Short-Term Rental Agreement
(Vacation Rental Agreement)

This Short-Term Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [Date], by and between:

Host (Owner/Manager): [Full Name / Company Name]
Address: [Host’s Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]

and

Guest (Renter): [Full Name]
Address: [Guest’s Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]

1. Property

The Host agrees to rent to the Guest the property located at:
[Full Rental Property Address]
(the "Property").

2. Rental Term

The rental period shall begin on [Check-in Date] and end on [Check-out Date], unless otherwise extended by mutual agreement in writing.

3. Payment

• Total Rental Amount: $[Amount]

• Security Deposit: $[Deposit Amount] (refundable if no damage)

• Payment Due Date: [Date]

• Payment Method: [e.g., bank transfer, online booking platform, cash]

4. Check-in / Check-out

• Check-in Time: [e.g., 3:00 PM]

• Check-out Time: [e.g., 11:00 AM]
  Early check-in or late check-out requires prior written approval from the Host.

5. Occupancy Limits

Maximum number of guests allowed: [X people].
No additional guests or visitors are allowed without the Host’s permission.

6. House Rules

The Guest agrees to comply with the following rules during the stay:

• No smoking inside the Property

• No parties or events

• No pets [or: Pets allowed with prior approval]

• Quiet hours from [e.g., 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM]

• Follow local laws and HOA/condo regulations (if applicable)

7. Damages and Liability

The Guest is responsible for any damages caused to the Property or its contents. The Host may deduct repair costs from the security deposit. The Host is not liable for accidents, injuries, or loss of personal property.

8. Cancellation Policy

[Insert policy – e.g., Full refund if cancelled 7 days prior to check-in, 50% refund if 3 days prior, no refund after that.]

9. Termination

The Host may terminate the Agreement and request immediate departure in the event of violation of house rules, illegal activity, or significant disturbance.

10. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [State/Country].

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Short-Term Rental Agreement as of the date first written above.

Host Signature
Name:
Date:

Guest Signature
Name:
Date: