Guest Rental Agreement

General terms

1. Short-Term Guest Accommodation. The guest receives a limited right to occupy the assigned accommodation solely for the confirmed transient stay and only through the confirmed check-out time. The reservation may not be transferred, assigned or sublet, and no other person may use it in the guest’s place. Nothing in the agreement creates rights beyond those required by applicable law.
2. Eligibility, Registered Occupants, and Capacity. Garden of Manors is marketed and operated as an adult men-only guesthouse for guests age 21 or older, subject to applicable law. Only registered occupants may stay overnight. The guest may not exceed the confirmed maximum occupancy or applicable room rules without prior written approval and is responsible for persons admitted by the guest.
3. Check-In, Check-Out, and Access. Standard check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. and standard check-out is 11:00 a.m., unless the confirmation or written operator approval states otherwise. Guests must follow assigned access instructions, safeguard keys or devices and return physical keys when required. Unauthorized late departure may result in reasonable charges or lawful removal procedures.
4. House Rules and Room-Specific Conditions. Guests must comply with the agreement, posted notices, safety instructions, property rules and additional rules for the assigned room. A specific room rule controls over a general property rule unless mandatory law or binding booking-channel terms require otherwise.
5. Respectful Conduct, Privacy, and Consent. Respectful conduct toward guests, neighbors, staff, owners and contractors is required. Harassment, threats, violence, unwanted touching, excessive noise, disruption and illegal activity are prohibited. Clothing-optional areas never imply consent to contact, photography, recording or sexual activity. Express permission is required before photographing or recording another person in a private or clothing-optional setting.
6. Quiet Hours and Shared Areas. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Guests must avoid materially interfering with others, keep assigned and shared spaces reasonably clean, use a towel on shared furniture in clothing-optional areas and keep walkways, exits, doors and safety equipment unobstructed.
7. Pool and Amenities. Use of the heated saltwater pool, garden, outdoor areas and other amenities is voluntary and at the user’s own risk. No lifeguard is on duty unless expressly stated. Posted safety rules apply; glass, hazardous objects and contaminating substances are prohibited in pool areas. Guests are responsible for documented damage or extraordinary service caused by misuse.
8. Smoking, Fire, and Safety. Smoking is permitted only where assigned-room rules or designated property areas allow. Proper receptacles are required; unsafe disposal, open flames and tampering with smoke detectors, locks, security, internet, pool or other safety equipment are prohibited.
9. Animals. Pets are not permitted. Service animals are accommodated when required by applicable law. Guests remain responsible for control, cleaning and attributable damage to the extent permitted by law. Misrepresentation of an animal’s status is prohibited.
10. Payments, Taxes, and Statement Descriptor. The guest is responsible for amounts, taxes, fees and payment schedules shown in the confirmation and applicable booking channel. Direct payments may appear on a card or bank statement as SHOPMIP LLC. A failed authorized payment does not remove responsibility for an outstanding balance.
11. Cancellation, Refunds, and No-Shows. The cancellation and refund terms shown for the reservation and any mandatory booking-channel protections control. For direct reservations, the policy stated in the direct booking confirmation controls. Unless a different direct-booking policy is expressly stated, cancellation more than 14 days before arrival is eligible for a full refund of booking charges; cancellation more than 7 but not more than 14 days before arrival is eligible for a 50% refund; and cancellation 7 days or less before arrival is non-refundable, except where applicable law requires otherwise. Processing fees or third-party charges are refundable only when the governing reservation terms provide for it.
12. Damage Authorization, Security Deposit, and Additional Charges. Any deposit, card authorization, damage waiver or protection mechanism follows the amount and timing in the confirmation or booking channel. To the extent allowed by law and channel rules, the guest is responsible for documented loss or damage, extraordinary cleaning, missing items, key or device replacement, locksmith service, unauthorized-smoking remediation, avoidable pool remediation and reasonable costs resulting from a breach.
13. Condition of Accommodation and Reporting. Material damage, unsafe conditions, missing items and maintenance problems should be reported promptly. Guests may not perform unauthorized repairs, move or disconnect equipment or remove property. Ordinary wear is not chargeable as damage.
14. Linens, Towels, and Furnishings. Supplied items remain property of the accommodation. Guests are responsible for documented, reasonable replacement or repair costs for items lost, removed or damaged beyond ordinary wear, as permitted by law and binding booking-channel rules.
15. Operator Access. The operator and authorized personnel may enter when reasonably necessary for an emergency, to protect persons or property, stop a serious violation, comply with law or perform required maintenance or repair. Reasonable notice is provided for routine non-emergency entry when circumstances permit, with due regard for privacy.
16. Service Interruptions and Amenities. Reasonable efforts will be made to maintain the accommodation and advertised amenities. Temporary interruptions may occur because of maintenance, utilities, internet providers, weather, government action, neighboring construction or events outside reasonable control. Any remedy is governed by applicable law, mandatory channel rules and reservation terms.
17. Lost and Found. Guests should inspect the room before departure. Found items may be shipped at the guest’s expense on request. Unclaimed items may be disposed of or donated after 30 days, subject to law. The operator is not responsible for personal property left behind, lost, stolen or damaged except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded.
18. Property Unavailability. If the assigned accommodation becomes unavailable, the operator may offer a reasonable substitute when available. If no substitute is offered or accepted, the refund or remedy required by applicable law, mandatory channel terms and the confirmation will be provided. Nonwaivable remedies remain unaffected.
19. Termination of Guest Occupancy. A material breach—including unauthorized occupancy, dangerous or violent conduct, illegal activity, serious disturbance, intentional damage, refusal to follow safety instructions, nonpayment or failure to depart—may result in lawful termination and removal. Any refund is determined by applicable law and governing reservation terms.
20. Assumption of Risk. Residences, pools, wet surfaces, steps, outdoor areas, insects, weather and shared amenities involve ordinary and sometimes serious risks. Guests voluntarily assume risks that are open, obvious or inherent in their chosen use and remain responsible for reasonable care and persons they admit.
21. Indemnification and Limitation. To the extent permitted by law, the guest will indemnify and hold harmless the operator, property owner and their agents from third-party claims, losses or expenses caused by the guest’s negligence, unlawful conduct, misuse or material breach. Nothing releases or limits liability that cannot lawfully be released or limited, including liability for gross negligence or willful misconduct where applicable.
22. Compliance with Law. Guests must comply with applicable federal, state, county and municipal law; may not use the property for unlawful commercial activity or endanger persons or property; and must follow lawful operator instructions concerning safety, occupancy and protection of the premises.
23. Electronic Records, Communications, and Signature. The parties consent to transact electronically. Communications through the booking platform, reservation email or telephone may be treated as written communications. The electronic signature and retained record are intended to have the same legal effect as handwritten records to the extent recognized by applicable law, including Florida’s Uniform Electronic Transaction Act.
24. Governing Law, Venue, Severability, and Entire Agreement. Florida law governs. Proceedings that may lawfully be restricted by agreement must be brought in Broward County, Florida. An invalid provision is limited or removed only as necessary; remaining provisions continue. The completed agreement, confirmation, mandatory channel terms and incorporated property- and room-specific rules form the agreement for the stay. Mandatory law and nonwaivable channel protections control over conflicting language.