Departure Notes:

1. Linens, Clean-Up, and Trash: Unless cleaning service arrangements have been pre-arranged upon booking, before departing please ensure:

  • Linens

    • Feel free to use the washer/dryer and take care of linens while on site. Easiest to simply toss bedding & towels in the wash once out of bed.  Otherwise, Local Lancaster Friends & Relatives – only, please kindly take them home, wash, and return to us.

    • The replacement/spare sheets and pillowcases are stored underneath the queen beds and in the drawers below the bunk beds.

  • Cleanliness/Guest Readiness - Please ensure the cottage is cleaned and guest ready for the next party:

    • Bathroom, Kitchen, Refrigerator, cleaned/wiped down

    • Areas thoroughly Vacuumed 

    • Ensure things are ready for next guests

      • Ultimately, they will be the ones who determine satisfaction. Reports of dissatisfaction will negatively impact future booking availability.

  • Trash - This neck of the woods has bears and they will be attracted by garbage.  Please leave nothing that will attract wild life or look unsightly.

    • If you book direct with us: Whatever you bring in and/or dispose of must be taken with you upon departure.

    • If you booked through Airbnb: Trash pick-up may have been arranged. Confirm with property manager

2. Turn Off, Close, and Lock Up: Please ensue the following before departing:

  • Close & Lock All Windows

  • Lower/Close Blinds 

  • Basement Door Locked & Secured

  • TV Remotes:

    • Kitchen - Secure to Velcro on TV

    • Basement - Place on Entertainment Cabinet 

  • Mini-Split Remotes:

    • Press MIN.HEAT BUTTON

    • Return Remotes to Holders

  • Turn Off - All Baseboard Heating Units

  • Turn Off - Exterior Deck Lights (2)

  • Turn Off - Water Main  (if asked to do so)

  • Turn Off - Circuit Breakers 14 & 16-18: Well Pump & Water Heater  (if asked to do so)

  • Turn Off - All Interior Lights

  • Lock Front Door