Reservations for short-term holiday accommodation are accepted by Private Properties Australia (PPA) ABN 18 159 450 361 of PO Box 524, Dunsborough, WA 6281 (“the Booking Agent”) as agent for the Owner of the Property and to which bookings the following Terms and Conditions apply:
Cancellation
If your booking is arriving within the next two (2) months – your payment is non-refundable.
If your booking is arriving more than two (2) months in advance – we will refund your payments less a $200 cancellation fee OR the full amount paid can be placed in credit for future use with no cancellation fee applied.
The Booking Agent, PPA, recommends that the Guest takes out comprehensive holiday cancellation and protection insurance with a reputable insurance company to cater for any unforeseen circumstances which may arise including accident, ill health or any other matters beyond the Guest’s reasonable control.
Amendments to Bookings
Amendments to bookings arriving more than two (2) months in advance – changes to arrival dates and/or properties are permitted.
Amendments to bookings arriving within the next two (2) months – are deemed as a cancellation and the above terms will apply.
Rental Contract
The rental contact is between the Guest and the Owner of the Property for which the accommodation booking is made and is subject to the terms and conditions herein. The contract for accommodation shall not be effective until the Booking Agent sends the Guest written confirmation of the booking. The Guest acknowledges that the Booking Agent acts as a booking agent for the Owner only and not as a principal.
Deposit
The accommodation booking will not be confirmed by the Booking Agent until the Guest’s deposit payment is received and cleared. If the accommodation booking is made within three (3) weeks of the date of commencement of the Guest’s proposed holiday, the full rental payable for the Property is required together with any bond, credit card information and any other payment applicable.
Final Payment
The full amount payable in respect of the Property rental shall be paid at least three (3) weeks prior to the date of commencement of the booking. If the full payment has not been received by the Booking Agent at least twenty one (21) days prior to the start of the rental period, then the Booking Agent and the Owner reserve the right to cancel the booking without notice and the Guest will forfeit the Guest’s deposit which will be non-refundable in such circumstances.
Refundable Security Bond
All our holiday houses are much-loved private homes containing personal belongings and household items that we need to protect. The security bond is paid by you on the acceptance that if damage were to occur during your stay, you will be accountable for the cost of repair. Please notify your property manager of any breakages or damage as soon as possible, so repairs can be arranged in time for the next guest.
The bond also covers instances where extra cleaning is required, over and above the standard cleaning time of the property, or breaching our Terms & Conditions. For example: using the property as a venue for a function, wedding or party, excess noise, or bringing a pet to a non pet friendly property (which is strictly not allowed).
The bond will be refunded to your nominated bank account or credit card depending on the method of payment you chose once the property has been inspected and cleaned. Please allow up to 7 days for this process to be completed. You will be notified by email once the bond has been refunded.
Noise & Neighbours
We want you to enjoy your stay but please be aware of the impact of your noise on others and keeping our neighbours happy is of paramount importance. Noise and music should not impact any other property and noise levels are to be respectful at all times. There is to be no outdoor music or outdoor entertaining after 9pm. Noise complaints will result in bond deductions and possible eviction.
Drones
We strongly discourage the use of drones at our properties. Should you fly a drone please be respectful of the neighbouring properties and strictly adhere to the relevant flying regulations.
Smoking
All Private Properties holiday homes are strictly non-smoking. Should you smoke outside, please dispose of butts responsibly and not into the garden due to the risk of fire. Please note: some properties are non-smoking inside and outside.
Outdoor Fires
Outdoor fires are only permitted at properties where a firepit is provided and only during the restricted burning period, in accordance with the specific Shire regulations. If an outdoor firepit is not provided, do not light an outdoor fire. It is your responsibility as the guest to check the Shire website for the Fire Ban Period (usually November to April) before you light any fire of any kind. This includes: Wood fuelled BBQs, Wood fired pizza ovens, Chimineas and Outdoor Firepits.
If an outdoor fire is evidenced during a Fire Ban Period or where there is not a firepit provided, the fire will be extinguished immediately and your security bond forfeited in full.
Guest’s Obligations in Respect of the Property
The Guest shall be responsible for the Property during the Guest’s stay. The Guest shall take all reasonable care of the Property and at the end of the stay shall leave the Property including all utensils, fixtures, fittings and equipment on, in or about the Property in a clean and tidy condition. The Guest shall be liable for any extra cleaning, breakages or damage caused to the Property or any part thereof or any of the chattels therein that may occur during the Guest’s occupation of the Property and all costs for extra cleaning, repair and replacement thereof shall be payable to the Booking agent or the Owner from the Guest Security Bond. Any such costs over and above the amount taken as a Guest Bond may be sought by the Owner through the Local Court. Any damage or breakage to any part of the Property or any of the chattels therein shall be reported to the Local Agent, Booking Agent or Owner as soon as practicable after the damage occurring thereto.
Additional Features (If Any)
If additional features such as a swimming pool, vehicles, boats or other facilities are indicated as being available at the Property concerned at an additional cost to the Guest, the additional charges (if any) will be paid at the time of use unless otherwise stated in the confirmation. The Guest acknowledges that the use of any additional amenities is entirely at the Guest’s risk and neither the Booking Agent nor the Owner shall accept any responsibility for any injury, loss or damage to property or any third party arising from the use thereof.
Guest’s Property
All personal belongings, baggage, vehicles and other property of the Guest of any description shall be the risk of the Guest at all times and neither the Booking Agent nor the Owner accepts any responsibility for any loss or damage thereto.
Guest Numbers
The Guest may only allow the Property to be occupied by the number of persons nominated in the Guest’s application and under no circumstances shall the number of people occupying the Property be greater than that appearing on the Guest’s application or the booking confirmation, whichever is the lesser. The Booking Agent and Owner reserve the right to refuse occupation of the Property to the Guest if the condition on the number of people intended to occupy the Property is not observed.
Events /Functions / Retreats
Shire regulations allow holiday homes to be rented for short term holiday accommodation purposes only and not for commercial purposes or as a function venue eg: wedding, retreat or party. Functions and gatherings are strictly not permitted and, if evidenced, may be closed down immediately and result in the security bond forfeited in full.
Right to Refuse or Revoke Bookings
The Booking Agent and the Owner reserve the right to revoke or refuse to honour any property accommodation booking which may in the opinion of either party (and at their sole discretion) be unsuitable for the Property concerned.
Booking Confirmation
Once a Guest’s booking has been confirmed, the Guest shall be responsible for payment of the total price for the rental period and all extras (if any) as shown on the confirmation notice on or before the date or dates referred to in such notice.
Representations
The Guest acknowledges that the Booking Agent has used its best endeavours to describe the Property to the Guest within the limited extent of the communications between the Guest and the Booking Agent and the Booking Agent shall not be liable to the Guest in any respect should the Guest consider the Property to be unsuitable for any reason whatsoever.
Description of the Property
All information in respect of the Property contained in the Booking Agent’s website is believed to be correct at the time of the publication, however, all details are subject to change by the Booking Agent and/the Owner without notice. The Booking Agent will not accept any responsibility for any alterations to the Property or any part thereof beyond the Booking Agents control or any liability for any matter or occurrences beyond the Booking Agents reasonable control including damage caused by extreme weather conditions, break down of appliances, wiring, plumbing, invasion of pests, or any act or omission on the part of the Owner causing loss, accident or injury to the Guest or any one or more of them.
Availability of Property
The short-term accommodation contract negotiated by the Booking Agent and made between the Guest and the Owner is made on the understanding that the Property and its facilities as stated in the booking confirmation will be available as represented to the Guest. Should any events whatsoever arise beyond the reasonable control of the Booking Agent which render the Property uninhabitable (for example flood, fire, storm, tempest, etc) or the property becomes for sale or is sold by the Owner, then the Booking Agent may have to cancel the Guest’s booking for the Property. Should such circumstances arise then the Booking Agent will endeavour to relocate the Guest to a holiday home of a similar standard to the property in the same area. Where this is not possible, the Booking Agent will refund all monies paid by the Guest in respect of the Property. Upon refund of the monies paid, the guest shall have no further claims whatsoever against the Owner of the Property or the Booking Agent.
Pet Bookings: Terms and Conditions
Confirmation of a booking and payment of a deposit means acceptance of the terms below.
Pets are only permitted at pet-friendly properties with the prior consent of Private Properties and the property Owners.
An additional accommodation charge or pet fee will be applied at the time of booking.
The following must be adhered to:
Pets are to be kept under control at all times.
Pets must not be left unsupervised or alone at the property at any time. Property neighbours may call the local ranger if the dog is barking.
The Guest is responsible for any damage caused by pets, inside or outside the property. If extra cleaning is required this will be deducted from the Security Bond.
Pets are not permitted into bedrooms or on the furniture at any time. Charges will apply for cleaning of furniture/ bedding where applicable.
Pets that are allowed inside should be cleaned and fully dried off before being allowed to enter the property.
Guests agree to bring their own pet bedding, food bowls and other pet items to the property as, unless specified, these items will not be available at the property.
Guests must dispose of pet faeces and this is to be done in a clean and sanitary manner.
Additional pet restrictions may apply at some properties, these will be noted in the property features. Neither Private Properties nor Property Owners can accept responsibility for pet safety nor do we guarantee the suitability of the property for the dog you are bringing. The onus is on the pet owner to ensure that the property is suitable for their pet.
