RusticRetreat/FrPlace/FrPit/kid/pets/1120 SqFt

RUSTIC RETREAT ✦1120 sq ft 2 level cabin ✦Firepit ✦Quiet/clean/sanitized, NON-SMOKING get-away ✦4 blks to village center, library, skate park, public playground & blocks from great hiking ✦Pet & kid friendly ✦Sled run on property ✦Duraflame logs suggested for fireplace ✦ 4 pm Check in, 10 am Check-out (flexible w/fee) ✦WIFI: 845 Mbps ✦50” SmartTV w/ Netflix, Disney+Hulu included & DVD player ✦Fenced yard for furpals. $50 pet cleaning fee (must disclose) NOT A PARTY CABIN! The space We are very proud of the RUSTIC RETREAT... being 90 years old, it is a relative youngster compared to so many century old cabins in town. We try to remind our guests that these older cabins, although filled with charm, do show their age in many ways. If tentative guests are used to central air conditioning, very strong water pressure, and cookie cutter layouts, we would likely not be a good fit. This cabin is for those looking to take a nostalgic step back in time. Water Filter: We have a Brita water filter available at the cabin. This 90 year old cabin boasts stained glass windows, antique "snooker" (think mini-billiards) table, an old wind up phonograph, live-edge 100 year old pine tree counters, porch swing, rock fire-place, and so many more rustic artifacts. Some of the nuances are accordion bathroom doors, and upstairs loft like bedrooms (one has a folding wood door, the other, a curtain door) and a rather tight wooden staircase to bedrooms. If you are taller than 6'3" you will not be able to stand straight in the upstairs bedrooms or bathroom. We do supply towels and all the beds will have fresh sheets & blankets on them. We have forced air heat and a portable A/C unit for the summer. If you look through all the pictures you will see photos of us renovating the cabin this past few years...it was like a huge Pinterest project!!! Guest access There are 10 steps up to the main floor and upstairs where you will be staying. You have the front, side and back porch and fenced in back-yard. The basement/garage is not available to guests, but might be accessed by owners during your stay. It has a separate entrance and guests will be notified before it is accessed (very rarely!). Other things to note As a teacher, I appreciate complete sentences and also appreciate guests taking the time to be informed. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. Greetings! Welcome to our little piece of paradise at 6000 feet. We hope you have a relaxing and wonderful stay at The RUSTIC RETREAT. FYI: the altitude may make you more tired than usual and the air is extremely dry. Drink lots of water to avoid “altitude headache” and dry mouth. Water, chewing gum, and lip balm (Vaseline for the nose and lips at night) will be your best friends! The non-readers are going to have headaches! This is a NON-SMOKING CABIN: If you smoke outside, you MUST dispose of your butts! We are in an extremely high fire danger area and cigarette butts are a fire danger as well as being unsightly. If there is any evidence of smoking inside the cabin there will be a $400 fine as well. Please respect the house rules and appreciate that most of our guests are looking for clean mountain air and fresh smelling cabins. Please do not book with us if this is a problem. LODGE TEMPERATURE: We have beautiful summer weather in Wrightwood. The best way to maintain comfortable conditions is to open windows at night and close them in the morning. Even though there is air conditioning, please do not run it at night or turn it lower than 74 degrees (you will risk loosing power to the whole home!). Open windows....it's a lot cooler outside (most of the time) than the AC can make it! Thanks so much and enjoy our fresh and clean mountain air! If you are use to central air, this may not be the place for you. BATHROOMS: A half bathroom (just toilet and sink) downstairs, with another three-quarter bathroom upstairs (no tub just shower). There are extra supplies under the sink; hair dryer, lotions.... Please limit shower time as the hot water heater does not replenish very quickly and because of the extreme water restrictions we’ve been given. After seven minutes the water will get rather chilly (the non-readers are in for a surprise!) Turn the handle to 4 o’clock for a hot shower. Do not flush toilets while shower is running. Please do not flush any feminine products, hand wipes, paper towels or diaper wipes & be conservative w/toilet paper in both bathrooms.. Any plumber fees incurred for the plug up by these items will be removed from your security deposit. The wall heater must be turned off when not in use and do NOT hang any towels in front of the wall heater. KITCHEN: There is a traditional coffee maker and filters, and full sized appliances as well as dishes, glasses, silverware, cookware… Please do not put waste down the garbage disposal. We have a septic tank and it is far too hard on the system. We are under extreme water restrictions, so if you would like to help out by washing your dishes above the big black pot under the dish cabinet and then throwing the water onto the saplings in the back yard or any other plants, the plants and I would thank you! We have a container next to the sink for compost. When full, put it on the front porch and text me & I will empty it in our large compost container & return it to you. TRASH: There is a trash can AND a blue recycling can in the kitchen. They can be emptied into the APPROPRIATE roll outs by the garage. CRV cans/bottles can be placed in the blue can for pick up. Many do not recycle at home; it is required here! UPSTAIRS LOFT BEDROOMS: The carpeted bedroom to the left has a queen bed. The bedroom on the right has two double beds and also is carpeted; this bedroom does not have a door, but a curtain. All beds have built in reading lights behind the beds. Please supervise your children if they are young, the staircase is narrow and all wood. GREAT ROOM: We have a Smart TV 50” flatscreen. Volume control is on the side of the remote. The wooden cabinet has a variety of vintage toys and games. There is a tiny old TV with a built in VCR in the somewhat hidden cabinet under the peninsula by the back door. I have lots of videos…welcome to the ‘80’s! The TV is not plugged in…you need to pull it out and put it where you would like. The stairs going downstairs are not to be used as the door is locked to our storage area. LIVING ROOM: the dining table is in this room as well as a sofa in front of the fireplace. There is a flatscreen TV with DVD player…not a Smart TV…only plays DVD’s. LINENS: for all three beds are provided WATER: Wrightwood tap water is under high pressure and full of bubbles. The bubbles will disappear within a minute and you’ll have crystal clear water. I love Wrightwood water and think you will too! Again, you want to be drinking copious amounts of water; please don’t make me say, “I told you so!” FIREPLACE: Please do not light a fire if you are not familiar with how to; always keep the screen up! We supply one Duraflame log per winter night (starting mid-December). If you know how to build a fire and want to add a log NEVER add more than one piece of wood to the Duraflame. NEVER LEAVE THE CABIN IF YOU HAVE A LIVE FIRE. We have an ash bucket on the rock deck for cold ashes. FRONT DECK: Firepit: In a nutshell, turn upper dial to 9 o’clock and then depress the button below the dial. If it clicks but does not ignite, you likely need to make sure the gas on the tank is turned on. NEVER LEAVE IT UNATTENDED PHONOGRAPH:: We have a 100 year old hand crank “talking machine.” There are detailed instructions in the phonograph. Please do not let children handle the phonograph. + Please check the weather prior to your stay so you can be properly prepared. We are in an area that can get hot in the summer, very cold in the winter and can experience high winds. We will not issue refunds for weather issues, or road closures that are out of our control. + When visiting a mountain town, it's important to be aware that you may encounter various types of insects and bugs due to the natural environment. No refunds will be issued, though we make every effort to manage pest control. + We strongly encourage purchasing travelers insurance, especially in the winter months. PRICE IS BASED ON 4 guests. Additional guests will be $25 per person per night Registration Details CESTRP-2021-02271