VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT - Kudzu Rose

Akashian In her online article “Who Cares if Johnny Can’t Read” (1997), LarissaMcFarquhar asserts that Americans are reading more than ever despiteclaims to the contrary, and it is time to reconsider why we value reading somuch, especially certain kinds of “high culture” reading. MacFarquharsupports her claims about American reading habits with facts and statisticsthat compare past and present reading practices, and she challenges commonassumptions by raising questions about reading’s intrinsic value. Herpurpose is to dispel certain myths in order to raise new and more importantquestions about the value of reading and other media in our culture. Sheseems to have a young, hip, somewhat irreverent audience in mind becauseher tone is sarcastic, and she suggests that the ideas she opposes are oldfashionedpositions.

Page 5 of 7Linen ServiceBed linens and bath towels for 14 people will be made available upon request for theRental Period for a $120.00 fee. If renter does not request this linen service, rentermust supply his or her own sheets and bath towels. In any event, renter needs to bringhis or her own beach towels.Cancellation PolicyIf renter desires to cancel his reservation, he must notify owner as soon as possible.Owner will remove the reservation from owner’s website and make the Property availablefor rent again. If owner re-rents the Property for the Rental Period, renter’s rental andsecurity deposits will be refunded, less a $50 administration fee. If owner cannot rerentrenter’s Rental Period, renter forfeits the rental deposit but will be refunded hiscleaning fee and security/damage deposit in full.Disclaimer of Responsibility for Renter’s Personal PropertyRenter agrees that Owner shall not be responsible for damage or loss to renter’s personalproperty during the Rental Period.Waiver of Claims Against OwnerRenter hereby waives any and all claims and causes of action he or she has, might or willhave against Owner or the Premises related to this Agreement and/or Renter’s use of thePremises, including but not limited loss, damage, injury or death to Renter at thePremises or while Renter is using bicycles or other equipment or personal propertyprovided by Owner.Indemnification of Owner by RenterRenter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless owner from any and all claims against owneror the property arising from Renter’s, his pets’ or his guests’ acts or omissions duringthe rental Period, including but not limited to injury or damage to persons or propertycaused by pets brought to the Premises. Renter agrees to supervise his or her guests’activities, taking proper precautions in the ocean and in the sun.No Assignment or SublettingThis vacation rental agreement may not be assigned or the Premises sublet withoutwritten consent of the Owner.

Page 6 of 7Fee Calculator (use rates from page 2)1. Total Rent for ______ ___, 2014 to __________ ___, 2014:-If renting less than 7 nights: $ ___/night x __ nights = $______-If renting for 7 nights, use weekly rate = $______2. Cleaning Fee $ 1903. Security/Damage Deposit: $ 300(note the possibility of a deduction for the need to clean slipcovers or bedspreads andpillows, described above on page 3)4. Optional Linen Service: $ ____ (Add $120here if requestinglinen service)Total Due (Add Rent + Cleaning fee + Security/Damage Deposit + linens if opting forthat service)$ ______Deposit to reserve dates (1/2 of Total Due) = $ ______Balance Due (1/2 of Total Due) payable 4 weeks before arrivalThe Balance Due must be paid 4 weeks prior to renter’s arrival.$ ______Payments may be made by PayPal at www.kudzurose.com or by check payable to SusanGouinlock and mailed to Susan Gouinlock at 2735 Briarlake Woods Way, Atlanta, GA30345.KeysOwner will provide lock box code on premises to renter after the Balance Due has beenreceived. Renter shall return keys to lock box at departure.

Page 7 of 7Sending Completed Form to Owner Signifies AgreementPlease fill in your name and the date below. Filling in your name and then either emailingor mailing this agreement to Owner signifies your agreement to the terms and conditionsof this contract.Renter: _________________________ Date:________________