Information

SUPPLIES - WHAT TO BRING

  • Towels and Face Cloths
  • Soaps -  (Personal., Laundry, etc.)
  • ***Paper Products (Toilet tissue, napkins, paper towels, paper plates, garbage bags)
  •                                      Bathrooms are supplied with a fresh roll of toilet paper upon arrival.
  • ***Condiments and cooking staples
  • Food and beverages
  • Grill provided.  Gas refills available in Cashiers @Zoller Hardware, 828-743-5001,  Hwy 107
  • ***Guests are welcome to use condiments and paper products in kitchen cabinets

GARBAGE COLLECTION

  • Place all garbage in garbage bags before placing in containers
  • Secure lid on containers to prevent animal intrusion
  • Garbage picked up on Tuesdays and Saturdays, early AM.

PERTINENT INFORMATION

Standards

  • Our home is a NON SMOKING, NO PET HOME for the health comfort of our guests
  • Accommodations are for 6 persons in 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths

Arrivals & Departures
Unless agreed to in advance check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is 10 AM.  Timeliness is expected to permit cleaning and preparation for the next guest.

Telephone Service

  • Home # - 828-743-9925
  • Local Service available.
  • Long distance service and International service are FREE for all guests..
  • Cellular phones may or may not work at the home based on the guest service provider,but will operate when driving a short way in either direction.

Water
Depending on the time of year, you may find the water is OFF.  If so, the breaker box is located on the wall behind a tapestry in the hall between the kitchen and the master bedroom.  Breaker is clearly marked and simply switch it on.

Hot Water Heater is located in the closet just outside the master bedroom.  The on/off swith is located ajacent to the heater on the left.

Heat
If needed, electric baseboard heat available in master bedroom and sun room as well as a gas heater and gas logs in the living room.  Follow directions on gas heater unit.  To activate fireplace – lift lower grill and inside are full instructions.

Fans
If experiencing an unusual heat wave, portable fans are available in bedroom closets.  

Elevation
At over 4000 feet above sea level, you will find it takes longer to boil water, cook, bake and dry clothes in the dryer.

Camp Fires
Adjacent to the upper gazebo there is an area for camp fires.  There is a fire pail hung on the
gazebo which we recommend having full and available in case the fire gets out of hand.  Do not leave an active fire or hot embers unattended, put out with water to avoid any possibility of a forest fire. 

Cleaning
Basic cleaning supplies may be found under the sink, cupboard and in the supply closet in the hall outside the master bedroom.   Please use as needed.

Linens
Extra linens located in bedroom and linen closet in the hallway including sheets, blankets and pillows.

Satellite TV’s Operation

  • Press SAT, then Power (Green light will come on the “black box”)
  • Press TV, then power
  • Press SAT again, and then change volume and channels as needed

Major Food Shopping
Ingels Market located in Cashiers approximately 11 miles from the house (1mile east of the Cashiers Crossroads)

Note:  We are located in a DRY COUNTY and sale or serving of alcoholic beverages in Cashiers is
prohibited. For personal use, bring your beverages with you.  Most restaurants permit brown bagging your own alcoholic beverages.

Stove & Oven Instructions

  • STOVE - Top Burners  Turn knob to “LIGHT” setting until you hear the igniter CLICKING. Once lit, turn knob to STOP THE CLICKING. Adjust flame as  needed.

  • OVEN – Press BAKE button.  Adjust temperature to desired temperature by pressing arrow buttons, then press START.

Home Entertainment

  • Video’s located in cabinet under the living room TV – VCR’s in Living Room & Master Bedroom
  • Parlor Games and Puzzles located in closet adjacent to front door.
  • Books in the “Americana” Guest Bedroom
  • Basic dial up for your lap top is located with a printer in the office.  The area is not yet 
  •      equipped with upgraded services.

SEE OWNERS NOTEBOOK ON KITCHEN COUNTER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION