Cancellation & Refund Policy

Effective: May 1, 2026 — applies to direct bookings at LavMar Coral, 1448 NW 111th Way, Coral Springs, FL 33071.

Because the property is rented in 30-day blocks, every cancellation has a real impact on the calendar — we usually can't backfill the dates the way a hotel can. The policy below tries to be fair to both sides: we keep enough skin in the game that you take the booking seriously, and you keep enough flexibility to handle real-life surprises.

Standard 30-day stay

If you cancel…	You get back
60+ days before check-in	100% refund (full deposit + any pre-paid rent)
30–59 days before check-in	50% refund of total booking
15–29 days before check-in	25% refund of total booking
14 days or less, or no-show	No refund (deposit + first month forfeited)

Modifications instead of cancellations

If you need to push your dates rather than scrap the trip, we'll move you to any open block within 9 months at no fee — provided the request comes in 30+ days before the original check-in. Inside 30 days, modifications are treated as a cancellation and re-booking under the table above. Pricing on the new block uses the rate of those new dates (high-season vs. low-season can differ).

Insurance ALE / loss-of-use stays

If your stay is being paid by your homeowners or renters insurance carrier under Coverage D / Loss of Use / Additional Living Expenses, the cancellation rules above are softened in a few specific ways:

Repair finished early: If your contractor or restoration company gets you back home ahead of schedule, give us 7 days' written notice and we will pro-rate that month's rent. No early-termination penalty.
Repair runs long: Extensions are easy. Tell us at least 14 days before your scheduled checkout and we'll roll the agreement forward at the same rate (subject to availability).
Carrier denies the claim mid-stay: We've never had this happen, but if it does, we'll work with you in good faith on a payment plan rather than enforce the strict no-refund rule.

Storm and force-majeure events

If a named hurricane, mandatory evacuation order from Broward County, federal disaster declaration, or comparable event makes Coral Springs uninhabitable during your scheduled stay, you can cancel with full refund up to 5 days before check-in or rebook within 12 months at no fee.

"Bad weather forecast" or "we changed our mind because the news looked scary" does not qualify — only an actual evacuation order, FEMA disaster declaration, FAA airport closure affecting your travel, or similar formal event qualifies.

Damage deposit

The refundable damage deposit (typically $1,500) is separate from rent and is returned within 14 days of checkout, less any documented damages or unpaid utilities above included caps. The damage deposit is returned regardless of how the cancellation tier above is calculated.

How refunds are processed

Refunds are issued through the original payment method when possible. Zelle and wire-transfer refunds typically clear within 1–3 business days; we don't withhold them. Cash payments are refunded by Zelle or check.

Travel insurance

For 30+ day stays we strongly recommend independent travel/trip insurance — particularly during Florida hurricane season (June 1 to November 30). A typical policy covering medical, trip interruption, and cancellation runs about 5–7% of trip cost and pays out in scenarios our policy can't cover.

Questions? Email dan@danmarusin.com or call/text (778) 918-5990. We answer in person — no chatbot, no offshore call center.