or discount on rent is warranted under these circumstance nor will one be paid or credited.

The individual that submits the Rental Terms and Conditions (all pages) is responsible for collection and payment of all money due for this rental and enforcement or communication of Rental Terms and conditions to all within their party. Carter Beach Properties will accept funds from multiple individuals (Maximum (3) three credit cards per rental), but will hold the individual that books the reservation and pays the Security Deposit responsible for all funds due to meet payment in full if for some reason an individual in their party disputes a payment.

Check In Time is after 4:00 PM Central Time.  We cannot guarantee early check in or 4:00 PM check in times.