Checking Out
- We request the following upon checkout
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To help us keep the space welcoming for future guests, we kindly ask that you:
1️⃣ Wash any used dishes and leave them to air dry on the drying rack.
2️⃣ Place used towels (bathroom & kitchen) in the white plastic laundry across from the washer and dryer
3️⃣ Ensure all garbage, recycling, and compost are properly sorted into the bins, with bags securely tied.
4️⃣ Open the blinds
5️⃣ Turn off all lights (bathroom mirror) and the TV.
6️⃣ Leave the door unlocked.
7️⃣ Send us a quick message via Airbnb to let us know you’ve checked out.
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Waste Disposal Instructions
Garbage & Recycling:
- Please take garbage and recycling to the large green metal bins at the top left side of the laneway, between the two large beige storage bins. One is marked Mixed Recycling, the other Garbage.
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Alcohol Empties:
Place empty alcohol containers in the wooden shed labeled Alcohol Empties.
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Compost(Food Scraps)
Compost goes in the black bins located at the bottom right of the laneway.
Contact Us
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If you have any questions or concerns during your stay, please message us through the Airbnb or VRBO app, depending on which platform you used to book. We’re happy to help and just a message away!
Self Check-In
Safety & Fire Alarm
The Cabin has a smoke alarm. If it sounds and you detect smoke, you can leave through either of the cabin’s doors. There is a fire extinguisher mounted on the left side of the coat rack.
Be aware of the steps at the entrance/exit doors.
Lighting Guide
Dimmers:
Light switches throughout the suite have dimmers on the sides so you can adjust the brightness to your liking.
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North Door (Main Entrance):
Switches from left to right control:
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Outside light
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Main dining area lighting
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Centre lighting
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South Door (Sleeping Area):
Controls lighting for the sleeping area.
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Inside the Washroom Door:
Switches from left to right control:
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Washroom lighting
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Additional outdoor lighting
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Kitchen Back Wall:
Controls lighting over the kitchen counters for better visibility while cooking.
Kitchen
We’ve stocked the kitchen with everything you’ll need to enjoy your stay—from plates and cutlery to cooking utensils, pots, and pans.
The kitchen features:
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Fridge
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Convection stove with induction cooktop
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Microwave with built-in vent and over-oven light
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Sink and cabinet storage
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A selection of cookware and kitchen accessories
You’re welcome to organize the cabinet space however suits you best—just kindly return things to how you found them before checkout. Please use all appliances and items responsibly.
Let us know if anything is missing or not working!
We believe the appliances are fairly straightforward to use, but if you need them, here are links to their manuals for more detailed guidance:
Convection Oven with Induction Cooktop
The induction cooktop will only work with the induction-compatible pots and pans provided in the kitchen. It won’t activate unless a compatible pan is placed on the burner. The controls are touch-sensitive and located on the front panel.
The bottom drawer doubles as a warming drawer and a cookware storage space. If you’d like to use it as a warmer, please remove all cookware first.
Garbage, Recycling and Organic Waste
Garbage, Recycling & Compost
Under the kitchen sink, you’ll find a black garbage bin, a recycling bin, and a beige compost bin, along with extra bags for each.
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The compost bin is for organic waste only.
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If any bin becomes full during your stay—or when you leave—please tie the bag and take it to the large green metal bins at the top of the laneway.
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One bin is labeled “Mixed Recycling” and the other is “Garbage”.
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Compost is black bins at the bottom of the laneway by the main road.
Thanks for helping us keep things tidy!
Washroom
Bathroom Notes – South End of the Cabin
You’ll find the bathroom facilities in the room at the south end of the cabin. A few important notes:
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The toilet is septic-friendly and can accept toilet paper only.
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Please do not flush anything else, including:
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Feminine hygiene products (pads, tampons, etc.)
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Paper towels
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“Flushable” wipes
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Plastic, metal, or any non-organic materials
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Flushing these items can damage the septic system, and any resulting repairs may be charged to your stay.
Thanks for helping us keep everything running smoothly!
Laundry Facilities
Laundry Use
A washer and dryer are available for your convenience during your stay. We provide laundry pods for short-term guests. If you’re staying longer than a week, we kindly ask that you bring your own laundry detergent.
Let us know if you have any questions!
Internet and Entertainment
There is Wi-Fi Internet in the Cabin. It is called “CabinWifi” and has the password “cabinwifi”.
This internet connection is shared with the other buildings on the property, so your speed may be affected by other people in other buildings also using the Internet.
Need to Reset the Internet?
The router is in the bottom right kitchen cabinet.
Unplug it → wait 10 seconds → plug it back in → wait 2–3 minutes.
There is a 43″ Smart TV in the cabin. It is not connected to cable or to an Antenna. The TV includes Google Android mirroring and AirPlay for Apple screen mirroring. It has Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Prime and other apps installed. You may log into your own accounts for each app. It also has Plex installed with a user account already logged in. Plex gives you access to Movies, TV shows, Concerts, Documentaries, Music Documentaries and more from our local server as well as Plex featured TV shows. The local content through Plex is high quality. You are welcome to connect any HDMI device to its second input on the back of the TV.
Heating & Air Conditioning
The main heating and cooling unit is the wall-mounted Heater/Air Conditioner above the TV.
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Use the remote mounted on the wall beside the bed.
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For heat, select the Sun ☀️ mode.
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For A/C, select the Snowflake ❄️ mode.
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Set it to your desired temperature.
There is also a baseboard heater in the kitchen. Please use this only if the main wall unit isn’t providing enough heat, and set it at least 4°C lower than the wall unit.
The washroom has heated floors for added comfort in cooler months. The floor controller is located behind the washroom door, between the door and the shower.
The main cabin floors are not insulated, so they can feel cool in winter. We recommend bringing warm socks, slippers, or indoor shoes for extra comfort.
Propane BBQ Use
There is a propane BBQ located beside the Cabin under the pergola. A propane tank and BBQ utensils are provided for your use.
Please follow these guidelines for safe and respectful use:
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Use with care — BBQs can be dangerous, especially if grease builds up and ignites.
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Clean the BBQ after use — Remove any leftover food, clean off the grill, and wash and return utensils to their place.
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Put the cover back on once the BBQ has cooled.
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Turn off the propane tank when you’re done.
Thanks for helping us keep things safe and ready for the next guest!
Firewood & Fire Safety
Bags of firewood are available for purchase during your stay for $12 each.
If you choose to have a fire, please follow these important safety reminders:
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You are responsible for any fire you start. Please use caution and common sense.
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Never leave a fire unattended.
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Alcohol and fire can be a dangerous combination—stay alert.
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A water tap and pail are located behind the cabin. Use them to keep your fire under control and to fully extinguish it when you’re done.
Thank you for helping us keep the property safe for everyone!
What to do on the property
You’re welcome to use the picnic tables and enjoy the beautiful views around the cabin.
Walking Trails:
There are trails through the wooded area south of the farmhouse and red cabin.
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Head south down the path and you’ll come to a pond.
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Trails continue both left (east) and right (west) of the pond and loop through the woods.
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Keep heading south and you’ll eventually reach a gravel road and gate—this marks the edge of our property.
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To return, follow the trail back to the pond and up toward the cabin.
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The trails are currently unmarked—feel free to explore, but keep your bearings.
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Mosquitoes can be heavy in summer—bug spray or protective clothing is recommended.
Biking & Road Walks:
You’re welcome to walk or bike down the laneway toward the main road. While it’s a quiet road, vehicles may travel quickly—please use caution.
Cattle in the Fields:
You might see cows in the fields near the laneway.
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Please do not approach or touch them.
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Enjoy watching them from a safe distance.
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Electric fences are active—touching one will result in a shock.
Enjoy the peace and space of the farm—let us know if you have any questions!
Solar Panels
You’ll notice several solar panel arrays around the property—these generate clean, renewable energy for both our farm and the local electricity grid. They’re an important part of our commitment to sustainability and are quite interesting to see up close!
Please enjoy observing them, but do not touch or climb on any of the structures, controls, or cabinets for safety reasons.
If you’re curious to learn more about how they work, feel free to ask—we’re happy to share!
The Barn
Please note that the barn is not accessible to guests. It is currently under construction and may contain hazards. Even if the doors are open, do not enter unless you’ve been directly invited.
If you’re curious about the project or what’s happening inside, feel free to reach out—we’d be happy to share more!
Wildlife in the Countryside
You’re in the countryside, so it’s natural to encounter some wildlife. While there are no bears in the area, you might hear coyotes or wolves at night—they usually stay deep in the forest and away from buildings, and we’ve never seen any near the cabin.
Smaller animals like skunks, groundhogs, squirrels, and raccoons may be around day or night. They’re generally more afraid of you than you are of them. Just give them space, respect their presence, and they’ll move along peacefully.
Remember you are responsible for you
When you checked in, you signed our Liability Waiver Form. Remember that:
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- You are the primary agent responsible for your safety.
- You are in a wilderness and rural area; not all hazards can be known or anticipated.
- You are responsible to use your common sense in your activity.
- Consumption of alcohol can impair your judgment and effect your safety and you now release us from liability from these effects. Alcohol consumption by those under 19 is not permitted.
- The activities you choose to do on our property you do so at your on risk.
- You are responsible for damage done to the property and cabin.
- You understand that hygiene products or anything hard is not to be flushed down the toilet and that you will be held liable for resulting damages.
- By choosing to remain on our property and sign this waiver form, you acknowledge and accepts these risks and release Thom and Lisa Mills, Ron and Karon Mills and Randomize, Inc. from liability.
Stove / Induction Cooktop
Cooktop
The Oven Cooktop is a 5 burner induction cooktop and will only work with the pots and pans in the drawers.
