The fine print.

DRAFT: have an Alaska attorney review before use. Not legal advice.

Rental terms and privacy

Protective starting terms for Kenai River Park Lodge. Every [bracketed] number is a suggested default for the owners to confirm.

1. Booking and payment

A deposit of [50%] of the total secures your dates. The balance is due [60] days before arrival. Bookings made inside [60] days are paid in full at booking. A refundable damage hold of [$1,000] is placed before arrival and released within [14] days after departure if there is no damage or extra cleaning. Payments are processed by Stripe; we never see or store your card number.

2. Cancellation by the guest

The deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel [60] or more days before arrival, we keep the deposit and refund any other payments. If you cancel less than [60] days before arrival, no refund is due, except that if we can rebook the dates at the same rate we will refund the rebooked nights less a [15%] service fee. We strongly recommend trip cancellation insurance, because weather, illness, travel disruption and fishing closures are not reasons for refund.

3. Cancellation or changes by the owners

If we must cancel for safety, wildfire, road or river closures, or a property emergency, we will offer a full refund of everything paid or a reschedule, at your choice. That is our only obligation in that case.

4. Fishing is not guaranteed

Salmon runs, halibut and cod fishing, weather, tides, river conditions and regulations change. We do not guarantee catches, run timing or access. Emergency orders and closures from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are not grounds for a refund. Guests must hold the correct Alaska fishing licenses and follow all regulations, including bag limits and the rules for transporting or shipping fish.

5. Occupancy and house rules

Maximum [14] overnight guests. No parties or events. Daytime visitors need approval in advance. Quiet hours [10 pm to 7 am]. No smoking inside. Pets: [not allowed / by approval]. Fire pit only with a fire attended at all times and put out fully. No fireworks. Clean fish only at the fish station and dispose of fish waste as instructed so it does not attract bears. Check in [time], check out [time]. Excess cleaning, lost keys and damage are charged to the guest.

6. Safety, wildlife and assumption of risk

Fishing, boating, the river, stairs, the dock, fire, firearms if any, wildlife including bears, cold water and remote conditions carry real risk of injury or death. By booking you and everyone in your group accept those risks, agree to wear life jackets on or near the water, and agree that you use the property, dock, boat and equipment at your own risk. To the fullest extent allowed by law, you release the owners from claims arising from your stay, except for injury caused by the owners' gross negligence or willful misconduct. [Attorney: confirm wording and any required signed waiver per guest.] Guests should carry their own medical and travel insurance.

7. Boat and equipment

[CONFIRM: who operates the boat, whether a licensed captain is required, what is included, and the rules for guest use of boats, gear and the fish station.]

8. Taxes

Applicable local lodging taxes, if any, are added at booking. [VERIFY with the City of Soldotna and the Kenai Peninsula Borough.]

9. Privacy

We collect your name, email, phone number, party size and stay dates to manage your booking and contact you about your trip. Card payments are handled by Stripe. We do not sell your information. Contact us to review or delete it. [ADD contact email]

10. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Alaska. [Attorney: confirm venue.]