SUMMER RENTAL POLICIES
Thank you for considering Harris Real Estate to help you plan your vacation! Below are our rental policies. We try to be as transparent as possible to avoid any confusion and ask that you reach out to us with any questions prior to booking.
- The NH Real Estate Commission requires us to disclose that Harris Real Estate represents the Lessor in all transactions. Renting through us does not create an agency relationship between Harris Real Estate and Lessee.
- All rentals under 186 days are subject to the New Hampshire 8.5% Rooms Rentals & Meals tax. Our operator license ID is 060716.
- A 40% deposit is required at the time of booking to hold a reservation. This deposit is applied to the overall balance. Balances must be paid in full 30 days in advance of your stay.
- While we do not collect traditional security deposits as a convenience to our guests, tenants will be responsible for all damages and excess cleaning required from their own negligence. A credit card or bank account is held for all reservations.
- All reservations are subject to a $35 processing fee. This is not a cleaning fee.
- We accept cash, check and money orders at no cost. Credit or debit transactions are accepted with a 3% added processing fee. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
- Guests bring all linens, paper supplies and towels, unless otherwise noted on the reservation. Guest is also responsible for leaving the rental property in "check-in ready" condition upon leaving.
- Guests agree to comply with all local, state and federal laws and ordinances. Occupancy is limited to the amount listed on your confirmation. Any violation of the occupancy requirements or law will result in immediate eviction from a property without any refund as allowed under NH RSA 353:3-C.
- Subletting is not accepted without advance written acceptance from Harris Real Estate.
- Harris Real Estate does not provide property management for summer rental properties. Property owners are responsible for the condition of their own properties. Disputes arising over deposits and damages are between Lessor and Lessee. Deposits are held in a non-interest bearing escrow account.
- Pets are strictly prohibited unless expressly stated otherwise on your rental agreement. Bringing a pet into a property that does not allow pets may result in immediate eviction by law enforcement without warning at the owner's discretion as allowed under NH RSA 353:3-C.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For most properties, check in is at our office located at 395 Ocean Boulevard in Hampton, NH 03842. If your reservation is paid in full, we offer a curbside service on Saturdays. If you need to come inside, we have parking available across the street. Keys must be returned to our office by the check-out time on your receipt. You can also drop your keys in our drop box the night prior, just leave us a note on what time you are leaving.
Your check-in and check-out time will be printed on your confirmation. For most properties, check-in is after 3pm and check-out is before 11am. A few properties do have different schedules though.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer late check-in or check-outs because of the tight turnaround schedule. Checking out late makes the next guest unable to check-in on time.
Guests bring all linens (towels, sheets, blankets), paper supplies and towels, unless otherwise noted on the reservation. Guest is also responsible for leaving the rental property in “check-in ready” condition upon leaving.
There is now a service offering linen/towel/beach supply rentals: Getaway Essentials
***Note: We are not affiliated with this company in anyway. Please contact them directly for more information.
Please read the description for the property and do not assume that a particular amenity is provided or available. Many properties do not have WiFi or air conditioning, unless explicitely stated on the ad. If there are any questions, please call or e-mail us PRIOR to booking.
Pets are strictly PROHIBITED at all properties UNLESS it specifically indicates it is pet friendly. Violation will result in immediate eviction from the property without warning or refund.
Emotional support animals do not qualify as service animals. By law, we are not required to accept emotional support animals in our vacation rentals. We will accommodate them to the best of our ability in a pet-friendly property, and treat them like any other non-ADA certified dog. The pet must adhere to our policies as well.
Service animals are allowed in vacation rentals. However, it’s important to know the definition of a service animal. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines service animals as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. This can include guide or seeing eye dogs, hearing or signal dogs, seizure response dogs, or psychiatric service dogs.
For service animals, during the booking process our team may ask you:
- Is this animal required due to a disability?
- What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?
We are also allowed to and will ask to have signed documentation regarding your service animal. We won’t charge a pet fee for service animals.
As we do not charge cleaning fees, we ask that you clean the property before leaving. While properties are checked between guests, please return furniture to its original location and have the property in a clean and orderly condition. We operate on extremely tight turnarounds to maximize each guests time at their rental. Excessively messy rental properties or damages will incur additional charges.
In most cases, you will have first option to renew the same property for the same week the following year. This is done as a courtesy and is not guaranteed. Please keep the following in mind:
- We mail renewals in January of the following year. Please make sure we have an accurate mailing address for you. We’re open year-round if you need to update your information.
- You typically have 30 days from the time the renewal is sent to submit your deposit. If you cannot make the deadline, please give us a call so we can make arrangements with you. We are happy to work with our past guests on payment schedules.
- The property owner makes the final determination on renewals. Please ensure rules are followed and the rental property is clean to receive an invite back.
Your final payment is due 30 days before check-in, unless another date is listed on your confirmation. If you miss the deadline, we will give you a call or e-mail to remind you.
Yes. We want everyone to be able to come to Hampton Beach! If you are unable to make the initial 40% deposit, give us a call. We can work out weekly/monthly payment plans with you. There is no charge for a payment plan. We can work with almost any budget.
- Transferring to a Different Property – In most cases, we are unable to transfer your deposit to a different property. This is because all of our properties are owned by individuals, not Harris Real Estate. When you book a property, it is taken off the rental market. Our normal cancellation policy would apply. However, we do have some owners that own multiple properties. In that case, we make the transfer if the owner agrees to it. Please call us to check to see if such a transfer is possible.
- Changing Dates – Most of the time, we can accommodate date changes at the same property. Final approval is at the discretion of the property owner. Please give us a call if you would like to change your dates.
Please view the description for specific bed setups. As a general rule, legal sleeping occupancy is equal to twice the number of bedrooms plus one.
Yes! Everyone who works in our office is a local and most of us have been here for 30+ years. Give us a call and we can answer any questions you have about the area, Hampton Beach and beyond.
We waive all booking fees for Military members and First Responders. Please let us know when you book.
Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot of our own. However, there are several options in the area.
- Paid Pre-Booking
- Chat Chew & Play Parking – Located on the corner of A Street. Allows pre-booking and weekly rates.
- Central Parking – Located mid-boardwalk on Ashworth Avenue. Closer to the south end of the beach. Weekly rates and pre-booking.
- Paid Parking
- There are several lots on Hampton Beach that offer weekly or overnight parking that don’t have websites. You can see a map here.
- Free Parking
- If you don’t mind a short drive, you can park vehicles at the Hampton Park & Ride for up to 21 days for free. The lot is lighted and directly in front of the Hampton Court House. For more information, please click here.
Disclaimer: We are not associated with or endorse any private parking lot. We simply provide information as a service.
CANCELLATION POLICY
We understand that circumstances outside our guests control may require them to cancel. In these instances, Harris Real Estate will do everything in its power to get the property re-rented and try to recover some of the deposit money for the guest. The following is our full cancellation policy:
- We must have a cancellation in writing at least one month prior to your stay. If the reservation is cancelled in less than 30 days from the reservation, the full balance will be charged.
- If you rented over the internet or by phone, the rental must be accepted. You have removed the unit from the rental pool. The pictures on our web site are updated to the best of our abilities and we feel represent true conditions. If you are unhappy, we can try to re-rent but the unit must be vacated and time is limited.
- Upon receiving your cancellation request, we will re-list the unit as available. If we are able to re-rent the property at the same rate, your deposit will be returned less a 10% (of the total rental cost) processing fee. If it is rented for a lesser amount, we will return the difference less the 10% processing fee.
- After a unit is re-rented, the deposit will not be returned until the new guest pays the reservation in full and the booking is accepted.
- Harris Real Estate at its sole discresion may allow you to transfer your reservation to another party. We will consider any transfers on a case-by-case basis and the new guest will need to agree to take responsibility and accept our rental policies.
- If the property is not re-rented, the deposit will be forfeited to the property owner.
- The cancellation policy listed on your confirmation reads "ABSOLUTELY NO DEPOSIT OR FEES RETURNED". While we will do our best to get you all or some of your money back, we reserve the right to enforce the full cancellation policy as written on your receipt.
- COVID POLICY: For 2020, we waived our normal cancellation policies. For all bookings after 2021, our normal cancellation policy applies. We ask that you do not book a reservation if you do not feel comfortable with travel, or purchase travel insurance that covers COVID related illness.