RENTAL POLICIES Reservations:We accept reservations by phone between 8 AM and 8 PM Hawaii time; or 24 hours a day by e-mail at lauriehanan@somewhereinparadise.biz. A booking deposit of $250 is due at time of booking. Full payment is due and must be received 31 days prior to your arrival. We do not send reminders. Cancellations: Cancellations must be made at least 31 days before your check in date. If you cancel more than 31 days before your arrival, your deposit will be refunded to you, less a $25 processing fee. If cancellation is made less than 31 days before check in, no refund will be made until the cancelled period is re-rented and confirmed. If the cancelled period cannot be re-rented, no money will be returned. If the cancelled period is re-rented,any rent monies paid will be refunded to you, less a $25 fee. Occupancy: The occupancy limit of each property is clearly stated on your Welcome Letter regardless of the beds available. Children are counted in the occupancy. Misrepresentation may result in renters being asked to vacate the property without a refund. Payment Options: U.S. credit cards, Paypal or cash accepted any time. Pets: Sorry, we love animals but no pets are allowed in any of our rental properties. Printing Errors: Somewhere In Paradise is not responsible for any printing errors. Refunds: Simply stated, once you have entered into a contract to rent a property, you are binding yourself to that property for that time. There should be no exception of compensation or relocation because you don't like the property or something in the property isn't working to your satisfaction. Unlike a hotel, we cannot relocate you. As previously stated, we will make every effort to correct any malfunctions or problems encountered, but no refunds should be expected. Family Groups Welcome: We maintain a family atmosphere for the quiet enjoyment of our guests. We do not allow fraternities, sororities, or school groups under any circumstances. ABSOLUTELY NO HOUSE PARTIES ARE ALLOWED!! Should a group misrepresent themselves, it will be required to vacate the premises immediately without refund of rent. Occupancy: The occupancy limit of each property is clearly stated on your Welcome Letter regardless of the beds available. Children are counted in the occupancy. Misrepresentation may result in renters being asked to vacate the property without a refund. Office Hours: Our office is open daily from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Please contact us after hours for emergencies only. Parking: Parking is arranged through the hotel desk
Rental Policies
Timeshare Rental Policies Timeshare rentals are generally in blocks of 3, 4 or 7 nights. While we will try to ensure that you will not have to change rooms during your stay, this is not 100% guaranteed for stays of more than 7 nights. Check-In and out: You must be at least 21 years of age to check into a timeshare. You will be required to present a credit card and picture I.D. at the reception desk. A check in time of 4 PM and check out time of 10 AM will be strictly enforced. Cleaning : There are no cleaning charges on timeshare rentals. You will not receive complimentary maid service. Maid service can be arranged through the front desk for a fee. Security deposit: There is no security deposit on a timeshare rental. Your $250 booking deposit will be applied to your rent. Parking: Valet parking is $25 per day. You may also park off site about 1.5 blocks away at the Hale Koa lot for $12 per day, with a 3 day minimum. Taxes: The State of Hawaii charges a timeshare accommodation tax. You will pay this directly to the hotel as follows: 1 Bedroom Suite : $3.27/night 1 bedroom Deluxe :$3.96/night 2 bedroom Deluxe :$5.11/night 2 bedroom Presidential : $7.52/night 3 bedroom Presidential : $9.35/night 4 bedroom Presidential : $11.05/night
Ala Moana Hotel. Aloha Surf and Bamboo Hotel and Spa : Check In and out: Check-In time and 3:00 PM. Upon arrival, please pick-up the keys to your room at the reception desk. Check-Out time is 11 AM for privately owned condos. Cleaning Charges: A cleaning charge of $75 - $79 for studios and $100 for one bedroom is charged on all rentals. Security Deposits: Your reservation fee of $250 will become your damage deposit. The purpose of this deposit is to allow the owner to recover some of the expenses incurred from obvious or malicious neglect or from additional cleaning required due to the tenant leaving the unit in abnormally dirty condition. The unit will be inspected after your check- out, and the deposit remitted by check within 21 days from date of departure. Damage: All breakage and rental damage during your occupancy must be reported to this office. Tenants are responsible for and are expected to assume liability for any damage to the rental and its contents, during their occupancy. Units with security deposits will be inspected carefully after your departure, and your deposit will be adjusted if any damage is found. Items Left At Rentals: We will not be responsible for personal items left in the unit. A $15.00 service charge and COD costs are required if you request us to pick up and mail items left in the unit. Any items found in units that are not claimed within 30 days will be donated to charity. Maid Service: There will be no complimentary scheduled cleaning during your stay. At the Ala Moana Hotel daily maid service can be arranged through the hotel for $40 per day, and must be for every day of your stay. Intermittent cleanings and linen changes can be arranged through our office for $75 to $120 per cleaning depending on suite size. Maintenance: All equipment in each rental should be in working order. Please report any inoperative equipment to our office promptly! We will make every reasonable effort to have the problem corrected. Under no circumstances will there be a reduction of rent for any mechanical failure of air conditioning, dishwasher, washer, dryer, appliances, TV, VCR, or other equipment. Taxes: Hawaii State lodging tax is calculated on the basis of the gross amount of rent. These taxes are due with the balance or your rent, at a tax rate of 11.962%.
Contact Us Laurie Hanan 808-457-1707 808-699-0502 (cell) lauriehanan@somewhereinparadise.biz