Arrival Instructions and Information
Check in is Friday at 5:00 pm
Please let Logan Sanders (lsanders@thehomesteadresort.com) a few weeks ahead of time whether or not you plan to use your unit.
Your unit should be stocked with one week’s supply of the following items:
- Dishwashing supplies-liquid dish soap & dishwasher pods
- Kitchen towels & dish rags-2 sets
- Toilet paper
- Kleenex
- Bath towels
- Shampoo, conditioner & bath soap
If it is not, contact Housekeeping at 231-334-5201 to request the items. INDICATE THAT THESE ITEMS WERE MISSING WHEN YOU ARRIVED AND THE SHORESIDE NORTH ASSOCIATION SHOULD NOT BE BILLED. You can request delivery or pick up the missing items at the Housekeeping Center.
Also:
- If you MUST move furniture, do so VERY CAREFULLY. The floors are easily scratched.
- Use only High-Efficiency (HE) detergent in the washing machines. Standard detergent will ruin the machine
Departure Instructions
Check out time is Friday at 11:00 am
Housekeeping must turn our condos around in just a few hours on Friday. In consideration of the occupants that follow you, it is your responsibility to leave the unit in a “gently used” condition by following the instructions below. Think of it like camping or hiking – ”Leave No Trace” or at least “Leave Little Trace”.
Indoor
- Leave all used beds UNMADE
- Leave all used towels ON THE BATHROOM FLOOR OR IN THE TUB.
- Set the main thermostat to “heat” at 55 degrees (even in the summer). Make sure it is not set to cool.
- Place all remote control units near the item they control.
- Empty the contents of the refrigerator and pantry and take with you.
- Load all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start it.
- Hand wash all pots, pans and cutlery and put the knives in the block
- Pick up your trash, empty all wastebaskets and dispose of trash in the Trash Shed.
- Fireplace instructions:
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- Do not turn off the pilot light.
- Turn off the switches. One is on the wall facing the lake and the other is on the lower righthand side of the firebox behind the glass doors
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- Return all furniture to its original location.
- Close all drapes, blinds and/or shades.
Outdoor
- Close the umbrella and pull in seat cushions from deck chairs.
- Turn off and cover the fire pit.
- LEAVE ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS SECURELY CLOSED AND LOCKED WHEN YOU LEAVE, INCLUDING YOUR STORAGE CAGE AND THE STORAGE BUILDING DOORS.
Failure to leave the unit in the condition outlined in these Departure Instructions may result in fines including but not limited to repair and replacement of damaged property, extra cleaning fees and loss of use or charges for disrupting the next occupant’s stay.