Vacation Rental Short Term Lease Agreement
This Vacation Rental Short-Term Lease Agreement (this “Agreement”)
constitutes a contract between the undersigned person (“you”) and
Riversbend retreat (Charles Bechtold).
Riversbend Retreat, located at 4617 Fm Rd, Brazoria, Tx 77422 represented by its owner,
Charles Bechtold. Rental Party (“you”). The rental Party that shall consist of Guests.
1. Reservation Requirements. Reservations are not considered a “guaranteed” until
Riversbend Retreat (Charles Bechtold) receives your signed Agreement and receives and
accepts the required deposit and full payment. Riversbend Retreat (Charles Bechtold)
will place a short temporary hold on the property for your dates to provide you time to
return the document before we release your hold.
2. Deposits to Secure your Resevation and Full Payment. Riversbend Retreat
(Charles Bechtold) will charge a reservation deposit of 10% of the total cost upon
receiving the paperwork. The balance will be charged 1 day before your arrival, along
with a $500 pre-authorized damage deposit. The damage deposit will be released 2 days
after departure if no damage has accrued. Reservations may be subject to cancellation
without refund.
3. Confirmation of Reservation(s). Confirmation of your reservation will be emailed
to you. Please read the confirmation for accuracy of dates, mailing address, number of
adults and/ or children and accommodations. You must notify Riversbend Retreat
(Charles Bechtold) of any errors within one business day.
4. Damage or Breakage. You are responsible for rental charges for the full duration of
the reservation and for any damages or breakage to the rental property incurred during
the rental period, even if a security deposit and Damage Deposit (see above) have been
paid. Riversbend Retreat (Charles Bechtold) may charge you for any damage or
breakage or excessive cleaning costs, unless the damage or breakage is covered under
the damage deposit.
5. Maximum Occupancy. The maximum occupancy for the rental property is the
number the rental property sleeps, including children (home not toddler/ or baby
proofed), as displayed on the Riversbend wedsite for the property. The number of
guests must be pre-approved by Riversbend Retreat (Charles Bechtold), to ensure that
the supply of linens matches the number of guests. If you bring in extra guests, you
must immediately notify us for prior approval. Additional charges may apply. We do not
allow party’s or large gatherings on this property. We have exterior video monitoring in
place for security and to verify there is approved guests only on site. Please note the
minimum age for renting this vacation home is 25 years of age.
6. Cancellation Policy. The reservation deposit and all paid prepayments are non-
refundable.
7. Mechanical Failures. Riversbend retreat (Charles Bechtold) cannot guarantee
against mechanical failure of electrical service, stopped plumbing, water supply, audio
visual equipment, games, internet access, television’s or appliances. Please report any
inoperative equipment to Riversbend Retreat (Charles Bechtold) immediately.
Riversbend Retreat (Charles Bechtold) will make every reasonable effort to have repairs
done quickly and efficiently. No refunds or rent reductions will be made due to failure of
such items.
8. Listing Infromation. Information regarding rental property is believed accurate, but
cannot be guaranteed. Particular furnishings and amenities are subject to change
without notice.
9. Pest Control. Many different pests live and thrive in this region. This Vacation Rental
has been professionally treated by a pest control company with precise and complete
preventative treatments in effort to keep all the pests and bugs outside. Should you
experience a pest control issue, please contact us at info@riversbendretreat.com so we
can attempt to eradicate the problem.
10. LIMITATION ON LIAILITY, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEAGAL
THERORY, TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABLITY, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL THE RENTAL
PROPERTY OWNDER(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGE,
THEFT, PERSONAL INJURY, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER INCLUDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS
AGREEMENT OR YOUR RENTAL. IN NO EVENT WILL RIVERSBEND RETREAT (CHARLES
BECHTOLD) BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGAES IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY
PAID BY YOU IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF THE RENTAL PROPERTY
OWNER(S) SHALL HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
11. Acts of God. Riversbend Retreat (Charles Bechtold) shall not be liable nor deemed in
default under this Agreement for any failure to preform or delay in preforming any of its
obligations due to or arising out of any act not within its control, including, without
limitations, acts of God.
12. Credit Card Agreement. You are providing your credit card number as guarantee of
payment to Riversbend Retreat (Charles Bechtold). You agree to pay all rent and charges
related to this property rental. You accept all terms of the Vacation Rental Agreement
and accept all liability for rent and charges related to this property rental. You
understand that these costs will be charged to your credit card. In the absences of
another payment arrangement, you authorize Riversbend Retreat (Charles Bechtold) to
charge your credit card for these items.
13. Lost and Found. Riversbend Retreat (Charles Bechtold) will not be responsible for any
guest(s) property left behind or lost during their stay.
14. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement and all transactions contemplated by this
agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas. Any civil action or legal proceeding arising out of or relating
to this Agreement shall be brought in the courts of record of the State of Texas.
Rental Policies/House Rules:
1. Check-in/Check-Out Times. Check in time is after 3:00p.m. Check-Out time is by 12:00
pm (Noon).
2. Guest Vacation Rental Agreement. This Vacation Rental Agreement requires a
signature from the person renting.
3. Administrative Reservation/Processing fee: All reservations can be subject to an
administrative processing fee.
4. No Smoking. This is a non-smoking house, Smoking is not allowed anywhere on this
property at any time for any reason.
5. Food Policy. There will be no eating or drinking in any of the bedrooms or game room at
any time for any reason.
6. Incidental Charges: -Unauthorized Late check-out: $50/ hour or daily rental rate,
whichever is less. – Lock out assistance $150 each occurrence – Restoration Fee to
Rearrange Moved Furniture $150 – Violation of the No Smoking Policy: $500 for removing
odors plus actual costs if anything needs to be replaced due to ashes or burns.
7. Provided Linens. A basic supply of towels (beach, bath, and kitchen towels) and linens
are provided in this vacation rental. Bed linens and bath towels are not changed during your
stay.
8. Provided Starter Supplies. For your convenience, you will find a starter supply of dish
soap, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant.
9. Internet Access. This Vacation Rental has high- speed Wi-Fi internet access. We will send
you the access information before your arrival.
10. Accepted Forms of Payment. Riversbend Retreat (Charles Bechtold) accepts Credit
Cards, Zelle, Venmo, Cash. No Personal checks are accepted.
11. No Pets. NO PETS are allowed in the rental property or anywhere at Riversbend Retreat.
12. Clean Upon your arrival. No Daily Maid Service. Riversbend Retreats staff will ensure
that your Vacation rental home is clean upon your arrival. There is no daily housekeeping
service included. All dishes used should be run through the dishwasher or hand washed
prior to departure. Please place any used towels in the bathtub prior to departure. Sheets
can remain on the bed.