COVID-19 Updates

Our office is OPEN and following the required COVID-19 sanitizing requirements!

We want to assure our guests, Owners, and support services that we are taking proper precautions and doing everything we can to make sure our vacation properties are properly cleaned prior to any guest or owner stay.  In addition, our contracted cleaners have switched to using EPA-approved emerging viral pathogen disinfectants on ALL common areas for extra prevention here in our rental office and in the vacation properties on our rental program prior to guest arrival.

For our rentals, we are implementing the new Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) sanitation guideline:  

1.      All Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) sanitation guidelines must be followed: 61C-3.001 Sanitation and Safety Requirements of the transient Manatee County Government lodging statutes. http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/statutes/documents/61C_1348-bookmarks.pdf

2.      CDC related guidelines that are for public spaces, businesses, schools, and homes must be followed which expand upon the State of Florida and DBPR requirements for safety and sanitation for all lodging. 

3.      All staff members will be required to receive training on and adhere to the minimum standards established by this plan.

4.      Extra time must be allowed for enhanced cleaning procedures to take place between stays based upon the use of appropriate cleaning and sanitation according to CDC procedures and in accordance with Health & Safety of Guests, item 9, of this plan.

5.      Cleaning personnel and vacation rental staff should use cleaning products in line with the EPA’s list of products with “Emerging Viral Pathogens AND Human Coronavirus claims for use against SARS-CoV-2.”

6.      If multiple members of the cleaning and/or rental staff are present at a property, they should maintain a distance of at least 6 feet apart. All guests must vacate the property before maintenance and cleaning staff enters a property. 

7.      Pool decks and other common areas will be monitored for cleanliness and disinfected regularly. 

8.      Wash all linens, dishware, and other service items available for use by guests between each guest rental. 

9.      Extra throw blankets, decorative pillows or other soft objects should be put away until further notice. 

10.   For both inside and outside trash gathering, gloves and masks should be worn at all times. Disinfectant should be used on the trash containers and a fresh liner or bag be used inside the barrel or bin. 

11.   Disinfectant products should be used on all major surfaces

12.   Clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces in the property between each guest stays.

13.   If using an external or professional cleaning company, communicate expectations and plans for cleaning and disinfection standards, and get periodic confirmation that they are being followed by the company contracted.

14.   Provide sufficient soap and surface sanitation supplies for guests to utilize in the vacation rental property during the guest’s rental period. 

15.   If guests clean the property themselves, all CDC guidelines must be adhered to.  Regardless, implement disinfection procedures.