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General Vacation Home FAQ's
| Traditional security deposits had a number of drawbacks, and sometimes even created conflicts between renters and property owners. They also required you, the tenant, to tie up your money. Therefore, we no longer have individual security deposits for each property. Instead, we have instituted a low cost, $63. Security Assurance Fee (SAF), which will be charged with your rental. This is a nonrefundable fee, and protects you much the same way an insurance policy would, this insurance covers most damages up to $3000. This plan protects you from damage expenses which result from an accident within the unit due to your inadvertent acts or omissions. The Security Assurance Fee (SAF) plan does not cover negligent or willful and wanton conduct. *You must notify CapeCodRentals.com of any damage or theft to the unit during your occupancy, or this plan is void. To be covered under our SAF plan, all damages, accidents, breakage and spills, etc must be repoted Cape Cod Rentals Directly via phone or via email at Info@CapeCodRentals.com so that we can have items replaced or repaired promptly, photo's are always appreciated. You will also find a damage claim form in your check in package, you can drop this off to us during your stay or at check out after you have initially reporting damage to us.
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| Many, but not every property has a washer or dryer. To detemin this check the detailed information in each the listing we have on our web site, see "House Rental Amenities" list, items listed here are in the home. Any item NOT listed here is not available for that specific home. If in doubt, call us at 800-896-4606. There are also laundramats in most towns.
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| Most every home has Cable TV or Satalite TV, it will be listed in the amenities list of the property listing information.
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| Our homes do not supply sheets and towels however they do provide blankets and pillows. If you need to rent your linens or any other special items you can go directly to any of the links below or you can ask your reservationist to book your linens for you.
www.essentialrentals.com or www.thefuriesonline.com/rentals
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| We all forget to bring things on vacation, or often, there simply isn't room in the car. At CapeCodRentals.com. we aim to make your vacation as easy and hassle free as possible. With a simple email or phone call, we can have virtually anything you need for your vacation, hand-delivered right to your Cape Cod Vacation Home Rental, often within the same day. Through our trusted Cape Cod concierge partner, Essential Rentals of Cape Cod, items you request can be delivered between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m., seven days a week*. |
| Often an easy way to solve the problem is to call 1-800 COMCAST (the local cable internet provider for all of Cape Cod) as they can often walk you through the pronlem and solution quickly. Also, an easy thing to do is to disconnect the power to the internet router box, wait a minute or so and then power it back up. Be sure all four green lights come on. You may then need to restart your computer to make the connection once the router is back up. If you are still having trouble with your connection then you can call us directly and we will contact the owner and do our best to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible. |
| If there is a Fire or if Smoke Detectors or Carbon Monoxide Detectors sound, get outside the home immediately and Dial 911. If you have have a medical emergency please DIAL 911 IMMEDIATLEY.
If there is a problem with the rental home during business hours call 508-240-6535 and our staff will assist with any issues. If it is and Emergency and a major items is not working in the home that effects your health or wellbeing or damage to the home ( Septic, No water, Leak, and it is a Emergency after business hours Call our 24/7 emergency service at: 508-564-0929
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Whenever possible we’d be happy to send or receive your fax for you during regular business hours Monday-Friday (saturdays in the summer). If we're closed, there are also many other places that can send your fax, including many public libraries. If you are renting anywhere near our office then you will also find a Staples located aprox. a mile from our office and the address and phone number are also listed below for your convenience.
Local STAPLES store: 136 Massachusetts 6A Orleans, MA 02653 (508) 240-0425
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| Many of our properties do have internet connectivity, but be sure to check the property description for your specific rental. Virtually all libraries on the Cape offer high speed internet, as do many cafes and restaurants. Some towns, such as Orleans, also offer an abundance of Wi-Fi h hot spots. Air cards for internet access can be rented via www.rovair.com |
| Yes! If you call or email Essential Rentals 877-377 3685 to deliver your grocery order for you or log onto www.essentialrentals.com You can also try peapod.com to use the local Stop and Shop online. Feel free to give us a call any time if you have specific questions about this.
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| CapeCodRentals.com makes exceptional efforts to make every detail about each home accurate, but all of these homes are privately owned, and sometimes owners make changes to their properties since our last inspection, and they neglect to notify us. Always call our office to double check on any detailed questions you may have. If we're unsure on a question, we will either call or email the homeowner for you, or we'll send an employee out to the property to check the item for you. |
If you have any important packages that need to be delivered, please have them sent directly to our office and we will call you upon arrival of your package and you can always feel free to call us and see if it has arrived. Our office physical address (for FedEx or UPS) is:
CapeCodRentals.com 8 Nells Way, Orleans Ma. 02653
If you are having something sent regular mail the address is PO BOX 6, Orleans Ma 02653. |
| Total occupancy in properties may not exceed the maximum number of occupants allowed as shown on page 1 of lease agreement. Children, including babies of all ages, are counted. OVERCROWDING OR MISREPRESENTATION IS GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE EVICTION WITHOUT REFUND. |
| Thank you for asking, the answer is yes we do in the Spring and Fall. Not all properties are available however. Because we work for the owner of the property it is up to them if they wish to offer short stays.
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| Be advised that homes that do not allow Guests to bring a Pet does not MEAN that any home is Pet Free. If You or a Guest in your group has Allergies, be advised that we do not and cannot guarantee in ANY case that a home is Allergen Free, this includes Pet, Pollen, Mold, Chemical or any other Allergen. If Allergies could be a problem for any Guest in your travel group, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you purchase Trip Insurance, should your trip be interrupted for Illness, or any reason beyond our control. |
Check In and Out Questions
| When making a reservation you will receive your contract with check in instructions, check ins occur at our office located at 8 Nells Way, Orleans, between the hours of 3PM and 5PM of the check in day. You can find directions to our check-in office on the Location/Directions page of this website as well. Check-in is between 3:00 and 5:00 PM on Saturday. If you are going to be later than 5:00 PM, we will make arrangements to have your check in package with keys in a secure location outside our office.
ALL Mid and Upper Cape (not near Orleans) check in's will be directly at the home via lock box code, code will not be given to guests until check in time on day of arrival. Check outs are promptly at 10AM the Day of Check Out (Satrurday), cleaning staff will be arriving.
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| Early check in's are sometime possible with prior approval and once we know the unit is cleaned and ready for you. If you would like to obtain one of the slots for early check-in, we do charge a $75 fee which must be paid BEFORE arrival. Please call our office for more details or see our policies and procedures page.
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| Sorry, we have to get the homes cleaned for the next tenant who is usually arriving the same day you are leaving. We often have over 150 plus homes to clean in just five hours time! It's critical that YOU MUST check out of your home no later than 10:00AM during the high season. For questions regarding off-season check out, please give our office a call as we can usually accomodate a later check out during the low season.
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Billing and Payment FAQ's
Step 1: If you opted to purchase travel insurance when signing your vacation rental contract with us, and something comes up and you do need to cancel, the first thing you need to do is call CSA Travel insurance toll-free at 866-999-4018 to file a claim.
Step 2: Then you can give our office a call and we will also try to re-rent the home for you. CSA Travel will contact CapeCodRentals.com with any questions they may have regarding your reservation with us. |
| If you opted not to take the travel insurance and you need to cancel your reservation, the first thing you need to do is give CapecodRentals.com a call and let us know. Once you give us a call and let us know you need to cancel your reservation, we will then take every measure to try and re-rent the booked week for you. If we are successful, you will receive 75% of your monies back less a 25% handling fee. If we are NOT successful in re-renting the home for you then you are still responsible for 100% of your rental rate and fees. If by May 1st we are still unsuccessful but still actively trying to re-rent you will still need to pay your final balance until we have been successful in re-renting.
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1. Check Availability; Choose the Rental Unit which suits your vacation needs; Read Company Policies
2. Select check-in dates, # of nights, occupancy, then Click Proceed to Booking Page; View $ Total and Click Book Now Button. YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED AT THIS POINT- this is only a request, we will acknowledge your request and send you a contract at which time you can decline travel insurance.
3. Fill and Submit the Form;
4. Enter Payment/Additional Information and Agree on Company Policies; Click Confirm Reservation Button.
- Print - Sign - e-mail(scanned)/mail Rental Agreement (PDF).
- Check your e-mail with the Confirmation Letter and you will recieve a phone call from a CapeCodRentals representitive with in 24-48 hours and then your contract will be emailed to you directly. |
| This pays for non-refundable payments and certain extra costs if your trip must be cancelled or interrupted for unforeseen injury, sickness, death, and various specific perils noted in the protection plan. Download Travel Protection Plan (PDF) - on the bottom of any page.
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| Leaving early or checking in late is of course your option, kindly let us know if you do so we can check home promptly. No money will be refunded in either case. If it is an emergency of some sort and you have purchased Travel Insurance, please check the Travel Protection Plan (PDF). For CSA Travel Insurance call 866-999-4018.
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CapeCodRentals.com must be notified of any cancellations immediately. If you have not returned your contract kindly email or call us with reason if fairness to owners and guests that maybe awaiting to book the same home. If you have returned contract and made payment, see above FAQ's for details on cancelation after payment and contract are received. |
| We cannot refund moneys due to circumstances beyond your or our control. We therefore suggest that if traveling during months of possible bad weather you consider purchasing a Travel Protection Plan.
We Highly Recommend you purchase the CSA Travel Insurance, it is very afforable at 6.95% and would cover all the rent and all fee's should not not be able to travel, or you trip is delayed (Illness, Airlines, or Bridge closure) and should your trip be inturrupted (Illness, Hurricane, Power Outages, School schedule change). See www.vacationrentalinsurance.com/doc plan 330. or call 866-999-4018. Remember you are traveling to a Peninsula that is connected by two Bridges for Access to all Cape Cod Towns. However, If you opted not to take the travel insurance and you need to cancel your reservation, the first thing you need to do is give CapecodRentals.com a call and let us know. Once you give us a call and let us know you need to cancel your reservation, we will then take every measure to try and re-rent the booked week for you. If we are successful, you will receive 75% of your monies back less a 25% handling fee. If we are NOT successful in re-renting the home for you then you are still responsible for 100% of your rental rate and fees. If by May 1st we are still unsuccessful but still actively trying to re-rent you will still need to pay your final balance until we have been successful in re-renting. |
Ocean Edge Resort FAQ's
| Use of the resort swimming pools, tennis courts, golf course and other facilities and amenities will depend on what type of Resort Membership the owner of your particular condo has, and these details are listed in each Ocean Edge rental listing we have . If you are not clear on amenties you are allowed to use per Ocean Edge, please call or email us to avoid disappointment.
All but a few of our rental units have pool and tennis privileges, a few have golf privledges, which you have to sign up for in advance and pay fee's to the resort upon check in. This is Ocean Edge Resorts Policy for Guests of Owners, not Cape Cod Rentals. We will send you Guest Fee list and sign up sheet with your rental contract, if you have not recieved one be sure to ask, as this must be sumbited to Ocean Edge a minimum of 7 days prior to your arrival, their policy not ours. Be sure to check the details for your particular rental unit. For more information on Ocean Edge facilities, be sure to review the Policies & Procedures Page on www.OceanEdgeVacations.com.
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| Ocean Edge Resort requires that we register all people in your party in order to issue individual passes for use of the Resort facilities. If the owner of the unit you’ve rented has the appropriate membership, you will be issued up to 8 passes, this depends on size of unit and what Ocean Edge Allows, Not a Cape Cod Rentals policy. We represent the owner of your unit, but the Resort facilities are owned and managed by a separate company. We are not affiliated with that company. We, our owners, and you, are required to observe their rules & regulations while using resort facilities. Click on this link to see the specific rules governing use of the Sports facilities: Sports Membership Rental Guest Privileges. Click on this link to see the specific rules governing use of the golf course: Golf Membership Rental Guest Privileges
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| Most all Ocean Edge Resort units and many of our houses and cottages come with washers & dryers.
To be sure see that washer and dryer is listed in features of the home you rented if you desire laundry on site. |
| Ocean Edge Resort has very set rules. You will only have access to the golf course if you are staying in a unit with an owner who has the Golf Membership. We, our owners, and you, are required to observe their rules & regulations while using resort facilities. Click on this link to see the specific rules governing use of the Sports facilities: Sports Membership Rental Guest Privileges. Click on this link to see the specific rules governing use of the golf course: Golf Membership Rental Guest Privileges. |
| We're sorry, but Ocean Edge Resort properties do not allow any animals, even small ones. Their policy, not ours. If you want to bring your animal, there are numerous kennels on Cape Cod we can suggest. We can also rent you a home outside of Ocean Edge that does allow for pets. |
Cleaning FAQ's
For hygienic reasons, all guests are responsible for their own sheets & towels. We will tell you what size beds are in the home and you can bring sheets with you from home, or we can have them delivered to you from one of several reputable linen service companies on the Cape. The individual owner of your vacation rental will supply pillows and blankets for all beds.
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Unlike many other companies, we do not include the cost of cleaning in the rental rate. Instead, we charge a separate cleaning fee to pay cleaners who clean the home you rented and we schedule cleaners to arrive at your designated departure time. This ensures that the property is thoroughly sanitized for the next guests. **Please note that it is still your responsibility to leave the property in same condition as recieved, beds made, place furniture in orginal location, leave grill cleaned, removed all food and completely remove all personal items and trash must be taken out to barrels or dumpster as designated. Trash pick up schedule and location is clearly posted on each properties refrigerator.** Kindly remember that if the cleaners have to clean further than a sanitization, you may be charge for extra for the time cleaner spends other than sanitization you paid for. Be considerate, as this may delay the next family coming into the property on time and they may be inconvenienced.
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| Yes and no. You're not expected to do any actual "cleaning", but you are expected to leave the unit in a reasonable order, to gather and bag your trash and put it in the outside cans, and to wash your own dishes and put them away ... in other words, you don't need to clean it, just pick up your own mess before you leave. |
Pet FAQ's
| Most of our rentals properties DO NOT allow pets, and this policy is strictly enforced. However, some properties will allow you to bring a dog. To find these properties, select FAST FIND/Pet Friendly or PROPERTY SEARCH from the navigation column to the right. Please note that if you do book a Pet Friendly property, you will be required to read and adhear to Pet Guest Guide and in some casedd sign the owners Pet Addendum. Please read our Policies & Procedures section for more details. We can suggest kennels in each of the Cape towns. Just ask us for assistance.
Ocean Edge Resort properties do not allow any animals. Their policy, not ours, sorry.
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| Very few homes will allow cats, but we do have a few of the pet friendly homes that allow cats. Please ask a representative before booking, to be sure that the home you have selected allows pets. |
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