Rental Policies
OsoBlu Rental Policies
Terms of Rental Agreement – General
Indemnification and rental acknowledgement: Guest acknowledges that the yurt is privately owned, including the furnishings. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Guest and their guests agree to INDEMNIFY and hold harmless the homeowner and OSO BLU LLC (Property Manager) for any and all claims, including those of third parties, arising out of or any way related to guests use of premises, or the items of personal property provided therein. Guests assume the risk of injury or other losses relating to their stay within the premises as well as all outdoor amenities, both natural and manmade provided on property. This includes but is not limited to trees, gathering platform, trails, fences, steps, etc. All activities both in and outside are at guests’ own risk. This includes using the ladder to access the loft. Guests will not hold property owner nor Property Manager responsible for any accidents, injury, or loss of life resulting from the activities or events conducted on property. If a minor/child/infant is staying at the property, I acknowledge that I am signing this release on behalf of the minor/child/infant and that they shall be bound by all the terms of this release. If any claim is brought by a minor/child/infant, I agree to indemnify Property Manager for all liability and claims, including attorneys’ fees, arising from any claims brought by or on behalf of the minor/child/infant.
Check in/Check out: The Guest and their invited guests staying at the rental property (guests) understand and agree that check in time is 4:00 PM. Check out is no later than 10 a.m. Late checkout will be considered only if yurt is not rented the evening of respective check out date. Approval must be given. An additional night stay will be charged for unauthorized check outs. Additionally, no refunds will be given for early departure or shortening of stay.
Minimum age requirement: Guest listed above must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must be at rental property the entire stay. Driver license must be presented for inspection upon check in if age appears to be in question.
Use of premises: Guests understand and are entirely responsible for any property damage, accidental injury to any person(s) or loss of any kind sustained by any person staying at yurt. Guest will be present during check in on location and shall inspect the property, and notify OSO BLU immediately of damage. During check –in any existing damage or nonworking appliance will be noted by calling OSO BLU 435-730-6559. Occupancy and use of premises shall not be such as to disturb or disrupt neighbors or residents. Yurts are for individual, family, and corporate type use. If a disrupting situation develops, all guests will be asked to leave immediately without refund.
Quiet time 10:00pm to 7:00am “House Parties” are not allowed. If a house party occurs, occupancy of yurt will be terminated immediately without refund and a fine of $500 will be charged immediately to Guest’s credit card held on file. If furniture is slightly rearranged, it must be returned to its proper placing prior to checkout. Under no circumstances are they to be moved from room to room or floor to floor. A $50 fee will be charged if cleaning crew has to resituate furnishings.
Damage/Theft: Guests agree to leave the premises as it was found, in a generally clean, undamaged condition. Guest shall be responsible for all damages whether intentional or not and caused by any member of the party staying or visiting the yurt. The credit card on file is authorized for charge of any/all damages or theft occurring during the scheduled stay. Guest authorizes Property Manager to charge any expenses related to theft or damage, cleaning of yurt beyond normal wear and tear
Alcoholic Beverages/Illegal Drugs: Consumption of alcoholic beverages in yurt is limited to persons of legal age. Guests understand that there is to be no excessive drinking of alcohol, nor illegal drug use. Violation of this condition will result in immediate eviction of the yurt, local authorities will be notified for violations and no refunds will be given.
Right of Entry: Property Manager reserves the right to enter yurt at any time to investigate disturbances, check occupancy, check damages, and make repairs as management deems necessary. Prior notice will attempt to be given.
Occupancy: Occupancy numbers are strictly enforced. Do NOT exceed the Maximum Occupancy for a property. If upon inspection, limit is breached, incremental guests will be asked to vacate premises. If guests fail to comply, entire party will be asked to vacate premises without refund. This is for the guest’s protection and safety. Visitors are welcome at any time but cannot stay overnight.
Dogs:Dogs are allowed in and on the premises as long as the pet fee has been paid in advance. This fee is for the entire reservation regardless of how many nights the pet stays inside the yurts. If one brings an emotional support animal, the tenant must provide a mental health professional third party verification letter. This must be done prior to their arrival. All dog owners must follow the following rules on OsoBlu property: 1. Do not leave dogs unattended. It is stressful for them and they tend to get into trouble. Take them with you or crate them. 2. Constantly barking dogs will be asked to leave. 3. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. 4. You are responsible to sweep and clean up hair and any other messes before checking out. Keep dogs off furniture! Damage to property because of pet will result in damage fee charged to credit card on file. Such fee will be used to professionally clean carpets and furniture, repair any damages, or clean up.
Smoking: NO Smoking allowed in or on the premises. Any evidence of a violation will result in a charge of at least $1,000 depending on the cleaning needs.
Fireworks/firearms/explosives: Fireworks are NOT allowed, nor any discharge of a firearm or explosives. This to protect against fire risks and safety to guests.
Items left in Unit: Please make sure all personal items are removed from yurt upon departure. If any items are discovered during the cleaning process, we will contact you but will not be held responsible for items left in yurt. Shipping and mailing costs if incurred will be paid in advance by credit card with a 3% fee of such costs.
Malfunctions: We do our best to ensure that all appliances, utilities and amenities do not fail but cannot guarantee. Upon notice from guest, immediate efforts will be made to remedy any problems. Guest understands and agrees that there are circumstances beyond property manager and yurt owners control and no recourse of action will be brought against them for these circumstances. If an ongoing power or other utilities failure exists, property manager will work with guest to ensure fair and partial refund if stay is shortened. In case of failure of appliances or other on site amenities, property manager will do all that is possible to repair or replace in a timely manner the failure. Potential discounts or refunds will be discussed on a case by case situation.
Parking: Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing with applicable fines/towing fees being sole responsibility of vehicle owner. Parking near the units are reserved for cars. Plenty of boat, RV, ATV or UTV parking is available at the top parking lot. Look for the sign (some units may have limits to the number of vehicles that can be parked near the unit).
No Daily Maid Service: Daily cleaning service is not available at yurt. Yurt is fully equipped with laundry facilities. Bath towels and linens are not be removed from yurt for any purpose. Beach towels will not be provided. Count of all towels and linens will be performed by cleaning crew upon check out. Guest agrees to pay in full for any replacement of such missing towels or linen at retail pricing.
Yurt Supplies: Supplies provided in rental arrangement are as follows: Hand and bathing soap; dish and dishwater detergent; toilet paper; trash bags; paper towels (a limited supply of each). Cooking spices included: salt and pepper. Kitchen appliances and utensils: dishes; cooking and eating utensils; serving bowls; strainers; oven; stovetop; microwave; coffee pot; and outdoor barbeque grill. This list is meant to inform Guest of amenities. It is not fully inclusive and may change at any time. Yurt comes with linens and towels for stated capacity. Inventory is taken by cleaning crew after each guest stay. Any missing items will be charged to guest.
Fire pits: No outdoor fires are allowed on premises other than in provided and established fire pits. Firewood is NOT provided. If evidence of external fire in non-approved location is discovered, a fine of $500.00 will be assessed and charged directly to credit card on file to ensure proper cleanup.
Terms of Rental Agreement – Deposit/Damage/Cancellation policies
Forward Reservation Price Adjustments: If any taxing entity changes their required sales and lodging type taxes after the initial reservation was completed, the change will be reflected in the final amount due from the Guest at time of check in
Payment: A deposit of 50% of total balance is due at time of reservation. The remaining 50% is due 30 days prior to check in.
Cancellation policy: The remaining reservation balance is due 30 days prior to arrival of scheduled reservation(s). A cancellation fee of 25% of total payments made will be charged for cancellations made prior to 30 days to arrival. If cancelled within 30 days prior to arrival, no refunds will be issued.
Security and Damage Deposit: Guest agrees to leave a credit card on file at time of booking as a security deposit for any cancellations or damages to the property or its contents during their stay. Guest agrees the credit card on file may be used to pay for any cancellation fees or damages caused by guests or visitors of guests to the rental property, its furnishings and equipment or any items missing from the rental yurt during their stay. If the card on file cannot be processed for any reason the Guest must provide payment for damages in some other suitable payment form. Guest will be responsible for all legal fees associated with any resolution of such dispute and done in accordance with Utah Law.
Weather Policy: Inclement weather does not constitute reasoning for any type of cancellation. Normal cancellation rules will apply. During spring and fall, vehicles with all wheel or 4 wheel drive are recommended. Roads to all yurts are plowed but can be snow or ice covered.
Change policy: Any request in change of reservation will be reviewed and accommodated if possible. If not possible, and Guest chooses to depart early, Guest will be responsible for full amount of rental.
Check out procedures
Garbage Removal: All garbage must be bagged in provided trash bags and taken to nearest dumpster or onsite garbage cans prior to departure.
Used linen and towels: All used linen must be removed from beds and piled in wash room. Any wet towels must be hung for drying or if dry, piled in wash room. Please start first load of dirty laundry upon departure.
General clean up: Please clean up liquid spills, pick up trash, etc…. Please report any damages immediately to Property Manager.