Emergency/Contact information
In case of a medical emergency call 911. For all other household emergencies call 1-850-424-5644, cell phone 757-618-5851 or cell phone 757-618-5850. The salt in the air may cause unexpected mechanical failures. We are unable to guarantee appliances and air conditioning/heating, but we will promptly attend to repairs upon notice of a problem. Air conditioner was replaced 2009

Directions
The home is located on 103 E. Tarpon. Off the causeway (bridge) turn left on South Padre Blvd. Drive approximately 1 mile and turn right on Tarpon.
Check in 3:00
Check out 10:00 am  

Entrance/contact number
There are 2 lock boxes to the left of th main door entrance. The lock box for you is the one that has the punch button. The code is _given upon full payment_. If there are any problems opening the lock box you may call me at 850-424-5644. If we do not respond within 10 minutes you may call the SPI AAA locksmith at 761-7455. The locksmith will determine if it was a mechanical problem in which we will pay for the service. If not, then a $30.00 fee will be charged directly to you. Please keep lockbox door shut and do not press the reset button. If combination is reset there will be a 50.00 fee.
Make sure to return the key back to the lock box upon you departure or a $50.00 fee will apply.
Air Conditioner Keep doors closed unless the A/C unit is not on. Trying to avoid the 500.00 electric bill. Under extreme Texas heat the Air Conditioner may take longer to cool the home. Just keep doors closed
Press mode to move unit from cool, heat and off. Keep fan off. To move temperature press the up or down arrows.

What to Bring
Beach chairs, beach towels, toilet paper, trash bags, hand/body soap, dishwasher soap, dish liquid, all purpose cleaner.
 Guest towels are not to be used on the beach. Damage to towels are $10.00 each .
Basic Linens are provided. This is complementary. The home is not a hotel you may find sheets that are damaged. This is only because the cleaning service did not see the imperfection. If you are picky regarding sheets... bring your own. I assure you the sheets we supply are washed and clean.
Smoking  No smoking allowed in the house. Please smoke outside.

BBQ
Due to problems with rust and theft we will no longer provide BBQ grill. No open flames permitted on the decks or inside or underneath the house. BBQ is allowed only in the approved areas. Approximately 10 feet from the home. Make sure there is open space above flame. Keep things safe. Occasionally, renters purchase BBQ pits and leave behind.
Garbage- trash is picked up at 7am every Monday and Thursday. Place all garbage cans at the curbside Sunday and Wednesday.
- Do not move garbage bins. They need to be kept at the front on the house.

Owners closet
- Please do not try to open a $30.00 fee will apply.
Garbage disposal. The  home does not have a garbage disposal. So please keep food scraps in trash
Shed- the key is located in the kitchen closet hanging on a nail. Make sure to put the key back. 50.00 replacement fee. Upon your departure lock the door. Place all beach chairs, lawn chairs, BBQ pits, toys neatly in shed for next guest. Washer and dryer are not part of the rental agreement. However, you may wash, but the dryer is out of order. There is a laundry mat down the street.
Internet the home is set up for internet and wi fi . If there are any problems with this please call me.
Furniture Do not sit on sofa arm rest! They are already loose. Always keep table cloth over the table. Keeps the table from future damage, keep stove and refrigerator as far as possible. Refrigerator has signs of heat damage. Keep all remote control on top of T.V. Master T.V. has a glitch. See the note located on the T.V.
Please do not move TV/ furniture around. If you feel you need to move something to prevent it from damage put in closet, but make sure to put it back.
Theft please do not take/steal anything. Cleaning service takes inventory and will charge your deposit to replace. The top bunks do not have a railing. Please keep young children off to prevent accidents.
Cleaning service fee of 75.00 includes: wash linens and towels, clean bathrooms, dust, wipe down kitchen counter tops and appliances, sweep and mop floors, unload clean dishwasher. Please do your share of picking up. They will charge an additional fee for additional cleaning. If there is anything broken or missing items please make a note to the cleaning service. They may be able to replenish or fix.

Departure
1. Load dishwasher and wash.
2. Empty refrigerator. Any unopened items may be left or items you feel someone can use will be donated to homeless shelter/ needy family.
3. If you stain the comforter, rug, sofa please wipe down or wash. Cleaning service may charge additional for extra washing. Children sometimes have accidents. Please wash mattress pad. Careful with drying they tend to melt.
4. Lock all doors and windows
5. Set A/C to 78 degrees
6. Put all BBQ pits, beach chairs and lawn chairs in shed. Make sure back yard and underneath home are free from trash. Cleaning service may charge extra.
7. Pick up after your pets. Please do not throw waste in yard (cat litter)
Place in trash bag and into the trash can.
8. Empty kitchen and bathroom trash into outside trash can.
9. Return the key back to the lock box upon your departure a 50.00 fee
10. Return shed key back to kitchen closet and place on the nail. 50.00 fee
11. Return the remote controls to the top of the T.V. 50.00 fee
12.DO NOT REMOVE SHEET FROM BED. LEAVE BEDS UNDONE .

Refunds
 No refunds for early departure. No refunds due to poor weather conditions. Refunds will be provided if there is a mandatory evacuation.

Security Deposit
 Upon inspection for damages/missing items security deposit will be refunded within 15 days of departure.
Tarpon house phone number is 956-772-9418
Thank You
Lydia Casey 850-424-5644 HOME
CELL 747-618-5851/757-618-5850