DISCLAIMER
RENTAL AGREEMENT: (please read all of the below)
MEXICO IS DIFFERENT: Please remember that you are renting a house in a small village in Mexico. The culture, house construction, and infrastructure may be different from the country or city you are coming from.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancellation of rental reservation is requested by Renter up to 60 days before rental arrival date then the total amount of the rental will be returned minus $75 USD transaction fee. If cancellation is requested after 60 days before arrival date then no money will be returned unless the property can be re-rented for this period. There will be a transaction fee of $75 USD assessed from total amount refunded.
CONSTRUCTION: In the past year Sayulita has experienced incredible growth. Although Sayulita is a small town, there are at least 50 homes being built or reconstructed every year. There may be construction and construction noise right next door to the unit you are renting. Avalos does not provide refunds based on noise levels from neighbors. Nor does Avalos have special knowledge of when and where people will build. We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience, however we are sure that you will enjoy renting these beautiful homes in the years to come.
THEFT: We like to let everyone know that Sayulita is a very safe destination, but unfortunately petty theft has become a problem in the village. A few simple precautions will ensure you have a wonderful trip. Please do not bring items of value or large sums of cash to Mexico. Leave the heirlooms at home. Make sure you lock the windows and doors of your rental home whenever you leave your casa, or even when you go to the pool. If the house you rent has a safe, please use it. However, a safe is not guarantee for security and most are only bolted down. Take money and values with you as much as possible. NEVER hide the key to your house as someone could easily be watching. Neither Avalos Sayulita Realty nor Sayulita Rentals Inc. accept any responsibility for any theft.
DAMAGES AND MISSING ITEMS: You, the renter, agree to take complete responsibility and liability for any damage caused to the rental property or any items contained therein, by you or anyone you allow into the rental property. If no security deposit is required for the house you are renting, then it will be your responsibility to make sure any broken items are replaced or paid for. Please notify us immediately if you find any damages from previous rentals so that you will not be liable. Please remember that each of our houses is independently owned. If you are with a large group who have rented more than one house, please be diligent in making sure all items stay at their original location. You will be charged for any missing items, even if they are just next door.
MAXIMUM HOUSE CAPACITY: You, the renter, agree to not allow more than double the maximum persons for the house you are renting to be in or on the premises at ANY time. There can be no parties or events beyond this double maximum without notifying Avalos and the owners prior to arrival. All houses require extra fees for any big event, including weddings. At no time, is it permitted to sleep in the house overnight, more than the set maximum for the rental home. Violation of these maximums is grounds for immediate eviction with no refund.
HOUSE CHANGES: We do our best to update our website photographs and maintain the information listed on each page. However, because all of our houses are independently owned and managed, there are often changes to the decor and amenities of the house that we have not been made aware of prior to guest arrival. Avalos Sayulita Reatly and Sayulita Rentals Inc. do not take responsibility for any changes in decor other related house changes. If there are any missing items or services, please notify us immediately so that we can make your stay as pleasant as you had expected.
PHONES: Very few of the houses we rent are equipped with phones. There are plenty of public phones in town. There is a cell phone tower in Sayulita and a cell phone can be purchased just down the street for around $30 usd with 300 free minutes. If your rental home has a phone then you will be responsible for paying any long distance charges incurred during your stay. Please use a calling card for long distance calling. You may give our office number as an emergency contact.
ROADS: Most of the roads in Sayulita are dirt with only a few cobblestone and paved sections. Sayulita is a hilly town and it is recommended that if you are renting a house on a hill and are renting a car, that you rent a 4-wheel drive vehicle. In the raining season, summer, it is highly recommended that when renting a car you rent a 4-wheel drive vehicle, as all the roads become muddy and bumpy and the hills become very hard to climb. Avalos Sayulita Reatly and Sayulita Rentals Inc. do not accept responsibility for the maintenance or condition of any roads and/or any damage that may be incurred to persons or vehicles traveling on these roads. Please be careful when traveling through these country roads.
WATER: The public water in Sayulita is not recommended for drinking. Drinking water will be supplied in each rental house in large bottles called garafones. The public water system of Sayulita is prone to shortages and there are often times when the water stops completely. This most often happens in the spring season before the rains begin. Most houses have conquered this problem by installing large plastic tinacos on their roofs to store water up in times of plenty. This system also allows houses to maintain consistent water pressure. In most of our rental properties, the water pressure is either from gravity force from the rooftop tinaco or the whole system is pressurized by an electric pump. If your house has an electric pump system and the power goes out, you may lose water services until the electricity returns. Avalos Sayulita Reatly and Sayulita Rentals Inc. do not take responsibility for water shortages and the loss of water due to town shortages. If there are problems with the water system exclusively in the rented house, then the renter should notify Avalos Sayulita Realty immediately so that we can make the necessary repairs.
ELECTRICITY: Sayulita is subjected to many electrical storms, especially in the summer months. Lightning often causes the power to go out all over town. When this happens the power is usually returned within a few hours. Sometimes a tree may be blown down and knock over a power line. When something like this occurs it may take more than a few hours for the electric company to make the necessary repairs. Avalos Sayulita Reatly and Sayulita Rentals Inc. are in no way responsible for acts of nature or general power outages. If the power goes out in your rental house and everyone else around you does not have power, you will need to patiently wait for the power to return. If houses around you still have power, then the problem may be with the electrical system of the house. If this happens, please notify Avalos Sayulita Realty immediately so that we can reconnect the power.
GAS: Sayulita does not have public gas lines. Each house is connected to its own refillable gas tank. It is possible that during your stay the gas may run out. We are sorry if this interrupts the cooking of a meal or disturbs a hot shower, but this is normal. Either a gas truck will need to come out to refill your tank or the tank will be exchanged for a full one. Some houses have a spare tank with a manual switching device. If you run out of gas during your stay please contact our office immediately so that we can refill or switch tanks.
ACCIDENTS AND LIABILITY: Just like in your own home, accidents happen. Tiles and other floor or ground surfaces may be slippery, especially when wet. Some of the houses have beautiful views which also make them dangerous for young children. Many of the railings have gaps where a crawling child might be able to fit through. Avalos Sayulita Reatly nor Sayulita Rentals Inc. nor the property owners are responsible for any accident or harm to renters within the boundaries of the property or anywhere in Mexico. The renter accepts full responsibility for being aware of their environment and using caution during their vacation.
CHANGING HOUSES: You, the renter, are responsible for evaluating and deciding which house is best for you. You cannot, under any circumstances, change to a different house. Money is paid through Sayulita Rentals directly to owner and therefore cannot be simply applied to another house. The owner of your rental house is reserving your dates and forgoing all possible rentals of the property. We will not be able to move you to another house unless the owner is willing to return your funds or you are willing to pay extra for the extra house.
REFUNDS: There may be circumstances during your stay that warrant a refund. However, refunds during rental period, for any reason, are at the discretion of the home owner.
ANY violation of these rental guidelines set above will allow owner or Avalos to evict you, the renter, with no refund for days unused.
IMPORTANT
By sending payment to Avalos Sayulita Realty for rental property reservation, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and accept all of the rights and responsibilities mentioned within this document.
Upon receipt of your deposit we will send a confirmation email. Upon final payment we will send directions to our office for check-in.
