Rental Policies

Here is the fine print!

Maximum Occupancy:  Each of our homes has an occupancy limit that is strictly enforced.  Block Island homes are served by private wells and septic systems.  Overuse of these systems can cause severe damage and expense.  Please cooperate by limiting your occupancy to the stated limit for the house you select.  All children over the age of 1 year are counted as occupants.  Your guests are counted as occupants even if they only stay for a night.  Please talk with us if you have any questions about this policy.  Please also read the paragraph entitled Special Events at the end of this page.  

Reservation Deposit:  Two week or longer reservations require a 50% deposit.  One week reservations require a 100% deposit.  All deposits are due within two weeks of making a reservation by telephone.  Any remaining balance is due upon arrival.  Payment can be made by cash or check.  We do not accept credit cards.  

Reservation Fee:  There is a $50.00 reservation fee for each reservation.  This is a one-time fee per reservation, not per week.  This fee is paid with your initial deposit. 

Confirmations:  You will receive a written confirmation after we receive your check reserving the property.    

Security Deposit:  An additional  security deposit ranging from $300 to $1,000 is required upon arrival.  Your security deposit check is deposited to our account on the next business day.  The deposit is to cover damage that is above and beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning charges and telephone charges.  You will receive a refund of your security deposit within 30 days of your departure less any applicable charges.  Please be patient because we do have to wait for bills to be submitted to us.  

Check In and Check Out:  Check in is 3:00 p.m. and check out is 10:00 a.m. 

Credit Cards:  All deposits are payable by check or cash.  We do not accept any credit cards.  

Cancellations:  If you find it necessary to cancel, we will make every effort to re-book your house for you.  We can only return your deposit if we are able to re-book the entire time period that you have reserved.  A cancellation fee of $200.00 be charged for all cancellations.  

House Cleaning:   House cleaning is a tenant responsibility.  We make sure that you move into a clean house.   You are then responsible to clean the house for the next tenant.  If you do not wish to clean on your vacation, we will make arrangements for the house to be professionally cleaned.  You must reserve cleaning at the time you make your reservation because we must book our cleaners in advance.  Block Island cleaners charge between $30 and $35 per hour.  

Pets:  No pets are allowed.  No Exceptions.  We love pets, but we are not able to manage pets in our house rental business.  

Errors and Omissions:  While we make every effort to describe our rental properties accurately, changes can and do take place.  Therefore our descriptions are subject to errors and omissions.  Listings do not constitute a guarantee of the facts stated.  

Special Events:  Special events require the permission of our rental home owners.  Special events are defined as dinners or parties or cookouts where the maximum occupancy of the home will be exceeded even for a short period of time.  Please tell us if your plans include a special event.  Large groups cannot be accommodated at any of our rental properties due to private septic system limitations. 

Ferry Reservations:  Reservations are needed to bring a car to the Island, and our advice is to book these well in advance.  Ferry reservations must be made through Interstate Navigation.  Their phone number is 8660783-7996 or 401-783-4613.  Interstate starts taking car reservations in mid-January.  For more details, please visit their web site, www.blockislandferry.com. 

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