Terms & Conditions

COTTAGE LEASED; PERIOD OF OCCUPANCY.
OWNER hereby rents to RENTER for the arrival and departure dates for the Cottage listed on the **booking email** and for not more than the maximum number of people indicated. RENTER is an adult over the age of 21 and will be an occupant of the cottage during the entire reserved period. Other occupants will be family members, friends and/or responsible adults.

2. RENTAL PAYMENT: The balance of the rent is due in full upon making this reservation. Payments made by:
• PAYPAL (see link below) or VENMO – (Send to @Sharon-Middendorf)
Paypal charges a 2.9% service fee for transactions. This fee is deducted from your gross rental amount via your security deposit after your departure. Your reservation is NOT CONFIRMED until payment is received in full.

3. This is a NON-SMOKING property.

4. PETS – – Accepted for $25 per night, per pet.
• Must be friendly and fully house trained
• Must be completely cleaned up after in yard!
• Leashed when not in fenced area
• Crated indoors when not home
• If barking becomes an issue during your stay, alternative arrangements must be made
• Protect furniture/beds by using the supplied sheet or throw

5. HOUSEKEEPING – Full Linens and Towels are provided. The cleaning fee is for housekeeping that will come after your departure. RENTER agrees to leave the property in the same general condition that they received it in.

6. PARKING – There are 2 parking spaces. The driveway is reserved for the 2 bedroom Cottage only. The garage at the foot of the driveway is reserved for the Studio Cottage only.

7. CANCELLATION POLICY: There are NO cancellations for IRONMAN, HORSESHOW, LACROSS or MAJOR HOLIDAYS. Otherwise a written notification of cancellation is due at least 90 days prior to the start of the lease term. Renter agrees to forfeit twenty five percent (25%) of the total rental consideration. Any cancellation request made after this time will result in the forfeiture of the total rental consideration, unless the property is re-rented for the term covered by this lease. In such event, the cancellation penalty shall be twenty five percent (25%) of the total rental consideration plus the shortfall (if any) between the rental consideration under this agreement and the amount for which the property is re-rented.

8. RULES – RENTER agrees by the rules and regulations governing the property. OWNER shall not be liable for any bodily injury or property damage, which may arise in connection with the RENTER’S occupancy of the dwelling. RENTER agrees to indemnify and hold OWNER harmless for any damages, injury, claim or liability, which may arise in connection with RENTER’s occupancy of the dwelling.

9. RENTERS LIABILITY: RENTER agrees to accept liability for any damages caused to the property (other than normal wear and tear) by RENTER or RENTER’S guests, including, but not limited to: landscaping, misuse of appliances and/or equipment furnished. If damages do occur, RENTER agrees to reimburse OWNERS for costs incurred to repair and/or replace damaged items.

10. MAINTENANCE: If the RENTER encounters any problems with the dwelling’s plumbing, heating or electrical systems, or its appliances, RENTER must immediately report them to OWNER. If OWNER cannot timely remedy the problems, an appropriate adjustment in the rental payment will be negotiated with the homeowner and, if necessary, OWNER will use its best efforts to assist Renter in finding other accommodations.

11. SECURITY DEPOSIT – The security deposit will be returned within (7) business days after your departure. Subject to the following conditions:
Owner or housekeeper has conducted a satisfactory inspection of the cottage and cottage inventory.
All keys have been returned to the proper place.
In the event there are any damages to the property caused by the RENTER that said security deposit does not cover, OWNER has the right to charge RENTER the full value of costs of replacement, including labor on RENTERS credit card.

Our desire is to fully refund your security deposit, and to that end we ask that the cottage be left as you found it, in a clean and respectful condition..

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, the Parties shall negotiate and attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally before either Party may initiate any legal proceedings concerning that dispute.

13. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. All disputes between the parties arising under this Agreement shall be finally decided through the mediation process with a mutually agreed upon mediator with “JAMS” or other verified mediation program in New York. Any mediated settlement may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the parties or their assets. The mediation expenses are mutually shared between the two parties.

14. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement and all rights and duties hereunder are personal to the Parties, and neither Party may assign or delegate the Agreement or such rights and duties to a third party without the prior written consent of the other Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). Any assignment or delegation in violation of this paragraph shall be deemed a material breach of the Agreement and void ab initio.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first written on **BOOKING EMAIL**

By paying the full deposit payment you are accepting these “Terms & Conditions.”

Thank you and we look forward to your stay with us at GO-Cottage!

Mailing Address: PO Box 1305 Lake Placid, NY 12946
Toll free – 1-877-369-7913