Arrival Times
Please refer to your Confirmation for check-in location. The following check in/check out times apply:
| Date |
Check In |
Check Out |
| 01/02 - 02/28 |
3:00 PM |
11:00 AM |
| 03/02 - 08/31 |
4:00 PM |
10:00 AM |
| 09/01 - 10/07 |
3:00 PM |
11:00 AM |
| 10/08 - 10/13 |
5:00 PM |
11:00 AM |
| 10/14 - 12/31 |
3:00 PM |
11:00 AM |
| ** 01/01, 02/01 and 03/01 |
5:00 PM |
11:00 AM |
** - High Volume Check In Days
Minimum Age Requirement
No condominium, hotel, or beach house will be rented to vacationing students or young singles unless accompanied by a parent. Singles must be 25 years of age or older. Parents are required to check in and occupy the condominium or house with their children for the entire rental period. Failure to comply will result in the ejection of the unaccompanied youth and forfeiture of all payments. Any reservation made under false pretenses will result in the forfeiture of the advance payment, and the party will not be permitted to check in.
Deposit Policy
- Standard Reservations made within 30 days of arrival must pay in full at the time of booking.
- Standard Reservations made more than 30 days prior to arrival will require a non-refundable payment of $199 at the time of booking. This payment amount is reduced to $125 for reservations that do not include any dates in the following range: March 21 - April 14 and May 21 - August 10. The balance will be automatically collected 30 days prior to arrival. Failure to remit full payment within 48 hours of due date will result in cancellation and forfeiture of balance.
- Monthly (28+ nights) reservations require a deposit of $250 at time of booking. The first month’s rent and all fees are due 60 days before arrival. For multi-month reservations, each additional month's rent is collected on the first day of the prior month.
- Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Affirm payments, e-checks, checks or money orders drawn from a U.S. bank are accepted. Payment schedules are subject to change.
For full Affirm payment terms and disclosures, please visit: https://www.affirm.com/disclosures
- Returned checks or declined e-check payments due to insufficient funds or cancelled transactions will result in an additional fee of $25 per transaction.
Cancellation Policy
Updated November 25, 2024.
Short Term Guest
- If the reservation is cancelled within 30 days of arrival, no refund will be provided.
- If the reservation is cancelled more than 30 days before arrival, you may request a refund of all payments made for rent and fees with the exception of the non-refundable payment made at booking ($199, reduced to $125 for reservations that do not include any dates in the following range: March 21 - April 14 and May 21 - August 10.).
- There are no refunds for late arrivals, early departures, or inclement weather.
- Guests who are more than 30 days from arrival, may modify a reservation by incurring a $50 change fee.
- Change fee is subject to tax and convenience fee.
- Request must be initiated more than 30 days before arrival.
- New Arrival Date must be within 180 days of original arrival date.
- Guests who are extending their stay in the same unit will not pay a Reservation Change Fee.
Monthly Reservations (28+ Days) (Updated October 3, 2024)
- If the reservation is cancelled within 60 days of arrival, no refund will be provided.
- If the reservation is cancelled more than 60 days before arrival, you may request a refund of payments made for rent and fees with the exception of the non-refundable deposit.
- There are no refunds for late arrivals, early departures, or inclement weather.
- Guests who are more than 60 days from arrival, may modify a reservation by incurring a $50 change fee.
- Change fee is subject to tax and convenience fee.
- Request must be initiated more than 60 days before arrival.
- New Arrival Date must be within 180 days of original arrival date.
- Guests who are extending their stay in the same unit will not pay a Reservation Change Fee.
For Short Term Guests at Phoenix All Suites and Phoenix All Suites West Hotels, the following cancellation policy applies:
- If the reservation is cancelled within 7 days of arrival, no refund will be provided.
- There are no refunds for early departures or inclement weather.
Confirmation
Your reservation confirmation will be emailed upon receipt of the reservation advance payment. Please read the confirmation to ensure the accuracy of the dates and accommodations.
Departure Cleaning
A departure cleaning/linen fee is charged once to each reservation. Pricing variations may apply for additional baths, bedrooms or larger homes and condominiums.
Monthly Rentals
Monthly rentals are available September through March. Not all rental properties accept monthly rentals. Early bookings are encouraged. A $250 deposit is required to secure your reservation.
House Parties
House parties are not allowed! Occupancy is strictly limited to the sleeping capacity of the condo or beach house. Maximum sleeping capacity is noted on your reservation. Management reserves the right to enter the rental property anytime to investigate disturbances, check occupancy and/or check for damages.
No condominium or beach house will be rented to vacationing students or young singles unless accompanied by a parent. Individuals must be 25 years of age or older, or married. Parents must check in and occupy the condominium or house with their children during the entire rental period. Failure to do this will result in removal of the unaccompanied youth and forfeiture of all payments. Any reservation made under false pretenses will result on forfeiture of advance payment and the party will not be permitted to check in.
Parking
Please remember to purchase or pick up your parking pass at the Service Desk.
The Homeowners Association for each building manages and sells parking passes based on the number of bedrooms. One permit is allowed for a 1-bedroom unit. Two permits are allowed for properties with 2 or 3 bedrooms. Three parking permits are allowed for most 4-bedroom condos. Parking permits must be displayed at all times. On-site parking is not available for RVs, buses, extended vans or boat trailers. Brett/Robinson offers a limited amount of off-site parking you may use on a first come first served basis. Please check with the Service Desk staff at check-in for availability.
Phoenix Properties – VRPS Parking:
To streamline your arrival, you will receive a separate email from VRPAccess with a secure link to register and purchase your parking passes online. Register at least one day before arrival to save $10.00 per pass.
Phoenix on the Bay II, Phoenix V, Lighthouse, Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club, and Seaspray Perdido Key: All parking fees will be collected on-site upon arrival by a representative of the Homeowners Association. Subject to change. (Note: Phoenix V only accepts credit or debit card payments.)
Phoenix I, Phoenix II, Phoenix III, Phoenix IV, Phoenix VI, Phoenix VII, Phoenix VIII, Phoenix IX, Phoenix X, Phoenix West, Phoenix Gulf Towers, Phoenix Gulf Shores, Phoenix Gulf Shores II, Island Winds East, Island Winds West, Phoenix on the Bay, Phoenix East, Phoenix East II, Phoenix Orange Beach, Phoenix Orange Beach II, and Grand Caribbean: You will receive an email from VRPAccess with a registration link to register and purchase your parking passes online. You will save $10.00 per pass by completing this purchase at least 1 day before arrival, or you can visit the service desk when you check in. NOTE: Island Winds East parking is limited to one (1) parking pass per unit (regardless of size) during Spring Break, mid-May through mid-August, Labor Day, and Shrimp Festival. Subject to change.
Plantation West: Plantation West now offers the convenience of purchasing parking passes online for the Resort Conference Centre. Guests can easily purchase parking passes for their vehicles on a daily basis through their website here.
The Oasis, formerly Phoenix West II: The Oasis, formerly Phoenix West II now offers the convenience of purchasing parking passes online. Guests can easily purchase parking passes for their vehicles on a daily basis through their website here. The Oasis (formerly Phoenix West II) allows 2 parking passes for 3- & 4-bedroom units.
Smoke Free Properties
All Brett/Robinson Rental Properties are smoke-free accommodations - except for designated outdoor smoking areas. The non-smoking policies, which include e-cigarettes, apply to all common areas (i.e. pool decks, stairwells, etc.), inside condominium units and on balconies. If a smoking violation occurs, guests will be ejected without refund and charged a $250 non-refundable cleaning fee.
Wristbands
ALL guests and owners at the following buildings are required to wear wristbands while on the property.
Phoenix Gulf Shores: Required all year.
Phoenix West: Required all year.
Phoenix West II: Required all year.
Phoenix I, II, III & IV: Required all year.
Phoenix X: Required all year.
Phoenix IX: Required during Mullet Toss and Fourth of July. (Subject to change.)
Phoenix V: Required all year.
Phoenix on the Bay: Required Spring Break to Labor Day, and Fall Break season. (Subject to change.)
The number of wristbands given out are based on the sleep capacity of individual units. The first wristbands are issued at no charge, a fee may be charged for replacement wristbands and if the original is broken, it must be returned to be replaced at no charge.
Damages
Each guest will be financially responsible for damage done to the property, including its elevators, beyond normal wear and tear. Any damages in the unit upon your arrival should be reported immediately to the front desk.
Linens
A basic supply of linen is provided in each property. Bed linen and bath towels are not changed during your stay. The start-up set of bath soap, toilet tissue and trash bags are not replenished.
For Sale
If a property is for sale, the owner reserves the right to have his property shown to prospective buyers at any time during your stay. Every effort will be made to schedule the showing at a convenient time for you during business hours, all 7 days of the week.
Furnishings
All vacation properties are individually owned and are decorated to suit the owner. Decor, style, and color will vary. Furnishings are subject to change without notice. Please do not transfer furnishings of any kind from one property to another. Loss of these items as well as damage to the unit or furnishings in excess of normal wear will be charged to you, the renter. If you require special appliances or equipment, please bring them with you.
Sofa Sleepers
Most condominiums offer sofa sleepers. We recommend they be used only by children.
Special Requests and unit changes/moves
Every effort will be made to accommodate special requests for height levels, bedding types and smoking or non-smoking properties when possible. Brett/Robinson could potentially be required to move your rental to a different unit due to owner requests, water damages, construction, or removal of that unit from the Brett/Robinson rental program. Every effort will be made to move you to a like unit in the same property as originally booked, or in one of our many like properties. If there are no like units, you will be given the option to 1) cancel and receive a full refund, 2) receive a refund in difference in rate if a lower rate, or 3) pay the difference in rate if moved to a higher rate.
Maintenance
Please report any malfunctioning equipment or damage as soon as possible to your check-in location. Every effort will be made to correct the situation as soon as possible. Repairmen may enter the premises during business hours for purposes connected with repair, care, or maintenance of the rental property.
Weather
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