Legal
The terms of using this website. Booking terms live in the rental agreement you'll e-sign at checkout.
Last updated: 2026-09-11
This website (naturecoastcottage.com) is operated by Jonathan Brooks and JB Linguistics LLC ("we," "us," "the operator"). By using this site or booking a stay through it, you accept these terms.
A confirmed booking is subject to the Rental Agreement you review and e-sign during checkout. That agreement is the full contract for your stay. These Terms of Service govern only your use of the website itself.
The full cancellation policy is in the Rental Agreement. Summary:
Photos, copy, and layout are © 2026 Jonathan Brooks. Reasonable personal use (bookmarking, sharing a page with a friend) is fine. Republishing content or using our brand for anything commercial requires written permission.
We try to keep listing details accurate. If we describe an amenity or feature that isn't available on your specific stay, tell us right away and we'll make it right. Pricing and availability shown on this site are live but not guaranteed until your booking is confirmed and your card has been charged.
Payments are processed by Stripe. You are entering into a payment agreement with Stripe when you check out, subject to Stripe's terms. We don't see or store your card number.
A payment card surcharge of 2.9% + $0.30 is added to your total to pass through Stripe's processing fee. This is legal in Florida under FL Statute § 501.0117 (in effect since 2023). If you prefer to pay by ACH bank transfer to avoid the surcharge, contact us within 24 hours of booking to arrange it.
A security hold is authorized against your card at check-in. Two paths, chosen at booking:
Fees for violations (smoking indoors, unauthorized pets, excessive cleaning, etc.) are set out in the Rental Agreement § 5 and on the house rules page. By booking, you agree those amounts are a reasonable pre-estimate of our actual harm, not a penalty.
You may leave a truthful review of your stay on any platform, including this site's review submission page. We do not restrict, discourage, or retaliate against truthful reviews. This is consistent with the federal Consumer Review Fairness Act (15 U.S.C. § 45b).
The pool, lanai, and outdoor areas involve inherent risks. Use of the pool is subject to the pool liability waiver in the Rental Agreement (§ 6). We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted or error-free; we operate it in good faith.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of this site or your stay is capped at the total booking amount you actually paid for the affected dates. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, regardless of the theory of liability, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any dispute is venued in the courts of Citrus County, Florida, including the small claims division for disputes at or under its jurisdictional limit.
By providing us your email address, you consent to receive booking-related communications from us electronically. Marketing email consent is separate and, if we ever ask for it, will be opt-in.
We may update these Terms occasionally. Material changes apply to bookings made after the update date; your current booking is governed by the Terms and Rental Agreement in effect when you signed.
Questions about these terms? Email jonathanb3421@gmail.com or text 602-628-4600.