Terms & Conditions

 

General information:

'Owners' means BARON GROUP LTD. Applicants' means clients applying to rent a property. Tenants' means Applicants when they have taken up residence. 'Owners Booking Form' means the Booking Form (hard copy or electronic) specified by the Owners to be used by all Applicants.

Reservations:

   What form of payment method can I use when booking?

• At the moment our system only accepts Visa and MasterCard credit card for bookings made online directly from our website. There is no additional charge for these payment options.

   What are your terms for paying the deposit and the balance of the booking?

• When you make a booking with us online, you will be asked to pay a deposit of 25% of the total price.
• Once you've paid the deposit, you will receive a confirmation email for your booking and it will explain that the balance will be debited from your account 14 days before arrival from the credit on file.
• Baron Holiday Homes does not make any additional charges for card payments.
• We ask guests who make a booking less than 14 days before arrival to pay the full booking price.

Applicants can enquire to reserve a property by sending an e-mail, or by entering dates and number of persons in our website: www.baronholidayhomes.com, but the Owners accept no liability whatsoever for such reservations until the Applicants have received the written confirmation by Owners.

The offer by the Applicants: Bookings may be accepted online or in writing when all questions have been answered satisfactorily. Unless otherwise agreed, for bookings made more than 4 weeks prior to the tenancy commencement date a deposit of 25% of the rent must be delivered with the booking. If a booking is made less than 2 weeks before the commencement date the full rent together with any additional charges must be paid at the time of delivery of the booking.

Acceptance by the Owners: Following receipt by the Owners’ Booking Form as above, the Owners will accept or reject the Applicant's offer, in the event of acceptance, owners will notify confirmation of such acceptance to the Applicants, whereupon a contract will exist between the Owners and the Applicants which will be subject to these conditions. Should the property booked become unavailable in circumstances beyond our control; the Owners reserve the right to provide accommodation of a similar standard on the Island without liability to them.

 

 

 

Final Payment

Once the Owners booking confirmation is forwarded, the Applicants are liable for the payment of the rent, or balance thereof, together with any additional charges, not later than 2 weeks before the start date of the tenancy. Non-payment by the due date will be treated as a cancellation and the Owners may re-let the property without reference to the Applicants who remain liable for payment of the full amount on the same basis as in the event of cancellation see 5 below).

 

 

      Method of Payment

Payment may be made directly from our website by Visa or Master Credit Card or by Bank Transfer.

Booking Contract

The Applicant acknowledges responsibility for all the details given on the booking form or, in case of an email, for all details written therein on behalf of all persons who will occupy the property for the period for which it has been booked and that all those persons are aware of the Booking Conditions. The Applicant shall be a member of the party occupying the property and be over the age of 18 years, and is/are required to acknowledge the following:

• The property details state the maximum number of persons permitted to occupy the property and grounds and the applicant commits himself to the number of persons staying at the property or at any time using the property’s facilities under this booking Any breach of this provision will constitute a breach of contract whereupon the Owners may use credit card (as per security letter) to charge extra any amount he deems right or, at his sole discretion, may even terminate the booking forthwith in which event all monies paid by the Applicant will be forfeited.

 

Rates are worked out per person and our system will quote according to the number of persons entered. The extra person fee is of €10 per person per night.

The number of bedrooms available, will be according to the number of persons paid when making a booking, example: if house sleeps 8 and a guest has paid for 6 persons, only 3 bedrooms will be available, the 4^th bedroom will be closed.

Should you require extra bedding please enter amount in the comments section when making a booking and we will confirm by email.

There is no charge for children under the age of 3 years old at time of holiday, but please list them in the comments box when making a booking.

Extra charges for additional bedding are as follows:

Folding bed x 1 Euro 10 per night

Baby Cot x 1 free of charge, then @ €5 per night for every additional cot

High Chair x 1 free of charge, then @ €5 per night for every additional high chair

• The Owners reserve the right to refuse admittance to any party if in the Owner's absolute opinion, the Applicant or any person of the group is unsuitable for the property due to age, ill health, disability, inexperience or any other good and proper reason not otherwise being a breach of these conditions. In such an event, all sums paid by the Applicant shall be repaid in full and the Contract shall be discharged without further liability on either party.

 

• The Owners reserve the right to re-possess the property at any time where damage has been caused by the Applicant or any member of the group or in the Owner's absolute opinion is likely to be caused by the Applicant or any member of the group or other person visiting the property at the invitation of any such person. In such an event, the Owners shall not be liable to make any refund whatsoever.

 

Eligibility

Bookings will not be made from applicants under the age of 18 years.

 

 

 

The Tenancy

This agreement is made on the basis that the property is to be occupied by the Tenant on short let for a holiday and the Tenant acknowledges that the tenancy granted by this agreement is not an assured tenancy and that no statutory periodic tenancy will arise when it ends.

 

Tenants' Obligations

• The Tenants agree:
• The kitchen along with the crockery and cutlery included in the property, must be left clean upon leaving the property. Should this obligation not be fulfilled, applicants will incur a Euro 50 charge.
• To pay for any losses or damages to the property including contents excluding reasonable wear and tear.
• To take good care of the property and leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the tenancy. A fixed charge of €100 applies if property is left in a very untidy state and complete disorder.
• To permit the Owners and any Agents or Licensees reasonable access to the property.
• Not to part with possession of the Property or share it except with members of the party.
• Not to cause any annoyance or become a nuisance to occupants of adjoining premises.
• Loud music or noise is strictly not permitted at any time during tenancy and the property is not to be used for parties or similar events. Any breach of this provision will constitute a breach of contract whereupon the Owners may terminate the booking forthwith in which case all monies paid by the Applicant will be forfeited.
• The use of the property or any amenity that may be provided by the Owners are entirely at the Tenant's risk and no responsibility will be accepted by the owners for any loss, damage or injury to persons who make use of them or any belongings of the persons who use them.
• All cars and other vehicles are parked entirely at the Tenant's risk. The Owners can take no responsibility for any loss or damage to any car, vehicle or any contents thereof. Common areas at most of our properties are monitored by a 24-hour security cameras for your own safety.
• Whilst the Owners will endeavour to return any baggage or personal property left behind after the holiday (subject to a charge which may be deducted from the Security Deposit) they can take no responsibility in respect thereof.
• The Tenant must be entirely responsible for the safety of any children staying in the property as part of the group or at their invitation.
• The owners can take no responsibility for any loss or injury to any pet that uses the property. Whilst swimming pools are cleaned once a week with certified materials, the use of swimming pools is entirely at the Tenant's risk. In particular, all children should be properly supervised at all times by the Tenant.

 

General House Rules & Policies

What are the check-in/check-out rules?

• Check-in is at 3pm and check-out at 10am. These cannot be changed unless approval in writing is given by Baron Holiday Homes.
• We reserve the right to charge a minimum amount of the same value of one night paid by a guest for any unauthorised early arrival/late departure.
• On check-out we ask guests to please switch off lights, leave both keys hanging near main door and close all doors and windows. Our staff have their own keys.

Is smoking allowed?

• Smoking is not permitted inside any of our rental properties, however, you are allowed to smoke in the outside areas – balconies, terraces and private pool area.

Can we have a party in the property?

• No more than the agreed amount of persons (as per the booking) are allowed at the property at any time.
• Our properties are not suited for Hen or Stag parties.
• Loud music and/or excessive noise is strictly not permitted at any time during the rental period and the property is not to be used for parties or similar events.
• In particular, we would request no loud music outside, by the pool.
• Gozo is a small island and our properties are often located near to local residents. We ask our guests to respect the need to be good neighbours in the local community for the duration of their stay.

 

Non-availability of Property

If for any reason beyond the Owners control the property is not available on the date booked (owing to fire damage for example) or the property becomes unsuitable for holiday letting, all rent and charges paid in advance by the Applicant will be refunded in full but the Applicant shall have no further claim against the Owners.

 

Complaints

All complaints should be notified to the Owners immediately as they arise, so that the matter can be investigated in good time and, if necessary, remedial action taken. In no circumstances will compensation be paid in respect of complaints raised after the tenancy has ended when the Tenant has not drawn the matter to the Owner's attention, or has denied the Owners the opportunity of investigating the complaint in order to put the matter right during the tenancy.

 

Pets

1 x pet per property is allowed on request to Baron Holiday Homes in writing in the above selected properties. If bringing your pet, it is important that you contact us as soon as you can before you make a booking. We will then provide written authorization after agreeing to the conditions below:

• For bookings with pets up to 25kg an extra fee of €25 applies

 

• If authorized, guests must bring a pet basket to the property. Pets are not allowed to lie on the bedding or chairs.

 

• Pets must not be left unattended in properties, or elsewhere.

 

• All pet litter must be removed by tenant and we reserve the right to charge extra if any litter is found inside the property.

 

 

 

Inventory

An inventory is available with each property. Any discrepancy with the inventory must be reported to the Owner's within 24 hours of arrival, otherwise it will be assumed that the inventory is correct.

 

Fully refundable security deposit

Pay a fully refundable security deposit of € 200 to € 400 at check-in by a valid Visa or Master Card to cover any damage to your Baron Holiday Home and/or its contents.

For this option at check-in your fully-refundable deposit will be processed with a credit card machine as a pre-authorization and a receipt will be provided. Your credit card details are then stored and the amount will be refunded by not later than 10 days from check out date, unless it would have been utilized to make good for any damage to your Baron Holiday Home and/or its contents. A form confirming your approval of the above will have to be completed and signed at check-in. Baron Holiday Homes need to contact you within 48 hours of checkout for any damage loss found at the property.

For both options voluntary damage and/or damages caused by negligence to your Baron Holiday Home and/or its contents will incur additional charges to your credit card. Cancellation fees are not covered by either option.

If the caution money is not paid, we reserve the right to withdraw from the contract and claim compensation for damages.

 

Arrival instructions

• Around 1 week before you arrive we will send you an email with all the information you need about getting to your Baron Holiday Home – including the full address of the property, directions on how to get there, and the contact number of the person who will meet you. You will be instructed to call from on board the ferry if arriving before 7pm.

 

• If you have booked a direct transfer from the airport with a driver – our driver will meet you at Malta Airport and will accompany you direct to your rental property. He/she will have keys. The car hire will be delivered and picked up from the holiday home free of charge.

 

• We try to meet all our guests for check in, except those that will be arriving after 7pm. We strongly advise you to book our direct transfer service as we don't meet our guests at the property after this time. (See Getting To Gozo on our website for details.)

 

• If you choose to arrive at the property on your own after 7pm hours – we will send you directions to the house and a 4-digit code to access the key safe holder at the door to the property, however if you have difficulty finding the house after this hour, you can reach us on mobile: 356 99660014/ 356 99440014 and a charge flat fee of €50 will apply.

 

• Our representatives will than visit you at your rental property within 24 hours to help you with any issues concerning the property and can also help with booking tours and activities to make your Gozo experience a memorable one.

Access

The Owners representatives/maintenance staff shall be allowed access to the properties at any reasonable time during the tenancy.

Breach of Contract

If there shall be a breach of any of these conditions the Owners reserve the right to re-enter the property and terminate the tenancy without prejudice to any other rights and remedies available to the Owners.

Discrepancies

In the event of a discrepancy between these Booking Conditions and any other contents of any brochure, these conditions shall prevail.

Malta Eco Tax

Payable by all tourists and locals from the age of 18 and over. €0.50c per person for each night spent on the Maltese Islands for types of accommodation, such as hotels, guest houses, hostels, resorts, timeshare and host families, among others. Capped at a maximum of €5 for each continuous stay. This is paid locally in cash only and collected at check in by one of our staff.

As announced in the Budget 2026 Speech, as from 1 July 2026, the revised Malta Eco tax rate of €1.50 per night will apply, together with an increased maximum cap of €22.50 per stay, in line with the respective legislative amendments coming into force in the coming weeks.