We want to make sure all of our guests have a great stay. My wife and I travel fairly frequently for work and have spent more than a few nights in homes that weren’t ours. It’s the little unknowns that make a rental feel strange and keep you from enjoying a home to its full potential. We also know that a good understanding between the guest and host can help ease some of the stress that a guest feels in a home that isn’t theirs. We want to give you all the information needed so that you can relax, know how to use everything in the house, enjoy your stay and know what the expectations are.
House Rules
- No Smoking – If you smoke or vape, make sure you keep it outside please.
- Keep the Sand Outside – Do your best to clean off anyone or anything that has been to the beach before coming back inside the house. There should be a water hose in the front flowerbed with a spray nozzle to help you clean off.
- Don’t Park in the Yard – Sandy soil and frequent rain make the yard soft and susceptible to tire ruts. Help us keep the property looking good by keeping vehicles off the grass.
- Register Any Pets – We do allow pets but we require an additional pet cleaning fee of $50.
- Keep Us Informed – If you have any issues please contact us. We want to know if there is anything not working so we can get it repaired as soon as possible for you and any future guests.
- Have A Great Time!!!
HOW-TOs
door lock
(your door code is the last 4 digits of your phone number)
- Place palm on keypad to activate
- Enter your code
- Press the lock icon
Wifi
Network ID: ATTCCbssea
Password: HenleyBSL
TVs
All are smart TVs. Feel free to download and use any streaming apps you use. Local channels are available through the YouTube TV streaming app.
(this is separate from the YouTube app)
checkout
We know that you probably have a long drive home after your stay, so we’ve tried to keep our checkout procedure as simple as possible.
- Leave any bedding/beds out and unmade.
- Leave used bath towels in the bathrooms or laundry room.
- Put the trash containers by the street.
- Close the garage door.
- Lock the back door.
- Turn off all the lights.
- Lock the front door with the keypad as you leave.
Our cleaning crew is the best! It takes a lot of work to clean and disinfect the house in the short amount of time between guests. If you have time, starting a load of towels in the washing machine and a load of dishes in the dishwasher before you leave really helps them out. This is not a required part of check out but is greatly appreciated.
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Will you be available?
Absolutely! You can contact me through phone, text, the app, or email. I do my very best to respond immediately.
What can we use?
Anything and everything! Beach stuff, games, books, grill/smoker, stuff in the pantry. You are welcome to use it all. If any of the items break or you use them up and you have the means to replace them it would be greatly appreciated.
What is the neighborhood like?
Henley place is a quiet neighborhood street that is about a 10 minute walk to the beach and a short drive too Old Town Bay St. Louis. Its the perfect place to relax and enjoy the gulf coast weather. The other houses on the street are owned by local BSL families.
How do we adjust the thermostat?
The thermostat has a programmed schedule. I’ll try to contact you prior to arrival and have it set to your preferred temperature. If you need it adjusted after you arrive just contact me and I’ll get you fixed up.
Important Note: This is the Gulf Coast. During times of extreme heat, the high humidity may prevent the air conditioner from cooling efficiently. The house may get warm even though the air conditioner is running constantly.
What are your cleaning procedures between guests?
The house is professionally cleaned between each reservation by the Vacay-Maid cleaning company. They are the reason our Cleanliness rating has always been at 4.9★ or above. When you visit the house you can expect the entire house to be cleaned and disinfected.
- All rooms cleaned and swept
- Freshly laundered towels and washcloths
- Sparkling showers, tubs, sinks, and toilets
- Laundry and dishwasher pods restocked
- Freshly laundered bed linens
- Dishes and cookware washed and stored
- Refrigerator emptied and cleaned
- Hard surfaces disinfected with an antiviral, antibacterial cleaner.
When is the trash collected?
The trash is picked up very early Monday and Thursday mornings. You can park the bins on the side of the road to be collected. Feel free to put them out the night before if that is easier for you.
What are those speakers?
We have Google nest speakers located on the bar by the kitchen and in the master bathroom. You can use them to play music by speaking to it.
- “OK Google, play music by Elvis.”
- “OK Google, play the song Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley.”
- “OK Google, play music from the 80’s.”
How do I turn on the jacuzzi tub?
The Jacuzzi tub in the Master Bath is turned on and off using voice commands through the nest mini speaker. The tub will only turn on if the water level is higher than the intake.
- “OK Google, turn on the bathtub.”
- “OK Google, turn off the bathtub.”
Is there a grill?
There are actually two grills! There is a small charcoal grill and a larger wood pellet smoker. Both are located in the garage for you to use. Please roll them out of the garage and into the front drive before using. You can use the yellow extension cord located in the garage to plug in the pellet smoker. For more information on the operation of the pellet smoker watch our youtube video at the link below.
Does the fireplace work?
Nope. Please don’t burn anything in it.