Terms and Conditions – Rental “Villa Östersjön”

1. Contracting parties, scope

These terms govern the rental of the holiday home “Villa Östersjön” (place of performance: Sweden). Provider (registered in Germany): Thomas Bräse, Alte Försterei 1, 06895 Zahna-Elster, Germany. The guest’s deviating terms do not apply.

2. Booking & conclusion of contract

1. Request: A non-binding request can be sent via availability. No contract is formed by this.
2. Confirmation: The rental contract is concluded only with our explicit booking confirmation (text form, e.g. email).
3. Information: The guest provides correct and complete details (number of persons, names, contact). Changes must be communicated without delay.

3. Prices, payment, deposit, VAT notice

1. The total price shown on the booking page includes all mandatory costs; optional services (e.g. firewood) are additional.
2. Payment method and due dates are stated in the booking confirmation (e.g. deposit/balance). At the latest, the full amount is due at check-in unless confirmed otherwise.
3. Deposit: May be agreed; amount/method/refund are stated in the confirmation.
4. VAT: Private rental – no VAT is shown. The place of performance is Sweden; if Swedish law (moms) requires VAT on accommodation services, it will be charged according to the booking confirmation.

4. Arrival, departure, occupancy

1. Check-in: from 14:00 · Check-out: by 16:00 (different times only with confirmation).
2. Maximum occupancy as per booking page/confirmation. Subletting or transfer to third parties is prohibited.

5. House rules & safety

• No smoking anywhere in the building.
• Video surveillance: Outdoor area and utility room (HWR) for security purposes (no audio) – details: privacy policy.
• Winter: Do not walk on Baltic Sea ice (danger to life).
• Ventilation: Keep doors/windows closed – automatic ventilation.
• Pets: No animals on/in furniture. Allergy deep-cleaning may be charged in case of violation (minimum €300).
• Fireplace: Keep flammables away; operate air slider below the glass fully to the right; fill max. about 25% (5–7 logs); handle gets hot; ash only cold into a metal bucket.
• Sauna: Remove foreign objects; use according to in-house instructions. Use at your own risk.
• Food: Do not store food outside (wild animals); collect leftovers in paper bags and dispose at the stated collection point.

6. Damage, care, keys

1. Take care of the house/inventory; damage must be reported immediately. Liability according to law for damage caused by guest/co-travellers.
2. In case of lost keys, replacement costs and possibly lock-system replacement may apply.

7. Cancellation, no-show, rebooking

Specific conditions are stated in the booking confirmation. Note: There is no right of withdrawal for accommodation for a specific period (§ 312g(2) No. 9 BGB).

8. Force majeure

In case of force majeure (natural events, official orders, supply failures, pandemics), both parties may adapt or terminate the contract if performance becomes significantly more difficult/impossible. Services already provided will be settled.

9. Provider liability

Liability in cases of intent/gross negligence; in case of simple negligence only for essential obligations and limited to foreseeable typical damage. Unaffected: product liability and damage to life, body, health.

10. Privacy

See privacy notice.

11. Law, jurisdiction, dispute resolution

1. German law applies (excluding UN sales law). Mandatory consumer protection rules of the EU country of residence remain unaffected. Place of performance: Sweden.
2. No participation in consumer dispute resolution (§ 36 VSBG).
3. For merchants: place of jurisdiction is provider’s seat; otherwise statutory jurisdictions apply.

12. Security deposit

For each booking, a security deposit of €2,000.00 must be paid. After departure, the deposit will be offset against any outstanding claims of the landlord, in particular costs for damage caused by the tenant, missing or damaged items, or necessary special cleaning. If the costs exceed the deposit, the tenant must pay the difference; the landlord reserves the right to invoice this difference and, if necessary, enforce it in court.

13. Cancellation policy

• Free cancellation up to 20 days before arrival.
• Cancellation up to 10 days before arrival: 50% of the total price.
• Cancellation from 9 days before arrival or no-show: 100% of the total price.

Taking out your own cover for illness or trip cancellation (e.g., travel cancellation insurance) is the tenant’s responsibility. The landlord assumes no liability for this and cannot be held responsible.

If letting the property is not possible for an important reason (e.g., the house cannot be made ready for occupancy in time due to damage caused by previous tenants or other unforeseen circumstances), the landlord may cancel the booking at any time. Payments already made will be refunded in full. No further claims arise.