Condo Rental Policy

Cabana Rentals

Select Caper Beach Club cabanas are available for rent on the beach from November 1 through April 30.

• Two Loungers
• A connecting table
• An umbrella

Cabanas may be rented by the day, week, month, or season and may be paid by cash, check, or credit card.

ALL CABANA SALES ARE FINAL.

Please do not use a cabana unless it has been rented to you. Cabanas must be left in the same condition in which they were found. Do not remove umbrellas or move the cabanas.

Please contact the Caper Beach office to reserve a cabana.

Check-In

Check-in is no earlier than 3:00 p.m. on the arrival date shown on your reservation confirmation. Due to housekeeping schedules, early check-ins are NOT GUARANTEED.

The person listed on the confirmation will receive a text message from the office when their unit is ready for occupancy.

• Hang your parking permit from the vehicle’s rear-view mirror. 
• Two (2) sets of keys and fobs will be issued per unit. 
• Keys provide access to your rental unit
• Fobs provide access to the lobby doors, pool, and restroom. 

Check Out

Check-out is no later than 10:00 a.m. on the departure date shown on your reservation confirmation. Due to housekeeping schedules, late check-outs are NOT GUARANTEED. 

Before leaving your unit, please:

• Remove all food, beverages, trash, and personal belongings from the unit.
• Place all trash in plastic bags and dispose of it using the trash chutes located at the north end of each floor.
• Place recyclable items in the recycling bins located on the ground floor near the dumpster room. Do not place plastic bags in the recycling bins.
• Place dishes in the dishwasher and start the cycle.
• Return furniture and other items to their original locations.
• Leave the unit in a reasonably clean and orderly condition.
• Set the thermostat to 78°F.
• Lock the front door when leaving.
• Return all keys to the office. If the office is closed, place them in the drop box to the right of the office door.

A $50 charge will apply for each unreturned key or fob. 

Hurricane and Storm Procedures

If an impending storm or hurricane reaches a watch status, Caper Beach Club may begin securing the property. This may include securing or removing chairs, lounges, trash cans, hurricane shutters, and other items.

If a hurricane reaches a warning status, occupants may be required to vacate the property, and elevators may be shut down.

If the Town of Fort Myers Beach issues a mandatory evacuation order, a refund of unused rent will be mailed to the guest as soon as possible. Refunds will be processed after departure and will not be issued at the time of evacuation.

Internet Access

Caper Beach Club provides complimentary wireless internet access to guests.

The wireless internet password is included with your check-in information.

Guests are responsible for knowing how to connect and operate their own devices. Caper Beach Club staff are unable to provide technical support for personal devices or internet connections.

Lost and Found

If an item is left behind after departure, Caper Beach Club will make reasonable efforts to return it to the guest.

Shipping costs, plus a $25 service charge, will apply to items that need to be packaged and shipped.

Occupancy and Guest

Caper Beach condominium documents limit occupancy to:

• Two-bedroom units: Maximum of 5 persons
• Three-bedroom units: Maximum of 6 persons

The number of occupants must be established at the time of booking.

The number of guests occupying the rental unit may not exceed the number stated on the reservation. Unauthorized occupants may result in eviction without refund, as well as additional charges for damages, disturbances, or cleaning.

Rental units are intended for the registered guests on the reservation and are not intended for parties, events, or gatherings involving individuals who are not registered guests.

Excessive noise, music, illegal activity, or other violations of Caper Beach Club rules may result in termination of the rental agreement and eviction without refund. Additional charges may also apply.

If the number of guests changes before arrival, please notify the rental office so the reservation and unit can be properly prepared. Changes to the number of guests after arrival do not qualify for a refund.

Quiet hours: Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Guests are expected to respect neighboring residents and guests during these hours.

Payment Policy

A 50% deposit of the total rental amount is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation.

The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to arrival.

We accept: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and checks or money orders.

For payments made by mail:

• The initial deposit must be received within 7 days of booking.
• The final balance must be received no later than 60 days prior to arrival.

Failure to meet payment deadlines may result in cancellation of the reservation. A copy of the cancellation notice will be provided to the guest.

Deposits and Rental Payments

Deposits and rental payments are deposited into an insured account to the credit of Caper Beach Club Condominium Association, Inc.

Parking 

Each rental unit is limited to one parking space.

All guest vehicles must display a valid parking permit on the vehicle’s rear-view mirror. Vehicles without a valid parking permit may be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.

Under-building parking spaces are reserved for occupants of their assigned units.

The following are not permitted on the property: Recreational vehicles, golf carts, scooters, buses, boats, trailers, jet skis, skateboards, rollerblades

Rental Unit Assignment

Due to changes in unit ownership, removal of units from the rental program, mechanical issues, or other unforeseen circumstances, Caper Beach Club reserves the right to reassign a guest to another rental unit if the originally assigned unit becomes unavailable.

Every effort will be made to provide a comparable unit and accommodate the guest’s needs.

Unit changes are not permitted after check-in.

Repairs and Maintenance 

Caper Beach will make every reasonable effort to address maintenance issues as quickly as possible.

No refunds will be issued for temporary or unexpected failures of air conditioning, heating, appliances, or similar equipment. This policy also applies to wireless internet access, the pool, grills, elevators, and other amenities or facilities.

Maintenance and repairs will be handled as promptly as possible based on availability of parts, vendors, staff, and other circumstances beyond our control.

Termination of Occupancy

Caper Beach reserves the right to terminate a guest’s occupancy without refund for activities that are detrimental to the rental unit, other guests, residents, or the property, or for violations of the rules and regulations contained in these policies or posted on the premises.

All Caper Beach Club rental units, including lanais, are non-smoking.

Smoking inside a unit or on a lanai will result in a $1,000 smoking charge.

Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas. Please properly dispose of cigarette butts in the receptacles provided throughout the property.