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Your Worry-Free Vacation Awaits!

Updated 08.05.2021

Compass Resorts is committed to providing a clean, comfortable, and safe atmosphere where our valued guests can find themselves at the beach. However, we recommend you visit websites for The Florida Department of Health, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and The World Health Organization for the most updated information regarding travel.

What is Compass Resorts doing to keep its guests safe?

  • All vacation rentals are thoroughly and professionally cleaned between each stay.
  • Vacation rental accommodations are only released for guest check-ins after a rigorous inspection process.
  • Increased frequency of cleaning at our front desks and offices.

Our “Worry-Free” Policy Exceptions

Sometimes the unexpected happens. That’s why we have implemented our “Worry-Free” rental policy exception. These are amendments to our normal vacation rental policies to allow you to continue planning your vacation with peace of mind.

If you have purchased the Generali Travel Insurance policy offered by Compass Resorts and would like to know more, please contact Generali Global Assistance at 866-999-4018 or visit their website.

How is the “Worry-Free” Policy Exception different from the regular rental policies?

Our regular rental policies allow changes without a penalty only if those changes are made before the final payment is due. Through the “Worry-Free” rental policy exception, reservations are allowed to be suspended after the final payment is due, giving you a credit that can be used to replan your vacation should something arise.

What are the criteria for rental policy exception eligibility?

To be eligible for a “Worry-Free” rental policy exception, your arrival date must be before December 31st, 2021 and the need to use the policy must be based on pandemic-related issues and concerns, including but not limited to: 

  • Contracting the virus 
  • Exposure to a COVID-19 positive person(s)
  • New local, state, or federal restrictions that make travel to and from Florida (the state as a whole, or Okaloosa and Walton Counties in particular) prohibited or if travel to Florida requires self-quarantining

The criteria is based on the honor system. We trust that guests who are experiencing extenuating circumstances to let us know about their situation. We are committed to being flexible based on our guests' needs. 

What does it mean to "Suspend" my reservation?

A suspended reservation is a reservation that is temporarily canceled, allowing all payments made (not including Travel Insurance) to be held as a credit toward a future reservation. This credit can be used to re-book for any available dates within 12 months of the suspension date. If the new reservation exceeds the cost of the credit, you are responsible for paying the difference.

For additional information, please contact Compass Resorts directly at 850.269.1005. Our Customer Contact Center is open daily to assist you. Please note that wait times are longer than usual due to increased call volumes related to COVID-19 inquiries. We appreciate your patience.

 

What is Compass Resorts doing to keep its guests safe?

Compass Resorts’ standard cleaning procedures have always been above CDC recommendations. All vacation rentals are thoroughly and professionally cleaned between each stay. Vacation rental accommodations are only released for guest check-ins after a rigorous inspection process.

Property cleaners and our front desk staff are taking additional precautions to keep guests safe as well. We've increased the frequency of cleaning at our properties, front desks, and offices. We've also increased the frequency of cleaning commonly contacted items in our rentals and at our properties. 

Our Approach

The recent outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an unprecedented situation. Compass Resorts is committed to remaining flexible, informed, and responsive to our guests as the situation continues to evolve. We are keeping a close eye on the situation via announcements from the CDC, WHO, and Florida Department of Health. We’re following the recommendations of these entities regarding our approach to business.

Our Vacation Rental Policy Exceptions

Sometimes the unexpected happens. That’s why we have implemented vacation rental policy exceptions. These are amendments to our normal vacation rental policies to reflect the unpredictable state of the COVID-19 situation and allow our guests to continue planning their vacations with peace of mind.

How are the vacation rental policy exceptions different from the Compass Resorts rental policies?

Our regular rental policies only allow changes without a penalty if those changes are made before the final payment is due. In our vacation rental policy exceptions, reservations arriving through December 31, 2020, (date subject to change) may be “continued” or “suspended” without penalty. You may also cancel your reservation if necessary. We hope you'll choose to continue or suspend your stay with us, but we understand that unexpected changes may occur that might warrant such exceptions.

What are the criteria for rental policy exception eligibility?

To be eligible for a rental policy exception for arrival dates through May 31, 2021, the need for the exception must be based on pandemic-related issues and concerns. These can include but are not limited to, 

  • Contracting the virus 

  • Exposure to a COVID-19 positive person(s)

  • New local, state, or federal restrictions that make travel to and from Florida (the state as a whole, or Okaloosa and Walton Counties in particular) prohibited or if travel to Florida requires self-quarantining

The criteria is based on the honor system. We are trusting the guests that are experiencing extenuating circumstances to let us know about their situation. We remain committed to being flexible based on our guests' needs as we all work through this COVID-19 pandemic and the fluid situations it's creating. 

What does it mean to “Continue” my reservation?

There are two ways to continue your reservation:

1. Keep your reservation as is and stay for the dates you’ve already booked. (Unless otherwise prevented by local or state ordinance.)

2. Or, you can reschedule your stay dates for another time between now and March 31, 2022, if you keep the same vacation rental. 

What does it mean to "Suspend" my reservation?

A suspended reservation is a reservation that's temporarily canceled. The payments you made will be held as a credit toward a future reservation in the same vacation rental for any available dates through March 31, 2022.

This credit can be used to re-book the same vacation rental for any available dates through March 31, 2022. 

We recommend this option if you aren’t sure when you will be able to continue your reservation. 

What does it mean to cancel my reservation?

If you cancel your reservation, we will refund you your full payment except for the Travel Insurance (if purchased) and the four percent reservation/processing fee.

What else do I need to know about the vacation rental policy exceptions?

If the new booking exceeds the cost of the prior booking, the guest is responsible for paying the difference.

The normal rental policies will apply to all rescheduled reservations at the time the reservation is changed. At this time, the normal rental policies remain in effect for reservations arriving after March 31, 2021, (date subject to change).

For additional information, please contact Compass Resorts directly at 850-269-1005. Our Customer Contact Center is open daily to assist you. Please note that wait times are longer than usual due to increased call volumes related to COVID-19 inquiries. We appreciate your patience.

If my reservation is not eligible under the vacation rental policy exceptions, am I covered by Travel Insurance?

  • Most reasons for cancellation or trip interruption related to COVID-19 are considered “foreseeable events” within the Generali Travel Insurance policy offered by Compass Resorts. Most “foreseeable events” are not eligible for reimbursement through Travel Insurance. Other reasons for cancellation may still be covered by the Travel Insurance policy depending on which coverages apply to you based on your state of residence.

  • The usual coverages of the Travel Insurance plan still apply to your stay regardless of the COVID-19 situation. These coverages include AAA service, baggage recovery or replacement, travel delays related to adverse weather, illness, injury, job loss, reimbursement for emergency medical and dental coverage, etc. (Click here for an overview of Generali Global Assistance Travel Insurance).

  • If you are concerned about coverage for a specific scenario or need more information, please Contact Generali Global Assistance at 866-999-4018 or visit their website.