Distinctive Beach Rentals

5137 Estero Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA, 33931
Telephone: 239-898-7370

Superior Property Management Services and Quality Rental Homes and Condos.

Distinctive Beach Rentals Policies

Distinctive Beach Rentals is a superior property management company, located at 5137 Estero Blvd., on Fort Myers Beach. Owned and operated by Rick and Amy Loughrey. We manage and/or own the properties listed here on our website. We have been providing our discerning clients with exceptional service since 2006. Our clientele travel frequently and seek the highest level of service and unique accommodation experiences.

As owners and managers of some of the finest properties, we understand the business from the prospective of the owner and guest. We also know the importance of screening and insuring that the guest and property are well suited. Our properties are available with concierge service and can be rented weekly or monthly. The properties we represent are well designed, beautifully appointed, have charming or unique atmospheres. 

As always, we appreciate your business and would like to continue to provide our unique properties and services to you. We are always seeking to enhance our portfolio. We would appreciate any referrals of properties you have visited or feel should be included in our selection.

We welcome your comments regarding our homes or services. These comments are vital to the continuing success of our company. Please contact us with that information at distinctivebeach@netscape.net  

Terms, Conditions & Payments

Upon making a reservation with Distinctive Beach Rentals, a contract will be forwarded to you. You have 7 days to return the signed contract to us, along with your initial payment. During that time your dates are held and secure. If the signed contract and initial deposit are not received within the 7 day period, your reservation is automatically void and cancelled. The initial deposit consists of ½ of the total balance of the reservation. The remaining ½ is due 30 days prior to your arrival date.

To make this reservation, there must be two in the rental party that are over the age of 30, and will be staying at the property the entire length of the reservation. We do not rent to groups of singles under 30 or teens with chaperones - ever. The maximum occupancy, as shown on our website for each property is strictly enforced. Guest may not assign or transfer any agreement. All occupants and guests will be required to register with us prior to arrival.

Cancellations

Cancellation may be made without any penalties, provided written or telephoned notice is given 30 days prior to your arrival date. All cancellations made within the 30 day window will receive the refundable security deposit back, but not the rental fee or tax. However, if a last minute reservation can be obtained for all or part of the cancelled dates, those nights will be refunded to you.

Distinctive Beach Rentals makes every effort to accurately and completely represent our properties on the web, telephone or brochures. If the guest is disappointed or unsatisfied with a property due to differences in taste according to decor, accommodation, location or any other reason and declines to stay at the rental property, this will be considered a cancellation and no rent reduction or refund will be issued.

Property

All units are privately owned. The owner and Distinctive Beach Rentals shall be held harmless from all claims or causes of actions arising from the rental of the unit by the guest. The owner and Distinctive Beach Rentals are not responsible for any of the guest's items lost or stolen. Distinctive Beach Rentals shall not be liable for any personal or property damage by client from negligent or willful actions or admissions of client, client's guests or invitees. Client will bring to Distinctive Beach Rentals attention immediately any unsafe conditions that they may encounter, so that we may correct them immediately. Client in signing our Weekly Rental Agreement, assumes all responsibility for personal liability while renting any of our properties. The client is aware that there is no lifeguard on duty for homes with a pool and/or spa. Use of either is done so at the client's discretion and sole responsibility.

Check-in

Check-in time is after 4:00 p.m. Upon checking in, please check over everything in the house/condo upon your arrival. If you note any damage done to anything, anything missing that is on the inventory list, any stains on furniture, linens, carpets, etc., please notify us immediately. If you do not, you will be held financially responsible for these things if we are not aware of them. Protect yourself, look everything over thoroughly, and if there is a problem call us.

Check-out

Check-out time is by 10:00 am.
  • The house/condo should be left in the same condition you found it upon your arrival. All linens, except those that you used on your day of departure, should be washed and placed on the master bed. Please do not remake the beds. Our cleaners will handle this
  • Leave all soiled linens (sheets, towels, etc.) on the laundry room floor
  • Place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start the cycle
  • Remove all items from the fridge and freezer and place in the outside garbage cans
  • Remove any other food, magazines, glasses, or other items that you brought into the house to the garbage cans outside or take with you. Nothing that you brought into the house, of any nature, should be left behind
  • Lock all sliding glass doors, windows and standard doors
  • Turn off all lights
  • Set the A/C to 80F
  • Set the alarm/security system if there is one
  • Lock the front door and replace the keys in the lockbox
Additional cleaning fees may apply if the above is not followed and will be deducted from your security deposit.

Damage Waiver Fee

The property is inventoried upon each guest's departure. If you discover any deficiencies in the inventory or damage to the property, please inform Distinctive Beach Rentals immediately. The guest agrees to be responsible for any damage caused by the guest's party or visitors.

Pets

All of our properties are 100% pet free!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in the house and on many of the lanai's. If there is evidence of smoking in the house, condo or specifically marked lanai's, your full security deposit will not be refunded.

Keys

One set of keys will be in a lock box on the property, typically by the front door. You will be provided with your code upon receipt of final payment in your arrival confirmation package.

Utilities & Services

Local telephone service is provided for the guest's convenience. There is a long distance block on the phone. All long distance calls should be made on the guest's cell phone, calling card or on a pre-paid phone card. Some of our properties offer free long distance unlimited calling and internet services. Consult each property for these amenities.

All stays over 10 nights automatically include a weekly cleaning in addition to your final cleaning. This weekly cleaning is not optional, but mandatory. This weekly clean does not include a linen service. If you would like a linen service during this cleaning there would be an additional charge. If you would like additional cleaning services over and above the weekly cleaning, this can be arranged, at your own expense. Daily housekeeping and turn down services are also available.

Swimming Pool, Pool Area and Spa

Some of our pools are heated by electric and others by solar. Electric heated pools are maintained at 84F. If supplied, it is recommended that the solar blanket be used when the pool is not in use. There is no guarantee as to the pool temperature. Use of the swimming pool is at your own risk. All guests assume the risks of use and waive the right to file suit against the owner or Distinctive Beach Rentals for any loss, damage, injury or liability that should occur. No diving is ever allowed. The guest assumes all responsibility for themselves and anyone that they allow to be in the pool area. There is no lifeguard on duty. Spas are maintained at a temperature of 102F. Pregnant women and small children should never be allowed in the spa.
An adult must supervise children at all times.
Only registered guests are allowed.
No glass or breakable objects.
Area must be kept in a clean and proper order.
Please insure that young children wear swim diapers.
No balloons or small items should ever be used in the pool that could clog the filter or pipes.

Please obey rules and times of use that are posted at each pool. The pool is serviced regularly and has automatic cleaning and chlorinating systems. Please notify us immediately if there are any problems or concerns. The gates and pool cage doors are to be kept closed and secured at all times.

Quiet times

Quiet times must be respected between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Please remember that noise carries very well close to water and that conversations are easily heard from balconies and pools. The neighbors have our emergency numbers and are asked to call us if there is a problem with our guests. Should continued, excessive noise persist, please be advised that your tenancy will be terminated immediately. Your cooperation in helping us maintain a friendly relation with the neighbors is greatly appreciated. TOWN QUIET HOURS: Between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am guests and clients shall observe quiet hours. This means all outdoor activity, including swimming, shall be kept to a reasonable noise level that is nonintrusive and respectful of neighbors. Town of Fort Myers Beach Ordinance 96-24 sets limits on noise levels during quiet hours and these levels shall be obeyed by the client and all guests.

Errors and Omissions

Every effort is made by Distinctive Beach Rentals to insure that all information is as accurate and complete as possible on every website that we maintain but is not guaranteed. Descriptions, conditions, rates and amenities listed are subject to change without notice. Distinctive Beach Rentals is not responsible for any inadvertent errors or omissions or for recent changes by an owner to their property.

Properties Listed For Sale By the Owner

Some of our properties are available for sale. We will make every effort to have any showings of the property around your arrival and departure; however, this is not always feasible. In the event a showing is requested by a realtor, we will contact you to arrange this with as much advance notice as possible. If you permit a showing, we in no way expect you to clean the property or "stage" it for a showing. The clients looking at the property realize you are on vacation and are only looking at the property not your housekeeping.

Mandatory Evacuations

Client and all guests staying in short-term rental units must comply with mandatory evacuations due to hurricanes and tropical storms as required by state and local laws. Refunds for any nights unused, due to mandatory evacuation, are up to the owner's discretion.

 
Note: All properties rented by Distinctive Beach Rentals have a minimum age requirement. Two persons in the rental party must be over the age of 30 in order to rent.