Hey everyone, I recently started taking some direct bookings for my shore rental outside of Airbnb/VRBO to avoid platform fees for repeat guests and referrals.

I’m looking to put together a solid but simple rental agreement/contract for guests booking direct. Mainly looking for things like:

• payment terms
• cancellation policy
• security deposit wording
• damage liability
• occupancy rules
• pet clauses
• check-in/check-out language
• chargeback protection ideas
• anything else you include that’s important

Does anyone have a template they’d be willing to share (blanked out is totally fine), or recommendations on clauses you think are must-haves?

Property is in New Jersey if that matters. Trying to protect myself without making the agreement feel overly intimidating to guests.

Thank you!!