Terms of Service and Rental Agreement
These Terms of Service and Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) govern the reservation and rental of the vacation rental property (“Property”) owned and operated by Up North Intermediate LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Owner,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By making a reservation, occupying the Property, or permitting others to occupy the Property, the guest making the reservation (“Guest,” “you,” or “your”) agrees to be legally bound by this Agreement.
1. BOOKING & APPLICABILITY
This Agreement applies to all reservations, whether booked directly through upnorthintermediate.com or through a third-party booking platform (e.g., VRBO).
If a third-party platform’s terms conflict with this Agreement, this Agreement controls to the extent permitted by law.
The individual making the reservation must be at least 25 years old and will be financially and legally responsible for all occupants and visitors.
2. OCCUPANCY LIMITS
Maximum overnight occupancy: 8 persons, including children.
Weddings, events, or similar large gatherings of any kind are strictly prohibited.
Violation of occupancy limits or event restrictions constitutes a material breach and may result in immediate termination without refund.
3. USE OF PROPERTY
The Property may be used solely for short-term vacation lodging. Commercial use, subleasing, or assignment of this Agreement is prohibited.
Guest agrees to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and safety guidelines.
4. NO PETS POLICY
Pets are strictly prohibited anywhere on the Property, including indoors and outdoors.
Unauthorized pets constitute a material breach and may result in immediate termination, additional cleaning fees, and liability for damages.
5. NO SMOKING POLICY
Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited anywhere on the Property, including inside the home and on decks, porches, docks, or outdoor areas.
Evidence of smoking may result in additional cleaning fees, damage charges, and/or termination of the stay.
6. NO FIREWORKS POLICY
Use or storage of fireworks is strictly prohibited anywhere on the Property.
Unauthorized fireworks constitute a material breach and may result in immediate termination, and liability for damages.
7. PAYMENTS, FEES & DAMAGES
Guest is fully responsible for all damage, loss, or excessive cleaning caused during the rental period.
We reserve the right to charge the payment method on file or pursue recovery for physical damage, missing items, excessive cleaning, or violations of this Agreement (normal wear and tear excepted).
8. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Cancellation and refund policies are governed by the policy disclosed at the time of booking on upnorthintermediate.com, or the applicable third-party platform’s cancellation policy.
No refunds will be issued for early departures, weather conditions, or violations of this Agreement.
9. CHECK-IN, CHECK-OUT & ACCESS
Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. on your scheduled arrival date, and check-out time is 10:00 a.m. on your scheduled departure date. Check-in and check-out times are strictly enforced to allow appropriate time for cleaning between guests.
Front door access is provided via smart lock with a unique access code. Guests may not share access codes with unauthorized persons.
Failure to depart by the scheduled check-out time may result in additional charges and/or removal.
10. EXTERIOR SECURITY CAMERAS
For safety and security, the Property is equipped with exterior security cameras that monitor the driveway, front door, and lake-facing exterior. Tampering with or disabling exterior cameras is prohibited.
Interior cameras or other monitoring / recording devices are strictly prohibited to ensure Guest privacy while inside the home.
11. NOISE & NEIGHBORHOOD RESPECT
Guests must behave in a manner that does not disturb neighbors.
Excessive noise, disorderly conduct, or complaints from neighbors or authorities may result in immediate termination without refund.
12. RIGHT OF ENTRY & TERMINATION
Owner reserves the right to enter the Property as reasonably necessary for maintenance, safety, or to enforce this Agreement.
Owner also reserve the right to immediately terminate the reservation without refund for material violations, including but not limited to: Exceeding occupancy limits; Parties or events; Pets; Smoking; Tampering with security devices
13. LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Guest acknowledges that vacation rental properties involve inherent risks, including, but not limited to, slips, falls, docks, water activities, and weather conditions.
Guest voluntarily assumes all risks for themselves and all occupants and agrees that Owner shall not be liable for injury, death, or loss except as required by Michigan law.
14. INDEMNIFICATION
Guest agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Owner from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of Guest’s use of the Property, Violations of this Agreement, or Acts or omissions of Guest or permitted occupants.
15. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Owner is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.
Any items left behind may be discarded or returned at Guest’s expense.
16. FORCE MAJEURE
Owner shall not be liable for events beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God, weather, utility outages, or governmental actions.
17. GOVERNING LAW & VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Any legal action arising from this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Antrim County, Michigan.
18. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior communications.
By booking and/or occupying the Property, Guest acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.