Fireplace & Firewood

Firewood is normally available for your use.  EXTREME care should be used if you are using the fireplace.  Please make sure the fire is not tall enough to enter the flue.  Also, do not load the fireplace at the end of the night and allow to burn unattended overnight.  Starter sticks are provided, but please only use a couple of them to start a fire.  Using more than a few starter sticks can result in the fire overheating the fireplace.  Detailed instructions for operation are on a laminated card on the coffee table.  We try to keep firewood stocked for your use, so please feel free to use it.  However, firewood has been in scarce supply over the past couple years, so we can’t guarantee it will be available.  The local gas stations sell bundles of firewood, so you may want to grab some just in case.

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TVs, Bluetooth & Gaming

​​​All of the TVs are Roku smart TVs. There are instructions on how to run apps or just watch cable upstairs and downstairs. Instructions for the tabletop video game are located downstairs next to the game.  Please do not put food or drinks on the glass.

 

Outdoor Firepit

​​If using the bonfire pit, please use care and keep the fire at a reasonable size so embers don’t fall out and damage the deck.  We try to have some firewood available for the fire pit, but wood deliveries have been hit and miss over the past couple of years.  There is plenty of smaller, fallen wood in the woods around the property if you'd like to gather some.  Also, local gas stations sell bundles of firewood for a few dollars.   Do not use the fire pit in times of high winds.  ***PLEASE don’t leave cigarette butts in the firepit***.

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Kitchen and Bath​

​​​Our coffee pot has 2 options - you can make a full pot of coffee, or single serving using k-cups.  In additon to bowls, pots, pans etc for cooking, we also supply the following:

- electric skillet

- electric frypan

- crock pot

- cutting boards

- cake pans

- collander

- large stock pot

- blender

- mini food processer / smoothie maker

- cookie sheets

- 4 slice toaster

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Note there is also a refrigerator for your use downstairs near the bunk room.     

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Grill

​​There is a propane grill on the deck for your use. We try to keep propane tanks filled but if tanks run out, you can exchange the tanks at Mancelona hardware or several gas stations in Bellaire. If you should purchase a refill tank yourself, we will be happy to reimburse you for the cost. Please remember to get a receipt – thank you!

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Also Included

A travel crib (Pack n Play) is provided for your use and is located in the bedroom closet.  Linens: Towels are provided, but please do not use towels as beach/pool towels.​​​​​​​​​​​  There is a hair dryer for your convenience.

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Pets

​​​​​Clean up after pets and PLEASE do not allow them on sofas or beds. 

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Trash

​​There are two garbage cans provided in the shed at the street.  Please place ONLY BAGGED GARBAGE in these receptacles, and no more than the cans can fit.  If you have more garbage than can fit in the receptacles, please take it with you.  Garbage pick up day is Monday.

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Recycling

​Recycling centers are only a few minutes away - CLICK HERE FOR MAPS

 

Safety

​​​​There is a fire extinguisher in the fireplace area.  There are permanently installed baby gates at the top and bottom of the stairs on the main floor.

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​Wifi

​​​We have high speed Spectrum internet for your streaming/browsing use: 

NETWORK: WIFI: hug2g483985        Password/network key:  star04math

Wifi access info is also located in the kitchen area

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Other Items...

​​Heating and Cooling: The primary heating and cooling is provided by the white, wall mounted units (one on the main floor and one in the loft area). Each one has its own remote control - just push ON/OFF, and set the temperature where you’d like it.  For added heating if necessary, there are baseboard heaters in each room that have their own heat control, either on the wall, or on the baseboards themselves.  Please keep children and pets away from the registers on the walls and floors since they can get very hot.  Use the ceiling fans (remote control by the thermostat) to keep air moving and things comfortable.

 

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IMPORTANT:  This area is very popular and there will be both permanent residents and guests in the surrounding houses.  We want you to have a ton of fun up here, but we need to respect our neighbors’ ability to do the same thing.  Therefore, we have a very strict “good neighbor policy” and NoiseAware sound decibel montioring devices installed at the property.  If we receive a complaint regarding excessive noise or inappropriate behavior, we may have to ask you and your group to leave the premises.  This almost NEVER happens, but everyone in this beautiful setting deserves to enjoy themselves, so please let’s work together! 😊

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