Amenities & Expectations
| What to expect | What to bring… |
What NOT to bring… | What we expect | Check out Instructions |
Your home is already supplied with:
- Sufficient sheets, towels, pillows and blankets for the usual number of guests
- Basic appliances and comforts, but if you find there is something you forgot, check with us at the office…we can loan out a hair dryer, for example if you just happen to forget yours!
- Dish detergent, laundry soap, toilet paper, paper towels, aluminum foil
- Some condiments and spices
- Dishes, pots, pans, coffee maker, toaster, and (usually) a blender
- Cable or satellite TV, TV with VCR and/or DVD, stereo with CD player (usually)
- Firewood (or pellets) and fire starters
- Extra towels if you have full occupancy, AND for beach, pool or spa use
- Any special spices, and cooking pans or utensils, if you plan to prepare a unique dish
- Charcoal for BBQ if applicable (propane is supplied for gas grills)
- High chair, playpen, port-a-crib, safety gate, etc.
- Small pool toys/equipment like goggles, fins, or kid’s floaters (pool access is for Sea Ranch renters only)
- Dramamine
You should definitely bring along:
- Flashlight with fresh batteries (it gets REALLY dark up here)
- Road map for surrounding areas, which you have at least reviewed a bit
- Jackets or sweatshirts for the cool nights and mornings
- Weather-appropriate gear (rain coats, boots, sun visor, etc.)
- Sunscreen
- Sense of adventure and excitement, and openness to something new!
- Work, worry and pressure
- All pre-conceived expectations…it’s always a bit different here than you thought it would be!
- Alarm clock, Blackberry, laptop, Palm, newspapers, cell…you get the idea.
- Respectful use of the house and grounds
- Use of a calling, credit card when making long distance calls if house does not provide long distance service (call office for details).
- Close the house according to our check-out list instructions provided in each rental packet
- Timely notification of any condition that needs repair or attention either during or after your stay
- Launder or spot-clean linens/comforters/bedspreads if unusually soiled
- Wipe up spills as they occur
- Blot with a damp towel any spills on rugs or carpets and report them so we can clean promptly.
- Wash and put away all dishes (please don’t put away dirty dishes, pots, or pans).
- Take your trash out to the outside cans.
- Turn off all heaters, electric blankets, appliances, etc.
- Set the spa temperature to 90 degrees (or mid-range); return sanitizing floater & thermometer to the water; and be sure the spa cover is secured.
- Be sure your last fire has burned down; DO NOT Start a new fire on your last morning.
- DO NOT remove any ashes from the fireplace or stove during your stay.
- Be sure you haven’t missed any personal belongings (check for CD’s and DVD’s, medicine, clothing, etc).
- Finally, please verify that all windows and doors are completely closed, latched, and locked.
- If you rearranged or relocated ANY furniture or equipment please put it back as you found it.
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This is a summary of what you are expected to do prior to final check out.
For your convenience a complete checklist is provided in your rental packet.
Excessive cleaning of stove tops, ovens, refrigerators, linens or extra amounts of laundry will be charged against your deposit at the rate of $30 per hour. Excessive amounts of garbage
will be charged at a rate of $12 per large bag. If our staff has to relocate furnishings or
equipment there will be an additional minimum $25 deduction.
