Terms & Conditions

Overview

·       These policies have been established to protect our guests and ensure a great experience at the Florida Caverns RV Resort at Merritt’s Mill Pond. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

By making a reservation at our resort, you are agreeing to follow the following terms and conditions.

·       Reservations that are cancelled two days and more prior to the check in date, will have a $10 cancellation fee, and have the remaining balance paid as a Camp Credit for a future stay. 

·       Reservations that are cancelled within two days of the check in date, will be charged the full amount of the reservation balance as a cancellation penalty. No refunds.

General Rules

·       The speed limit is 5 mph. Please drive slowly and watch out for children.

·       Please place garbage in a tied garbage bag and set it next to the road between 8:00 am and dusk.

·       You are welcome to have guests visit with you. They need register at the office and get a parking pass.

·       Quiet time is from 10 pm until 8 am (some Resort exclusions apply).

·       Guests are 100% responsible for the safety and conduct of their children and they must be supervised.

·       Keep your site clean. Dispose of cigarette butts and trash properly.

·       Smoking is not permitted inside any Resort facility, rental property (RV’s, Park Models, and Cabins) or the pool.

·       The pool table is for adults 16 years or older. Children must be under the direct supervision of an adult.

·       You may use a rug outside your RV, but it must not be bigger than 10’ x 10’.

·       No ground fires are permitted. This is dangerous. You must use a covered fire pit. Do not dump your ashes or charcoal on the ground. Let us know and we will dispose of it for you. In addition, we have firewood for purchase at the registration office.

·       Please respect the property of your neighbors – do not trespass through sites or park in other sites.

·       Drunkenness, drug use, and / or inappropriate behavior will not be permitted.

·       Parking is at your own risk. The Resort is not responsible for any RV or vehicle damaged from falling limbs, trees, electrical surge, etc.

·       Dumping of tanks on sites without sewer connections is unsanitary and not permitted.

·       Clotheslines, hammocks, and other items strung between structures or trees are not permitted.

·       No open flame cooking devices inside the cabin / RV or on the porches.

·       Do not remove any furniture from the cabin / RV for outside use.

·       Washing your RV or vehicle requires permission from management.

 

Safety Rules

·       All riders (bicycle, tricycle, scooter, Segway) must obey the State of Florida bicycle safety laws.

·       Motorized bikes, scooters and golf carts must be operated by licensed operators.

·       Anyone 16 years old or younger must wear a protective helmet.

·       Anyone 12 years old or younger must be actively supervised by an adult who is present.

·       Discharging of firearms or fireworks in the resort is illegal and strictly prohibited.

Pet Friendly Rules

We know that a vacation is not complete without the furry member of your family and we encourage you to bring one with you! We have a dog park you can use to exercise your pets!

For everyone’s safety and enjoyment please remember:

·       Owners must pick-up after their pets and properly dispose of any waste. This is a common courtesy and must not be neglected.

·       Pets are not allowed inside any Resort building or rental property except for registered service dogs.

·       Inside pets only – no dog houses, fences, cages, etc. can be used.

·       Do not leave dogs unattended outside your RV.

·       Pets must be leashed and under control by the owner.

·       No Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Chows or mixtures are allowed.

 

Pool Rules

·       A lifeguard will NOT be on duty in the pool area.  Swimming is always at your own risk.

·       NO diving and NO running in the pool area.

·       Our pool is for our registered guests only.  All visitors must stop by the Registration Office.

·       The pool hours are from 8:00 am to dusk every day.

·       Proper swimming attire must be worn in the pool area.

·       Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

·       Each guest must shower prior to entering the pool.

·       Please, no glass objects in the pool area.

·       Please be responsible and dispose of your trash properly.

Prepayment Policy

·       Full payment will be taken for any reservation lasting less than one month. For monthly reservations, 50% of the first month rent will be paid at the time of booking. The remaining balance of the first month will be due 48 hours prior to checking in. 
·       All reservations will be charged the rest of their balance 48 hours prior to arrival using the credit card that the reservation was originally booked with.

 

Cancellation Policy

·       Reservations that are cancelled 48 hours and more prior to the check in date, will have a $10 cancellation fee, and have the remaining balance paid as a Camp Credit for a future stay. 

·       Reservations that are cancelled within 48 hours of check in date, will be charged the full amount of the reservation balance as a cancellation penalty. No refunds.

·       We cannot promise a specific site, however, we will assure accommodations for your reserved stay.

·       Check-Out time is 12:00 pm and Check-In time is 2:00 pm.

 

Tent Camping Rules

Camping Area - Please camp in the designated areas only.

Maximum nights - Tent sites can be reserved for a maxiumum of one week. 

Number of Tents - Only two tents are allowed per site. No car camping is permitted. Any vehicle camping must be done on an RV pad

Occupancy Limits - Only four guests are allowed per site. 

Pets - Only one pet is allowed per site. Do not leave them unattended in the tent. They also must be on a leash any time they're on the grounds (the dog park is available and leashes are not required while your pet is in this area.)

Fire Pits - Fire Pits can be rented as an add-on when you book. Fire wood is also available for purchase. You may not bring in wood from outside the resort. 

In order to minimize noise pollution, no AC units, space heaters, or generators are permitted at tent sites. 

Arrival - NO ARRIVALS DURING QUIET HOURS. You must check in and be set up by no later than 10pm the day you arrive. 

Food Storage - All food must be stored in your vehicle overnight and any time you are not at your site. This will minimize the liklihood of animals getting into it. 

Dishes and Waste - Please do not wash any dishes in the bathrooms or at your site. We have a full kitchen in the clubhouse that is available for you to use. If you use these facilities, please clean up behind yourself so future campers will find the kitchen the same way you found it. If you are cleaning fish that you caught, please do not throw fish waste in the trash. 

·       Early Check-In or Late Check-Out must be approved in advance.

·       Site rentals include an RV, one vehicle, and one trailer. Additional vehicles such as boats, trailers, motorcycles, etc. may be subject to additional fees.

Damage Fee's

·       The card on file will be charged to cover the cost of damages to any Rental RV's, Luxury and Rustic Cabins Rentals, Park Models, or RV Sites. 

Monthly Guests Only - Please be advised that a background check will be conducted on all guests who make a reservation one month or longer. Background check fees will be charged to the guest's first month rent payment, upon check-in. No refunds will be given to any guest who is found to have a criminal record after a reservation is made. 

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Florida Caverns RV Resort

Terms and Conditions Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read these Rules & Policies and that I will comply with these Rules & Policies.

 

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