P.O. Box 748
Bull Shoals, AR 72619

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DEPOSIT INFORMATION

1. Single night requires a deposit of one night stay
2. Multiple nights require a 50% deposit of the total reservation
3. Room/Boat Packages require a 50% deposit of the reservation
4.  NO SMOKING IN ANY ROOM. There will be a minimum $250 cleaning fee for all rooms that are smoked in.
Check-in time 3 pm – Check-out time 10 am

  • Balance due upon arrival
  • You will be charged for all the days reserved
  • Deposits are non-refundable
  • Prices are for two people per unit per night
  •  All units $5 for each additional person per night
  • Children under 6 free
  • Late arrivals will be accommodated with advance notice
  • Free boat stall provided with each room
  • PETS ACCEPTED
  • $50.00 per pet - (Damage expense that occurs will be charged to your credit card)
  • Cribs and high chairs are available
  • Decks overlook the lake
  • Please bring your own beach towels for pool use


-All of our Boat Rentals (except houseboats) are for sale, and do not represent the final product of your rental experience.

-Daily boat rentals are open until sunset. 5-hour rentals are limited to 8 am to 1 pm OR 2 pm to 7 pm.
-Optional Driver/Instructor: $85.00 per Hour
**ALL RENTAL BOATS INCLUDE: Life preservers – orange-type PFDS**
-Ski & Deck Boats also include: 1 pair of skis, 1 ski jacket, 1 rope
-Tube Towing Boats – 1 ski jacket included
**EXTRA SKI JACKETS ARE $5 PER JACKET**
**$25 PET CHARGE ON ALL RENTAL BOATS**
ANCHORS NOT PROVIDED!


ACCESSORIES:
A credit card or cash deposit equal to sale price is required to rent any accessories.

Insurance
Our insurance covers us! Your insurance covers you!
There is no boat rental insurance policy offered by any insurance company. It’s not like renting a car where you can get insurance. It is just not possible. You can check with your homeowners and see if you qualify. YOU are responsible for damages to the houseboat due to negligence - such as damaged props, lower units, out-drives due to hitting the bottom and not tying to the shoreline properly. You are also responsible for broken rails, windows, holes in the pontoons, etc. We will not hold you responsible for damages due to normal wear. In addition, mechanical items can and do break due to extended use, and you will not be charged for such occurrences. There is not an option to buy insurance at this time.

DEPOSIT AND RESERVATION POLICY

  • All deposits are non-refundable
  • All deposits are mandatory
  • No refunds due to weather
  • Deposits can not be transferred


Guide Trips - $125.00 deposit per boat.
  • 50 ft Houseboats - $500.00 deposit per boat
  • 60 ft houseboats - $1,000.00 deposit per boat
  • Lighthouse - 50% of reservation or single night price
  • Package Plans - 50% of reservation
  • Pontoon-Bass-Ski Boats - $100.00 deposit per day
CHARTER POLICIES FOR HOUSEBOAT RENTALS:

1. RESERVATIONS
  • A reservation deposit of $500 per charter period is required to reserve a 50′ houseboat
  • A $1000 deposit is required for a 60′ deluxe houseboat
  • You will receive a confirmation upon receipt of the deposit
  • Deposit must be received within 7 days of booking
  • Unless other arrangements have been made, your reservation will be removed without notification after 7 days
  • VISA/MasterCard/AMEX/DISCOVER, cash, personal checks, travelers checks will be accepted for deposit.

2. CANCELLATION POLICY:
  • Deposits are NOT REFUNDABLE under any circumstances
  • Deposit is promptly refundable if reservations cannot be honored due to a filled schedule or condition beyond our control

3. PAYMENT OF CHARTER FEE

  • Damage Deposit
  • The total charter fee is payable in full prior to boarding the houseboat
  • A valid credit card (not a debit or check card) must be presented for a security deposit
  • We reserve the right to charge said card for any and all charges, damages, and missing equipment at any time
  • By signing the rental agreement you are agreeing to this statement
  • Prior to departure, you will be required to sign a houseboat charter agreement making you responsible for loss or damage to the boat while under your operation

4. DEPARTURE
  • You will be given a check-out cruise prior to your departure to acquaint you with the operation of the boat.
  • Your houseboat will be ready for boarding SOMETIME between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - or as soon as our staff and maids have completed their work.
  • You can arrive as early as you want on departure day but BE PREPARED TO WAIT until your boat is ready. 
  • If you get on it earlier than expected, then think of it as a bonus. Most of the houseboats are returning the same morning that you are scheduled to depart. It takes some time to clean and check these boats. You and your party may have to wait for your houseboat to be ready. 
  • The best thing to do is call us and see when your boat might be available. THANK YOU!

4. LATE DEPARTURES AFTER 5:00 PM
  • All houseboats must be out of the harbor at least one hour before dark to give you sufficient time to find a cove and tie up for the night
  • Late arrivals will spend the night on a sea anchor at the marina for your safety

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • Gasoline for operation of engines is NOT included in quoted rates
  • All tanks are full at departure time and refilled on return
  • You pay only for fuel used
  • A charge of $50 per hour is assessed for the late return of the houseboat
  • There is a $50 extra charge per pet on 50′ boats
  • NO PETS ALLOWED ON 60′ BOATS
  • AN AUTOMATIC MINIMUM OF $125 TO $500 WILL BE CHARGED TO YOU IF YOU BRING A PET ON BOARD
  • You must provide your own life jacket for children under 12
  • Refunds will not be made on boats returned early

To avoid misunderstanding concerning breakdowns, accidents, or inclement weather, or loss of cruising time, we call your attention to the following policy:
  • We check all mechanical equipment prior to your departure
  • You need not accept your boat until you are satisfied with your boat and equipment. However, once upon the lake, you alone are responsible for its operation. Under these circumstances, we cannot be responsible for any loss of cruising time due to: mechanical failure, weather, collision, or other physical mishaps, illness or personal accidents.

ONE MORE NIGHT OPTION:
Subject to availability. Our schedule sometimes allows us to permit some of our guests to board the houseboat the evening prior to their departure. THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF HOUSEBOATS AND WILL COST AN ADDITIONAL $75.
INSURANCE:Our Insurance covers us! Your insurance covers you!

There is no boat rental insurance policy offered by any insurance company. It’s not like renting a car where you can get insurance. It is just not possible. You can check with your homeowners and see if you qualify. Therefore you are responsible for damages to the houseboat due to negligence, such as damaged props, lower units, out-drives due to hitting the bottom and not tying to the shoreline properly. You are also responsible for broken rails, windows, holes in the pontoons, etc. However, we will not hold you responsible for damages due to normal wear. In addition, mechanical items can and do break due to extended use, and you will not be charged for such occurrences. There is not an option to buy insurance at this time.

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