The Lighthouse Haven

This master bedroom is furnished with a queen-sized bed, two end tables with lamps, an alarm clock, mirrored bureau, and a corner chair. The walls display pictures of lighthouses of the Cape and Islands. Four pillows, a cotton mattress pad, vinyl mattress protector, a queen-sized comforter, dust ruffle, pillow shams, and spare blankets are provided. Extra bedding is stored in plastic containers under the bed and in the closet. The windows are dressed with matching curtains and adjustable blinds. A ceiling paddle fan and electric baseboard heater are provided for temperature control. Guests should bring their own pillowcases and queen-sized sheets for their stay in The Lighthouse Haven.

The Beachcombers’ Retreat

This room is decorated with seashells, starfish, and pictures of children gathering their “seaside treasurers.” It is furnished with two twin beds, two end tables with a lamp and alarm clock, a mirrored bureau, and chair. Each bed has two pillows, a waterproof mattress protector, a cotton mattress pad, blankets, and a bedspread. Extra bedding is stored in plastic containers under the beds and in the closet. The window is dressed with curtains and adjustable blinds. A ceiling fan and electric heater are provided. Renters should bring their own pillow cases and two sets of twin sized sheets to this Beachcombers’ Retreat.

The Birds of the Sea Sanctuary

This room is dedicated to our local “feathered friends”. It is furnished with two twin-sized beds, two end tables with lamps, an alarm clock, mirrored bureau, and large chair. Each bed has two pillows, a waterproof mattress protector, a cotton mattress pad, blankets, a bedspread, and throw pillow. Extra bedding is stored in plastic containers under the beds and in the closet. Each window in this room is equipped with curtains and adjustable blinds. A ceiling fan and electric heater are provided. Guests who plan to “roost” here with the sea birds should bring their own pillowcases and two sets of twin-sized sheets.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, glasses, flatware, baking and cookware, including a large lobster pot (sorry, lobster not included)! Appliances include a gas stove, small microwave oven, refrigerator/freezer, toaster, and automatic drip coffee pot. Guests should bring their own food, dishtowels, and paper goods such as trash bags and paper towels.

Living Room / Dinette

The seashell-themed main living area is furnished with a sofa, loveseat, TV, two end tables with lamps, and a coffee table. (This sofa does NOT pull out into a bed.) The dining table comfortably seats four. The fireplace is in working condition. Please remember to open the damper before use. There is an electric heater to the right of the fireplace. The heater on the outer wall is just a “decoration” so don’t bother turning it on.

Full Bath

The scallop-themed bath is decorated with a shower curtain, liner, rubber bath mat and matching accessories. Renters should bring their own bath towels, hand towels, face clothes, beach towels, toilet paper, tissues, and toiletries. Don’t forget tub and beach toys for the kids! ;-)

Communications Information

The TV has cable. It also plays DVDs and VHS tapes. A portable AM/FM radio with CD player is in the kitchen. Renters should bring their own DVDs, CDs, and/or video tapes. Landline phone access is not available; please bring a cell phone with you if you want phone access. Wireless high-speed Internet access with Comcast is available. If you want wireless access, please let Andy know in advance so he can arrange to let you into the wireless network and bring your own laptop computer with a wireless card.

Utilities and Safety

The electrical box (circuit breakers) for the all electric heaters is in the closet of The Lighthouse Haven. The master box for the electricity is in the kitchen. Both are already “turned on”. Spare fuses are in the “junk drawer” in the kitchen. A fire extinguisher is installed on the wall of the closet in the bathroom. The lighter for starting the fireplace and/or gas grill is stored above the kitchen sink (out of children’s reach). A nightlight is on the wall near the dining room table.

Other Important Information

NO PETS and NO SMOKING!

“Beach blankets” are stored in a clearly marked plastic containers in the bedroom closets. Please do not use any of the other bedding at the beach or outside.

Each side of the duplex has its own gas grill and picnic table in the back yard for outdoor dining. Do not burn charcoal in the gas grill because it will ruin the grill. A plastic tablecloth for the picnic table and grilling utensils are stored in the kitchen.

To protect the septic system, do not flush tampons, “disposable” tampon applicators, or feminine napkins down the toilet. Do not dispose of cooking grease in the kitchen sink. Please wash any beach sand off in the outdoor shower before using the indoor shower/tub.

The dining room tabletop will crack if exposed to extreme heat so do not place hot items directly on the glass tabletop. Please place potholders under any hot items on the dining table.

The power cord to the radio that is on the fridge easily pulls out of the wall outlet; and that outlet is difficult to access behind the fridge. So please do not remove the radio from the top of the fridge.

Leaving the Property - End of Your Vacation

Check-out time is at 9 a.m. The owners will clean, but renters are expected to wash any dishes they dirty. Please bag up any trash, and leave it in the buckets in the backyard. Please turn off all of the electric heaters in the bedrooms and the living room.

Drop the keys in the mail at your earliest convenience.

Enjoy your vacation!!!