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Barefoot Ownership Flexibility
Barefoot Resort offers owners tremendous flexibility on their deeded
vacation time. Many different options are available through the
internal exchange program. The following information has been prepared
to use as a reference guide for Barefoot Owners. It outlines the
policies and guidelines that owners need to follow to maintain fair
and equitable usage. Our hope is make Barefoot Ownership simple
to understand, and easy to use. The following information should
answer most questions, but if further clarification is needed, please
do not hesitate to call us here at the resort. 1-800-424-0225
Splitting Your Owner Week
Internal Exchanges Unit & Season Upgrades
Giving Your Unit/Week As A Gift
Owner Bonus Time
Rates & Discounts
Maintenance Fee Policy
In-pool Rental Program & Agreement Form
Owner Referral Program & Agreement Form
Reselling Your Barefoot Time-share & Resale
Agreement Form
Splitting Your Owner Week
An owner is not necessarily bound by the week they have purchased.
At the Barefoot Resort an owner has the option to split their week.
This means an owner could visit the Barefoot Resort twice in a year
on their owner time rather than just once during their owner week,
based on availability.
Splitting a week at the Barefoot Resort is similar to an Internal
Exchange (see "Internal Exchanges"). However, an owners week may
only be split once per year. Since Barefoot Resort has a two-night
minimum stay policy, an owner's time can be split one of two ways,
two and five nights or three and four nights. The owner can do this
at anytime throughout the year as long as the time coincides with
the time that the owner purchased. For example, if an owners owns
B20 (a one bedroom) week 15 (a blue week in April) and would like
to split their time, the only time they can exchange for is another
one bedroom unit in a blue week.
Upgrades to a larger unit or higher time are possible but can only
be made fourteen (14) days prior to the arrival date. There are
no provisions to just pay the difference for an upgrade if an owner
wanted to ensure an upgrade prior to the fourteen (14) days (see
"Owner Upgrades").
Once an owner has changed their original owner week, the time that
has been changed is no longer available to the owner. For example,
an owner owns week ten in March and switches time for week 37 in
September. For that year, week ten is no longer available to the
owner, the Barefoot will use that time. The Barefoot cannot guarantee
that the week will be available if that owner decides they want
it back. Owners should be sure that they want their time to be changed
because beyond an owner's week, the Barefoot cannot guarantee any
availability.
All owners time used at Barefoot must be used within each calendar
year. Special arrangements can be made based on management approval
for owners that have the last few weeks of the year.
Internal Exchanges We want to be
extra good to our owners so we try to offer flexibility here at
your home resort. Part of your internal benefits are to exchange
your time internally for another time at no cost. For example; week
34, 2004 falls in August, this could be used starting week 1, 2004
in January. You do not need to wait until August to begin using
your 2004-week.
If you are requesting an Internal Exchange of a like unit and season,
you are welcome to make that request any time within the calendar
year. If you would like to upgrade your unit or seasonal time you
can do this at no cost by making your request fourteen (14) or less
days prior to your arrival date (see "Unit Upgrades").
You may also split your week into two increments, this type of exchange
will allow you to use two weekends if you life (see "Splitting Your
Owner Week"). The internal exchange policy is based on availability.
For those of you that own a two or three bedroom lockout unit, your
options are even greater. You may split the units giving you two
(2) separate units. The two bedroom will split apart to make a one
bedroom and studio or three bedroom will split apart to make a two
bedroom and studio. You may internally exchange both weeks separately
to stay at different times and you may even split both of the weeks
to have as many as four short stays. As always an owner may upgrade
the unit to a larger unit or better season by waiting fourteen (14)
days or less prior to the date of arrival. With these lockout units
you can even bank on side with RCI for travel to a different RCI
Resort and save the other side to use at Barefoot yourself or in-pool
the time for potential rental.
You do not need to go through RCI to exchange into your home resort.
If you bank your week with RCI and exchange it back into Barefoot
Resort, you will pay the RCI domestic exchange fee. Keep in mind
if using your time here at Barefoot it must be used within the calendar
year (January 1st to December 31st).
Unit Upgrades
A unit upgrade is moving your owner time to a time that is more
valuable than the unit you own. In other words, upgrading from a
two bedroom to a three bedroom or white time to red season. These
upgrades can only be done two weeks (fourteen days) prior to the
arrival date. This does not mean your reservation cannot be made.
The Barefoot Resort can reserve a unit for you initially, then the
owner can call two weeks prior and try to get and upgrade at that
time. The Barefoot Resort is not responsible for availability of
any upgraded unit. The staff can inform you if one appear to be
available but can make no guarantees that the unit will be available
in the two weeks prior tome period. There is no charge for upgrades.
Sorry, our system does not allow us to create a waitlist so our
policy is "first come, first serve".
Giving You Unit/Week As A Gift
An owner may offer their unit/week to a friend or family member
to use. An owner may even rent out their unit/week themselves. If
an owner rents out their unit, it is completely the owner's business
and the revenue has nothing to do with Barefoot. Just be aware of
two things.
1. The owner must call us and let us know who will be using the
time.
2. The owner is still responsible for any damages in the unit above
normal wear and tear.
We suggest an owner should be familiar with the guest that they
send to use their time.
Owner Bonus Time
The Barefoot Resort has an owner program called Bonus Time. Bonus
Time is offered only to those who own at the Barefoot Resort. It
is a nightly discounted rental at Barefoot Resort above and beyond
the owners owned time. Bonus Time rental is not deducted from the
owner's deeded week.
The Barefoot has a two (2) night minimum stay policy, which includes
Bonus Time. The Studio is the only unit that can be rented out for
only one night. Bonus Time cannot be booked any further in advance
than 14 days and is based on availability. Bonus time is also not
subject to owner time restrictions, meaning if an owner owns in
a blue season they are not restricted to a blue week bonus time
reservation, it may be reserved during any season except Bike Rally
Week.
As with any reservation at the barefoot, a one-night deposit will
be taken at the time of the reservation to guarantee the arrival.
Bonus Time rates are considerably less than rack rate and quite
competitive to rates at a hotel in the area. Rates for Bonus Time
are as follows: One Bedroom $49.00, Two bedroom $59.00,
Three bedroom $69.00, and Cabin $89.00. These rates
are subject to change.
An owner may reserve only one bonus time unit along with one owned
unit at the same time. Bonus Time may be utilized by immediate family
members of an owner (parents, or adult children, minimum 21 years
old). When reserving Bonus Time, a credit card number must be taken
and the first night will be charged to the card as the deposit.
If Bonus Time reservations are canceled the deposit will be forfeited.
Availability for Bonus Time is sometimes limited since it may only
be reserved fourteen (14) or less days prior to the date of arrival.
The Barefoot Resort is not accountable for availability. An owner
can call at any time to check on availability but Bonus Time can
only be reserved fourteen (14) or less days prior to the arrival
date. In the event that the unit available is a unit that has been
put in to (rental) in-pool by an another owner, it may be rented
out at the bonus rate, with the same 14-day reservation restrictions.
The income from these units will be disbursed the same as rack rate
rentals (see "In-pool Rentals", pg. 9).
Rates and Discounts
An owner is always welcome to use Bonus Time but if the owner wants
to be guaranteed a unit at a certain time other than their owner
time, the owner is welcome to book a rack rate reservation. Rack
rate is a competitive nightly rate for a stay at Barefoot Resort.
The owner would receive a 20% discount per night because they are
owners. These reservations are subject to the same rules as a normal
rack rate reservation.
Barefoot Resort allows regular rack rate reservations for non-owners
or non-RCI-members. In other words, the general public may rent
a unit that has been in-pooled by an owner or a unit that is still
owned by the CMM Developers.
Policy on rentals is as follows: two night minimum stay (this goes
for Owner Bonus time as well), rates are based on double occupancy;
extra charges apply for additional persons over eighteen. A one-night
deposit is taken at time of reservation for a guarantee with a fourteen
day cancellation window) if renter cancels inside the fourteen-day
window, deposit is forfeited). Reservation cannot be held until
a one-night deposit has been made.
Barefoot Resort offers a few discounts as well. If the stay is for
more than five nights, the renter will receive a 10% discount. If
the renter is an owner from another RCI resort, they will receive
a 20% discount (must show proof of RCI membership). These discounts
cannot be combined.
Even though an owner is welcome to reserve at rack rates anytime
throughout the year, an owner cannot reserve a unit at rack rate
if the intent is to hold a unit until two weeks prior to get bonus
time upgrades. For example, an owner cannot reserve a three bedroom
at rack rates in March for a stay in August, then cancel two weeks
prior to arrival, then call for a bonus time reservation knowing
that the unit you just canceled is available.
If an owner already has one owner time unit and one Bonus time unit,
that owner can only rent another unit at rack rate (with a 20% discount.)
Maintenance Fee Policy
The Barefoot Resort has grown to over 700 owners and as the resort
grows so must management of the Maintenance Fee policies. Before
an owner banks their week with RCI, that weeks maintenance fee(s)
must be paid. In other words, if banking a future years week, the
maintenance fee must be paid before that year's week may be banked
with RCI. Example: If banking a 2005 week(s), the 2005 maintenance
fee(s) must be paid. If paying a future maintenance fee use the
amount from the past year and if an increase in the maintenance
fee occurs, Barefoot will invoice you for the difference. If you
are unsure of the amount please call us on the toll-free line, 1-800-424-0225.
Thank you for your understanding that this policy must be enforced
to protect all owners.
Each year maintenance fee invoices are sent January 1st and due
by February 1st, unless arrangements are made to pay semi-annually
or quarterly. If the maintenance fee payment is not received by
February 1, or thirty (30) days after any other semi-annual or quarterly
payment due date a $20 late fee will be assessed. Additionally,
after sixty (60) days in arrears and annual maintenance fee that
is still outstanding will incur interest at the rate of one and
one-half percent (1 ½%) per month. Furthermore, any owner with an
outstanding maintenance fee balance will be denied use of their
unit at Barefoot or any other forms of usage including RCI Banking.
If maintenance fee(s) remain out standing after one hundred eighty
(180) days the unit/week(s) will be in-pooled and any revenue will
belong to the Barefoot. If maintenance fees remain unpaid for a
long period of time, the ownership will be foreclosed.
When making your maintenance fee payment, Barefoot requires a personal
check or money order. We are sorry, but we cannot accept a credit
card to pay maintenance fees due to the increase cost to Barefoot.
Thank You!
In-pool Rental
If you are unable to make use of your week you might consider putting
it into In-pool Rental. Please do not assume that we know you want
your week rented, even if you have done so in past years. We must
have a signed rental agreement on each week for each year that is
to be in-pooled. We have included an In-pool Rental form on the
next page from which you can make copies.
For best results, In-pool your time early because condo rentals
usually are not rented at the last minute. We suggest you call and
check on the status of your In-pooled unit approximately fourteen
(14) days prior to the weeks start date. That way if you have remaining
days that did not get rented, you may take those days out of the
In-pool and save them to use another time here at the Resort within
the calendar year. It will also eliminate the possibility of us
renting your In-pool to another owner at the discounted bonus rate.
Another reason for checking on your week approximately fourteen
(14) days prior to the start date is if no days have been rented
you will still have time to bank your week with RCI. RCI will accept
your banked week up to 14 days prior to the start date. Ultimately
it is the owners responsibility to check on their week. If the week
goes by and the owner does not pull the un-rented days, the owner
will lose those days.
In the newest building, Vista Peak, the two and three bedrooms are
lockout units. One, two and three bedroom units are much easier
to rent than studios alone. If you are making use of one side of
the unit and wish to In-pool the other that is fine, but we will
not In-pool them separately. If the renter requests one side or
the other we will rent what we can but we cannot In-pool them separately.
After the month has ended, In-pool rental disbursements are calculated
and checks are processed after the 10th of the month.
Sturgis Rally week owners that wish to rent out their time should
get their week into the In-pool as soon as possible. The best time
to rent Sturgis Rally week is a year in advance during the Rally.
We will have Sturgis Rally guest that come in during their stay
and request to book next years stay. If the owners have not In-pooled
their week, we cannot rent it. Barefoot renters cancellation policy
for anytime other than Bike Week is; if reservation is cancelled
at least 14 days prior to arrival, we refund the deposit. If canceled
inside the 14 days, the renter loses their deposit, which the resort
retains.
Barefoot Resort In-Pool Rental Usage Agreement
Please fill out the appropriate area on your Timeshare Usage for
this year:
I, _________________________________________, agree
to have Barefoot Resort rent my Timeshare Unit
________________Week _________________ for the year ____________.
· I understand that I will receive 75% of the rental
income from my week and that Barefoot Resort will keep 25% of the
rental income for a management fee.
· I understand that 14 days prior to my week, Barefoot Resort has
the option to place Owners in to my rental unit at the Owner Bonus
Time Rental Rate and that I will receive 75% of the rental income.
Barefoot Resort well keep 25% of the rental income for a management
fee.
· I understand that I must send this Rental Agreement to Barefoot
Resort at least one (1) month prior to them renting out my timeshare
unit and week.
· I understand that it is my obligation to contact Barefoot Resort
prior to the beginning of my Timeshare week to confirm the status
of my unit. If this unit has not been rented,
I understand it is my obligation to remove my unit from the rental
pool or those days will be lost and I, as an owner, no longer have
access to them for that year.
· I understand I must keep a copy of this Rental Agreement for my
records.
· I understand that the Barefoot Resort will attempt to rent my
unit in accordance with the current rental policy.For questions
on this policy, please call the Barefoot Resort. 1-800-424-0225
· I understand that Barefoot Resort can make no guarantee that they
will be able to rent my unit for an entire week, and may rent the
unit for only a portion of my week.
Please sign and send agreement to: Barefoot Resort,
21111 Barefoot Loop, Lead, SD 57754
Or Fax to 605-584-3811
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Owner Referral Program
We know the best advertising is word of mouth. And for barefoot
owners, word of mouth advertising could mean cash in your pocket!
Here is how it works: mail us, fax us, or call us with the names,
addresses and phone numbers of the friends and family members that
you think might enjoy the same opportunity you had to look at the
ownership program. If you would like, make a copy of the Owner Referral
Agreement Form located on the next page (pg., 12) and send us your
referrals. We will send your referrals an Owner Referral Letter
offering our most current promotional package.
If they take advantage of the promotional package and then decide
to purchase a unit/week from Barefoot Resort, you will receive cash
according to the season they buy. A red week $300, white Week $250,
or a blue week $200.
Owner referral checks are cut the following month of the sale. This
cannot be applied directly to an owners maintenance fees because
we need to create the appropriate paper trail.
This system is now in place to be done on a regular bases. So be
assured if you take the time to get us your Owner Referrals we will
make certain they receive the invite.
Thank you and good luck!
Call us-1-800-424-0225
Fax us-1-605-584-3811
Mail us-21111 Barefoot Loop, Lead, SD 57754
Email us-barefoot@mato.com
Owner Referral Agreement
As an owner at The Barefoot Resort, I would like the following persons
to receive information about taking a presentation of vacation ownership
at Barefoot Resort.
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4.Name___________________________________ |
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I understand that when the above named, qualified
families become owners at The Barefoot Resort,
I will be awarded with:
$200.00 for their purchase of a Blue Week
$250.00 for their purchase of a White Week
$300.00 for their purchase of a Red Week
I also understand that we will personally contact each one of the
above named persons to briefly explain why we became owners, and
to inform them that The Barefoot Resort will be contacting
them with information about a vacation presentation tour of The
Barefoot Resort.
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Date Reselling Your Barefoot Timeshare
You can list your property with a timeshare resale specialist.
We recommend using a licensed established company.
If you would like Barefoot Resort to list your vacation ownership
in our sales inventory, here is the policy.
o The contract must be clear from Barefoot financing. This means
the contract must be paid off or have independent financing.
o We must have in writing an agreement from you to list your property
for resale. Please call for a resale agreement form or write a letter
that includes the following:
Ö All the names listed on the Warranty Deed must also be listed
with signatures along with all notarized signatures.
Ö An identification of your property (Unit/Week) and the current
Barefoot listed price.
Ö An understanding that all standard discounts will apply to resale:
Ö An agreement that Barefoot Resort will retain 25% of the total
sale price for commission.
o Once this letter is received it will be reflected on inventory
sheets as available for sale.
o When the property is sold we will issue a Quick Claim Deed along
with a letter from Barefoot Resort with the intent to resell your
property. Once you receive these documents you will need to sign
the Quick Claim Deed and return it back to us as soon as possible.
Upon the receipt of the Quick Claim Deed we will send you a check
for the amount due to you.
BY ENROLLING YOUR WEEK IN THE RESALE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT
THE BAREFOOT RESORT DOES NOT AND CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT IT WILL
BE ABLE TO RESELL THE WEEK AND THAT EITHER PARTY MAY TERMINATE THE
RESALE AGREEMENT BY GIVING THIRTY (30) DAYS NOTICE TO THE OTHER
PARTY. UPON TERMINATION, NEITHER PARTY WILL HAVE ANY FURTHER OBLIGATION
TO THE OTHER. ONCE THE WEEK HAS BEEN ENROLLED IN THE RESALE PROGRAM,
YOU MAY NO LONGER ATTEMPT TO SELL IT THROUGH OTHER AVENUES.
Another option would be to sell it yourself in which case you make
the rules. If you would like us to administer the paper work and/or
record the deed(s) we are able to handle that for an administration
fee and/or recording costs.
Barefoot Resort Resale Agreement
Owner Name(s)______________________________________
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Unit #/ Week# _________________________________________
Current List Price_________________________________________
BY ENROLLING YOUR WEEK IN THE RESALE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT
THE BAREFOOT RESORT DOES NOT AND CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT IT WILL
BE ABLE TO RESELL THE WEEK AND THAT EITHER PARTY MAY TERMINATE THE
RESALE AGREEMENT BY GIVING THIRTY (30) DAYS NOTICE TO THE OTHER
PARTY. UPON TERMINATION, NEITHER PARTY WILL HAVE ANY FURTHER OBLIGATION
TO THE OTHER. ONCE THE WEEK HAS BEEN ENROLLED IN THE RESALE PROGRAM,
YOU MAY NO LONGER ATTEMPT TO SELL IT THROUGH OTHER AVENUES.
This document is a request for Barefoot Resort to sell the above
vacation ownership unit/week.
· Buy signing this request I/we understand it will be offered for
sale at the current listed price of the Barefoot Resort timeshare
sales.
· I/we also understand that Barefoot will offer the "standard discounts
then in effect" to anyone who might be interested in purchasing
the property.
· Furthermore I/we understand Barefoot Resort will retain 25% for
re-selling property.
Signature(s) ______________________________ Date
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Date _____________
Notary Public On this date _______________, ___________________and
___________________ appeared before me, the undersigned officer,
acknowledging their signatures.
In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal
______________________________, Notary Public
My commission Expires: ________________________
Gold Card Owner's Agreement
1. RCI Points Membership:
A Gold Card Owner will receive the first year "Points" or "Traditional"
membership dues paid by Barefoot Resort along with the RCI enrolment
fee.
2. RCI Bonus Week:
One RCI Bonus Week to redeem with RCI cost starting at $249 with
a 20% discount.
3. Additional Purchase:
15% off the list price will be given to current owners for additional
weeks purchased excluding week 31, Bike Rally.
4. Price Freeze:
Gold Card owners may, for twelve (12) months from the date of their
original purchase, purchase additional property at The Barefoot
Resort under the same price schedule in effect on this date.
5. Equity Upgrade Privilege:
Gold Card owners may, upon payment of a transfer fee, transfer their
principal equity from any unit to any other Barefoot Resort unit,
subject to availability.
6. Split Week Option and Owner Upgrades:
Gold Card owners may "split" their week of usage at Barefoot Resort
into weekend and mid-week vacations. Week may be split only once.
Time has to be used in the calendar year. Owners may up grade their
unit based on availability no more than 14 days prior to the arrival
date.
7. Owner Bonus Rental Discount:
Owners receive a discounted rate on reservations made within 14
days of their stay. Bonus rates for owners are: $49.00 - one bedroom
unit, $59.00 - two bedroom unit, $69.00 - three bedroom unit, $89.00
- four bedroom cabin. Barefoot Resort requires a two-night minimum
stay with the exception of the studio unit, which can be reserved
for as little as one night. . 8. Owner Referral Program: Gold Card
owners are entitled to receive certain benefits for referring other
clients to us who also become Barefoot Resort owners.
9. Gold Card Discounts:
Gold Card owners are entitled to discounts off non-discounted goods
and services at selected business establishments, Barefoot Resort,
and selected recreational facilities in the surrounding area. The
benefits and privileges specified in this agreement are subject
to the acceptance of your offer to purchase a Barefoot Resort Timeshare.
Buyer is further subject to making all payments in a timely manner
called for in the purchase agreement and installment contract, including
annual maintenance fees. These benefits and privileges are subject
to change, run with the property and are transferable to a new owner
upon sale of the property.
From the Sales Department
Owner Discount:
Barefoot Owners have special benefits for extra discounts when purchasing
additional unit/weeks. All owners have a standing 15% discount plus
any additional cash discounts offered. We also encourage Barefoot
Owners to purchase additional weeks with us, by offering periodic
specials to the owners in the quarterly newsletter, "Footprints".
Equity Upgrade Privilege:
Every Barefoot Owner has Equity upgrade privileges. Whatever investment
has been made into a unit/week is considered equity. If the owner
would like to have a larger unit or different time of year, equity
from the original purchase may be transferred, the owner then pays
the difference, and the new unit/week is transferred into the owners
name. If your wanting more points to trade, Barefoot has exceptional
high point values on blue weeks. An additional blue week can really
add exchange value to a Barefoot Owners Portfolio.
Mission Statement:
Our intention is to represent our product as honestly and professionally
as possible. To offer vacation owners the best value for their money.
And to put the quality back into your family's vacations. Please
call 1-800-424-0225 and ask for a sales associate.
CMM, Inc. Developers
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