COOL RUIDOSO.COM
RENTAL POLICIES

Ownership of Homes

All Cool Ruidoso.Com properties are privately owned vacation homes. The owners have contracted with Cool Ruidoso.Com to make their homes available to guests during periods their homes would otherwise be unoccupied.
Although very rare, occasionally a home can become unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control; therefore, we must reserve the right to move you to the most comparable accommodations we have available.



Phone Reservations

When reserving a home by phone and you provide your credit card number, your expiration date and your name as it appears on your credit card you are agreeing to authorize Cool Ruidoso.Com and your Credit Card Company to charge to your credit card the deposit/payment for your lodging accommodations and payment for any damage incurred to the property during your occupancy. No signature is required.



Reservation Deposit

A deposit of 30% is due by credit card when your reservation is made. Total charges are due in full 14 days prior to arrival date. Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Years reservations are due in full on or before November 1 and December 1, respectively. Final payments can be made by Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover, Money Order, Cashier’s Check or Personal Checks.

Rental Charges

The standard daily rental rate is displayed below the amenities listing for each vacation home. Rates vary for special events and major holidays and are subject to change up to time of actual reservation. In addition to the total daily charge is a one-time cleaning fee plus applicable taxes. Phone our toll free number for availability and pricing.



Cancellation

A $50.00 processing fee will be charged for cancelled reservations. In addition, if a non-holiday reservation is cancelled within 15 days of arrival, guests will be charged for any nights reserved that are not re-booked. Thanksgiving reservations cancelled after November 1 and Christmas/New Years reservations cancelled after December 1 are non-refundable without exception.



Arrival and Departure

After a confirmed reservation, we will send you a Rental Agreement to sign and return for the home. Upon arrival in Ruidoso you will check-in at the office of Shadow Mountain Lodge, 107 Main Rd. You will receive a map and driving instructions to your vacation home, keys and, for those homes with a hot tub, instructions on use & enjoyment. Check-in is 4:00 pm and after.
Check-out is 11:00 am or before. You must return all keys to the office at Shadow Mountain Lodge to avoid replacement charges.


Winter Reservations


Ruidoso, New Mexico is located in the mountains. Snow is possible at any time during the winter months. Unexpected snow storms can occur. Cool Ruidoso.com strongly recommends all guests vacationing in Ruidoso in winter months be prepared for unexpected severe winter weather conditions and have
tire chains available.


Pets

Sorry, pets are not allowed in any of our homes. Violators of this policy will be accessed a $300 charge and, if still in the home, will be required to immediately vacate the property with no refund for unused days - NO EXCEPTIONS.




Smoking

All owners have requested that their home remain smoke-free. Violators of this policy will be accessed a $300 charge and, if still in the home, will be required to immediately vacate the property with no refund for unused days – NO EXCEPTIONS. Smoking outdoors must be in accordance with local fire restrictions. Please properly extinguish and dispose of all smoking materials.



Late Arrivals & Early Departures

There are no refunds for late arrival or early departure. The home has been blocked out for the period of your reservation making it unavailable to other guests.



Property Damages

Guests are financially responsible for incurrence of property damages, excessive housekeeping and improper care of a hot tub. Your credit card will be assessed for any damages.



Phone Use

Long distance usage must be charged to your credit card, a calling card or made with your cell phone. Long distance charges placed on the vacation home’s phone will be assessed to your credit card. Should this occur there will also be a $15.00 processing fee.