Welcome to Our Home!

Grocery Delivery

Lighting & Smart Home Features

• No need to turn off lights individually—wall switches control all lights.


• The house is a Smart Home with Alexa voice controls:
  
  
  
  • "Alexa, turn on all lights 100%."
  
  
  • "Alexa, turn off all lights."
  
  
  • "Alexa, turn on/off (outside lights, bathroom, bedroom, etc.)."
  
  
  
  


• Some lights have a nightlight setting and won’t turn off completely (e.g., bathroom and kitchen sink).

WiFi Login

• Network Name: prettyflyforawifi


• Password: giveittomebaby
  (We’re fans of the ‘90s band The Offspring—sorry! 😆)

Troubleshooting: Charter internet can be glitchy. If you have WiFi but no internet, reset the router using the plug located by the downstairs laundry. Let us know if you need help!

TV & Streaming Services

• Use the remote for most operations.


• Netflix, Hulu, and Prime are provided. Press the Netflix button on the remote to access.


• Feel free to log into your own accounts, but please log out before leaving.

Outdoor Activities & Rentals

• TART Trail & eBikes: TC eBikes (on Carter Rd) is within walking distance. The TART Trail is 0.25 miles away.


• Beach Essentials: Towels, snorkel gear, coolers, and toys are in the entryway closet.


• Best Beaches:
  
  
  
  1. Maple Bay Natural Area (East Bay)
  
  
  2. Haserot Beach (Old Mission)
  
  
  3. Good Harbor
  
  
  4. Port Oneida Beach
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • The closest beach is a .5 mile walk to West Bay.
  
  
  
  

Boating & Water Sports

• Kayaks & SUPs: TC Paddle offers hourly ($30) and daily rentals ($100).


• If you’re near West Bay, let us know—we may have SUPs available for half-price rentals.


• Boat Rentals: Pontoons, jet skis, and powerboats are available for rent. Tall Ship Manitou and The Nauticat are great tour options.

Security & Privacy

• We own other properties in the cul-de-sac, but we won’t be on-site during your stay.


• Cameras are only on exterior entrances/exits.


• The neighborhood is safe, but we recommend locking your car doors.


• Don’t want Alexa? Just unplug the devices. If Alexa turns yellow, say “Alexa, what’s my notification?” to clear it.

Quiet Hours

Trash & Recycling

• Trash bins are in the kitchen and a bin by the garage.


• We strongly support recycling, but guests must take their recyclables to the recycling center on E Cherry Bend Rd (1.6 miles away).

Drinking Water

• Our home is on a well—safe to drink but not great-tasting.


• Filtered drinking water (reverse osmosis) is available at the kitchen sink. ** PLEASE FILL WATER OVER THE SINK TO AVOID WATER DAMAGE **

Kitchen & Cooking Supplies

• The kitchen is fully stocked with oils, spices, salt, and pepper.


• Do not cut or prep food on the butcher block countertops—use the cutting boards above the fridge.


• Additional kitchen appliances available upon request:
  
  
  
  • Keurig, electric griddle, center-burner griddle, Zyliss chopper, strainers, Pyrex baking dishes, cast iron pans, tea kettle, omelet pans, storage containers, popcorn popper, vegetable steamer, juicer, garlic press, hand mixer, blender, and mandoline slicer.
  
  
  
  

Bedding & Extra Pillows

• Extra pillows and blankets are in each bedroom closet.


• Downstairs couch and inflatable bed bedding are located inside the black couch.

White Noise & Bluetooth Speakers

• Alexa speakers are in every bedroom and the living room.


• Commands:
  
  
  
  • "Alexa, play white noise."
  
  
  • "Alexa, play meditation music."
  
  
  • "Alexa, connect my phone." (for Bluetooth)
  
  
  
  


• TV Soundbar Bluetooth Setup: Navigate to Settings > General > External Device Manager > Bluetooth Device List and pair your device.

Laundry & Ironing

• Laundry is downstairs.


• Iron, ironing board, and fabric steamer are also available.

A/C & Heating

• Nights are usually cool, so A/C isn't always needed.


• Two split-unit A/C units are available—point the remote at the unit to operate.

Pet-Friendly Info

• Dogs: Please clean up after your dog—extra bags are in the entryway. Waste can be placed in the trash bin behind the garage.


• Dog-friendly places:
  
  
  
  • Closest dog park: N Division & W Grandview Pkwy
  
  
  • Closest dog-friendly trail: Hickory Meadows North Trailhead
  
  
  • Best dog beach: West Bay near Boardman River (unofficial dog beach)
  
  
  • Dog-friendly restaurants: The Little Fleet, Filling Station, Rare Bird, Slab Town Burgers, Brady’s Bar, and Town Plaza (Commons patios welcome dogs).
  
  
  
  

Our Resident Cat: Ginger 🐱

• Ginger (orange tabby) is our friendly barn cat who roams outside.


• Treats and food are in the entryway if you'd like to feed him.


• Please keep him outside—he loves to scratch furniture!

Transportation & Parking

• Don't drink & drive! Police patrol heavily in summer.


• Best rideshare option: Jake Pino (231-218-0562)


• Other options: Malachy’s Car Trek Karaoke Cab, TC Taxi, Odawa Taxi, Cherry Capital Taxi, and others.


• Parking: Downtown meters enforced Mon-Sat 8 AM - 6 PM. Parking decks are an easy alternative. FREE on Sundays & major holidays!

Food Delivery & Late-Night Eats

• DoorDash, GrubHub, & UberEats deliver.


• Only pizza delivery near by: Nico's Pizza (231-252-4161)


• Late-night food options:
  
  
  
  • U&I & Brady’s (until 1 AM)
  
  
  • Off The Traxx (until 3 AM, Tue-Sun)
  
  
  • Howard’s Hot Dog (sometimes open late near Union St. Station)
  
  
  
  

Medical Emergencies

• For minor issues (9 AM - 5 PM, Mon-Fri): Use urgent care clinics.


• For 24-hour care: Munson’s ER (but wait times can be up to 8 hours).


• Need help? Contact us! We have family at Munson who can update you on wait times or recommend options.

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