Terms & conditions
1. Definitions
- Casa El Girasol: The main villa with guesthouse, swimming pool, fenced grounds, inventory, and all facilities.
- Lessor: The person or entity renting out the accommodation (Casa El Girasol).
- Tenant: The person making the booking and their travel companions.
- Rental Fee: The total amount for the rental period, including cleaning fees unless agreed otherwise.
- Information: All written or electronic information about the accommodation, facilities, and rules.
- Cancellation: Termination of the rental agreement in writing before the start date.
- Applicability: These terms apply to all bookings. Verbal agreements are only valid if confirmed in writing (by email).
2. Reservation and Payment
- The accommodation is available exclusively for recreational use.
- The rental agreement is concluded only after written confirmation by the lessor.
- A deposit of 25% is required within 30 days of the invoice date. For bookings within two months of arrival, the full amount must be paid within 7 days.
- The booking is final once the deposit is received. The remaining balance must be paid at least 60 days before arrival.
- Payment confirmations are sent by email.
- Late payment is considered a cancellation, and cancellation fees apply as described below.
3. Youth Groups and Pets
- No youth groups allowed. The main tenant must be at least 25 years old.
- Pets are not permitted in the accommodation.
4. Prices
- Rental prices include water, electricity, internet, bed linen, and towels. Cleaning fees are not included.
- Excessive energy use is charged at €0.25 per kWh. Meter readings are taken at check-in and check-out.
- For more than 10 guests (up to 12 max), a surcharge of €20 per person per night applies.
5. Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations must be made in writing (by email) and are only valid after confirmation by the lessor.
- The following cancellation fees apply:
- Up to 3 months before arrival: Free cancellation.
- Up to 2 months before arrival: 30% of the rental fee.
- Up to 1 month before arrival: 50% of the rental fee.
- Less than 1 month before arrival: 95% of the rental fee.
- On or after the arrival date: Full rental fee (no refund).
- Early departure does not entitle you to a refund of the rental or cleaning fees.
- We strongly recommend purchasing travel or cancellation insurance.
- To cancel your booking, contact us at Girasolmontroy@gmail.com.
6. Arrival, Departure, and Deposit
- Check-in: From 3:30 PM on the day of arrival.
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM on the day of departure.
- A final inspection will take place before departure; please inform the lessor of your departure time at least one day in advance.
- Before departure:
- Dispose of all waste in the designated containers outside.
- Clean the kitchen, empty and run the dishwasher, and put everything away.
- Empty the refrigerator and remove perishable foods.
- Remove all bed linen and towels and place them at the bottom of the stairs.
- Return all furniture to its original position.
- Leave the garden, terrace, and outdoor areas tidy.
- Report any damages before departure.
- Deposit and Refund: The security deposit will be refunded within 7 days if the accommodation is left in good condition. Any extra cleaning, repairs, or replacements will be deducted from the deposit.
- Early departure: No refund for early departure.
7. Tenant Obligations
- Tenants must use the accommodation responsibly and avoid causing nuisance to neighbors or damage to the property.
- Any damage must be reported within 24 hours by email or phone. Repair costs will be deducted from the deposit.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the house and guesthouse. Smoking inside will result in a €100 cleaning fee, deducted from the deposit.
- Alterations to the property, such as digging or pruning, are not allowed.
8. Liability
- The use of the accommodation is at your own risk. The lessor is not responsible for loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings.
- The lessor is not liable for force majeure situations (e.g., severe weather, utility outages).
- The lessor will make reasonable efforts to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.
9. Force Majeure
- In the event of force majeure, the lessor may terminate the agreement without compensation.
- If force majeure limits your stay, the agreement will be proportionally adjusted
10. Disputes and Applicable Law
- Dutch law applies to all bookings and disputes.
- Only the court in Den Bosch (Netherlands) has jurisdiction over disputes.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or need to contact us, please email: Girasolmontroy@gmail.com
By making a booking with Casa El Girasol, you accept and agree to these Terms and Conditions.