Tigh Na Mara, House by the Sea

Tigh Na Mara is located in a quaint neighborhood with beach access a short walk away (The Village of Tannin). Having direct access to the walking/biking trails of the Gulf State Park, also provides an opportunity for outdoor adventures in addition to the relaxing beach. This house provides a the best of porch living with its porch swing and huge screened porch for lounging and dining. The community pool is located across the street for additional fun!

This home’s main floor has an open floor plan with the master bedroom suite on the main floor. The master has a king bed as well as a large shower and soaking tub in the bathroom. The wrap around porch is easily accessible from the front door and kitchen. The second floor consists of 2 bedrooms each with their own bathrooms. There is a king bed in the second bedroom and the third bedroom has 2 full beds with a single bunk.

The guests have access to the whole home except for the locked owners closets.

There is a storage building that remains locked however there is a guest closet connected to this building that houses the beach equipment, available to guests.

The Village of Tannin is located directly across the street from the beach with its own beach access. It is also located next to the Gulf State Park so the neighborhood has access to their walking/biking trails. The community pool is large and offers plenty of space for lounging and/or swimming laps.

There are 2-3 parking spaces available at the house. The only vehicles allowed through the beach access are golf carts. The area offers bike lanes, as well.

If you are interested in an extended stay during the winter months, please contact me for special pricing.
Check-In/Check-Out Times. Check-in begins at 4:00pm(CST) on arrival date. Check-out time is 10:00AM (CST) on departure date. No early check-in or late checkouts allowed unless previously arranged with the owner. Refunds are not given for late arrivals or early departures.

Advance Payment. An advance payment equal to 50% of the total booking charges is due at the time of reservation. This advance payment will be applied towards the total booking charges due. If the reservation is booked through VRBO or Airbnb, 100% of the total booking charges is due at the time of booking.

Rent Payment. Please provide payment directly to one of the owners or via the online payment system if making a booking online. The final balance (second payment) of the total rental charges are due 60 days prior to your arrival date. If the reservation was booked through VRBO or Airbnb, 100% of the total booking charges is due at the time of booking.

Cancellations and Changes. Reservations may be canceled by notifying the owner in writing at sixty (60) calendar days prior to your check-In date. If you need to cancel for any reason after receipt of your reservation, you will receive 100% of your money back if it is outside of 60 days of the start of your rental. If it is within the 60 days of the start of your rental but outside 30 days, you will forfeit the deposit and the first half of your rental payment. If the cancellation is within 30 days of the start date of your rental, you will receive no refund on your rental fees.

Pet Policy. Pets are not allowed in the rental home or on the property under any circumstances. Guests who violate this policy by bringing a pet will be charged an additional $500, plus the expense of any necessary cleaning. Violations may also result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of rent.

No Smoking. Smoking is not permitted at any tie in the rental property or on the premises of the property. Guests who violate this policy will be charged an additional $2000, plus the expense of any necessary cleaning. Violations will also result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of rent.

Maximum Occupancy. The maximum occupancy of the rental home is 10 people. The number of guests per accommodation is based on the individual accommodation’s ability to comfortably and safely house our guests. If the maximum occupancy is exceeded, you may be asked to vacate the property and forfeit any rental payments.

Parking. Parking is limited to THREE vehicles. (two in the gravel directly in front of the home and one in the driveway). No trucks, buses, boats, trailers or recreational vehicles may be parked within Tannin. Not included in the category of “trucks” are SUVs, small personal pickup trucks up to a “half ton” in size and mini vans provided these vehicles are clearly for personal, non-commercial use and do not have oversized tires, dual tires, material racks or tanks external air conditioning units or similar modifications or additions. No vehicle which displays advertising or the name of a business may be parked overnight in Tannin. The Village of Tannin is a pedestrian community which requires particular care when driving and parking. Park only on the gravel areas to be sure tires do not overhang into the brick area of the street. This is to maintain the required twenty foot access for emergency vehicles. If a fine is incurred due to any of the aforementioned, the fine amount will be deducted from the guests’ damage deposit.

Garbage. Garbage pick-ups for the city are on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please be sure your trash bags are outside in the can by these days. You do not have to take the cans to the street. We have a trash service that will pull the cans to the road for trash pick-up and return them to the rear of the home after trash is picked up for your convenience. Please notify the owner if cans are not where they should be.

Age Requirements. This property is for family rental use only. No units will be rented to vacationing students or young adults under the age of 25 unaccompanied by a responsible parent or guardian at a ratio of five (5) young adults to one (1) adult over the age of 25. The person signing this rental agreement must stay at the rental home through the duration of the rental period. Guests who violate this policy will be immediately evicted and forfeit all rental payments.

Spring Break/Fall Break. For reservations in March or April, it is required that one parent or guardian over the age of 25 is present and staying in the property for every three (3) guests between the ages of 15 and 25. Proof of age is required by all guests and all homes are subject to inspection upon guest arrival and during guest stay to ensure compliance. Age may be verified by copies of a valid Driver’s License, Driver’s Permit or birth certificate, and guests agree to provide the owner with such identification. Violations will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of all the total booking charges.
Falsified Reservations. Reservations made under false pretense are null and void and check-in will not be allowed or guests will be asked to vacate the accommodations. This policy includes reservations made by parents or guardians who do not check in, and/or leave overnight during the length of the stay. Any reservation obtained under false pretense will forfeit total booking charges.

Housekeeping. All stays will be subject to a cleaning fee. Your vacation accommodations will be cleaned to our highest quality standards prior to your arrival and after your departure. If the premises are dirty or damaged upon check-in, you are responsible for notifying the owner immediately to avoid loss of deposit refund (if you paid one). You will be responsible for the cleaning of your unit during your stay and for leaving the unit in good condition at check-out. We respectfully request that you remember that you are staying in someone’s home during your vacation; please treat it with the care you would your own. If property is found abnormally dirty at check-out, you will be responsible for additional charges to cover the cost of performing a deep cleaning of the unit.

Beach & Pool Towels. As a service to you, we provide beach/pool towels for your use at the pool and beach. We do not permit the white bath towels or lines to be taken from the property. To allow us to be able to provide this service to our future guests, please be responsible with these towels and be sure to wash, dry, and fold these towels and place them in the laundry basket in the laundry room upon checkout. The cleaning fee covers the washing of all other linens in the house, but does not cover the cost of cleaning the pool/beach towels.

Maintenance. During your stay, promptly report any maintenance problems to the owners. No required refund or rate adjustment will be made for unforeseen failures, such as, but not limited to, the supply of electricity, water, pool systems, air conditioning, telephone, television or cable service, appliances, wi-fi access, etc.

Grill and Propane Tanks. Guests are to use the grill responsibly and ensure it is turned off, cleaned properly, and covered after each use. Owners are not held liable for any injuries related to guests` use of the grill. Should a propane tank for a grill become empty during a guest’s stay, please call the owners and we will make arrangements for it to be changed out for you. At any time during business hours or after hours, the guest has the option to exchange the tak themselves at their own risk. The owners are not liable for loss of food products due to propane running out during cooking.

Damage Policy. Guests are responsible for the property, its contents, and themselves during occupancy. Guests must lock windows and doors securely when not in the premises. Rearranging the furniture or removing any items for the unit is prohibited. After Check-out, the property will be inspected for damage, rearranged furniture, missing items, and abnormally dirty appearance. If the owner determines that damage has occurred, items are missing, or the unit is abnormally dirty, the owner will repair damage, replace the missing items, and/or perform a deep clean of the unit at the renter’s expense