RULES AND REGULATIONS
RENTAL OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, 7 days a week
RENTAL OFFICE: 251-224-1500 AFTER HOURS ASSISTANCE: 251-224-1500
Welcome to The Wharf! Hospitality with a smile is at the heart of everything we do! We welcome you as our guest, and want your stay at The Wharf to be as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, and as such, every effort has been made to prepare your rental condominium unit (Unit) for your arrival. Please take a moment to read this information. If you have any questions or need any assistance during your stay, please do not hesitate to call.Reservation Payments: Payment in the amount of 25% of the room revenue, $110 non- refundable reservation fee and all insurance premiums are due at the time of booking. Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX accepted. ALL Final Payments are due 30 days prior to arrival and 60 days for winter monthly reservations. The credit card on file will automatically be charged for all final payments. *Room assignments are not guaranteed. Rental Company reserves the right to make residence changes as deemed necessary. Rates and minimum night stay is Subject to change without notice. *RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL THE ONLINE RENTAL GUEST AGREEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED.
Check In. Check-in time is at 3:00 pm (not guaranteed). Guests are responsible for all nights reserved regardless of actual arrival or departure dates. Please inspect your Unit immediately upon arrival and notify the Rental Office of any items missing or any damage within 1 hour after your arrival. Otherwise, any missing items or damage discovered will be assumed to have occurred during your occupancy. Late arrivals (after 5pm) must notify the Rental Office to make arrangements for checkin. *Access to the Oasis is pool is not allowed prior to check in or after checkout.
Check Out. Check out time is 10:00 am. A late check out fee of one night's rental will be deducted from your deposit should you be later than 10:00 AM at check out. Unit door keys and amenities access CARDS must be returned to the rental office. Do not leave Unit door keys or amenity CARDS in the Unit. Unreturned, Broken or Damaged CARDS/ keys will result in the lock being changed at your cost of not less than $100.00 per key or set. *subject to change based on HOA requirements. Wharf Rental Management is not responsible for items left behind.
Cancellation Policy. To prevent loss of rental payments, we strongly recommend purchasing Red Sky Travel Insurance. Your advance payment, less non-refundable travel insurance premiums and reservation fee, will be returned if the reservation is canceled prior to 30 days before arrival, 60 days for monthly rentals. All reservations canceled 30 days or less or 60 days for monthly rentals will forfeit the entire advance payment set forth above. ** Please note: Wharf Rental Management's cancellation policy does not provide refunds for unforeseen circumstances such as concert or event cancellation, inclement weather, including mandatory hurricane evacuations, personal or professional emergencies or illnesses. We strongly encourage you to purchase trip insurance if your trip could be affected by one of these unforeseen circumstances.
Accidental Damages to Rental Property: Damage Protection: As part of your stay, a Vacation Rental Damage Protection plan is designed to cover unintentional damages to the rental unit interior that occur during your stay provided they are disclosed to management prior to check-out. If purchased for $39, the policy will cover a maximum benefit of $1500. Any damages that exceed $1500 or are not covered under the plan will be charged to the credit card on file. If during your stay at one of our rental properties, an insured person causes any damage to real or personal property of the unit as a result of inadvertent acts or omissions, the Insurer will reimburse the Insured for the cost of repair or replacement of such property up to a maximum benefit of $1500.
Travel Protection Insurance: You are a valued guest and we want to do everything possible to make your trip enjoyable and worry free. Because the unforeseen and unexpected can occur before you leave or when you’re away from home we recommend Red Sky Travel Insurance. Please review this link for more details.
Hurricane Policy for Wharf Rental Management. Wharf Rental Management maintains an integrated Hurricane Plan covering all aspects of The Rental Condominiums managed and will keep constant watch over storm conditions and direct the execution of all activities relative to The Wharf's Hurricane Plan with The Wharf's Storm Team. If the Orange Beach area is placed on tropical storm or hurricane watch mode, Wharf Rental Management's Storm Team will begin making decisions on preparedness and evacuation of The Levin's Bend Condominiums. Rental guests will be permitted to check in during this time the City of Orange Beach issues a voluntary evacuation, the Rental Company will issue a mandatory evacuation for all of its rental guests in Levin's Bend. Rental guests will be given a refund for any nights not yet used at the time of the evacuation. Communication is our top priority. The Wharf's primary form of communication will be through direct email and postings on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wharfrentalmanagement
Cleaning. A departure cleaning fee is charged to each reservation (twice for reservations 60 days or longer). Prices may vary and are subject to change. Please make sure the kitchen is left clean with all dishes, pots and pans washed and put back in appropriate cabinets. Please make sure all trash is removed from your Unit before you check out. Please dispose of garbage in chutes located on each floor. Garbage is to be secured in plastic bags. If additional cleaning is required, you will be charged the cost of such additional work. Each guest will be financially responsible for damage done to the Unit beyond normal wear and tear. Cleaning fee rates are subject to change.
Grill. Your Unit may be equipped with a grill on the outdoor balcony. After use, you are to thoroughly clean it and the surrounding balcony area. If excessive cleaning is required upon your departure, $50 will be charged.
Luggage Carts. Luggage carts are located on the third floor of the parking decks, and should be returned as soon as possible after usage.
Telephone Service. Each Unit is equipped with a telephone. No long distance calls may be charged to the phone in your Unit. Please use your personal credit card. You will be held responsible for any and all long distance calls incurred during your stay. All units are equipped with WIFI access. All login and password information is located inside the condominium.
Furnishings. All Units are individually owned so dècor and style will vary among the Units. Please do not transfer furnishings of any kind from one Unit to another, as loss of these items will be deducted from your deposit.
Linens. Each Unit is equipped with linens for each bed. You will be charged for any towels or linens missing from your Unit or damaged during your stay. Damage includes makeup, shoe polish, or any other stains, which cannot be removed by normal means.
Maintenance. If a maintenance problem arises, please call the Rental Office at 251-224-1500. Routine maintenance is handled on a first-called, first-serve basis. Emergencies will be tended to as soon as a qualified technician becomes available. Repairman may enter the Unit during business hours for purposes connected with repair, care or maintenance of the Unit.
Pets. Pets are prohibited in the Unit or in the condominium building.
Smoking. Your Unit has been designated Non-Smoking. Violators will be charged an additional $300 damage fee.
Occupancy. One bedroom Units allow 4-6 (4 if Unit has a sleeper sofa or bunk beds; 6 if the Unit has both) occupants. Two bedroom Units allow 4-6 occupants (6 if the Unit has a sleeper sofa). Three bedroom Units allow 6-10 occupants (8 if the Unit has a sleeper sofa or extra room; 10 if Unit has both). Four bedroom Units allow 8-12 occupants (10 if the Unit has a sleeper sofa or extra bedroom; 12 if Unit has both). Guests will not be allowed to exceed the number stated and violators will be evicted without reimbursement of funds. You must specify the number of people in your party at time of reservation and verify the same at check-in. Note that all Units are not equipped with a sofa sleeper.
Sales. Some of our rental properties may be listed for Sale. At times, we may be requested to show a prospective buyer the property during your stay. Every effort will be made to schedule a time that is convenient for you so that your vacation is not interrupted. If a property is sold and the new owner will not honor the reservation we have the right to move you to a comparable condominium or we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and offer you a full refund.
Rental Age Restrictions. No Unit will be rented to individuals under the age of 25 unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian at least 25 years in age during the entire stay in the Unit. Violators will be evicted without refund of rent. Government Issued ID may be required.
Parking. Only two vehicles are permitted per Unit. All vehicles must have the parking pass provided at check-in. Violators will be towed at violator's expense. *1 vehicle is allowed on the designated 3rd floor reserved parking space and an additional vehicle is allowed in a non-assigned space in the same designate d parking garage.
Elevators. Elevators are to be used for their intended purpose only. Persons caught playing in the elevator will cause immediate termination of stay and you will be responsible fix the cost of repair.
Keys. Keys to the deadbolt are not issued. Deadbolt may be secured when inside the Unit. If you get locked out of your Unit, call the Rental Office. A fee may be charged for a lock out call. If you get locked out of the amenities area, please call the rental office.
Fireworks. Fireworks are prohibited anywhere within The Wharf.
Fire. NOTE: IN CASE OF FIRE, SMOKE DETECTORS ONLY SOUND IN THIS UNIT. DIAL 911 AND PULL THE FIRE ALARM IN THE CORRIDORS.
A.C. Thermostat / Refrigerator. Please do not leave the heating or air conditioning on with the windows and/or doors open. Do not set the thermostat too low in the summer/spring or too high in the winter, as either will trip the breaker and freeze up the Unit's HVAC. Keep the refrigerator and freezer settings at normal / mid-range to avoid freezing up the appliance.
Violations. Throwing objects from balconies presents a safety hazard and is NOT PERMITTED. It can cause serious injury and even death, damages to the guest below you on other balconies and walking the sidewalks. It also causes damages both the marina docks and the boats. Anyone throwing objects from the balconies will be liable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law as well as asked to leave the property. Parents will be held responsible for their children’s actions. We do have signs being made to hang in all elevators concerning the above. Any violations of rules and regulations in effect from time to time will cause you to be made to vacate, and you will forfeit all sums paid.
Oasis Pool Area. Oasis Pool Area. You and your guests are expected to abide by the rules in place for The Oasis in place from time to time. However, please note the following that may assist you in your planning, which are not inclusive by any means of all of the rules in place for The Oasis: No outside food or beverages may be brought into The Oasis. The Tiki Bar & Grill serves food and beverage. Children under thirteen (13) years of age are permitted to use The Oasis facilities only if accompanied and supervised by an adult. Amenity CARDS are required to enter the Oasis. Amenity CARDS are issued at checkin. *The Oasis is owned and operated by the Levin's Bend Homeowners Association. Hours and Policies are subject to change without notice. Maximum occupancy for your reserved unit is the maximum occupancy of guests allowed in the Oasis. Additional rules and regulations are provided at check in. Access to the Oasis is pool is not allowed prior to check in or after checkout.