To help guests understand more about the rental of rooms and house from inns, resorts and vacation rentals this glossary is provided for reference. It is not comprehensive but serves as a primary for terms guests may encounter in renting and utilizing lodging. Not all terms apply to Sunspots.

Departure Date
The date at which a guest departed or is expected to depart from a property. In lodging this also usually includes a time after which the guest is no longer allowed to be in the property. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Deposit Waiver Fee
Fee that some owners collect in lieu of a damage deposit. A damage waiver is typically significantly less than a damage deposit. Usually just $25 - $100 depending on the property. Unlike the damage deposit, the damage waiver is non-refundable. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Destination
A geographic description of where properties are located. Destinations are areas of a State, Locations, on the other hand are sub-areas of Destinations. For example, Poipu Beach is a Location. The island of Kauai is a Destination and Hawaii is the state. These geographic descriptions are not precise and are sometimes named to accommodate various geographic features. See also: Location, State, Country (Origin: Istay)

Disclosed Guest
The rentor and their invitees who have been pre-aproved by the lodging manager. No other party can be consider a disclosed guest See also: Maximum Occupancy, Normal Occupancy, Sleeps Occupancy, Undisclosed Guests, Drop-In Guests (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Discrimination
Restricting renters on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin as prohibited under the Fair Housing Act. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Drop-In Guests
Property occupants who were not pre-approved by manager, are not staying overnight and who are prohibited from entering or stayng in the property. See also: Maximum Occupancy, Normal Occupancy, Sleeps Occupancy, Disclosed Guets, Undisclosed Guests (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Electronic Keyless Lock
A digital or push button mechanical lock that does not require a key or access card to operate. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Electronic Lock
A digital or push button mechanical lock that does not require a key or access card to operate. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Eviction
The lawful expulsion of an occupant from a property. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Excessive Cleaning
When a vacation rental home or other lodging unit requires cleaning great than for normal and usual usage, excessive cleaning is required and for which the guest is usually charged See also: Interim Clean, Out Cleaning, Housekeeping Charge (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Exchange
Where owners of one property exchange use of it for use of another property and from that properties owner. Sometimes arranged by a third party Exchange company. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Fair Housing Act
Federal statute prohibiting discrimination against renters based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Family Member
Includes Traveling Companion's dependent, spouse, child, spouse's child, son/daughter-in-law, parent(s), sibling(s), brother/sister, grandparent(s), grandchild, step-brother/sister, step-parent(s), parent(s)-in-law, brother/sister-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, guardian, Domestic Partner, foster child, or ward. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Fee Simple
When a real estate property is held in the property owner's name and ownership can be transferred at the will of the owner without other restrictions.. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Fractional
Describes a lodging property, usually a vacation home, owned by more than one person or party. Usually organized as an association having multiple owners who share use of the home on a pre-determined arrangement, each getting different times of the year.. In some, but not all, states fractionals are governed by timeshares but operate differently with owners having control over choice of manager, amenities and later sale or disposition of the parties. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Front Desk
An office, accessible to guests during certain hours, where they can arrange the booking of lodging facilities and other types of travel services. And where, if a booking has been pre-arranged, where they may Check In to receive keys and guest instructions as well as Check Out. See also: Central Reservations, Check In, Check Out (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Furnishings
All furniture, equipment, appliances, artwork and other assets located inside a lodging property or on its grounds. (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

FVRMA - Florida Vacation Rental Managers Assoc
Trade Association of Vacation Rental Managers in the State of Florida. See also: VRIA, VRMA (Origin: FVRMA)

Geographic Area
Also known as a Geographic Area. Can be a small or large area, from a building or destination up to a state of country. Used in conjunction to with describing real estate. See also: Geographic Area (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

Gite
A French holiday home available for rent on a short term basis. Usually self-catering and fully furnished. Techncially the owner must live close by to provide help, assistance, and a warm welcome to guests. Often Gîtes are old cottages or converted outbuildings and barns close to owners' residence. See also: Vacation Rental, Holiday Villa, Holiday House, Holiday Let, Self-Catering (Origin: Vacation Rental Association)

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