Guest Guide

Welcome to the Cabin

First things first:

Wifi

Network: netgear35-5G

Password: millpondcabin

Wifi does not extend to the bunkie

Contact Info

Please contact Kate via text for any and all questions you may have!

Kate will always be available during your stay: 

647-787-7161

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Essentials

    • Tap water is 100% safe to drink! The water has a slightly mineral flavour because it’s filtered well water, called “soft water”. Additionally, a filtered water jug is provided in the fridge which makes the taste more neutral, but is not needed.

    • Hot water takes a minute or two of running in kitchen to warm up, shower and bathroom sink hot water is faster to heat up

    • The water tank in the bathroom closet refills once a day around 2-3pm, it will make some audible/somewhat loud "water rushing" sounds for a few minutes, don’t be alarmed this is normal

    • keep showers short with groups to avoid running out of hot water!

    • Couch throws and extra bed blankets are located in cupboard in kitchen island, closest to the living room or in the master bedroom chest of drawers

    • Please only use the amount of beds needed to avoid extra cleaning for our team

    • Extra towels are located on cupboard in kitchen island, closest to the living room side

    • Try to only use one large towel per person to limit laundry, face towels are in the straw box beside the bathroom sink

    • Robes are provided also

    • To maintain extra warmth in the cabin, we two HVAC units are mounted on the walls, with one located above the mirror in the living room and the other in the bedroom

    • use the white remote located by the front door to control the HVAC units.

    • Point the remote at each unit individually from a few feet away to adjust the temperature.

    • After adjusting the temperature, allow a few minutes for the unit to respond. Wait until you feel warm air blowing from the unit to confirm the adjustment has taken effect.

    • for best results, use the gas fireplace in the living room and the heater in the bedroom.

    • These are also AC units for the summer! Click to “cool” setting

    • The fireplace / gas stove is on and warming the space already, should you wish to adjust the temperature, use small black remote with the name “JOTUL” mounted by the front door

    • The middle (bigger) number shows the desired temperature, the top number is the current temperature of the room

    • You can adjust your desired temperature by clicking the middle button up and down

    • The flames will only ignite when the desired temperature is higher than the current room temperature

    • turn off white living room heater to rely only on gas stove (keep bedroom on)

    • do not turn off gas with handle at back or on the stove itself or adjust settings on the bottom of the unit

    • Overhead lights are beside the front door to the left. Please aim to keep all lights off when you leave, for the sake of mother nature

    • We recommend using the lamps in the corners of the room to create a vibe - the overhead lights are great for cooking and cleaning, you can also control theses lights intensity with the dimmer option. Dimmer on the mood light is a smaller silver button on the bottom right

    • We have candles provided only in the designated holders, please be careful with supervision and do not remove them from holders

    • to use overhead fan (recommended after cooking to clear the air) indicated switch is beside lights, the speed adjustment "craftmade" panel does not work

    • for the outdoor string lights: outside on the porch directly to the left of the sliding door - there is a outlet the dangling plugs can be plugged into, this turns on all the lights. Leave on at night if needed to guide your path to and from the bunkie

    • The loft bedrooms in the main cabin and the Bunkie are both accessed by ladders, to use pulling slowly but firmly away from the wall, the wheels on bottom will roll to the proper angle - push to put away when not in use for more space

    • Lofts are NOT suitable for children due to lack of railings

  • Coffee Maker Instructions (Cuisinart Drip) 

    • Adjust the amount of coffee to be brewed by turning the "grind controL" - this will tell the machine how many cups you want ( ex. 4-6 cups is good for two people, 8-12 cups for 4-6 people)

    • Press small silver button on left hand side of machine to open up basket

    • Lift off all three segments - throw away any grinds in basket into garbage - and rinse basket all 3 pieces Replace in proper order and close silver basket holder

    • Lift up black plastic flap at the back and pour in water, the water level is on the right side of the machine - pour slowly and match water level with amount of cups desired

    • Press "on/off" button and grinding will start, the brew cycle will finish with a beep to signify coffee being ready

    • Mill Pond Cabin loves four legged guests! There are pet food and water bowls in the cupboard above the fridge if they’re not out already

    • One large dog bed is provided

    • Please bring an extra dog blanket if your pet is used to being on the couch - to keep the furniture clean after outdoor adventures

    • Please keep track of your animals, our neighbors have pet dogs and we want to respect their privacy from your adventurous pets

Amenities

    • keep ceiling fan on at all times for ventilation and to circulate cool air from outside and maintain warmth from space heater

    • room will take about 3 hours to heat up, so turn on space heater when you arrive

    • set heater to high to heat up initially, then turn down to low to maintain heat over night

    • keep clothing and other items away from heater

    • wifi doesn’t reach well to the Bunkie unfortunately but we are within phone service stillxt goes here

    • Turn on sauna ONE HOUR before you want to use it, so it can heat up fully

    • Turn on sauna by pressing round black button twice, this will display the current temperature, and the temperature it will heat up to in the top right corner

    • Turn dial to adjust temperature, sauna should be set between 180-190

    • When “heat” symbol is above the larger number; the sauna is warming. When this symbol is absent, it is off

    • Use the switches covered by plastic dome to turn on in-sauna bench lighting + porch overhead light

    • Fill the small bucket inside sauna with fresh water from Kitchen tap

    • Once sauna has reached desired temperature - enter for your first cycle - follow cycle guide , please wear bathing suit in sauna

    • Enter and exit sauna swiftly to maintain temperature, pull door closed behind you firmly

    • When pouring water on hot rocks, please do so one spoonful at a time. Adding water to the rocks increases the heat immediately, so please use caution. We recommend 1-3 spoonfuls each time the door is opened! Keep hand at end of ladle handle and do not let hands linger directly over rocks, as steam will rise up immediately and can cause burns. This process should be done by adults only. Pour water on the outer edges of the rock cage, not the center. Do not touch rocks!

    • When adding essential oils, please put the oils in the bucket of water to be ladled in, not directly dripped on the rocks

    • Turn off sauna when finished by pressing black dial button again once, the “heat” symbol above the number should be gone

    • Close door after exiting and turn off sauna by again clicking exterior dial. Click once to power off, the wavy ““heat” symbol should be absent

    • Hot tub is serviced bi-weekly by Main Street Pools in Uxbridge

    • Alternate between buttons slowly on the hot tub display, or you may cause it to go into “sleep mode” (“EC or SL” ), simply raise temperature with up and down buttons, but wait 5 seconds before turning on the light or jets after adjusting the heat

    • 104 is the max temp, keeping temp between 100-104 is standard

    • to turn on the jets press the button once, and turn off jets when not in use

    • keep lid on when not in use

    • if display reads “EC or SL” text kate for further instructions

    • Remove fabric cover, keep covered when not in use

    • Keep lid closed when igniting elements

    • turn gas on at the back of the bbq, with the pipe running out of the house-  and off when finished

    • turn each front knob slowly until you hear a click, then slowly continue turning until at desired heat strength

    • Pellets are not provided, you can purchase from local hardware store 12 minutes away, called “Pilgrim’s Home Hardware” in Sunderland - ask for any preferred flavor of smoker pellet, or at any Canadian Tire

    • Plug in your grill and flip the Power Switch located on the back of your Hopper to the ON position.

    • Turn the Dial to your desired temperature and confirm your selection by pressing the Dial.

    • Press and hold IGNITE

    • Grills typically reach temp within 15 minutes depending on variables like weather

    • There may be a bungie cord on the lid upon arrival, keep lid strapped down in similar way with a tight seal so heat doesn't escape

    • Press and hold black dial to initiate "cool down cycle" when ready to turn off

    • Unplug power cord