@Jalene1 As an owner with several properties all with hot tubs, DO NOT allow guests to add chemicals (NEVER EVER) to the Hot Tub. We charge for use only during the winter months when leaving the cover off packs a heck of an electric bill. Otherwise, we assume that all guests use the hot tub, and our rates reflect that. We charge an additional $35.00 cleaning fee per rental for housekeeping to empty, scrub out and refill the hot tub (we are on a spring water well) This has greatly reduced the complaints of dirty water, bites and rashes from not so great guests looking for a free vacation. Our hot tubs are 4 man, and they are refilled as of 11 AM and at temperature by 6 PM.
Our Rental Contract has the following:
HOT TUB AVAILABILITY: The hot tub availability is seasonal. Unless requested at booking, the hot tub will not be available during the winter months of January, February and March. When requested for rentals during the afore-mentioned months, a fee may be assessed for the operation and maintenance of the hot tub. The hot tub is serviced, cleaned and chemically balanced before each rental.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR HOT TUB AND AMENITIES: Guest understands that there are special health risks that may be involved in using the hot tub, as well as safety risks using other areas of the cabin (fire pit, barbeque and firebox as examples). In particular, he or she understands that there are potential dangers that these amenities may present to children who are not carefully supervised as well as danger to any person using the hot tub if a person has health risks, is intoxicated or using any kind of drugs or medication, or if pregnant. The hot tub should be kept at a temperature that is less than 104 for personal safety. Guest agrees to explain the risks of using the amenities and hot tub to any guests at the cabin and to be fully and solely responsible for any accidents, medical conditions or injuries his or her guests may incur. Guest understands the risks discussed above and agrees that he or she will assume all responsibility for his or herself and their guests for the consequences of those risks.
Guest agrees to waive any claim whatsoever against Owner for accidents, medical conditions or claims arising from his or her own use or guests’ use of the cabin amenities or hot tub. Guest also understands and agrees that he or she is responsible and liable and will pay Owner upon request for any damages that occur to the cabin amenities and hot tub and its support equipment through his or her own or guests’ misuse and/or negligence, for example, but not limited to, using the incorrect detergents in the dishwasher or clothes washer, neglecting to extinguish all fires in the grill or fire pit, failing to replace and secure the hot tub cover, walking on or otherwise damaging the hot tub cover, or damaging the hot tub filtration system with foreign objects, soaps or oils, or causing excessive water overflow.
