Arrival time: 4:00 p.m. Departure time:
11:00 a.m.
If you are not out of the
house by the
required departure time, you will be charged half a day’s rate amount.
In the case of a back to back booking, there is no choice but to be out
by 11:00 am. If the
cleaning crew is delayed, it does not allow them enough time to do
their cleaning. Keep in mind, they generally have more than
one house to clean between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm.
DIRECTIONS
From
1)
Start out going WEST on
departing flights towards DOMESTIC
TERMINAL EXIT by turning left = .19 miles
2)
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto
DOMESTIC TERMINAL EXIT = .04 miles
3)
Stay straight to go onto
DOMESTIC TERMINAL EXIT = .17 miles
4)
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto
AIRPORT EXIT = .15 miles
5)
Take the US-101 N/I-380 W
ramp towards I-280/SAN FRANCISCO /
6)
Keep LEFT at the fork in the
ramp = .22 miles
7)
Merge onto US-101 N = 11.03
miles
8)
Take I-80 E towards BAY
BRIDGE / OAKLAND / SEVENTH ST / US-101 N = .09 miles
9)
Merge onto I-80 E = 81.18
miles
10)
11)
Merge onto CAPITAL CITY FRWY
= 5.05 miles
12)
Stay straight to go onto
US-50 E = about 110 miles. Go past all
the casinos (Harrah’s,
13)
Turn LEFT into Skyland at
1)
Start out going West on
2)
Turn LEFT to take the US-395
S ramp toward
3)
Merge onto US-395 S
4)
Take the US-395 S exit- exit
number 578 - towards
5)
Merge onto US-395
6)
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-50
7)
Continue up the hill past
Spooner
1)
We have contracted with All
Clean Snow Removal. If you need to contact them, their number is: (775)
588-6954
2)
Barbecue Info - We purchased
a propane barbecue for your enjoyment and use. However we cannot
guarantee that
the tank is always full. If you are barbecuing at night, the light
switch for
the outside lights is in the dining room by the patio sliding door. There is a light fixture right above the
barbecue and it makes it easy to see what you are doing. If the propane
is
depleted, you can go to Scotty’s Hardware at 264 Kingbury Grade,
Stateline for
a refill. Take Hwy 50 towards the casinos.
3)
PLEASE
HELP US WITH THE GAS AND ELECTRIC BILLS by turning off lights and the
heater
when possible!!!! In this
economy, we are really having a hard time with huge bills. We would
appreciate
your help!!!
5)
The linens for the sofa bed
are in the credenza in the living room.
6)
There are numerous paperback
books for those who like to relax with a book.
Please don’t take them, unless you replace with a different
paperback.
8)
The thermostats are located
upstairs, in the master bedroom to the right of the mirror, and in the
living
room to the right of the fire place.
Downstairs it is in the middle bedroom over the bed. For your
information, I have learned that this type of baseboard heating is very
efficient, unlike forced air with its cold air return and drafts, so in
the
winter, it is very comfortable set even at 68 degrees.
(At home, with our forced air heater, I keep
my thermostat at 70 and even then can sometimes be cold.)
9)
The code for the lockbox is
6-3-0.
10)
It is imperative that you
take a shower before going into the spa.
If the spa is entered too many times with lotions, sun screen,
etc., it
makes the chemicals lose their potency and when the spa is serviced
again,
instead of just adding the chemicals, the spa company has to completely
drain
the spa and possibly even scour it down.
For this reason, if the spa needs to be drained, which takes an
additional hour and a half, the extra cost of $50 will be deducted from
your
security deposit/credit card!
11)
We have contracted with
Charter Communications for their bundle program. What this includes is
unlimited long distance within the United States and Canada. All other
international calls are blocked. The television now has digital cable
with additional
stations, all the music channels (the 900’s), and HBO and Cinmax
premium
stations. There is high speed internet. I have purchased a wireless
router. I
would like to get it installed when I am in Tahoe in Sept. or Oct. When
set up,
look for the username BlackLynn and enter the phone number of the house
7755883944.
12)
Our neighbors are full time
residents. Please respect their
neighborhood by being quiet at a reasonable time.
13)
Fireplace – Due to
protection of air quality in the Tahoe Basin, we request that
you use manufactured logs similar to the complimentary log we have
provided for
use in the winter. Please use only one log at a time. In
this era of gas fireplace appliances, there
just many people who don’t know how to use a wood fireplace properly,
and
therefore the owner is concerned about fire. Because the lake is
located in a
basin, the smoke does not escape, so it has become a highly charged
issue to
the locals. In addition, it causes problems for the staff, and most
importantly, it can be a problem because of hot embers igniting carpet,
etc.
14)
There is a restrictor on the
light switch in the entry hall so that you know not to turn it off. We
have the
outside lights on a light sensor so that they come on automatically at
dark for
the safety of our guests, so we would appreciate it if you would not
turn this
switch off. Thanks
15)
For those using the lock
box, it is located on the post on the upstairs front porch. If you go to the front door and look back
towards the street, you can easily see it on the post.
16)
The stove in this home has a
glass top. For those who have not
cleaned this type of stovetop, you need to use the cream liquid which
is under
the sink, Bar Keepers, scratchy pad (not Brillo), or Zud.
Also, be careful not to drop anything on the
top. Housekeeping has been informed to
look for any chip in the glass, because it then runs, like a
windshield, and
has to be replaced. (I have had my glass top at home for 12 years with
no
problems, but I learned of this from a friend who has a rental in the
Tahoe
Keys. She is on her second replacement
cooktop!) The replacement is about the cost of the security deposit, so
please
be careful!
17)
The house is fully stocked
with linens. The kitchen has a full
supply of pots and pans, dishes, glasses, utensils, etc.
There is a dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot,
can opener, blender, toaster, hand mixer, etc.
18)
Please let us know of any
housekeeping problems by calling us at 925-286-7351, or call Alison
Fradd at
High Level Services – (775) 843 7898.
20)
21)
Spa problems may be
addressed by High Level Services at 775-843-7898.
22)
We
have had a few cases in which guests have called because the
refrigerator isn’t
cold enough. What we have learned from experience and as a result of
calling
out a repairman is this: the dials inside the refrigerator that adjusts
the refrigerator
and freezer should both be set in the mid-range. Guests coming in with
boxes of
food that they want to get cold quickly, erroneously think that by
setting the
refrigerator to the coldest setting will get the food cold faster.
However,
what happens is it does exactly the opposite. I don’t understand
exactly how it
works, but it has something to do with the defrost mode in the freezer.
By
turning down the temperature in the refrigerator, the freezer develops
an ice
block and thinks it needs to defrost. It then starts to warm up the
refrigerator, doing exactly the opposite of what you would think it
would do.
Please leave the refrigerator dial in the middle.
23)
The
problem of garbage has become our biggest problem. As a result, we have
discontinued
using the “bear box garbage receptacle. The Homeowners’ Association is
becoming
really upset by the bears being attracted to the garbage. As a result,
there
were two incidents this summer of bears actually breaking into homes in
the
Tahoe area. Since bears are attracted to anything with an aroma, please
do not
leave food or garbage outside, or even in vehicles. We now will leave the garage door open so that our
guests can
bag up their garbage and leave it in the garage for housekeeping to
remove (not
in the green bear box!!). We used to
have the door to the garage locked. Please leave it unlocked for the
next
guests. The cleaning fee is based on no more than 3 garbage cans, based
on a
week long stay. The garbage cans have been left in the garage. If you
have
recyclebles, try to tear apart and flatten cardboard boxes and crush
cans and
plastic bottles. If there is more than the allotted number of cans, an
additional fee of $10 per garbage bag will be assessed because it
causes the
cleaners to make more than one trip to the Transfer Station. Thank you
in
advance.
24) Pease have a
wonderful
time in this home, but at the same time please
respect this home and also the neighbors!
All the neighbors are aware that this is a rental and have been
instructed to call us (or the police if we can’t be reached) in the
case of any
rowdiness. I know you understand why we
have to protect our neighbor’s rights . There
is now a
large financial penalty to the owners for “noise pollution” caused by
guests
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. If we are informed of a
problem
by the homeowners’ association or the police, the entire $550
security
deposit will be forfeited. We must protect the owner’s
interest.
Please understand that Lake Tahoe is trying to balance the interests of
the
local residents with the desires of the vacation renters who are in
Some of the highlights
that we have enjoyed (I will add others as our
guests report about their favorites, so please report in):
FOOD:
1)
Our favorite place for
reasonable meals is the Lakeside Inn.
Their breakfast special is $3.99 for 2 eggs, choice of 2 strips
of bacon
or sausage, and choice of pancakes, French toast, or hash browns and
toast. In addition they have a daily
special,
which is wonderful for $5.99 (Our favorite is prime rib, eggs, hash
browns and
toast. Yummy!) For
dinner, they have a wonderful prime rib
dinner for $9.99, and other choices which are also reasonably priced.
2)
If you want a special night
out, try the Edgewood at the
3)
Café Fiore is a little hole
in the wall with fabulous food. It’s
prices run from the mid teens to the mid 20’s.
4)
The Red Hut is one of the
locals’ favorite stops for breakfast and lunch.
The wait can be long, but there are 3 locations.
One is in South Lake Tahoe on Hwy 50 in
California, and the other is on Kingsbury Grade in Stateline, NV. They
have
just added a third location at Hwy 50 and Ski Run Blvd in South Lake
Tahoe, CA.
5)
Ernie’s is in
6)
The Beacon is out at
7)
Zephyr Cove Resort in Zephyr
Cove, NV., offers dining inside and outside with wonderful views of the
lake.
ACTIVITIES:
1)
Zephyr Cove Resort offers so
many activities and only a mile down the road.
In the summer time they have horse back riding, the M. S. DIXIE
II
paddle wheeler, the WOODWIND catamaran,
sport fishing charters, parasailing, rentals of boats, jet skis, peddle
boats,
canoes, and kayaks. In the winter time they have snowmobiles which take
you up
to Spooner
2)
3)
The “Y” Outlet shopping is
located at the intersection of Hwys 50 and 89.
4)
5)
Horizan/Mont Bleu craft fairs
are ongoing throughout the summer on the weekends.
They are fun for those one of a kind
purchases.
6)
7)
Make sure you check the
Harrah’s and
8)
The Visitor’s Center in
California has a wonderful nature hike (all year long), and also will
give you
directions to all kinds of spectacular hikes and other activities. This
is
located on the right side of Highway 89 heading towards
9) The Visitor’s Center
in Nevada is located across the street from the
Lakeside Inn, and it has more informational fliers on things to do in
Lake
Tahoe/Carson Valley than you could do in a week. No matter what your
interest,
they have fliers to point you in the right direction.
10)
Vikingsholm is an authentic
Viking inspired home built at the turn of the 20th Century. The tour is really interesting.
11)
The Heavenly Valley Tram
Ride is very scenic and in the winter time, if you ride up to the top,
they
have tubing available which is fun for kids of all ages according to Jo
Nell, a
50’s something from Texas.
If you do something you
would like passed on to others, PLEASE let me
know.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE:
1)
Make sure all the lights are
off with the exception of the one light in the corner of the living
room by the
green sofa, and the outside lights upstairs.
2)
Please help us to conserve
energy by turning the thermostat down to 55 degrees at night and when
you leave.
4)
Make sure the flue to the
fireplace is closed.
5)
In the kitchen, make sure any
dirty dishes are placed in the dishwasher and run, and the counters are
washed.
6)
In the bedrooms, DO NOT
remake the beds since housecleaning does not know how many people have
stayed
in the house. If the sofa bed is used,
please remove the sheets and leave it on the sofa, again, so
housekeeping knows
the linens have been used.
7)
In the bathrooms, please pile
up the used towels.
8)
We have left laundry
detergent, so it would be nice if you could start some of the linens
before
leaving so that the housekeepers don't overload the washer. Thanks!
9)
In the garage, check to make
sure there are no personal clothes in the washer / dryer.
10)
Make sure the SPA cover is
closed and locked.
11)
The green garbage receptacle
that we purchased to keep bears away has been a major problem, so we
have
discontinued our garbage pickup. Housekeeping will dispose of the
trash, so
please leave it bagged up in the garage.
12) Lock all the doors
and windows. Unplug any small appliances in the
kitchen. Thank you in advance!!
13) PLEASE TAKE A SECOND LOOK AROUND. Have
you looked for your personal belongings in the bed linens, under the
beds, in
the closets and drawers? Do you have your cell phone charger, cameras,
lap
tops? Did you leave your hair drier or curling iron? You can’t believe
what is
left behind, and our house keeping staff is not good at getting it in
the mail
if you leave something behind!!!!
14) We would prefer that the furniture within the
house not be moved. However, if you move furniture around, please
return it to
where you found it upon arrival. If the cleaners have to move furniture
back,
extra employees are called in, and an additional $75 will be deducted
from your
security deposit.
15) In
order to get your entire deposit back, the house must not show any undo
wear
and tear or damage, and an inventory will be done of the sheets,
pillows,
towels, etc.
15) Replace the
keys in the lockbox for the next guests.
We hope
you had a wonderful stay, and as they say in the south, “Y’all come
back!!”