Terms and Conditions

RESERVATIONS AND DEPOSITS:
A deposit of 50% of stay or full amount if amount is less than $1,000.00; whichever is greater applies. An additional fee will be required for pet-friendly properties.  If the amount is greater than $1,000.00 the final payment will automatically be processed 60 days prior to the reservation.

RESERVATIONS PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Expenses and items not mentioned, including, but not limited to:pet fee,  transportation, tips for personal services, meals, insurance, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature.

PAYMENTS:
Visa and  Master Card credit cards are accepted. The card on file must be current and valid on day of arrival for incidentals and/or damage to property. No refunds are given for shortened stays. Card used as collateral for possible damages to property must have the minimum security hold amount available. 

CANCELLATION POLICIES:
Full refund, less 5% Processing/Administrative fee upon 60 days notice for most nightly rentals. If cancellation occurs within the 60 day cancellation period, the entire stay is non-refundable, unless Watchdog Vacation  LLC is able to book the entire stay at the same rental rate. Watchdog Vacation  LLC will make every effort to re-book the property for the cancelling guest so as to lessen the financial loss; however cannot make any certain guarantees.

OFFICE HOURS:
Our office is conveniently located at 736 Riverland Drive in the town of Crested Butte. We are available by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and  in the office by appointment.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
Effective year-round.  We do not refund for inclement weather, potential snow-storms, lack of snow, or evacuation orders with a guest or other circumstances beyond our control. We strongly encourage the purchase of Travel Insurance to protect your vacation investment, which we offer through CSA Travel.  Please notify your reservationsist of your desire to add this policy at your additional cost.

RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Guest hereby assumes all risk of damage to any and all personal property of the property and Guest, including household furniture and goods during such use and occupancy.
2. Guest hereby assumes any and all risks associated with the foregoing and agrees to hold Watchdog Vacation Rentals, LLC harmless from and indemnify Watchdog Vacation  against the same.

USE:

1. It is agreed that the Premises shall be used only for residential purposes, no animals (unless property is pet friendly, pre-authorization is approved and animal has been registered on the Guest Rental Agreement prior to check-in, and the pet fee paid), and for no other purpose whatsoever.
2. Guest in the possession, use and occupancy of the Premises agrees to observe and comply with all restrictions, laws and ordinances affecting the Premises or occupancy thereof.
3. Guest further agrees that no use shall be made of the Premises, or acts done which will increase the existing rate of insurance upon the Premises, or will cause a cancellation of any insurance policy covering the Premises.
4. All properties are NON-SMOKING.  If smoking in the property is detected it will result in an additional charge on the credit card on file or will be deducted from your security deposit at the MINIMUM rate of $500.00.