You may make your 2009 reservation beginning January 2nd, 2008 by placing a $50.00 (plus tax) Reservation Hold.  Holding fees will be $50 per week/per house for one week.  Hold fees for additional weeks in additional homes will be increased above the $50 base fee in $25 increments per week/per house for all homes above one being reserved.  All fees paid over $50.00 will be credited to the reservation once it is confirmed.  PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT YOU HAVE FIRST OPTION ON ANY PARTICULAR HOME OR WEEK IN WHICH YOU ARE OCCUPYING THE CURRENT YEAR.  The hold applies only to a particular home and is not transferrable or refundable; however, if the home becomes unavailable we will be happy to transfer the hold fee to another home, or refund it at your request.  PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOUR 2009 RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED, ALL MONIES PAID OVER $50 WILL BE APPLIED TO THAT RESERVATION.    HOLD FEES ARE ONLY APPLICABLE THRU DECEMBER lST, 2008.  AT THAT TIME, THE REGULAR RESERVATION PROCESS GOES INTO EFFECT FOR 2009 RESERVATIONS.