RENTAL AGREEMENT/CONTRACT

State of Georgia, Counties of Gilmer and Fannin.

The Cabin Rental Agreement is sent upon receipt of payment. It must be completed, signed, and returned to Blackberry Retreats within one (1) business day of making a reservation, along with a photo of your Driver's License. The cabin will not be fully reserved without a signed and completed Cabin Rental Agreement and a photo of your Driver's License.

We have charged your credit card one hundred percent (100%) of the total rental fee. The charge on your credit card may state the charge is from “BB RETREAT or ML RETREAT”. The reservation is now binding. For reservations canceled or rescheduled more than thirty-one (31) days prior to your original arrival date, we will refund the deposit less a Seventy-Five Dollar ($75) 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.

Once we have received your signed Cabin Rental Agreement and a photo of your driver’s license, we will email access instructions two (2) days prior to your arrival.

This Cabin Rental Agreement is a legally binding agreement between Guest, Co-Host & Owner. Information regarding individual listings is believed accurate but cannot be guaranteed. Blackberry Retreats serves as the Co-Host 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. Blackberry Retreats reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. All rental properties are rented without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or handicap.

Guests making the 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).

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.

RESERVATION AGREEMENT: Guests acknowledge, understand, and agree that the moment Guests give Co-Host their credit card information, Co-Hosts are authorized to charge said credit card for one hundred percent (100%) of the reservation cost. Guests agree that any changes to the balance charged within the thirty-one (31) day period will result in a Seventy-Five Dollar ($75) change fee. Co-Hosts’ 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.

PROCESSING FEE (non-refundable) Seventy-Five Dollars ($75). A processing fee of Seventy-Five Dollars ($75) will be charged on all reservations. Each reservation is charged a non-refundable Seventy-Five Dollars ($75) 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 Blackberry Retreats 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.

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 Blackberry Retreats more than thirty-one (31) days prior to the original check-in date, in order to receive refund, less a Seventy-Five Dollars ($75) 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. Co-Hosts are not responsible for Guests inability to arrive or if Guests chooses to depart early for any reason, or if members of Guests’ 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/

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. As this is not a Blackberry Retreats product, you are welcome to purchase travel insurance through any other company. Please note, all travel insurance companies will require supporting documentation of any claim and Blackberry Retreats 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/

OCCUPANCY: The maximum occupancy and age restrictions are stated in all accommodation descriptions. Guests making a 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). 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, or bring a pet to a pet-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 Co-Hosts or 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 Co-Hosts 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.

ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE, DIRECTIONS & WEATHER CONDITIONS: Directions will be emailed by Co-Hosts if Co-Hosts 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, Co-Hosts cannot be held responsible for Guests inability to find their cabin. It is entirely the Guests responsibility to monitor the weather and road conditions prior to arrival and during their entire stay. 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 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.

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. Co-Host 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 Co-Hosts have the prerogative to terminate this Agreement /Contract and to demand that disruptive Guests vacate the premises, thereby forfeiting all rental fees to Co-Hosts.

Reckless Endangerment, trash, littering; $200 and above

Noise complaints: $250 and above

Discharge of Firearms and unattended fires $500 and above

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. Smoking is prohibited within twenty (20) feet of the cabin.

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. Co-Hosts 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.

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 Co-Host 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. 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.

CABLE/SATELLITE/INTERNET TV/INTERNET AND TELEPHONES: The cabin Owner has placed a block on all billable programs which Co-Host 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 a 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 Co-Hosts will guarantee specific channel or program availability.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS and REFUNDS: In case of a breakdown of any property equipment, guests shall notify Co-Hosts immediately. Co-Hosts 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, Co-Hosts 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. Co-Host cannot be held responsible for the failure of any other company due to said company’s error or service interruption (i.e. electricity, water, gas, etc.) However, Co-Hosts agree to do all that is humanly possible to remedy any issue as quickly as possible. Co-Hosts cannot be held responsible for acts of neighbors such as, but not limited to, construction, road repair, maintenance and noise.

RIGHT OF ENTRY: Guests understand and agree that Co-Hosts reserve the right to enter property at any time to investigate disturbances, check occupancy, check damages, make repairs, alterations, and improvements, as Blackberry Retreats deems necessary.

FIREPLACES AND FIRE-PITS: Wood Burning and Gas Log Fireplaces are seasonal and operational from October 1 – April 1. 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. Guests must be in full control of any fire at all times and will be responsible for any damage of uncontrolled fires.

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. Guests may not add any objects or chemicals not provided by Co-Hosts to the hot tubs and agree to pay damages if hot tub has been compromised. Guests agree to pay not less than $250 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 Co-Host or 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.

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.

SUBSTITUTIONS: Co-Hosts 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. Co-Host cannot absolutely guarantee a specific property.

PET POLICY – NO EXCEPTIONS: Pets of any kind are strictly prohibited. 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.

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 no pet policy. Guests acknowledge the agreement/contract authorizes Co-Hosts to charge credit card on file, if check out procedures and the no 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.

CHECK-IN/CHECKOUT TIME: Check-in time is no earlier than 3:00 PM; checkout is no later than 10:00 AM. By signing this Agreement/Contract, Guests are authorizing Co-Hosts to charge their credit card for one full night’s rental for a check-in earlier than 3:00 PM or a checkout later than 10:00 AM. Blackberry Retreats has the right to change these times as needed. Co-Host will use every resource available to have the property ready for guest occupancy at noted check in time, however; Co-Host cannot guarantee the exact time of occupancy due to possible interruptions. No concessions, rate reductions, or refunds will be made for postponed occupancy due to conflicts out of Co-Hosts control. Checkout is strictly enforced so that the Co-Host has adequate time to prepare the property for the next scheduled guests. Guests agree to follow all check-in and checkout procedures and understand the property must be left clean and undamaged. Guests understand that failure to follow the posted check-in and checkout procedures may result in additional fees. Co-Host reserves the right to further charge Guests for additional cleaning or repairs.

ITEMS LEFT BEHIND: Co-Hosts are not responsible for any items Guests leave behind in the cabin. Co-Hosts are authorized to charge a fee of $40 plus shipping costs for the return of any items Guests leave behind in the cabin. Items will be discarded or donated after seven (7) days. If a guest leaves behind a firearm, Guest is financially responsible for the legal return of said firearm, no less than $350. Additionally, if a guest leaves behind a firearm, they accept full liability for events or accidents occurring with said firearm.

EXPEDITED EVICTION: A material breach of this Agreement by Guests, which, in the sole determination of the Co-Hosts, 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.

VIOLATION OF AGREEMENT/CONTRACT: Co-Hosts reserve the right to remove renter without refund, rebates, or compensation, if any of the Agreement/Contract items are not met.

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 Blackberry Retreats 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 Blackberry Retreats LLC, employees, vendors, owners and officers and/or property Owners 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 Blackberry Retreats LLC and/or property Owners, 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 Blackberry Retreats LLC and/or property Owners, 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 Blackberry Retreats LLC and/or property Owners 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..

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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.

Date: ________________________________

Please provide a photo of your current Driver’s License within 1 day of making your reservation.