Logistics.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Opening up the Log Home............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Confirmation of Condition and Cleaning the Log Home Checklist........................................................... 3

If there was an accident and something was broken…...................................................................................... 3

Closing Down the Log Home...................................................................................................................................................... 4

 

 


 

Logistics

Opening up the Log Home

 

Parking:

In the winter, please park in the garage or in front of the small porch between the garage and the main cabin. This allows the snowplow to turn around and to clear the most area.

Lights:

In general, the main light switches are lit when shut off.

This helps locate them at night.

Main entrance:

The main entrance to the cabin is on the left on the covered porch.

The porch lights are activated at night by motion detectors and should go on automatically when they detect movement.

Driveway spotlight:

The driveway spotlight switch is to the left of the main door at foot level.

We have not been able to determine why the previous owners put the switch there.

Kitchen/dining area:

The kitchen light switch is a lit switch just to the right of the kitchen sink.

There light above the dining area is controlled by a timer.

This timer is located in the corner to the right of the table.

Unplug the timer and plug the light directly into the outlet.

Great room:

The great room lights and ceiling fan switches are half way up the spiral stairs on the left.

Loft:

The loft ceiling light switch is to the right of the bed.

The loft desk lamp and living room blue tulip light are controlled by a timer behind the desk in the loft.

Unplug this and plug each into the outlet as desired.

Basement:

The basement light switch is half way down the spiral stairs on the right.

Heating the main cabin:

The heating of the main cabin is greatly enhanced by using the ceiling fan.

This keeps the heat from rising to  the ceiling keeps the cabin even temperature even.

The master thermostat in the cabin is located at the spiral stairs.

Heating the loft:

There is a thermostat in the loft on the baseboard behind the head of the bed. Generally this heater is not needed.

Heating the middle room:

The thermostat for the middle room is located on the wall just outside the master bedroom.

Heating the master bedroom:

The thermostat for the master bedroom is located on the wall between the closets.

Note that the actual temperature of the room will be 25 degrees higher than the setting of the thermostat so set the thermostat accordingly.

Fireplace

You may choose to use the fireplace depending on your experience and comfort level with them.

The basement wood stove

The wood stove in the basement provides additional heat for the cabin during electrical outages. Using this stove keeps the living room and kitchen from freezing.

Cleaning Verification

From time to time the cleaning service is unable to clean during the time between guests.

Please review your Cleaning check list and make a note of any items which were not done by  the cleaning service or the previous guest.

 

Please fill in the ‘Confirmation of Condition portion’ of the ‘Cleaning’ checklist and immediately telephone us if anything is broken.

 


Confirmation of Condition and Cleaning the Log Home Checklist

Note: Cleaning the Log Home generally takes two people 1 hour. Please plan accordingly.

Confirmation of Condition Upon Arrival

Please fill in this column upon arrival.

Please fill in this column upon departure.

Please perform the entire checklist – even if you did not use one of the rooms listed.

Master Bedroom:

q  Vacuumed

q  Beds neatly made

q  Extra blankets folded and put away in closet

 

Middle Room:

q  Vacuumed

q  Futon bed stripped of linen and brushed clean

q  Extra blankets folded and put away in master BR closet

 

Bathrooms:

q  Vacuumed

q  Cabinets emptied of all personal items.

q  Sink, shower, mirror washed

q  Toilet cleaned

q  Garbage emptied

q  Whirlpool clean and free from scratches or damage

 

Kitchen:

q  Vacuumed

q  Dishes cleaned and put away

q  Sink and drain cleaned

q  Counters and stovetop cleaned

q  Microwave and convection oven cleaned

q  Toaster and coffee maker wiped down

q  Refrigerator emptied of everything except condiments

q  Trash bagged and put in bins in the garage

 

Dining Area:

q  Vacuumed

q  Table cleared and wiped down

 

Great Room:

q  Vacuumed

q  Seat cushions and pillows in place

 

Loft:

q  Vacuumed

q  Bed neatly made

q  Extra blankets folded and put away in master BR closet

 

Accidents or Breakage’s:

q  None

q  List them:

Master Bedroom:

q  Vacuumed

q  Beds neatly made

q  Extra blankets folded and put away in closet

 

Middle Room:

q  Vacuumed

q  Futon bed stripped of linen and brushed clean

q  Extra blankets folded and put away in master BR closet

 

Bathrooms:

q  Vacuumed

q  Cabinets emptied of all personal items.

q  Sink, shower, mirror cleaned

q  Toilet cleaned

q  Garbage emptied

q  Whirlpool clean and free from scratches or damage

 

Kitchen:

q  Vacuumed

q  Dishes cleaned and put away

q  Sink and drain cleaned

q  Counters and stovetop cleaned

q  Microwave and convection oven cleaned

q  Toaster and coffee maker wiped down

q  Refrigerator emptied of everything except condiments

q  Trash bagged and put in bins in the garage

 

Dining Area:

q  Vacuumed

q  Table cleared and wiped down

 

Great Room:

q  Vacuumed

q  Seat cushions and pillows in place

 

Loft:

q  Vacuumed

q  Bed neatly made

q  Extra blankets folded and put away in master BR closet

 

Accidents or Breakage’s:

q  None

q  List them:

 

If there was an accident and something was broken…

Dear Guests:

If an accident happens, please telephone us immediately so we can repair or replace the item before the next guest arrives.

 

By letting us know as soon as possible, we can plan the repair or purchase the replacement item and be prepared to take care of it during the short time between guests.  If we discover an accident during the time between guests it is very difficult to repair or replace the item in time for the next guest.

 

Thank you for your support in keeping the log home a refuge for our guests.

 

Please mail this checklist back to me upon your departure.


 

Closing Down the Log Home

Note: Closing down the Log Home generally takes two people 30 minutes. Please plan accordingly.

Master Bedroom:

q  Lights off

q  Windows closed

q  Glass door closed.

q  Glass door stop-block in the track

q  Heat off

q  Door to middle room closed

 

Middle Room:

q  Screened-in porch door locked

q  Lights off

q  Windows closed and latched

q  Futon bed stripped of linen and folded up to a sofa

q  Thermostat set to “Low” (Nov-April only)

q  Door to the kitchen open.

 

Bathrooms:

q  Lights and fan off

q  Cabinets and shower emptied of all personal items.

q  Panel door to show pipes open (Nov-April only)

q  Both bathroom doors open

 

Kitchen:

q  Lights off

q  Window closed and latched

q  All shades drawn

q  Coffee maker unplugged

q  Refrigerator emptied of everything except condiments

q  Under sink cabinet door open (Nov-April only)

 

Dining Area:

q  Light plugged into timer in outlet and timer set to correct time.

q  Windows closed and latched

q  All shades drawn

Great Room:

q  Lights off

q  Windows closed and latched

q  All shades drawn except for the windows behind the TV set.

q  Ceiling fan off

q  Radio off

q  TV/VCR/DSS off

q  Thermostat set to 50 (Nov-April only)

q  Fireplace doors closed and air supply fully closed

 

Loft:

q  Light plugged into timer in outlet and timer set to correct time.

q  Beds stripped of linen

q  Windows closed and latched

q  Sky light closed

 

Basement:

q  Lights off

q  Window closed

q  Dryer off

q  Door wedged shut

q  Washer off

q  Washer valves closed

q  Wood stove door closed and air supply fully open

q  Please DO NOT remove ashes from wood stove

 

Garage:

q  Lights off

q  Fire Exit door latched

Please leave the keys in the lock box and return any other keys to their hiding places

You must punch in the combination to the lock box to reattach it to the wall.

Winter Guests:

It is especially important to follow directions for setting thermostats and leaving specific room and cabinet doors open to prevent pipes from freezing.

 

Please double-check that:

q  the master bedroom door is closed

q  the door from the kitchen to the middle room is open

q  the bathroom door is open

q  the bathroom cabinet and shower panel door is open (Nov-April only)

q  the master bedroom thermostat is set to off

q  the middle room thermostat is set to Low (Nov-April only)

q  the grand room thermostat is set to 50’ (Nov-April only)

q  the keys are returned to the lockbox and any other keys are returned to their hiding places

 

Thank you for your attention to these details.