Arrival and departure

Check-in is available from 16:00 on the day of arrival.

On the day of departure, the room must be left tidy by 10:00.

Any exceptions must be agreed with the owner in advance and will only be permitted when considered possible.

No refund is provided in the event of late arrival or early departure.

Liability

The owner is not liable for personal injury, theft or loss of personal belongings, or other damage suffered by guests.

Guests stay at Vicky’s B&B by V at their own risk.

Damage to or loss of the owner’s property must be reported immediately and compensated by the guest.

If these terms are breached or a guest behaves inappropriately, the owner may immediately refuse access to or continued stay at Vicky’s B&B by V, without notice, without being required to state a reason and without refund.

Parents and guardians remain responsible for children’s behaviour throughout the property, including the pool area, and must supervise them at all times.

Booking and cancellation conditions

After a provisional reservation is placed, the accommodation is held for 72 hours. A deposit of 10% of the total stay price must be received within this period. If the deadline falls on a weekend or Italian public holiday, it is extended to the next banking day. The reservation becomes final only after the deposit has been received, after which Vicky personally sends the confirmation letter. The remaining 90% is paid, according to the choice made during booking, either in cash on arrival or by bank transfer no later than seven days before arrival.

The selected method for paying the remaining balance is recorded with the reservation and stated in the confirmation letter.

The deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.

For cancellations within four weeks before arrival, the cancellation charge is 100% of the cost of the stay.

For bookings made within five days before arrival, payments made are non-refundable.

I recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance.

Force majeure and natural disasters

Vicky’s B&B by V reserves the right to cancel in the event of force majeure or a natural disaster, without compensation. Payments already made will not be refunded. This applies both before and during the stay.

Tourist tax

For overnight stays from 1 April to 30 September inclusive, Papasidero charges a tourist tax of the current rate (confirmed at the property) per person per night, for a maximum of 7 consecutive nights per person at the same property. This tax is separate from the accommodation price and is payable at the property. The departure day does not count as an additional night.

Exemptions and conditions

Registered residents of Papasidero are not subject to this tax. The municipal regulations also provide exemptions for:

  • Children under 10 years of age.
  • People with disabilities who are not self-sufficient, with appropriate medical certification, and their accompanying person.
  • People accommodated by order of public authorities for social circumstances, emergencies, disasters or humanitarian assistance.
  • Volunteers serving during disasters.
  • Employees working at the property.
  • Coach drivers and tour leaders assisting organised groups.
  • Police, firefighters and armed forces personnel carrying out public order and security duties.

Vicky will assess any applicable exemption with the guest at the property. Where required, a signed exemption declaration and supporting documents must be provided. A parent or accompanying adult signing for a child is not automatically exempt themselves.

A receipt is issued for tourist tax paid. Receipts and exemption declarations are retained for five years under the municipal regulations.

House rules

As at any holiday accommodation, several house rules apply in my B&B and its outdoor areas.

  • Guests must follow the owner’s instructions at all times. Failure to do so may result in immediate termination of the stay without refund.
  • Smoking is prohibited throughout the property, except in the designated outdoor area. Ash and cigarette ends must be placed only in the ashtrays provided near reception and the apartment. The restriction is also related to fire safety.
  • Guests must avoid causing noise nuisance in the rooms, apartment and surrounding areas.
  • Candles and similar items are not permitted in the rooms, except tea lights in the designated holders.
  • Fire extinguishers are provided. In the event of fire, notify the owner immediately. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are also installed in the B&B.
  • Pets are not permitted at Vicky’s B&B by V.
  • Visitors may not enter the property without permission. They must first report to the owner and may not stay overnight without paying the applicable supplement.
  • Payment can be made by debit card, credit card or cash, preferably with the exact amount.
  • If anything is defective, please report it. Do not purchase replacement items yourself.
  • For stays of one week or longer, towels are changed during the stay, generally on Thursday.
  • If crockery is broken, the owner will arrange its replacement. Do not buy replacements yourself; the cost remains the guest’s responsibility.
  • Breakfast is served from 08:00 to 09:30 (excluding the apartment).