General Rental Terms and Conditions
Holiday Home 77
De Zandput 77, 4374 NJ Zoutelande

August 2024 Version

Application

  • These general rental terms and conditions apply to reservations and agreements regarding the vacation home “Holiday Home 77,” located at De Zandput 77, 4374 NJ Zoutelande.
  • In these general rental terms and conditions, the term “tenant” refers to the person who enters into a rental agreement with us regarding the rental of the vacation home.
  • These terms and conditions apply regardless of any (prior) reference you may make to your own terms and conditions or to other terms and conditions. We reject any general terms and conditions to which you refer or that you use.
  • Any agreements that deviate from these general terms and conditions are valid only if agreed upon in writing.

Article 1 – Reservations

  • We only accept reservations from individuals who are 21 years of age or older. Reservations made by individuals younger than that age are not valid. We reserve the right to refuse a reservation at any time—without providing a reason.
  • After you make a reservation, we will send you a confirmation, the general rental terms and conditions, and an invoice within five business days. The terms and conditions set forth in Article 2 apply to payment of the invoice.
  • We ask that you verify the accuracy of these documents and notify us immediately of any inaccuracies. If you have not received a confirmation of receipt from us within 10 days of making your reservation, please contact us immediately. If you fail to provide this notification, you will no longer be able to rely on the reservation, and it will be canceled.
  • A contract between you and us is formed the moment we confirm your reservation. The agreement concerns the rental of the vacation home for recreational use, which, by its nature, is of a short-term nature pursuant to Article 7:232(2) of the Dutch Civil Code.

Article 2 – Payment

  • The following terms and conditions apply to payment:
    • Payments must be made by bank transfer
    • You must pay the €150 security deposit within 2 days of the invoice date. You must pay the rent and the tourist tax no later than 30 days before your arrival date.
  • If your reservation is made within one month of your arrival date, you must pay 100% of the invoice amount, as well as the security deposit, in a single payment upon receipt of the invoice.
  • Payments must be made by bank transfer to IBAN: NL87 INGB 0656 6737 10 in the name of Alphons Otten Beheer B.V., citing the invoice number.
  • By making a (partial) payment of the rent or the full amount, you confirm that you have read and agree to the general rental terms and conditions. The lease terminates automatically upon the expiration of the agreed-upon term.
  • In the event of late payment, as described in subsection (a) of this article, you will be in default immediately upon the expiration of the payment term. In that case, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and terminate the agreement.

Article 3 – Security Deposit

  • Tenants will be charged a security deposit of €150, which serves as security against damage and/or costs in the broadest sense of the word that we may incur in the event of a failure by the tenant—and those accompanying the tenant—to fulfill their obligations as a responsible tenant.
  • As already described in Article 2, Sections II and III, the security deposit must be paid within 2 days of the invoice date.
  • If the security deposit is not paid, we reserve the right to deny the renter access to the vacation home. Furthermore, if you fail to pay the security deposit, we are entitled to terminate the agreement with immediate effect.
  • The security deposit, or any remaining balance thereof, will be refunded to the tenant’s account used to pay the rent within 10 days of departure, after any claims (e.g., damage to furnishings/the vacation home and/or other costs) have been settled. This refund does not preclude any (further) claims for damages on our part.
  • If, in the event of any damage, it turns out that the security deposit is insufficient to cover the full amount of the damage incurred, we reserve the right to hold you liable for the (remaining) damage.

Article 4 – Amendments

  • If, after the booking/agreement has been finalized, the renter wishes to make changes to the booking, we are not obligated to comply. It is entirely up to us whether and to what extent the requested changes will be accepted. As a general rule, changes cannot be made within 4 weeks of arrival.
  • If, after the booking/agreement has been finalized, the tenant wishes to change the period of stay to a different period or to a period that is not consecutive or immediate, the cancellation provisions set forth in Article 5 of these rental terms and conditions shall apply. “Period of stay” (among other things) is defined in any case as a period that does not fall within the period of stay reserved by the tenant (and confirmed by the landlord).

Article 5 – Cancellation

Cancellations by the tenant must always be made in writing (by mail or email). The following conditions apply:

– Partial payments are not refunded in the event of cancellation.

  • For cancellations made up to 42 days before the day of arrival, 25% of the rental fee is due.
  • For cancellations made up to 28 days before the day of arrival, 50% of the rental fee is due.
  • If you cancel within 28 days, up to and including the day of arrival, 100% of the rental fee is due.
  • If you have not arrived within 24 hours of the agreed-upon date without further notice, this will be considered a cancellation, and 100% of the rental fee will be due.
  • In the event of cancellation on our part, any amounts already paid will be refunded.

Article 6 – Receipt of Key.

  • The key handover will take place in consultation with the tenant. The tenant is never permitted to make a duplicate key for any reason whatsoever. We provide the tenant with the key to the vacation rental on a loan basis. The key remains our property and must be returned on the departure date, after the stay, to the location we have specified. In the event of loss, theft, or any other cause of the key’s loss, the renter is liable to pay €100.
  • You will be held liable for all costs incurred as a result of your failure to return the property on time. We will hold onto any items found after your departure for a reasonable period of time, but we assume no responsibility for them. We can only reship at your expense.

Article 7 – Stay in the Vacation Rental

The following stay periods and times apply to reservations and stays, namely:

  • Weekend: Friday from 4:00 p.m. to Monday at 10:00 a.m.
  • Midweek: Monday from 4:00 p.m. to Friday at 10:00 a.m.
  • Week: Friday from 4:00 p.m. to Friday at 10:00 a.m., or Monday from 4:00 p.m. to Monday at 10:00 a.m.
  • The tenant must be present at the start of and throughout the (entire) stay.
  • The tenant and other occupants must behave as responsible tenants while staying in and around the house.
  • On the day of arrival, you can generally check into the vacation rental starting at 4:00 p.m. On the day of departure, you must vacate the vacation rental by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • The vacation rental is smoke-free. Smoking is allowed outside on the patio.
  • Open fires are not permitted outdoors.
  • One dog is allowed in the vacation rental. Multiple dogs are permitted only after consulting with us and obtaining our permission.
  • We do not charge a cleaning fee. You must leave the property in a clean condition. All the necessary cleaning supplies are provided in the house for this purpose.
  • Although gas, water, and electricity are included, we kindly ask that you use them sparingly.
  • Accommodating more people in the vacation rental than was agreed upon (at the time of booking), or more than the maximum occupancy of 4 people applicable to the property, is expressly prohibited without our consent, unless otherwise agreed in writing. This may result in us terminating the lease agreement early, without a refund of the rent.
  • Moving cabinets and beds, as well as audio or television equipment, or taking any part of the (indoor) furnishings outside is expressly prohibited, with the exception of the dishes, glasses, and cutlery for your meal outside.

Article 8 – Force Majeure

Force majeure on our part exists if the performance of the agreement is prevented, in whole or in part, whether temporarily or otherwise, by circumstances beyond our control, such as the threat of war, labor strikes, blockades, fire, floods, and other disruptions or events.

Article 9 – Liability/Complaints/Damages

  • During the applicable rental period, the tenant and other occupants are fully and jointly liable for any damage caused to the vacation home, the furnishings, and all items belonging to the rented property, unless the tenant and other occupants can demonstrate that the damage cannot be attributed to them. We therefore recommend that you thoroughly inspect the inventory for defects and damage upon arrival at the vacation rental. If you notice any damage or defects, please report them to us immediately.
  • We accept no liability for theft, loss, or damage to property or persons, of any kind, during or as a result of the stay in the vacation home.
  • We accept no liability for construction work on roads and the like in the vicinity of the vacation rental. We also accept no liability for the failure or shutdown of technical equipment or utilities, or for the complete or partial malfunction of the internet and/or TV.
  • We are responsible for the costs of routine maintenance and repairs. If any defects occur, the tenant must notify us immediately and follow our instructions to the best of their ability.
  • If you still wish to file a complaint, it must be submitted to us in writing, with a detailed explanation, within 14 days of checking out of the vacation rental.

Article 10 – Check-out and Final Cleaning

At the end of the rental period, the tenant must, upon departure:

  • Leave the house completely clean, vacuumed, mopped, and tidy. In the event of improper use or failure to leave the vacation rental in proper condition, additional (cleaning) fees may be charged to the renter;
  • Everything has been washed, dried, and put back in the cupboard;
  • Leave the dishwasher and refrigerator clean and empty;
  • Take your food with you and do not leave it in the cupboard(s) and/or refrigerator/freezer;
  • Please put the garden furniture cushions on the shelf in the storage room
  • Emptied the trash cans and put new bags in them
  • Please report any breakage and/or damage to us;

Article 11 – Governing Law

All of our terms and conditions set forth in the lease agreement/house rules, as well as any disputes arising therefrom, are governed exclusively by Dutch law.