Effective January 2024
A reservation can be terminated at any time if a material term or condition of this agreement is breached. Please read these terms and conditions carefully. When you make a reservation, these conditions are deemed to have been accepted by all guests, whether registered or not.
You have booked with Jet Flamingo. Guests are granted a license to occupy the property for the booking dates only. This is not a Residential Tenancy Agreement under the Residential Tenancy Legislation.
Failure to comply with these terms and conditions and/or relevant codes may result in a claim at NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), termination of the licence to occupy the property, eviction, registration on exclusion registers, and/or reviews on booking sites.
If you need clarification of any term or condition or have any issue, before, during or after the stay please contact the host immediately on the number provided to you. Compensation will not be considered unless we have been informed of any issues during the stay and allowed the opportunity to remedy.
The property must not be used by more than the number of guests booked and paid for on your reservation, either visiting or staying at the property, without written approval. The booking period shall not exceed 90 days and should the booking period extend beyond 90 days, a lease will be drafted, which will replace these Terms and Conditions.
All guests must abide by the property’s House Rules, the NSW Short Term Rental Code of Conduct, and are required to ensure noise levels are kept to a minimum from 9 pm until 7 am the next morning.
Pets are not permitted unless permission has been granted. Where permission has been granted you will be provided with specific details noted in your booking and may be required to pay the pet fee charge
Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside a property or on any balconies.
No commercial activity is to take place at the property.
Credit Card - Jet Flamingo accepts BankCard, MasterCard, Visa and American Express.
The responsible renter must be at least 18 years of age. Guests under 18 years of age are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Issues – If you encounter any issues, before or during the stay you must immediately contact the host on the number provided to you so that we can attempt to correct the issue promptly. No compensation will be considered unless we have been informed during the stay and allowed the opportunity to remedy the issue.
We reserve the right to refuse any booking request. Guest registration is required for all bookings and guest reservations must be in the same name as the payment details provided.
Three days prior to the arrival date, guests are sent an online check-in link to complete. The online check-in requires the guest to confirm their booking details, and personal details including their driver’s license or passport number, and advise their estimated arrival time.
Three days prior to the arrival date, our system will process a $2000 pre-authorisation to the guest’s credit card. The pre-authorisation is purely a hold of funds to act as a security of any additional charges that may incur.
Guests will not be provided with their check-in information until the guest registration is completed and the $2000 pre-authorisation is successfully processed.
Check-in is from 3 pm. Check-out is by 10 am.
NOTE: These times may be adjusted. There will be no refund or credit should these times be adjusted after you have booked the property. Further, we cannot guarantee that a property will be ready at the said check-in time. We will endeavour to have the property ready; however, unforeseen circumstances can result in delays. In the case of a delay, there will be no compensation provided.
We may be able to offer an early check-in or late check-out, however, this may incur an additional charge. We cannot always guarantee that the property will be accessible at the agreed time. If we are unable to honour the early check-in or late check-out due to an unforeseen circumstance, a full refund of the fees charged above the property tariff will be reimbursed. Unauthorised early check-in or late check-out will be charged a minimum of $150 per stay.
The tariff is for the agreed number of guests detailed on the confirmation email sent to you at the time of booking. If there is a change or discrepancy, you must contact us to make changes and ensure that changes are documented. If the property has an extra guest charge above a certain number, you will be required to pay the additional fee.
Paying a deposit reserves a specific property for specific dates. The dates and the property cannot be changed by the guest, and we cannot transfer bookings between properties - doing so would effectively cancel the original reservation and cancellation terms will apply.
No refunds are provided for late arrivals, early departures or unused days of your reservation. It is the guest’s responsibility to advise our team at least 14 days before the stay if additional guests will be staying and extra bedding is required, and/or if a child cot or high chair is required. Any additional requests 2 days before check-in cannot be guaranteed.
Guest Cancellation Policy – Cancellations or amendments will not take effect until the guest receives an email confirmation from the property.
Bookings made directly with Jet Flamingo or via an Online Travel Agent may have the option of booking a non-refundable reservation or a flexible reservation.
All Reservations require pre-payment at the time of booking at 25%. No amendments and cancellations are permitted. In the event that a guest cancels a booking or does not check-in for a booking, the property will be released after the first night. The full payment for the entire stay will be charged.
Remaining balance of 75% is due 60 days prior to arrival... If we are unable to charge the card used at the time of booking for the 25%, the booking will be cancelled. All measures will be made to contact if payment is not able to go through but the loss of the Deposit will incur if we are unable to recieve the remaining balance.
We reserve the right to make alterations to bookings due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. fire, flood, property damage, government regulations, etc.). If we cancel the booking, we will refund any fees paid to date by you. We will not be liable to refund you for any fees you may have paid to any third party in connection with your stay (including, without limitation, fees for travel, entertainment, activities or insurance).
In the event of a forced cancellation due to blanket government restrictions on travel, guests will be offered a postponement of their booking. Prices are seasonal and subject to inflation and change, therefore an additional payment may be required to secure the same property for future dates. A credit voucher to the value of the original booking will be issued. This will be valid for 12 months from the issue date. The original deposit will be held in trust and credited to the new booking. There are no refunds in these circumstances unless genuine hardship can be proven. Normal cancellation terms apply if you or any of your guests need to cancel or shorten your stay because of a positive COVID test, being a close contact or being forced to self-isolate for any reason.
Cancellation of the accommodation due to non-payment of the balance by the due date will result in the loss of all monies paid.
Guests are strongly encouraged to take out travel insurance to cover extraordinary events.
To proceed with a booking via Jet Flamingo’s website, the following payment conditions apply (for other booking sites please see their payment terms):
Our system will generate a balance reminder to be sent to your email. Payment will be taken on the balance due date from the card provided at the time of booking and held on file. Bookings will be cancelled if payment is not received in accordance with the above terms. All payments are to be made by credit card by paying a deposit or any monies for the accommodation, you agree undisputedly to abide by these Terms and Conditions.
We will securely save credit card details for the purpose of:
We will only charge the guest’s card in accordance with our terms and conditions and any applicable Australian Laws. All charges will be subject to a service fee and an administration fee.
The interior and exterior of the properties we manage are finished and furnished with costly materials and products. Our team thoroughly inspects each home regularly, including taking inventory of contents between each guest stay. You are financially responsible for all damage or loss to the property and its contents from the date and time you check in until you check out. To avoid erroneous blame, you are required to immediately notify the host on the number provided to you, if anything is amiss when you arrive at the property, or if you become aware of any health and safety risks.
A $2000 credit card pre-authorisation will be used as a security deposit to offset any incidental charges that may be incurred. The pre-authorisation is a hold of the funds, not a charge. Once released by Jet Flamingo the return of the funds is dependent on the bank. The estimated release of the pre-authorisation is 5 working days or 12 working days for overseas cards. The pre-authorisation will automatically take effect 3 days prior to the check-in date. It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure that there are sufficient funds for the $2000 transaction to occur. If the property does not successfully transact a $2000 pre-authorisation prior to your arrival, the booking will be cancelled.
It is a condition of your stay that you adhere to these Terms and Conditions, our House Rules, the NSW Short Term Rental Code of Conduct and that you leave the property promptly after adhering to the departure checklist. Guests must always abide by the local council and state planning laws and guidelines regarding short-term residential accommodation.
As the responsible renter, you agree to be an occupant of the property for the entire duration of the stay. All other permitted occupants will be family members, friends, and other responsible adults over 21, or children accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
A call-out fee of $160 applies if a set of duplicate keys are required by a guest, in addition to the cost of replacing the keys If we are unable to provide a key for any reason, then the guest will need to engage the services of a qualified locksmith to gain access. The locksmith’s invoice must be paid directly to the locksmith at that time by the guest.
Guests must not break into or attempt to break into the premises when locked out. Keys/fobs must be returned on check-out as per the instructions provided. Should the keys/fobs not be returned, the guest will be liable for any charge incurred in gaining entry and/or replacing keys/fobs and changing locks if necessary, plus a processing fee (with a minimum charge of $160).
This is included in the full tariff, however, if excessive cleaning is required over and above what is considered by Jet Flamingo to be a standard clean, the guest will be charged at cost.
A $50 cleaning fee will be charged for unclean BBQs. Guests can decide to clean the BBQ to avoid the charge. If the BBQ is not cleaned to a high standard the credit card will be charged $50.
You must take any excess rubbish with you that does not fit in the provided bins when you leave. You will be charged a tipping fee (at cost) if excess rubbish is left at the property.
All damages, breakages or losses to the property, furniture and furnishing are to be reported immediately. Should you discover a fault or breakage when you arrive, you must contact the host immediately on the number provided to you to avoid being charged for this damage.
No responsibility will be taken for children staying at or visiting the property. Please supervise carefully, always taking into consideration fencing, pools, dams, stairs, verandahs, balconies and cleaning chemicals. Where there is a bunk bed, children under the age of 10 years old must not sleep on the top bed of a bunk.
If you encounter an issue before or during the stay, you must contact the host immediately on the number provided to you so that we can attempt to fix it. We will not be able to consider compensation unless we have been afforded the opportunity to remedy any issue. We will do our best to provide attention to any issue but cannot guarantee a fix.
Should the host, a tradesperson or a representative from our team be called to the property and the issue is deemed to be caused by a guest or equipment owned by a guest, or because a guest has not followed instructions provided at the property or via phone, the guest will be responsible for payment of the invoice for the tradesperson and the call out fee of the host of $700.00 at the time of the callout. Prior to being called out, you agree that you may be asked to participate in basic troubleshooting.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside any of our properties, including on any balconies. If you need to smoke or vape, you must do so away from the property to ensure that the smoke does not enter the property. If evidence of smoking inside the property is detected, you will be charged for steam cleaning of carpets and furniture, laundering of all soft furnishings and linens, plus replacement of linen where necessary.
Should you engage the services of a third party during your stay such as a caterer, beautician, massage therapist etc., it is your responsibility to ensure that they adhere to these Terms and Conditions and hold appropriate Public Liability Insurance. Jet Flamingo and the housekeepers will not take any responsibility for any issues arising where a third party has been involved.
Each property is equipped for a specific number of guests. No mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed. The guest limits apply for the duration of the booking. Any extra guests (this includes day visitors) above those that have been booked and paid for must be approved in writing prior to the stay. Jet Flamingo has the right to charge for extra guests/visitors and/or to decline any request. Any unapproved excess guests/visitors may result in a party/function/extra guest fine of $1000, registration with industry exclusion registers, and/or traveller reviews on booking sites.
We enforce a no-party policy. This means that we do not permit unapproved/excessive guests and/or visitors to attend the property. We simply do not permit excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property IMMEDIATELY with no monetary refund. Noise audible outside the property is prohibited between 10 pm and 7 am the next morning. In addition, if our staff, security guards or the police are called to the property to deal with noise complaints or excess guests, or if we receive complaint/s from the neighbours during or after your stay, a fee of $2000 per offence will be charged. Noise disruption for these purposes includes loud behaviour of any type that disrupts the peace and quiet of others, intrusive or abusive language, loud music or any other sounds affecting other residents that is audible outside the boundaries of the property.
The property is a privately-owned home, and we enforce a ‘Good Neighbour Policy’. Please treat the property with the same care you would use with your own residence and leave it in the same condition it was in when you arrived. All occupants of the property agree to conduct themselves throughout the stay in a manner that is respectful of and not disruptive to neighbours, traffic flow, or the community and that will not prompt complaints to Jet Flamingo from the police, local council or neighbours. You and other occupants agree to abide by all applicable parking restrictions and limitations.
To prevent theft of or damage to furnishings or your personal belongings, you agree to close and lock doors and windows when you are not present at the property and upon check out. Should you not be able to secure the property you must contact the host immediately on the number provided to you. Jet Flamingo will not take responsibility for any loss of guest belongings during or after your stay.
For the protection of the building, its residents and guests, an external video surveillance system may be in use throughout the building where the property is located. You consent to the use of external video surveillance systems during your stay. Your property is fitted with smart smoke and noise detectors (minut device) which will alert your host if the property is being used beyond appropriate noise levels or if cigarette/vaping smoke is detected within the property.
Pets are not allowed on the property at any time. However, in certain circumstances, the Host may permit a pet to be brought onto the property. Any approvals must be provided to the guest in writing by the host. Where approval has been provided by the host, a pet surcharge will apply of $75 per night.
If evidence of a pet is discovered without approval guests will be charged for steam cleaning of carpets, furniture and/or mess left by the pet/s, plus our standard pet charge for the duration of the stay.
If approval is provided for your pet, it is expected that a few simple rules of courtesy are followed:
Use of the property for any criminal activity is prohibited and may result in fines or prosecutions. This prohibition extends to the use of the property’s internet service, if any, for criminal activity. We will cooperate with any investigation of alleged criminal activity at the property during the stay.
Guests are solely responsible for their belongings whilst staying at the property and are required to take the usual steps to prevent any property loss, including locking premises and vehicles when not attended. If personal property is left behind, it is the guest’s responsibility to retrieve it by providing Jet Flamingo with a suitable Australia Post prepaid satchel for its return or by collecting the item from one of our offices. We reserve the right to charge a $25 fee to collect lost property. If not claimed within 30 days, unclaimed items will be donated to charity. Jet Flamingo cannot be held responsible for forces of nature that result in damages or loss to guest belongings.
Internet access is provided as a convenience to residents but uninterrupted connection cannot be guaranteed. Due to the intermittent/unpredictable nature of technical issues beyond our control, you agree not to make any claim for a refund or discount on the accommodation fee should the internet service be unavailable at any time during your stay.
Our properties are located in a suburban location where, from time to time, there may be building/construction on buildings within the vicinity or from the nearby Navy base. You agree that Jet Flamingo takes no responsibility for any issues relating to noise in this regard.
Claims may include, but are not limited to excess cleaning fee; damage or breakages; excess garbage removal; damage or issues caused by pets; smoking inside the property/balconies; attendance by tradespeople or Jet Flamingo representatives; noise complaints; BBQs left unclean; overstays at the property; guests in excess of those booked and paid for; police or security guard call outs; registration on/or reporting to exclusion registers; or any issue caused by the guest. We reserve the right to attend NCAT or the equivalent in other states to recover these costs, and any costs not able to be processed to the credit card on file.
We have taken great care to describe your holiday accommodation to you as accurately as possible. We cannot accept responsibility for incorrect descriptions, errors or omissions, or changes made by Jet Flamingo without notifying us.
At times, situations arise over which we have no control such as ownership changes, extensive repairs or maintenance, or if properties are removed from the holiday rental market. We reserve the right to offer guests alternate accommodation of a similar standard, as available, at our discretion. In this unlikely event, we will notify you as soon as possible and make every reasonable effort to ensure you are satisfied. We cannot guarantee accommodation and, should an alternative not be found by our team, you will be refunded in full, and you agree to accept this as the final resolution.
In the event that a property undergoes major renovation between the time the booking is made, and deposit paid and the dates of the stay, accommodation rates may be subject to an increase. Should this occur you will be notified and given the opportunity to pay the difference in the tariff - we may also be able to find alternative accommodation within your budget. If this is not a satisfactory outcome for you, a full refund will be processed, and you agree to accept this as the final resolution.
Our properties are maintained and cleaned regularly, however, please note we are located in a tropical country and therefore small insects such as mosquitoes and moths may be present. Avoid leaving food behind and/or leaving windows and doors open at night as these insects may find their way in. We do our utmost to prevent this, but please do not be alarmed if one is sighted and simply inform your host and we will do our best to help you.
Jet Flamingo does not accept liability, nor will any compensation be offered for the unfortunate or seasonal visits of any insects including, but not limited to insects, cockroaches, spiders, snakes, etc.
Jet Flamingo and/or its representatives reserve the right to enter the property at any time, without notice, to protect and/or undertake maintenance of the property. We will provide notice to the guests wherever possible.
Jet Flamingo does not accept liability or loss caused by failure of equipment and/or services out of our control, including, but not limited to, water, electricity, gas, internet and appliances. In the event of a failure, the guest must, in the first instance, notify the host on the number provided to you. Any problems that arise during the rental period that do not constitute an emergency as determined by Jet Flamingo or the host, will be remedied at any time during or after the rental period, at the sole discretion of Jet Flamingo or the host. No refund, compensation or guarantees are given for any unusable appliances or services.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no case shall we, the host, nor its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents or Jet Flamingo be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages or for any damages for death, personal or bodily injury, emotional distress or damage to property, arising out of or in connection with your stay. This limitation applies to all claims for damages including negligence even if Jet Flamingo or the host has been advised of the possibility of such.
You acknowledge that we have no liability for the use of any of the common area facilities where the property is located, which may result in injury, loss or damage to you or your property.
Jet Flamingo and/or the host do not accept liability for any loss, before, during or after a booking relating to events out of our control such as delays whilst the guest is traveling to the property, flight delays, weather events during the stay etc and no refund will be offered under these circumstances. You will agree to accept this as the final resolution.
By making this booking you hereby agree that if you or any occupant covered by this booking breaches our terms and conditions or any of the terms in the NSW Fair Trading Code of Conduct, your name, phone number, home address and email address, as well as those of any guest staying with you along with details of the breach/es may be registered with any industry exclusion register and on the NSW Fair Trading code of conduct registers and shared with other members of the short term rental industry. Traveller feedback may also be entered into the applicable online portals. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel a booking where a guest is registered on these sites or has received negative feedback from other booking sites or travel agents.
These Terms and Conditions and House Rules represent the entire agreement between the parties and supersede any previous marketing information, representations, or agreements, whether verbal, recorded in writing or otherwise.
The parties agree that these Terms and Conditions are fair and reasonable in all circumstances. However, if any provision of these terms is held not to be valid by a Court of competent jurisdiction but would be valid if part of the wording were deleted, then such provision shall apply with such deletions as may be necessary to make it valid. If any of the provisions in these terms are held not to be valid, the remaining provisions of these terms shall remain in full force and effect.
These conditions are governed by and construed under the laws of Australia and the state of NSW.
If you breach these terms and conditions and we decide to take no action or neglect to do so, then we will still be entitled to take action and enforce our rights and remedies for any other breach.
