On Beach Time - Close to Beach with Peek of a View

If you are bringing a furry friend, there will be an additional cleaning fee of $50.

Violation of any federal laws, state laws, county laws, local laws, company policies, or house rules are grounds for immediate eviction without refund.

The total number of persons allowed in the property at any time is restricted to the stated limit for each property, as most of our houses are on septic systems. Do not flush anything except toilet tissue down the toilet. Please rinse off sandy shells, pets & people outside.

The total number of vehicles allowed to be parked at the property at any time is restricted to the stated limit for each property. Our homes do not have on street parking, vehicle limits are predetermined and are not negotiable.
Absolutely No Motor Homes, Campers, Travel Trailers, or Tents are allowed at any of our homes.

Please be respectful of your neighbors. Outside Quiet time is between 10PM and 8AM. If we receive complaints you will be contacted and asked to be quiet. If we receive more than one complaint during your stay you will be evicted without refund.

All houses have high speed internet & most have landline telephones with unlimited long distance; Only Verizon Cell phones work at beach houses there is no Cell service at all on Mercer Lake.

All equipment in each property should be in working order when you check in, but things do break down unexpectedly! Please report any inoperative equipment or problems to the office immediately.

There is absolutely no smoking in our homes – you may smoke outside.

Dogs are allowed at certain houses, please do not leave them unattended. You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog. Most houses have dog towels and blankets, if your dog wants to be on the furniture please cover it. No Cats Allowed

The most enjoyable vacations are those that are worry-free. Make the most of your vacation by taking the same precautions that you do at home: keep your vacation home and cars locked at all times and safeguard your keys.

Every effort has been made to provide accurate and complete information in both our printed material and on our website; however, Whales Watch Vacation Rentals is not responsible for printing errors, omissions, equipment failure, changes in amenities or furnishings made by homeowners, or changes in views, neighborhoods or beach access.

At check out:
Please strip beds and leave wet & dry linens in separate piles in the laundry area(Leave Blankets folded on their respective beds please)
Wash dishes or start dishwasher – we will empty it.
Remove all trash from house to the trash bins
Please lock and close all doors and windows. Weather can change quickly on the Oregon Coast.

Waivo™ Security Deposit Waiver

You have purchased a Waivo™ Security Deposit Waiver, then the following terms and conditions are now part of Your vacation rental property lease agreement.

I. AGREEMENT
A. On behalf of Whales Watch Vacation Rentals, the party authorized to rent the vacation rental property and the owner of the vacation rental property, Waivo has assumed the responsibility for damages as outlined below and waives Your security deposit up to $1,500, the waiver limit purchased by You, the renter, for your stay at the vacation rental property.
B. Waivo is hereby responsible for theft or damage to the vacation rental property as a result of Your acts or omissions up to $1,500. This waiver does not negate your responsibilities as a renter for items outside of Waivo’s responsibilities.
C. This is not an agreement to provide insurance. You are buying a waiver of the security deposit otherwise due as part of Your vacation rental property lease agreement.

II. EXCLUSIONS
A. This Security Deposit Waiver will not pay for damages or theft resulting from:
1. Acts of god
2. Normal wear and tear
3. Theft without a valid police report
4. Loss of use of the vacation rental property
5. Rodent, termite, bed bug or other animal damage or infestation
6. Prior damage
B. This Waiver will not pay for damage or theft of property owned by You.

III. CONDITIONS
A. Waivo has the sole authority to determine the nature and extent of damages, necessary repairs and eligibility for the waiver, and shall exercise that authority in a reasonable manner.
B. This Waiver is only effective for a one-time single continuous stay for which You purchased the Waiver. It takes effect when You occupy the vacation rental property and terminates when You depart the same vacation rental property.
C. This Waiver is only effective if any theft or damage is reported to Waivo by You, the property manager, the online travel agent or the owner of the vacation rental property within 3 days of Your departure from the vacation rental property.
D. Waivo will not respond to damage or theft under $50 US dollars. If the damage or theft exceeds $50 then Waivo will be responsible for the actual amount of the damage or theft as determined by Waivo up to $1,500, the waiver limit purchased by You.
E. If there is a dispute related to these terms, mediation is required before any party may file litigation. In the event of litigation, all parties waive the right to a jury trial.

IV. DEFINITIONS
You, or Your, is the renter of the vacation rental property and includes the renter’s spouse, children and any other person the renter invited on to the vacation rental property during your stay at the vacation rental property.