Notes from the host
Middle River Manor
Relish in this grand jewel's waterfront tranquility and exquisite views from its three stories majestic living room with gold leaf ceilings, heated pool, hot tub, myriad decks and private 100 feet dock with lounge areas. This villa also features a botanical green house, roof top terrace, wet bar, entertainment nook and a butler's kitchen.
Enhanced cleaning practices implemented.
THE SPACE
The Modern Castle can accommodate a total of 20 guests including children
(up to 16 adults over the age of 13).
This grandiose open floor plan three-story villa offers:
- Glass elevator access to all three floors
- 8 bedrooms
- 8 bathrooms and two half-bath
- Grand living room
- Wet bar with a piano
- Open gourmet kitchen with a butler's pantry
- Breakfast nook
- Dining table fit for twelve
- Two stories green house***
- Poker space
- Entertainment nook (Pool table, Smart TV)
- Piano corner
- Laundry rooms
Outdoor
- Heated swimming pool
- Hot tub with bar table
- Myriad of Decks with lounge areas
- Outdoor dining area fit for twelve
- Covered patio with privacy curtains
- Grill area
- 100 feet Dock ideal for fishing or boating**
- Rooftop terrace with a grill
- 6 vehicles can be parked in front of the villa
+ Savor serene nights in lighter-than-cotton bedsheets, Indulge in bath rituals with natural Pure Fiji products and opulent towels.
+ Indulge in entertainment with Smart TVs in in the living rooms and each bedroom.
+ Tune in your favorite music and podcasts streaming through the Sonos portable speaker.
+ Gigabit WI-FI is available throughout the property.
Amenities
- 4 bicycles are available for your use
- 2 kayaks are available for your use
- Beach gear is provided (4 beach chairs, cooler, beach cart)
- The startup kit includes some coffee pods, salt, pepper, oil, a few trash bags dishwasher and laundry pods. We offer provisioning services if you would like additional items.
- Full-size crib available
Additional services
- Street Legal Golf Carts – book it for the entirety of your stay for $150 per day.*
- Elevate your stay with additional services including Chef's, provisioning, housekeeping and more.
- Early check-in and late Check-out
- Dock rental for your boat
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
Our Guest Relations Managers will be at your service every day from 9 am to 11 pm. In case of emergencies, our support staff is available 24/7.
Our curated properties are in highend quiet neighborhoods. Guests will be expected to be respectful of the property, neighborhood and neighbors.
Please contact us directly to inquire about event possibilities, rules and details.
All reservations over Christmas and New Year's Eve require a minimum of 7 nights and must cover the following dates: December 20th to 27th or December 27th to January 3rd (+/-1 day). Please contact the host before making your reservation.
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By making a reservation you are confirming you have read, understood and accepted local rules, regulations and policies regarding vacation rentals. Full terms and conditions can be found in the Rules Section. Please contact us prior to booking with any questions or concerns.
*Listed prices do not include taxes and fees.
Latitude Key assists arranging third-party services; by accepting, renters release the property owner and managing host from related claims as they are not affiliated.
** Please note: The owner s boat is parked at the dock, which they can access via side entrance. The boat is strictly off limits to house guests.
***Since the greenhouse is alive, it may be in various stages of life/ renewal during your stay. If you are planning an event in the greenhouse, it is recommended that you rely on your own florals to be placed for enjoyment. Please do not pick the flowers.
HOUSE RULES
TRUST AND SAFETY: The SafelyStay, Inc. Trust and Safety Fee (already paid during booking) includes up to $10,000 of accidental coverage for contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental property damage and bodily injury. Complete terms regarding the Trust and Safety coverage can be found at safely.ai/latitudekey . The Trust and Safety Fee is refundable only if the reservation is canceled in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the arrival date. Any deductible or minimum claim amount will be the responsibility of the Guest, and the Manager will process using the form of payment on file for Guest.
GUEST VERIFICATION AND AGREEMENT: All guests will be required to sign a simple rental agreement and be verified by SafelyStay in order confirm the reservation and occupy the property. By booking, the renter gives permission to SafelyStay, Inc., to verify their identity, and check criminal databases in order to confirm their reservation. Complete terms regarding Safely's guest verification can be found at www.safely.ai/terms. Please contact Safely at Concierge@Safely.ai, or go to www.Safely.ai, if you have any questions.
AGE RESTRICTIONS: The reservation owner is required to be at least 25 years old
NUMBER OF GUESTS: The reservation must list the exact number of guests. Maximum occupancy is 16 adults and 4 children under 13. Any more than the maximum occupancy or than listed on the reservation residing at the property will result in immediate dismissal, and no refund will be given. After the 16th guest, there is a $100 per night per guest charge added to the reservation. This fee is already included in the price when booking as long the guest count is listed correctly as required.
NO PARTIES / NO EVENTS: No Parties, Events or Gatherings without written approval from Manager. Guests shall not have parties or events at the home without obtaining prior approval of Latitude Key and payment of additional fees. Parties and Events may require a member of Manager staff on site for approval. Some properties and/or communities do not allow events of any kind, and all approvals shall be in Manager's sole discretion. All properties are equipped with a NoiseAware noise level monitoring system. Any sustained period of loud noise that causes the system to trigger an alert to Manager is grounds for immediate removal from the property without refund.
PETS: Approved pets are welcome; a non-refundable $250 pet fee shall apply. Please observe the following pet rules: No pets on any furniture or bedding; remove all pet hair to avoid additional cleaning time/charges; All waste must be picked up and placed in the garbage cans tied securely in trash bags; No pets in hot tubs, bath tubs or pools; Pets should not be left unattended unless in a crate / cage; Guests agree to pay for all additional pet related cleaning or damages in addition to the pet fee.
EARLY ARRIVALS / LATE CHECKOUTS: Should you request an early arrival (before 5 pm) or a late checkout (after 10 am) please do so at least 48h ahead to receive information about fees and availability. In the event the request falls short of 48h ahead, additional fees may apply. Some services may not be completed prior to early check-in and guests should expect staff or vendors to continue servicing the home during this time. A $500.00 fine will be imposed and charged if guests violate the check-out time.
SECURITY: The property includes a camera at the front of the property for security purposes and NoiseAware sound level monitoring system.
PARKING. Vehicles must be parked in the garage, carport or designated spots in the driveway. No off-street parking or in neighbors' driveways, swells or lawn is permitted.
NO SMOKING: All properties have a strict No Smoking inside policy. Any evidence of smoking or smell of smoke inside the property will incur a minimum $500 fee.
SWIMMING FACILITIES: Renters and guests voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage or personal or emotional injury, including death, that may be sustained by them as a result of using the Swimming Facilities – Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa, Dock/ Waterfront, Dock Ladders Ocean and Beach Usage.
AMENITIES: Renters and guests voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage or personal or emotional injury, including death, that may be sustained by them as a result of using these amenities - Baby Gear, Bikes, Kayaks, & Paddle Boards and any other amenities.
3RD PARTY SERVICES: Any third-party services (such as: chef, masseuse, golf cart rentals etc.) arranged by the managing host are not affiliated with the property's owner or managing host. Booking these add-ons implies the renter's understanding of the lack of affiliation and agreement to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the property owner and host from any claims related to third-party activities.
Approval is necessary for any third-party vendor not arranged by the managing host. Once approved, renters must provide insurance certificates to the host, with a minimum liability limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence, before checking in.
CANCELLATION, no show and Refund POLICY: A rental prepayment is due at booking which confirms your reservation. Once confirmed, any cancellations or change requests will invoke the Cancellation Policy.
∙ Guests can cancel at least 60 days before check-in and get a 50% refund of the nightly rate and the cleaning fee, but not the credit card service fee (6% of the total payments refunded).
∙ For a 50% refund of the nightly rate, the guest must cancel 60 full days before the listing's local check in time (shown in the confirmation email).
∙ If a guest has paid 50% to make the reservation, none of this payment is refundable since he refund is only 50% of the total trip price.
∙ If the guest cancels less than 60 days in advance, the nights not spent are not refunded.
∙ If guest arrives and decides to leave early, the nights not spent are not refunded.
∙ Refunds will be processed upon cancellation.
No shows are not eligible for refund of deposit and will be charged the total amount due for the entire reservation.
Refunds for cancellations or shortened stays due to actual or anticipated hurricanes, tropical storms, other inclement weather or Acts of God will not be issued by the Manager under any circumstances. We recommend all guests purchase travel protection insurance from a 3rd party company, as Latitude Key does not offer travel protection.
The City of Fort Lauderdale requires that Sec. 15-278 be disclosed for vacation rental standards, rules and regulations:
1. Maximum occupancy in the rental unit shall be strictly enforced. There shall be only two persons per bedroom room staying on the property. This means no additional guests are staying on couches or air mattresses.
2. Parking, vehicles must be parked in garage, carport or designated spots in driveway. No off-street parking or in neighbors driveways, swells or lawn is permitted. If in doubt, the info book has photos of these locations.
3. Trash and Recycle days can be found in the information book and in the App. Bins shall remain in set location until appropriate pickup days. Bins should be rolled out after 6 pm the day before scheduled pick-up and shall be removed before Midnight of pickup day. Should you forget, trash days and bins are overflowing on your departure a $250 fee will be charged for trash removal.
Please note that Latitude Key takes care of placing the correct bins at the street for pickup on the correct day as a complementary service to guests.
4. Noise – Audible loud noise (i.e., music, socializing and the like) is not permitted 25 feet from the property line between the hours of 10 pm and 7 am daily and more than fifty feet 7 am to 10 pm.
Should Management be called out due to a noise complaint, a $500.00 fine will be imposed and charged.
5. It is the responsibility of all guests to be mindful of swimming pools, hot tubs, and waterways. Be mindful to watch toddlers infants and children. Pool and Water Safety is YOUR responsibility.
6. Emergency and after hours contact information can be found in the App and information. This includes Police, Fire Department, Hospital and Property Management Company. In the event of an emergency, all exits are plainly marked as are the locations of fire extinguishers.
7. It is unlawful for any known sex offenders to be in 1, 400 feet a school, park, playground daycare or any place that children congregate or play which includes residential neighborhoods and streets.
8. Visitors shall be mindful of all rules and regulations at public beaches and parks. This includes turtle nesting seasons. DO NOT DISTURB WILDLIFE.
9. Any guests or visitors associated with guests in the rental unit is required and expected to follow all rules and regulations. Anyone in violation of these rules and regulations will result in immediate removal from the property with no refund. Any citations or fines for violation will also be at your guest's expense.
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