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How to book your Holiday Accommodation

Despite the tough economic conditions, leisure vacations are still one of the top priorities in an average person’s itinerary. It is only a question of finding the right holiday accommodation that suits the budget while having excellent amenities. Different holiday accommodation establishments have their own rules especially when it comes to renting a self-catering space for a significant amount of time. It is difficult to provide specific guidance because holiday accommodation agencies have their own distinct terms, rates, and regulations. To help you in process though, below are some generate guidelines:

Speak with the Owner or Agent of the Holiday Accommodation

Simply taking with the owner will reveal a lot of things about the properly. Ask them questions about the location, the facilities, and the neighborhood. The information you receive will come in handy when you’re deciding between two areas. In addition, it will help you know the area better so you can have clearer expectations.

Trust Your Instinct

If something doesn’t seem right when conversing with the owner, go with your instinct, it can save you a lot of trouble. Choosing the best holiday accommodation can be tricky. Some people go to the extent of booking reservations for a property they only saw in pictures. Be careful if you’re dealing with an owner with no references. The last thing you want to discover is that you’ve been scammed because the properly isn’t what it was supposed to be.

Look Over the Terms and Conditions

Reputable holiday accommodation owners and agencies will provide a booking form stating the conditions of the rental. It should raise a red flag if the “owners” cannot provide these forms. Property owners want their tenants to sign these documents to get some form of protection.

Expect to sign forms that state that you agree to the terms of use. Before you put your signature on any document, make sure you read everything including the fine print.

Check the Location Carefully

A lot of holiday accommodation owners and agencies do not want to reveal the exact address of the location until the payment has been processed. Although this is understandable, you also need to know what you’re getting yourself into. Check out the destination on the internet, on travel guides, and ask for reviews.

Read Reviews

Although it has already been mentioned, getting reviews is worth your time. Since you are relying on the word of individuals who are renting out these properties, you may not get the exact truth. Asking for reviews or reading them on the internet will help you identify any potential issues you might encounter during your vacation.

Choose a Traceable Payment

If possible, don’t pay in cash because it can’t be traced back to you. Although this advice sounds like common sense to some people, a lot of individuals don’t take necessary precautions during their financial transactions. You should always pay using credit cards, debit cards, or bank checks or Eft  in order to have proof of payment in case a dispute or any other issue arises.

 

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GENERAL BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS – Holiday Accommodation SA

 

1. CONDITIONS: A binding contract between the Applicant (hereinafter known as the Lessee) and the Lessor shall be entered into on TVA receiving your deposit and signed Booking Form.

a) TVA undertakes to describe and present the accommodation as best as possible, but cannot be held responsible should you not be satisfied.

 

 

2. TERMS: Prices stated are for cash, bank guaranteed cheques, selected debit/credit card payments.

a) Reservations shall only be made by TVA on payment of the full breakage deposit.

R 500 up to R 5000 booking R 1000+ Above R 5000 of the total rental plus a non refundable administration fee of R300-00 and R 200 Cleaning Fee receipt of the Booking Form

50 % of reservation + Deposit + Admin + Cleaning payable upon booking +

b) The balance of payment shall be made four weeks before commencement of the rental, failure to comply on time will result in the cancellation of the booking.

c) Should a booking be made four weeks or less prior to the commencement date, the full rental amount shall be deposited in cash into TVA’s account, on their receipt of the Booking Form.

 

 

3. CANCELLATIONS: Any cancellation made by the applicant, for whatever reason, shall first be made telephonically and then in writing. On receipt of such notice TVA will endeavour to re-let the holiday home for the entire period of the original booking.

a)  Should TVA re-let the holiday home when full payment has been made, then only the deposit will be lost.

b) If TVA is unable to re-let the accommodation when full payment has been made, the full payment will be lost, but the inventory deposit will be returned.

c) If only the deposit has been paid then this is non refundable.

 

4. ARRIVAL: The number of persons using the accommodation MUST NOT exceed the number stated on the Booking Form. Failure to comply with this will lead to immediate cancellation of the booking or a penalty tariff depending on the type of accommodation.

a) NO ANIMALS, BIRDS or REPTILES are allowed without prior written permission, no exemptions will be made.

b) Lessees will be met by a representative of TVA, by prior arrangement and taken to the property where the inventory will be checked.

c) Weekend bookings run from 14h00 on the Friday to 17h00 on the Sunday.

d) Weekly bookings upwards run from 14h00 on the day of arrival to 10h00 on the day of departure. Otherwise  by prior arrangement.

 

5. DEPARTURE: Keys to be left by arrangement.

 

6. INVENTORY: Please bring all bed linen, towels and tea towels unless otherwise agreed.

a) Each property has an inventory list which must be checked on arrival. It will be checked by TVA on your departure and the inventory deposit returned within seven days less any necessary deductions. TVA reserves the right to charge for any excessive laundry or cleaning that has to be done on the Lessees behalf. Any damage or breakages will be deducted at current prices. However should the cost of damage exceed the deposit held the matter shall then be between the lessee and the Lessor

 

7. GENERAL: The lessee shall keep the holiday accommodation and all furniture, fixtures, fittings and effects in the same state of repair and condition as at the commencement of the lease and shall leave the accommodation in the same state of cleanliness and general order in which it was found.

a) The Owner and/or TVA shall not be liable for any injury or loss or damages of any description which the Lessee or any members of the Lessee’s family, or servant or any employee or relative, friend or acquaintance, visitor, invitee or guest of the Lessee may sustain directly or indirectly in or about the premises arising from any cause whatsoever. The Lessee hereby accepts responsibility for, and indemnifies the Owner, his employees, servants or agents against, any claims for injury, loss or damage caused to any such person.

b) TVA reserves all rights to refuse any booking at any stage of the booking procedure.

c) Our minimum weekend booking period is two days, and the main holiday season from seven days to three weeks.

d) If accommodation is let on a month to month rental, same conditions will apply.

e) Please respect other occupants and residents regarding noise levels

 

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