HOUSEBOAT OVERNIGHT RENTAL PROCEDURES Please be sure to read over these terms and conditions and safety instructions and make sure everyone in your party is aware of these guidelines: Standard Boat Rental Agreement Form : must be completed and signed to accompany this reservation agreement. Check in: (2:00pm) Access Codes and Keys: The houseboat will be located, and transportation to and from it will be as agreed upon in advance and stated on the attached standard boat rental agreement form. Access is through the rear slider door, via padlock. The padlock key is inside the key pad box mounted next to the door. The key pad code will be given to you upon receipt of the signed rental agreements and payment in full. Cancellation Policy: 30 day cancellation policy - no refund within 30 days of arrival date. Cancellations prior to 30 days are subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellation due to impending inclimate weather (i.e. tropical system, dangerous winds) is fully refundable. Payment: Deposit is due at time reservation is made to secure dates. Remaining balance is due in full 30 days prior to arrival. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit cards, cashiers checks, and personal checks. Damage deposit is refundable given there is no damage to the houseboat and no missing items. Refunds will be mailed within 1 week after checkout. Rental Capacity: Please note the maximum number of adults this unit will comfortably sleep is 4. The maximum number of occupants allowed, including children, is 6. Phone Calls: There is no telephone service provided on the houseboat. Strong cell signal from most national carriers is available. Emergency Contact: Call 911 from your cell phone, if available. A portable VHS marine radio is available onboard the houseboat for emergency use only, located on the upper deck. Directions for use are provided upon check-in. Your GPS location will be supplied upon arrival. An emergency flare kit and air horn are also available in upper deck Life Jacket storage box. Life Jackets: For your safety – life jackets and throw cushion are located on upper deck in box marked “Life Jackets”. Please return to box (dry) and secure bungee on lid when not in use. Kayak: Feel free to safely use the kayak. Please keep it tied securely to the boat at all times, and be sure to secure the paddles when not in use. Please wear life jackets and put them back in upper deck box where you found them when you are done. Use is at own risk. Personal Watercraft: If you are using your own personal watercraft during your stay, please securely tether off one of the rear houseboat cleats using a long line to prevent contact damage to either craft. Water Pump and Bathroom: The water pump switch mounted in front of the kitchen sink must be turned on for water use at the kitchen sink, bathroom sink, and shower. TURN ON ONLY WHEN IN USE, AND LEAVE OFF WHEN NOT IN USE! (There is another pump switch located at the rear deck washdown area). The houseboat has 4 – 50 gallon FDA approved fresh water holding tanks, and conservation is the name of the game! The water heater has a 6 gallon tank capacity, so enjoy your hot shower quickly, and allow time between showers for reheating. Portable Toilet: Pull out the white lever on the front of the unit to open storage tank prior to use. After use, rinse bowl by pushing button on top left in short bursts for rinse water. Push white lever back in to close tank. The holding tank holds 5 gallons, and the fresh water tank holds 3 gallons – so here again, conservation is the key! Please, no feminine products allowed in toilet. The indicator will begin to change from green to red as the tank approaches capacity. Electricity: The houseboat utilizes an eco-friendly, self sufficient, 12volt inverter/battery storage solar power system. Under normal usage, this state of the art electrical system will furnish all necessary power, and recharge itself. After an unusually cloudy day, or with heavy electrical usage – if the inverter senses a lowered state of output – the 110 volt outlets will shut down, but the 12v ceiling lighting will remain powered. The onboard generator is available for emergency recharge. (see generator info section). The exterior 110v outlet is a separate exterior GFI protected outlet, and useful for safe upper deck lighting. Again, conservation is the key! Air Conditioner: The A/C units will run on generator power only, and are the largest consumers of electricity. See "Generator Safety and Procedures" sheet for proper generator power usage. We recommend the A/C only be run during the night for comfortable sleeping. Close all windows and window shades and turn unit on an hour or so before bedtime to cool down cabin for sleeping. If only using the rear bedroom area for sleeping, closing the privacy curtain will allow the unit to quickly cool the room and reduce generator fuel consumption. Again – conservation is the key! Try using the provided floor fans first! There is no heater on the houseboat. Range/Refrigerator: The undercounter refrigerator will be operating, and the oven pilot will be lit prior to your arrival. Oven use simply requires turning oven control knob (far right) to desired level, and you will hear it light. Top burners require manual lighting. Hold match over burner while turning control knob to light (far left knob for left rear) – then adjust flame to desired level. Be sure control knobs are turned to off at all other times! You may find that an additional cooler for more cold items/ice may be needed (stored easily on outside deck). Fire Extinguishers: Located on outside upper deck, outside rear deck, and in kitchen area. Smoke Detectors: Located inside front living area and rear bedroom. CO detector located in kitchen. Hide-a-bed: The rear bedroom sofa converts to a double bed to comfortably sleep 2 adults. Raise folding rear door step and move the two chairs to the forward living area before opening. After opened, store the cushions in the cavity below the sofa back. Sheets and pillows are located in the lower berths area. Lower Berth Sleeping Quarters: The two lower berths are oversized twins, and can comfortably sleep 1 adult each, or be shared with a child. All sheets, pillows, towels are stored in this area. This is also a great area to store your luggage/groceries/personal effects out of the way if not in use. Towels and Sheets: a set of sheets/pillows for each berth, and 6 sets of bath/hand/wash towels, as well as kitchen dish towels are included with each charter. No linen service is provided. All towels are to remain INSIDE the houseboat at all times - Do not use towels on outer decks, kayak, or beach! TV/DVD Combo: The TV works by remote control and receives local stations from antenna mounted on upper deck: Channel 11 (ABC), 20 (NBC), 36 (FOX), and 46 (CW). The DVD player is built-in on right side of TV and works from same remote. Satellite Radio: The satellite radio works by remote and receives xm/sirius radio from receiver on upper deck. Internet WiFi Connection: WiFi usage will be as agreed upon in advance and terms/rates stated on the standard rental agreement form. The mobil WiFi unit, instructions for usage, and access password will be provided upon receipt of the signed rental agreements and payment in full. Garbage: A small trash can is located under the kitchen sink. Large plastic garbage sacks are provided for transfer to when this can is full. Store large sacks on rear deck (secured, closed, and tied) for pickup after your stay. Gas Grill (located on front deck): To turn on, turn on provided gas bottle, turn knob to “HI” while holding match/llighter in lighter hole over burner. Adjust level as needed - usually "low" heat is all that is needed. After use, close gas knob and gas bottle to off position. Other houseboat Rules: No smoking while on the houseboat. Be sure all windows and doors are closed anytime you leave the houseboat. No pets are allowed on the houseboat at any time. Minimum age requirement of 25 years old to rent houseboat. Houseboat is to remain at anchor at all times during this rental. NO parties, weddings, wedding receptions, etc. For your safety, always remain inside the houseboat during any lightning storms. No Diving off houseboat! Keep off upper forward deck as solar panels are very expensive and easily damaged. Do not use any indoor furnishings, towels, cushions, etc on the outside of the vessel. Failure to follow house rules will result in forfeiture of deposit, and immediate termination of lease with no refund. Damage: Lessee has full financial responsibility for damages due to misuse, negligence, or missing items. The houseboat is checked after each guest leaves. Litigation: Should litigation arise as a result of this contract or use of this property, both parties, lessor, and lessee agree that either Seminole, Orange, or Lee County, Fl shall be the site of jurisdiction for any and all lawsuits. Check out: (10:00am) Please strip all beds of linens (this does not include bed pads unless needed) and place linens and all used towels inside shower stall. Wash any used dishes and place back in cabinets. Be sure anything you used is placed back where you found it. Turn off all interior and exterior lights and the two red power inverter switches. Place all trash bags on rear deck, secured and tied. Close all windows and doors. Exit through the rear slider door. Lock the padlock on the slider door and place the key back inside the keypad box. Please respect our property and belongings and treat them like your own. We hope you enjoy your trip, please feel free to contact us should you need anything. © 2012 Rigsby Brothers Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved. Prices, Information, and availability are subject to change without notice. Click Here for Generator Safety and Procedures Click Here for Navigational Chart PDF |
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| Reserve your Trip Today! Call us today at 407-448-1430 or 239-872-4356, or email us at houseboatrentals@rigsbybrothers.com HOUSEBOAT RENTAL RATES (all rentals are "at anchor" - no navigational rentals available) sleeps 4 adults comfortably, 6 guests maximum Overnight Rental Rate - Roosevelt Channel:..................From $195/night At anchor in Roosevelt Channel w/check-in and check-out water taxi service included. Overnight Rental Rate - Fosters Bay:..................From $245/night (2 night min) At anchor in Fosters Bay/North Captiva Island w/check-in and check-out water taxi service included Overnight Rental Rate - Pelican Bay:..................From $315/night (2 night min) At anchor in Pelican Bay/Cayo Costa Island w/check-in and check-out water taxi service included FISHING, SHELLING, SIGHTSEEING RATES in addition to houseboat adventures - we offer fishing, shelling, and sightseeing charters aboard our center console guide boats! Guided Fishing Charter:...............................$375 4 hours, up to 3 guests, bait/tackle/ice/license included! Shelling, Sightseeing, Lunch Trips:................$85/hr up to 6 guests - great family outing! USCG Licensed and Insured Capt. Bill Rigsby Capt. Doug Rigsby |
Suggested Items to Bring for Houseboat Rental The houseboat is stocked with basic kitchen utensils, cookware, coffee pot, dishes for 4 persons, 6 bath/hand/wash towels, dish towels, sheets, pillows, eco-friendly dish soap, eco-friendly household cleaner, garbage bags and toilet paper. Also provided: a hotel sized eco-friendly facial soap, shampoo, and body lotion by PRO TERRA. Here is a suggested list of items you may wish to bring: *food/drink for length of stay - include coffee, salt, pepper, sugar, etc.. *cooler for additional cold food/ice storage *paper towels or napkins *beach towels - this is important! *sunscreen *bug repellent *fishing gear/bait *your favorite game, book, DVD *cell phone *camera/video recorder Reserve your Trip Today! Call us today at 407-448-1430 or 239-872-4356, or email us at houseboatrentals@rigsbybrothers.com Click Here for Printable Rack Brochure PDF |
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