This Rental Agreement and Contract (the “Agreement”) is a legally binding agreement made and entered into as of the Reservation Dates and between the person(s) or company (the “Guest”) and the owner, manager or agent, pursuant to which the Guest has agreed to rent the residence (the “Property”), for the duration of the Rental Term for the Total Rental Fee and other good and valuable consideration as described herein under the following terms and conditions:
OCCUPANCY: The maximum occupancy is TWO (2) people. The person booking the vacation reservation is the Responsible Party; this person must be at least 18 years old and must reside at the Property for the duration of the rental. The Premises may only be used by the persons named in this agreement. Subletting or transferring use of the Property is not permitted. Setting up tents, trailers or RVs on the Property to increase occupancy is not allowed.
CHECK-IN. Check-in is after 3:00 pm, unless other prior arrangements have been made. There are no discounts or refunds for late or missed check-ins.
CHECK-OUT. Check-out is before 11:00 am. Refer to the check-out instructions in the Welcome Guide and outlined below. Your door code will expire at 11:00 am. There are no discounts given for early departures. Unauthorized late check-outs will be charged $25 per 15 minutes.
WEATHER: We are not responsible for the weather, nor for the loss of services (electricity, Internet, etc.) that weather conditions may cause. Our Dome is located in a rural area, and it may take several hours or even days before the power is restored. Please plan accordingly if bad weather is forecasted during your stay. Travel cancellation insurance is highly recommended, especially if you plan to travel during the North Atlantic hurricane season (June through November, especially mid-August through the end of October) or the Nor’Easter winter storms season (December through March)
WALK-THROUGH. Upon check-in, please do a walk through of the Property and let Owners know immediately if the Premises appear dirty or damaged.
NO PARTIES, EVENTS, LARGE GATHERINGS. No overnight unregistered guests. You may have daytime visitors but a maximum of 6 people are allowed in total on the dome property at any given time. Disregard of occupancy limit (maximum of 2 overnight registered guests and of 6 people on the property in total during the day) will result in the forfeit of the security deposit and may result in immediate termination of booking with no refund.
GOOD NEIGHBOUR POLICY. You and your guests must be considerate of our neighbours and their right to the quiet enjoyment of their home and property. Be friendly, courteous, and treat them like you want to be treated.
CARE OF PREMISES. You agree to use all electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, appliances, etc., in a reasonable manner. You will not make any changes to the Premises and you agree to keep all areas of the Premises clean, sanitary and free from any accumulations of debris, filth, and garbage, and to dispose of trash properly. You will be responsible for any damages caused to the Property. Please close and lock all doors and windows when you leave the Premises. ALWAYS shut the door behind you and never leave it open.
CLEANING REQUIREMENTS. Staying in a dome is different than staying in a hotel. We do not offer housekeeping services. You are expected to clean up after yourself and to leave the Premises in reasonably the same state as you found them.
SEPTIC SYSTEM. Only non-solidifying liquids can be disposed of in the drains (no grease/fats, food particles, etc.), and only toilet paper can be flushed down the toilets (no feminine hygiene products, tampons or applicators, condoms, Q-tips, wipes of any kind, hair, food, etc.) to prevent malfunctioning of the system.
GARBAGE, RECYCLING, COMPOST. All trash must be sorted and placed in the appropriate bins and bags (garbage, paper, plastic/metal/glass, organics) according to local regulations. Please see Welcome Guide for details and instructions.
FIREPIT. Use of firepit is prohibited during burn bans. Please check the restrictions before each use of the firepit at https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ (they are updated daily between March 15 and October 15 at 2 pm). There is no burning in Nova Scotia allowed between the hours of 8am and 2pm. Government fines for non-compliance are very steep.
TELEVISION. One smart TV (Roku) is provided to use with your own personal streaming accounts (Netflix, Disney+, etc.) should you wish to do so. It is your responsibility to make sure you set the system up to sign out of your personal accounts before leaving or do so manually. The Owners are not liable for any issues that may arise as a result of your decision to sign into the Property’s devices with your accounts.
FLOORS, RUGS & GENERAL CARE:
We want to keep our dome clean and well maintained for All of our guests. Please remove your shoes in the entryway. Store jackets and shoes in the entryway on hangers provided. Use coasters and placemats (provided throughout the place) to avoid damages and rings on our furniture from hot plates, mugs and glasses. Clean any accidental spills from the floor right away and remove sticky spots and/or crumbs from the table, sink, microwave, etc during your stay. This helps to keep ants and/or other pests away. Bathroom and all other floors must be kept dry.
SERVICES NOT GUARANTEED. We will do our best to ensure that all advertised services are available during your stay, but cannot be held liable and will not give refunds for any power outages, appliance malfunction, and loss of wifi or other services due to weather, ‘force majeure’ or other events beyond our reasonable control.
CHECK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS. Place used towels in the bin or shower floor in bathroom. Wash dirty dishes. Return items and furniture to their original locations. Empty the refrigerator and pantry of any food you brought. Do a final check to make sure you have not left any personal belongings behind. Turn off all lights. Close and lock all doors and windows.
DAMAGE AND REPAIRS. Please contact us immediately if something gets broken or stained during your stay, so we can plan accordingly for the next visitors. Guests agree that the Owners or their representatives may enter the Premises for the purpose of inspection, repairs or maintenance. If damage beyond normal wear and tear is noted, the cost of repair or replacement may be charged.
SMOKING: The dome is a NON SMOKING unit. Smoking/vaping is prohibited inside the dome or anywhere near. Guests can smoke outside, but must be at least 10 feet away from the dome.
NON-COMPLIANCE. Non-compliance to the policies outlined herein by you or your guests may result in immediate termination of your booking with no refund.
LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY. You acknowledge that the Property is on a high cliff with no protective fence or guard rails. You agree to be responsible and liable for, and by, the actions and safety of every person in your group. You, and your guests, shall indemnify and hold the Owners free and harmless from any and all liability, claims, loss, damage or expenses arising by reason of any injury, death or property damage sustained by any person including you or your guests.
PETS:
We are dog friendly with no additional fee. Dogs MUST be disclosed at booking time. We allow a maximum of 2 dogs (housetrained, without a history of destructive behaviour) staying at the dome. Undisclosed pets on the property will incur a $250 charge and possible immediate termination of booking with no refund.
Dogs are to be on leash when on property. Do not allow them to roam neighbouring properties. Do not allow dogs to excessively bark.
Dogs are never to be left unattended in the dome or on the property.
Dogs are not allowed on furniture, including bed or chairs.
Wipe down paws, etc. prior to coming into the dome and use the broom for fur clean up
Owners must pick up after their dogs. Poop bags and an outdoor garbage can are provided.
You acknowledge the property is on a cliff with no guard rail and is not fenced in.
You will be responsible for any damages your pet causes.
You agree to be responsible and liable for, and by, the actions and safety of your pet. You shall indemnify and hold the Owners free and harmless from any and all liability, claims, loss, damage or expenses arising by reason of any injury or death sustained by your pet.