How, What, and When to Pay (or Cancel)

This page covers these four topics:

• How You Can Pay (the Methods)
• What You Pay (the Costs)
• When You Pay (the Timing)
• Cancelling (Oops!)

How You Can Pay (the Methods)

The following methods of payment can be used:

1. Money wired to our bank (electronic funds transfer)
2. Personal check or bank check
3. Credit card -- either directly to us or via PayPal (secure online service for paying via credit card or e-check)

What You Pay (the Costs)

The total cost of your stay comprises the following:

1. Reservation Deposit (15% of total rental cost, including tax and - if applicable - pool heat): This is paid when you initially reserve the villa for a particular block of time. It makes the villa unavailable to others during that block of time.
2. Balance: The total rental cost (including tax) minus the 15% reservation deposit
3. Refundable Security Deposit ($250): paid with (and in addition to) the Balance

Any of these costs can be paid by any of the three methods listed with one exception:

The Security Deposit cannot be paid via PayPal because it is usually fully refunded and should therefore go directly to us because we can return all of it, whereas a third party would retain part of it as a handling fee. So, if you pay the Security Deposit with a ...

• Credit card, please provide a valid credit card number to which nothing will be charged unless we find damage or missing items following your departure.
• Personal or bank check, we will return your check to you marked VOID within about three weeks following your departure.

Note: If there is any reason why the entire Security Deposit can't be refunded, we will notify you with an explanation of any charges. [To top]

When You Pay (the Timing)

• Reservation Deposit: This must be received with your Booking Form, and of course you can book the villa as far in advance of your arrival date as you wish to secure your preferred dates.
• Balance: This must be paid at least eight weeks before the first day of your rental period.
• Security Deposit: This should be paid with the Balance. [To top]

Cancelling (Oops!)

If you need to cancel your reservation, the cancellation date is the date on which we receive your written "cancel-my-reservation" notice. If you cancel, then all, some, or none of what you have paid will be refunded, depending upon how close the cancellation date is to the arrival date. (However, the Security Deposit will be refunded in full regardless of when you may cancel.) This table gives the specifics:

Final comment: These cancellation penalties are typical for pre-booked vacation arrangements, and the possibility - however small - that it may be necessary to cancel a vacation trip may make it advisable to procure trip insurance, which would cover any cancellation penalties. [To top]

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