Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

General Terms and Conditions (T&C)

The following terms govern the contractual relationship between you as the guest and Peter J. Faust as the landlord of the holiday apartments Anno Dazumal and Carpe Diem. Please read them carefully before submitting your enquiry.

1. Scope

These General Terms and Conditions apply to all bookings of and rental contracts for the holiday apartments Anno Dazumal (approx. 140 m², up to 6 persons) and Carpe Diem (approx. 95 m², up to 4 persons) at Bergstraße 10, 87642 Halblech-Buching, Germany. They apply to consumers and entrepreneurs alike. Conflicting terms of the guest only become part of the contract if the landlord expressly agrees to them in writing.

2. Conclusion of the contract

The rental contract is concluded by matching declarations of intent of the landlord and the guest. The guest's enquiry – in particular via the online contact form, by e-mail or by phone – constitutes a non-binding offer to make a booking. The contract is concluded only when the landlord sends a written booking confirmation by e-mail. The content of that booking confirmation is decisive for the contract; deviating statements, including those made via booking platforms, are only valid if confirmed in writing.

3. Services, occupancy and equipment

The rental price includes the use of the booked apartment with its existing furniture and equipment, bed linen and towels, water, electricity and heating to the usual extent, free Wi-Fi in all areas, and a private parking space on the property. A cot and an extra bed are provided free of charge on prior request. The final cleaning is invoiced separately (see section 6). On arrival, guests receive the electronic Halblech guest card with all current benefits (e.g. free use of local public transport).

Maximum occupancy must not be exceeded:

  • Anno Dazumal: max. 6 persons
  • Carpe Diem: max. 4 persons

Exceeding the permitted occupancy entitles the landlord to terminate the contract without notice and without refunding the rental price. The apartment Carpe Diem is currently not bookable; its current status is shown on the website.

4. Prices and payment

The daily rates published on our website at the time of booking apply. The total price consists of the per-night rate multiplied by the number of nights, plus the final cleaning fee and the statutory tourist tax (see section 6). Payment is made – depending on individual agreement set out in the booking confirmation – by bank transfer or in cash on arrival. Specific arrangements regarding any deposit, payment deadlines and method of payment are individually agreed in the booking confirmation.

5. Minimum stay

The standard minimum stay is 5 nights. Over Christmas and New Year (typically 23 December to 6 January) the minimum stay is 10 nights. Deviations may be agreed in writing on a case-by-case basis.

6. Final cleaning and tourist tax

The following amounts are charged in addition to the rental price upon arrival:

  • Final cleaning: a flat fee of EUR 50.00 per stay
  • Tourist tax (Kurtaxe) levied by the municipality of Halblech, per person and per night:
    • Adults May – September: EUR 1.40
    • Adults October – April: EUR 1.25
    • Children aged 7 to 17: pro-rated (in accordance with the municipal bylaw)
    • Children under 6: free of charge
    • Severely disabled persons (degree of disability of at least 80%): EUR 0.70

The tourist tax is a municipal levy; the version of the Halblech tourist-tax bylaw in force at the time of arrival applies. Any adjustments by the municipality will be passed on accordingly.

7. Arrival and departure

Arrival and departure days are usually Monday to Saturday. Standard check-in is 16:00 to 22:00, standard check-out is 07:00 to 10:00. Different arrival and departure times are possible and are agreed individually in the booking confirmation. Late arrivals must be agreed in advance by phone.

8. Cancellation by the guest

There is no statutory right of withdrawal for bookings of holiday accommodation. Pursuant to § 312g (2) No. 9 of the German Civil Code (BGB), the right of withdrawal is excluded for contracts for the provision of accommodation services for purposes other than residential purposes if the contract provides for a specific date or period for performance.

The cancellation conditions are individually agreed in the booking confirmation. In all other respects, the statutory provisions, in particular §§ 537, 543 BGB, apply. We expressly recommend taking out travel-cancellation insurance.

Cancellations must be made in text form (e-mail or letter); the date of receipt by the landlord is decisive. If the trip is not taken without timely cancellation, the guest owes the agreed rental price minus any expenses saved by the landlord or any income earned from re-letting the apartment.

9. Cancellation by the landlord

The landlord is entitled to withdraw from the contract if:

  • force majeure or other circumstances beyond the landlord's control make performance of the contract impossible;
  • the holiday apartment cannot be made available due to illness or comparable personal hindrances on the part of the landlord;
  • the guest has provided misleading or false information regarding material facts, e.g. about identity or purpose of stay;
  • there are reasonable grounds to believe that use of the apartment may jeopardise the smooth running of operations, security or the public reputation of the landlord;
  • the guest fails to pay the agreed rental price despite reminder and a deadline.

In such cases the landlord will refund any payments already made by the guest. Claims for damages by the guest are excluded unless the landlord is responsible for the reason for cancellation.

10. Duties of the guest

The guest undertakes to treat the apartment and the entire property carefully and respectfully. The guest must comply with the house rules and show consideration to other residents and neighbours, in particular regarding usual quiet hours. Any damage that occurs during the stay must be reported to the landlord without delay.

11. Pets

Pets are generally welcome but must be registered at the time of the enquiry and expressly confirmed by the landlord. The number and type of animal must be stated. A pet basket is gladly provided. The guest is liable for any damage or excessive soiling caused by the pet.

12. Non-smoking property

The entire property, in particular the interior of both apartments, is strictly non-smoking due to the listed-building status and to protect the historic substance. Smoking is permitted only outdoors and only in designated areas. Violations of the smoking ban entitle the landlord to terminate the contract without notice and to claim the cost of a special cleaning.

13. Personal belongings / valuables

Items brought into the apartment by the guest, including valuables and cash, are kept in the apartment at the guest's own risk. Liability of the landlord for loss, theft or damage is excluded to the extent legally permitted. We recommend taking out luggage and travel-cancellation insurance.

14. Liability of the landlord

The landlord shall be liable without limitation for damages arising from injury to life, body or health caused by negligent or intentional breach of duty, and for other damages caused by intentional or grossly negligent breach of duty. In the event of a breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal duties) whose performance is required for the proper execution of the contract and on whose observance the guest may regularly rely, the landlord shall also be liable for ordinary negligence; in such cases liability is limited to typical, foreseeable damage. Otherwise, liability of the landlord is excluded. Mandatory statutory liability, in particular under the German Product Liability Act, remains unaffected.

15. Applicable law and jurisdiction

The contractual relationship is governed exclusively by German law. The place of jurisdiction for disputes with consumers is the statutory venue. For merchants, legal entities under public law and special funds under public law, the place of jurisdiction is the registered seat of the landlord.

Note on online dispute resolution: The European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform (ODR) at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. The landlord is neither willing nor obliged to participate in dispute-resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

16. Severability clause

Should individual provisions of this contract or these terms be or become invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by the corresponding statutory provision.

17. Status

Status of these terms: 04 May 2026