Vacation Rental Liability Waiver

By booking one of our properties you declare that you are aware of and agree to the following terms & conditions.

1. Our properties are often perched on the coral rocks at the oceanfront with a pool and a terrace at or flying over the sea or at the open unfenced lagoon.

2. The pools and the terraces at not fenced and the pool is not heated.

3. I am also aware that my stay at the Property involves risks that may result in serious bodily injury and/ or death. Some of the risks include, but are not limited to, drowning, falling, sports injury, slips, trips, falls, cuts, adverse weather conditions, the acts or omissions of guests or visitors on the property during my stay, and the condition of the Property. I understand that the description of the risks in this Release of Liability, Waiver of claims and Assumption of Risk ( the „Document“) is not complete and that other risks events that are known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated may result in serious bodily injury and/ or death.

4. In consideration of being permitted to rent and stay at the Property, I agree on my own behalf, my family, any and all guests, and invitees that I am fully responsible for any and all risks of injury or death. I hereby release and hold harmless Bonaire-Ocean-Villas and it’s members, principals, agents, officers, employees, and representatives ( collectively „Releasees“) as well as the owner of the Property.

5. I understand and acknowledge that being in or near the ocean present various risks and hazards, including strong currents, unexpected wave activity, floating debris and other potenzial hazards. I assume all such risks associated with beeing near or in the ocean, including the obligation to notify all guests of such risks.

6. I agree to fully and forever release and discharge, and not to Releasees for any injuries or damages, including bodily injury or property damage that may result from or be related in any way to my rental and stay at the Property. I further agree, to indemnify and defend Releasees, through their own choice of counsels, against any and all claims arising out of or related in any way to my rental of he property, including claims by third parties.

7. I agree that any claims arising out of my rental and any claims of damage or injuries at the property will be determined by binding arbitration before a single arbitration on Bonaire. I understand that I, as well as Releases, are waiving the right to a jury trial.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THIS EINTIRE DOCUMENT AND THAT I UNDERSTAND IT’S TERMS AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS DOCUMENT APPLIES TO AND SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AND BINDING UPON ME, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNS, PERSONAL, REPRESENTATIVES, ESTATE, AND ALL MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY, MINORS, INVITEES AND OTHERS IN MY CARE, CUSTODY OR CONTROL, AND AGREE TO ADVISE ALL SUCH INDIVIDUALS OF THIS DOCUMENT AND CAREFULLY SUPERVISE THEIR USE OF THE PROPERTY.

Payments

Missing amounts of more than 10$ due to exchange rates or bank charges will be recalculated and can be settled in cash after arrival.

  • The downpayment of 33% of the booking fee is non-refundable after booking and payment except of any official corona or other cases which makes the stay impossible (closed borders, totally stopped flights or comparable cases).
  • The 2nd and final payment of the balance of the stay must be received by us at least 60 days prior to arrival in order to hold the reservation. After payment of this final installment a refund is excluded.

House Rules

Our accomodations are non-smoking villas/ Appartments, so that smoking is only allowed on the seaside in the Palmgarden or in front/ back side of the house on the ground floor outside, but not on the balcony/ roof terrace pool deck or inside in the living- or bedrooms. The accomodations are rented out for overnight stay in the amount of days and guests as described in the booking confirmation for normal vacation use, but not as a Party-Location. The following things are included in the rent: Water, Electricity, Airconditioning use at night time, Internet.