USEFUL INFORMATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL STAY

Locks

The front door is secured by a code, which is the same as the code for the shop. You received the code before arriving, and that code will remain the same throughout your stay. The code changes with each guest. Please lock and secure the doors whenever the cabin is left unattended. There are a total of two outside doors. Please make sure they are all shut and locked before leaving the cabin.

Heat

There are two sources of heat. The primary is the gas fireplaces. If you need it a little warmer or cooler during your stay, feel free to move the thermostats in the living room or main bedroom on the wall up or down based on your desires. Just be sure to set the temperature back to 68 degrees when you leave. The radiant heaters located throughout the house can be used as secondary heat sources. Please turn them down to 50 degrees upon leaving. There are additional, personal space heaters throughout the cabin to take the chill off a particular room. You are welcome to use them, but please make sure they are unplugged before leaving to avoid a fire. The shop is also heated. Please turn the heat OFF when you are not actively using the shop so as to keep costs down for you and future guests.

Cooling

There is no central AC at the cabin as the trees and elevation typically provide enough cooling alone. You are welcome to open the windows to cool things down. Just be sure the screens are secure so no bugs get in and that all windows are closed upon leaving. There are also a few fans scattered throughout the cabin for those rare days that it does get warmer than is comfortable.

Towels

White towels are for bathing and showering. The beige or grey towels are for hot tub use. Please reuse towels to conserve energy. Please do not use the white or beige bath or hand towels for makeup removal. The black towel are provided for makeup removal.  Please use them. Please start a load of white or beige towels (whichever is larger) washing upon checkout. Do not put black towels in the wash and do not mix towels colors please.

Bedding

Each bed has a mattress cover, sheets, and a bedspread. Additional blankets are provided for your convenience. Should you need extras during your stay, they can be found in the drawers and cupboards as labeled. If you end up using a bed and/or bedding, please leave the bedding unmade so we know which linens to wash for the next guest.

Loft

To ensure the safety of our younger guests, we’ve secured the loft because the stairs leading up to it are quite steep, posing potential risks. However, if you’re comfortable with these conditions, you’re more than welcome to use the loft for additional sleeping space. The lock code is 5264. Should you decide to use this space, kindly inform the host. This allows us to arrange for our cleaning crew to properly care for the loft following your stay.

Cooking

Full kitchen facilities and needed utensils, tools, pots/pans, bowls, etc. are provided for your use. Feel free to use anything you need to cook. Please clean up after yourself.  

Grill

The grill is located on the deck. Please do not move it from its place. Turn on the propane at the bottle. The igniter does not always work, so feel free to use a long-stemmed lighter (in Misc drawer) to light the grill. Clean the cooking surface, and be sure to leave it as you found it (including turning off the propane at the bottle). 

Laundry

A washer and dryer are provided in the cabin. You are welcome to use it for your personal items as well as used cabin towels/linens. Washing pods are provided in the cupboards (use one pod per load) as well as dryer sheets. Please clean the lint trap before each use. Turn to the desired setting and hit the start button to begin a load. 

Fire Table

The fire table is for your use and is located on the north deck (near the hot tub). Turn on the propane at the bottle. The igniter does not always work, so feel free to use a long-stemmed lighter (in Misc drawer) to light the fire table. Clean the surface, and be sure to leave it as you found it (including turning off the propane at the bottle) when you are done. Enjoy

Bears and Wildlife

This is Yellowstone National Park (the park is just around the corner). Yes, we get wildlife (even in town), and yes, there are bears in the area. The likelihood of you seeing a bear at the cabin is small, but please be “Bear Aware” by not leaving food items out (including in coolers or grill). Moose and other wildlife are not to be underestimated. They are wild, dangerous animals and should be respected. Enjoy your time in nature, but be safe please!