Terms of Service

Our terms for reservations of the privately owned apartments and cottages are, in most instances, 15% of the total rental amount. The balance of the payment is not subject to any further taxes, service charges, surcharges, etc., nor is tipping the homeowner required or expected. If there is maid service however, it is customary to leave a small amount as a token of appreciation for his/her services.

In the case of some larger homes, different deposit arrangements are made. As these properties are marketed commercially, they are subject to a Bermuda Government rental tax of 7.25%. Details will be furnished to you, along with house particulars, upon request.

Restaurants, hotels and guest houses will add a 10% gratuity charge. Larger hotels and commercially run guest establishments charge an additional 7.25% – 9.50% tax, which helps the local government offset their considerable costs in advertising the island worldwide.

All rental units have a 3-night minimum at the very least, to offset the costs of having guests stay with them. Please note: minimum night stays are not always explicitly stated on the website. Contact us to find out if the rental you’re interested in has a more than 3-night booking requirement.

Bermuda Accommodations Inc. cannot be held financially responsible in any way for service interruptions such as electrical power failures, appliances that do not work, or internet access problems, etc. Please ensure you speak to the owner or the property manager if such events occur and alert us by email or phone, so we can assist you in getting matters sorted out.

Homeowners update property furnishings from time to time: for example, if bed configurations are critical to you, please ensure that we are notified of such specifications before you arrive, for your comfort and convenience.

Upon arrival in Bermuda, please proceed by taxi to your accommodations. The homeowner will likely meet you and show you around the property. Otherwise, a note will be left for you with instructions and the key, and the homeowner will meet you as soon as they are available. If everything is satisfactory, the balance owing will be paid upon arrival to the homeowner directly, in US dollars by cash or travelers cheques only.
Bank drafts take 7 days to clear, and postal money orders are not accepted by all banks so we can no longer accept them. Personal checks are not accepted under any circumstances. A few of our properties can accept a credit card payment, which is specified in the applicable properties’ listings. Payment is to be made out to the homeowner’s name, which will be supplied to you along with all other pertinent details: please ensure that you properly make out the travelers cheques so the homeowner can cash them promptly.

Should a cancellation of your reservation for any reason prove necessary, your deposit will be forfeited. Our experience has shown that resale of canceled reservations is virtually impossible and we must cover the expense of making bookings. We suggest the purchase of travel insurance when arranging airline tickets.

Over Christmas and New Years, which is a busy time of the year, the ‘Summer’ rates apply unless otherwise specified. Since our accommodations tend to book up in advance for the key seasons, it is wise to indicate which ones are of interest to you so that we can place them on hold while travel plans are being finalized. It is our pleasure to provide you with references from people who have used our services and stayed in the homes you are considering for your vacation.

From time to time, unforeseen circumstances will necessitate a change in your accommodations. We have had homeowners suffer catastrophic accidents that required us to move clients at the last minute to a new location. This is very rare, but we must reserve the right to make substitutions to other locations that we represent, if any of them are available at the posted price of the new accommodations. No further deposit will be required, but the new homeowner will expect to be paid their normal rate less the 15% deposit. Occasionally, we are subjected to unexpected price increases as well, but we will do everything we can to honor prices as discussed when a booking is in progress. There will also be times when a property we show to be “available” will have been taken off the market by the homeowner for their own use. We can have a communication lag of a day or two on occasion. We can rebook you elsewhere at the posted rate of the new location.

At this time, cottage and apartment prices start at $95.00† US per night, per couple, with no taxes or additional charges. Monthly rates in the winter season start at $1,500.00† US. Larger houses have prices that start at $3000.00† US per week, with discounts for stays of a month or more. In high season, many villas require minimum duration bookings of a week or more.

All homeowners want you to have a lovely holiday so you will come again to visit and tell all of your friends about their beautiful island. They will be pleased to address any little oversights: if you have a problem, ask them to assist you, but please be courteous and considerate in return.

For further information concerning extended stays and special rates,  please telephone us at 1- 416-232-2243, or send me a fax at 1- 416-232-9138. E-mails sent to info@bermudarentals.com are answered daily.

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Deposits must be received within seven working days to confirm the reservation. Please mail by expedited post or by courier to ensure timely delivery, and be sure to affix the correct postage as Canada is considered international mail.

† All Prices in US dollars.

†† Please note prices on the properties can change without notice.

Smoking is not permitted in any of the units that we represent.