Heron's Hideaway Short-Term Rental Agreement

I. THE PARTIES. This Short-Term Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) made on the booking date in the reservation details between the responsible booking party (“Tenant”), and Michelle Hatch, with a mailing address of 690 Upton Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318 (“Landlord”).

II. THE PREMISES. The Landlord agrees to lease the described property below to the Tenant, and the Tenant agrees to rent from the Landlord:

Mailing Address: 281 Thomas Dr, Eatonton, GA 31024
Residence Type: House
Bedroom(s): 2
Bathroom(s): 1
Other: with two-story boat dock

Hereinafter known as the “Premises.”

III. LEASE TERM. The Tenant shall be allowed to occupy the Premises at 4:00 PM on the day of arrival and ending at 11:00 AM on the day of departure. Both dates are contained within the reservation details. (“Lease Term”).

IV. QUIET HOURS. Quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM each night and continue until 9:00AM the following day. Quiet hours consist of no music and keeping all audio at a minimum level out of respect for the surrounding residents.

V. OCCUPANTS. The total number of individuals staying on the Premises during the Lease Term shall be six (6) guests. If more than the authorized number of guests listed above are found on the Premises, this Agreement will be subject to termination by the Landlord.

VI. MINIMUM AGE. By signing this agreement, Tenant acknowledges they are at least 25 years of age, and will be responsible for adherence to all county ordinance regulations.

VII. RENT. The Tenant shall be required to pay the Landlord $150.00 per night for the Lease Term (“Rent”). The Rent is due at the execution of this Agreement.

VIII. UTILITIES. The Landlord shall be responsible for all utilities and services to the Premises.

IX. SECURITY DEPOSIT. There is a $175 security deposit required for the security of this Agreement. One day before the arrival date, your credit card was pre-authorized for $175. This is not a charge, it is a temporary hold to cover any potential damages or excessive cleaning needs. If no issues are reported, the hold is automatically released 5 days after checkout. (“Security Deposit”).

X. PETS. Pets are not allowed.

XI. BUNK BEDS. Tenant is advised that the Premises contains a bunk bed. Tenant agrees to use the bunk bed at his/her own risk and to hold the Landlord harmless for any damage and/or injury caused by Tenant’s said use of a bunk bed. The tenant shall be liable for any damage caused to the bunk bed.

XII. PARKING. The maximum number of vehicles allowed on the property at any time during the rental period is four (4).

XIII. WATERCRAFT DOCKING OR MOORING. Tenant may dock/moor a maximum of one (1) boat, or two (2) personal watercrafts, at the dock adjacent to the property. Tenant agrees to use the boat dock or mooring whips at his/her own risk and to hold the Landlord harmless for any damage and/or injury caused by Tenant’s said use of the boat dock or mooring whips. The tenant shall be liable for any damage caused to the boat dock or mooring whips.

XIV. FEES. The Landlord requires the Tenant pays the following fees at the execution of this Agreement:

Cleaning Fee: $150
Taxes: as calculated based on rental term length
Third-party booking fees: as calculated by booking engine (Airbnb, or Vrbo)

XV. PARTY CLEANUP. If the Premises qualifies for a “deep clean” due to the amount of “wear and tear” from a party or large gathering, an additional fee of $350 (“Party Cleanup Fee”) shall be charged at the end of the Lease Term.

XVI. SMOKING POLICY. Smoking on the Premises is Prohibited.

XVII. PERSON OF CONTACT. The Landlord can be contacted for any emergency, maintenance, or repair at: (404) 219-5968 or [email protected]. Should you experience an overnight emergency that requires fire or police response, please contact Denise Carr at (478) 234-7257.

XVIII. SUBLETTING. The Tenant does not have the right to sublet the Premises.

XIX. MOVE-IN INSPECTION. Before, at the time of the Tenant accepting possession, or shortly thereafter, the Landlord and Tenant shall not inspect the Premises or complete a move-in checklist.

XX. INSPECTION. The Landlord has the right to inspect the Premises with prior notice as in accordance with State law. Should the Tenant violate any of the terms of this Agreement, the rental period shall be terminated immediately in accordance with State law. The Tenant waives all rights to process if they fail to vacate the premises upon termination of the rental period. The Tenant shall vacate the Premises at the expiration time and date of this agreement.

XXI. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. The Tenant shall maintain the Premises in a good, clean, and ready-to-rent condition and use the Premises only in a careful and lawful manner. The Tenant shall leave the Premises in a ready to rent condition at the expiration of this Agreement, defined by the Landlord as being immediately habitable by the next tenant. The Tenant shall pay for maintenance and repairs should the Premises be left in a lesser condition. The Tenant agrees that the Landlord shall deduct costs of said services from any Security Deposit prior to a refund if Tenant causes damage to the Premises or its furnishings.

XXII. TRASH. The Tenants shall dispose of all waste material generated during the Lease Term under the strict instruction and direction of the Landlord.

XXIII. QUIET ENJOYMENT. The Tenant, along with neighbors, shall enjoy each other’s company in a quiet and respectful manner to each other’s enjoyment. The Tenant is expected to behave in a civilized manner and shall be good neighbors with any residents of the immediate area. Creating a disturbance of the area by large gatherings or parties shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement.

XXIV. LANDLORD’S LIABILITY. The Tenant and any of their guests hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord against any and all claims of personal injury or property damage or loss arising from the use of the Premises regardless of the nature of the accident, injury or loss. The Tenant expressly recognizes that any insurance for property damage or loss which the Landlord may maintain on the property does not cover the personal property of Tenant and that Tenant should purchase their own insurance for their guests if such coverage is desired.

XXV. ATTORNEY’S FEES. The Tenant agrees to pay all reasonable costs, attorney's fees, and expenses that shall be made or incurred by the Landlord enforcing this agreement.

XXVI. USE OF PREMISES. The Tenant shall use the Premises for residential use only. The Tenant is not authorized to sell products or services on the Premises or conduct any commercial activity.

XXVII. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY. The Tenant shall use the Premises for legal purposes only. Any other such use that includes but is not limited to illicit drug use, verbal or physical abuse of any person or illegal sexual behavior shall cause immediate termination of this Agreement with no refund of pre-paid Rent.

XXVIII. POSSESSIONS. Any personal items or possessions that are left on the Premises are not the responsibility of the Landlord.

XXIX. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed and subject to the laws located in the jurisdiction of Premise’s location.

XXX. EXHIBIT TO AGREEMENT. Any Exhibit to this Agreement shall be integral to this Agreement and shall have the same force and effect with this Agreement. See Exhibit A.

Landlord’s Signature: Michelle Hatch | Date: April 25, 2025

Tenant’s Signature: By voluntarily booking a reservation for Premises, your signature is implied.

EXHIBIT A: AGREEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR THE USE OF KAYAKS, AND RELATED WATERSPORTS EQUIPMENT

This Exhibit is part of the Short-term Rental Agreement for the premises known as 281 Thomas Dr, Eatonton, Georgia, 31024.

This is a Kayak and Equipment Use Agreement between LANDLORD and the TENTANT herein called, “USER.”

This agreement also constitutes a Waiver and Release of Liability, whereby the USER agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify LANDLORD and its employees, subcontractors and agents from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or any other claim which may arise out of USER’s use of Kayak or Equipment, premises or facilities or USER’s participation in paddle sports activities.

By signing this document, USER acknowledges that he/she specifically understands he/she is releasing, discharging, and waiving any claims or actions that he/she may have at the present time, or in the future, for the negligent acts, omissions or other conduct by the employees, subcontractors, or agents of LANDLORD.

USER shall obey all applicable state, federal, and local regulations, laws, ordinances, and lawful directives from appropriate emergency or law enforcement personnel, while using Kayak or Equipment from LANDLORD. USER is solely responsible for any citation or violation occurring during the use of, or as the result of using, Kayak or Equipment from LANDLORD. USER agrees not to disturb wildlife while using Kayak or Equipment from LANDLORD.
USER represents that he/she is capable of safely operating and handling the Equipment and finds it in good working order, condition, and repair. USER acknowledges that he/she is responsible for carrying all Kayaks and Equipment to and from the put-in. USER represents that he/she has adequate skills, knowledge, and experience to safely complete the planned activity and that adequate preparations have been made to ensure safe completion of trip. 3. USER shall bear all risk and responsibility of and for any and all damage, loss or theft of the Kayaks and/or Equipment, or any portions thereof, including, but not limited to vandalism or theft, and shall pay LANDLORD the full cost of repair or replacement.
USER shall return Kayak and Equipment in the condition in which they were received. Upon return, USER must rerack Kayak (emptying out all water and trash) and store Equipment properly. Minimum charges for repairs, labor, and cleaning will be applied in the event that Kayak or Equipment require repair or excessive cleaning. USER agrees to use the Kayak and all Equipment for its designed purpose only.
RECOGNITION OF RISK: USER expressly acknowledges that activities associated with the use of Kayaks and Equipment involves inherent risks of injury to persons and property. USER IS AWARE OF THOSE RISKS AND UNDERSTANDS THEM. USER acknowledges that Safety Equipment (e.g. Personal Floatation Devices/Life Jackets) are made available and that ALL USERS ARE REQUIRED TO USE SUCH SAFETY EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE USING KAYAKS AND EQUIPMENT. USER understands that use of such Safety Equipment does not remove all risks of injury; nor does it make paddle activities safe. USER alone has determined the sufficiency of any safety gear or other precautions that USER decides to take in order to minimize the risks of the activity. No party related to LANDLORD, including employees, subcontractors, and agents, has made any representations regarding the safety of, or the risks of, such activities. USER EXPRESSLY ASSUMES THE RISKS OF THE ACTIVITY.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: USER hereby RELEASES LANDLORD, its employees, subcontractors, and agents from liability for negligence and HOLDS HARMLESS LANDLORD, its employees, subcontractors and agents from any loss, expense or cost, including attorney fees, arising out of any damages or injuries, whether to persons or property, occurring as a result of the use of said Kayak or Equipment. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between LANDLORD and USER with regard to the use of Kayak and/or Equipment and no term may be waived or modified (including provision against oral modification) except in writing signed by both parties. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, by LANDLORD to USER, except as contained herein, and LANDLORD shall not be liable for any loss or injury to USER nor to anyone else, of any kind or however caused. This agreement is one of bailment only and USER is not a LANDLORD agent while using said Kayak(s) or Equipment. The laws of the State of Maine shall govern this agreement. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE AGREEMENT MAY RESULT IN CHARGES FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE.

By voluntarily booking a reservation for Premises, USER certifies that he/she has read and understands the above and acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions as stated.

FOR USERS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, THE SIGNATURE OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS REQUIRED. By voluntarily booking a reservation for Premises, I certify that I am the parent/guardian of the Minor who has signed this Agreement. I certify that I have read the Agreement and that I understand the above and acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions as stated.

By voluntarily booking a reservation for Premises, USER certifies that he/she has read and understands the above and acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions as stated.