Cottage Rental Agreement
1. The parties
Owner: , email , phone (“the Owner”).
Guest: , email , phone , home address (“the Guest”). The Guest is at least 18 years old and responsible for everyone in the group.
2. The property
Address: .
Description: bedrooms, sleeps . Included: (for example linens, towels, firewood, Wi-Fi, boats).
Provincial or municipal registration or licence number, if required: .
3. Dates
Arrival: after (time). Departure: by (time).
Early arrival or late departure only with the Owner’s written agreement.
4. Rent and payment
Total rent: $ for the stay, plus taxes if they apply: $. Total: $.
Deposit to reserve: $, due . Balance: $, due (date).
Payment by: (for example Interac e-Transfer). The Owner gives a receipt for every payment.
5. Damage deposit
Damage deposit: $, paid . It is returned within days after departure, less the documented cost of any damage, missing items or extra cleaning beyond normal use. The Owner sends photos and receipts for any deduction.
6. Cancellation
If the Guest cancels days or more before arrival: % of payments returned. Less than days before arrival: % returned, unless the Owner rents the dates to someone else.
If the Owner cancels, or the property cannot be used (for example fire, flood, no water or power, or an order from authorities), all payments for the lost nights are returned in full.
Guests are encouraged to buy travel insurance.
7. Guests and visitors
Maximum people stay overnight, including children. Only the people listed below may stay overnight: .
Day visitors: (allowed / allowed with notice / not allowed). No parties or events without the Owner’s written consent.
8. House rules
Smoking, vaping and cannabis: (not allowed indoors / not allowed anywhere / only at ).
Pets: (not allowed / allowed: number and size , pet fee $).
Quiet hours: to . Respect the neighbours and the lake.
Fires only in the fire pit, never left unattended, and never during a fire ban. Fireworks: not allowed unless the Owner and local rules allow them.
Septic system: only toilet paper in the toilets. Garbage and recycling as the Owner explains; never leave garbage outside because of wildlife.
Water: the tap water is (drinkable / not drinkable).
Parking: up to vehicles, only where the Owner shows.
9. Boats and water safety
Watercraft the Guest may use: . Life jackets provided: (sizes ).
Use of the dock, swim area and watercraft is at the Guest’s own risk. Everyone on a boat must have a properly sized life jacket; children are supervised near the water at all times; no diving where the water is shallow.
Anyone driving a motor boat must hold a Pleasure Craft Operator Card and follow Transport Canada boating rules. Alcohol and boating don’t mix.
10. The Owner’s duties
Hand over the property clean, safe and as described, with working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and a fire extinguisher.
Tell the Guest about any known hazards (for example a steep path, shallow water, a weak railing): .
Be reachable during the stay, or name someone local: , phone .
Enter during the stay only with notice and for a good reason, such as an urgent repair, except in an emergency.
11. The Guest’s duties and damage
Treat the property and its contents with care and leave them as found, apart from normal use.
Report any damage, breakdown or problem to the Owner as soon as possible.
Pay for damage caused by the group, beyond normal wear.
The Owner is not responsible for the Guest’s personal belongings; the Guest may want their own insurance.
12. Check-out
Before leaving: (for example dishes washed, garbage sorted, fire out, windows closed, doors locked, keys returned).
13. Other terms
Other terms agreed: .
This agreement is governed by the laws of the province of . It is the whole agreement; changes must be in writing (email is fine) and accepted by both.
Owner
Signature
Date
Guest
Signature
Date
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