Guest Manual
House Rules
No smoking.
If you break something, you will be expected to pay for it.
Please don’t steal. Duh. We inventory every single item in the house before and after your arrival, but we really prefer the honor system. We are creating a community and are hopeful our guests will add—not take away—from that.
Please avoid heavy perfumes or cologne out of respect for our guests with allergies.
We have cameras around the outside of the house. That isn’t a rule, but we know you’ll be looking at these and we want you to know.
Upon Leaving
Checkout is 11am.
Strip the beds and leave linens / towels in the laundry bag behind the bedroom doors if you are on the main floor, or in the basket in the bedroom closet upstairs.
If you used Kantha Blankets to cover the furniture, please put them by the door to the basement so we can wash them.
Take trash / recycling and put it in the cans outside. Garbage gets bagged. Recyclables can be free range.
Please choose a colored tag on our guest book wall to sign and arrange back on a hook.
Don’t forget your purchases!
How to Buy Something
There’s an opportunity to shop in every room in the house!
Go to www.thehouseofid.com/in-house-shop or scan the QR code.
You can find an item by searching a category, a SKU (if there is a sticker), or by typing in an identifier like ‘Framed Art.’
Add to cart and check out online.
Stuff into your car or suitcase.
Need some bubble wrap? It’s in the grow room in the mustard locker.
Too high to reach? Email us at info@thehouseofid.com and our elves will come over to get it down for you at the end of your stay.
The House
The Basics
Emergency Number 🚨
(508) 474-5176
Back-up Number
(781) 269-2691
Network
Verizon_XMK6V4
Password
leak-wharf3-han
The speed is 1 gig. Stream to your heart’s content!
WIFI
SECURITY
There are cameras outside the house.
There is 24/7 monitoring of smoke and carbon monoxide by New England Alarm Company.
TRASH / RECYCLING
Cans are on the side of the house. There are two single-stream recycling cans and one trash can. You do not need to bag recyclables, but you do have to bag garbage.
Trash is picked up on Tuesdays. Cans are rolled to the grass on the other side of the sidewalk to the left of the driveway. Recycling is every other week. Message us if you need to put them out and we will tell you if it’s a recycling week.
PARKING
Be careful pulling out of the driveway. The neighbors across the way have a lot of kiddos and cars. They need to park on the street and sometimes that means right behind the driveway.
The garage is just for owners; however, please email info@thehouseofid.com to discuss use of the garage in an emergency.
There is driveway parking and street parking.
There is a bright green cone at the bottom of the stairs to mark the beginning of the chairlift. Please be sure you don’t hit it!
AIR CONDITIONING
Main floor AC on the dining room wall. Set to the “snowflake” mode to cool or “sun” to heat. Remote changes temp up or down using up and down arrows.
Grow room AC is set to the “snowflake” mode to cool or “sun” to heat. Remote changes temp up or down using up and down arrows.
Main floor bedrooms are set to the “snowflake” mode to cool or “sun” to heat. Remote changes temp up or down using up and down arrows.
Upstairs primary AC is set to the “snowflake” mode to cool or “sun” to heat. Remote changes temp up or down using up and down arrows.
HEATING
Thermostat for the main floor is on the short wall between the kitchen and living room.
Thermostat for main floor bedrooms is the dial in queen room.
Thermostat for upstairs primary is in the bedroom on the wall on the left as you enter.
Grow room is heated by the unit on the wall. The remote should show the “sun” icon and the arrows change the temp up or down.
DOG RULES
Service dogs are free. We do charge $100 per stay for up to two non-service dogs. If we don’t need to use the fee to clean up after your pup(s), we will refund it.
No dogs on uncovered furniture or bedding. We have Kantha blankets for you to use located in the family room.
If you are going out and leaving your dog in the house, please keep him/her in the Queen bedroom on the main floor. We have kept the art off the floor in there and there is no rug. If they are able to jump on the bed, please cover it with a Kantha blanket.
You must pick up after your dog. The trash can is outside and you can deposit poop bags directly into it.
If your pup breaks something in the house, (s)he will not be expected to pay for it, but you will.
Pool Rules
No lifeguard on duty—swim at your own risk.
No diving
No running / horseplay
No glassware in / around pool
No pets in the pool
No unsupervised children under the age of 14 in the pool or pool area
No Diapers in the pool, unless they are swim diapers
The house of id is not responsible for accidents or injuries
Please observe community quiet hours from 10pm to 6am
First Aid Kit is located inside the garage, next to the side door
Security Cameras are only reviewed in case of emergency
Chairlift
TO OPERATE
Put down the seat, the arms, and the footrest.
Sit in the chair and buckle the seatbelt.
Press the black control button on the front of the right armrest. By pressing the right or left side, you will move up or down. You must keep pressing the button until you hear it click at the top or bottom. Then it is fully in place.
Once at the top, lift the lever under the seat and turn your body to the porch wall so you are exiting onto the landing and not near the stairs.
Accessibility
If you requested access to this feature, we will turn it on and it will be waiting at the bottom of the stairs for your arrival. Our accessibility form is linked here. You can also email us at info@thehouseofid.com if you need to add this feature at the last minute.
Front Porch & Main Entry / Side Porch
KEYPAD INSTRUCTIONS
Press the Yale button at the top to wake the lock.
Type in the code you have been given and then the checkmark.
To lock after you, just press the Yale button at the top.
Accessibility
We can add a ramp to the front door if you need one. Our accessibility form is linked here, or you can also email us at info@thehouseofid.com if you need to add one last minute.
Feel free to plug in the string lights and turn on the fans.
Blanket is in the orange side table.
If you brought a dog or a kid, there is a wooden gate you can put up to block the stairs to the front steps. Then close the door at the other end of the porch and you have a luxurious prison.
Please keep the frolicking on the front porch to a neighborly level. Quiet time outside is from 10pm to 6am per Airbnb rules.
Basement
Washer and Dryer are in the basement. Please use the detergent we provide. We want to be sure our basins remain allergen-free.
There is a lint trash can next to the dryer. Please empty the trap after use.
The vacuum cleaner is mounted on the wall on the way to the basement.
Please watch your head. The basement is original to the house, so the beams overhead are for folks who were tall in 1911.
You can lock the basement door from inside the house if a basement creeps you out.
Grow Room
Grow room AC is set to the “snowflake” mode to cool or “sun” to heat. Remote changes temp up or down using up and down arrows.
Mustard Locker holds your coat, boots and bubble wrap for packing purchases. In pool season, it also has pool towels.
You can put the Roman shades down to cover the glass on the doors if you want privacy. Do so carefully so they don’t catch on the handle.
Agnes is the name of the sofa.
The plants are permanent residents unless they are a propagation in a vintage glass bottle. Those are for sale!
Accessibility
We can add a ramp from the grow room to the family room if you need one. Our accessibility form is linked here. You can also email us at info@thehouseofid.com if you need to add one last minute.
Main Floor Bathroom
To operate the white noise machine, hold button on the bottom until it turns on. Enjoy a cone of silence in the bathroom.
The main light for the bathroom is outside the door.
Queen Bedroom
Located to the left of the bathroom
Remote control for the up lighting.
Remote to adjust the bed is hanging from the frame on the door side. Might have to lift up the fabulous bedding to see it.
The AC / Heat unit on the wall is set to the “snowflake” mode to cool or “sun” to heat. Remote changes temp up or down using up and down arrows.
The room has no rug to reduce allergens. It also makes it the perfect place to keep your pup if you go out for a while.
The white bed table adjusts with a hydraulic lever under the right side. It is POWERFUL, so use caution. This will allow you to hang out in bed and work, eat, play, or shop online.
The TV will allow you to stream from any of the major apps: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc. There is also TV that comes with the TV. It seems magical to us, but there you have it. Use the “guide” button to check out the free channels. We love BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and Bon Appétit.
Full Bedroom
Located to the right of the bathroom
Remote control for the up lighting.
The AC / Heat unit on the wall is set to the “snowflake” mode to cool or “sun” to heat. Remote changes temp up or down using up and down arrows.
You can walk through the beaded curtain covering the closet, or lift it off on the right side to open it completely.
The TV will allow you to stream from any of the major apps: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc. There is also TV that comes with the TV. It seems magical to us, but there you have it. Use the “guide” button to check out the free channels. We love BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and Bon Appétit.
Kitchen
Grease fire extinguisher is under the sink.
The appliances include Kevin, our glorious orange stand mixer. We also have a toaster, a crock pot, a Keurig, a hand mixer, an emulsifier, a microwave (duh), a gas stove, an oven, a dishwasher, and a garbage disposal.
Baking equipment is in the cabinet next to the oven on the left.
The black and white enamel table extends by pulling out the leaves underneath.
Recycling bin is in the closet in the kitchen.
Lightbulbs, batteries, tools, and first aid are in the pantry next to the refrigerator.
Family Room
The AC / Heat unit on the wall is set to the “snowflake” mode to cool or “sun” to heat. Remote changes temp up or down using up and down arrows.
The TV will allow you to stream from any of the major apps: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc. There is also TV that comes with the TV. It seems magical to us, but there you have it. Use the “guide” button to check out the free channels. We love BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and Bon Appétit.
Fire Extinguisher next to the stairs.
Remote control for the up lighting.
Kantha blankets hanging on the wall to cover the furniture if you brought your pup.
Turntable needs to be set to tape/phono to play a record. Volume is by the dial. This is also a bluetooth speaker.
The drawer beneath the turntable has our 45 rpm records.
Upstairs Landing
Refrigerator stays on full-time for meds, post-yoga drinks, and snacks!
Please disinfect the mats after use with the spray provided
Stretching straps are on the bamboo ladder.
Upstairs Bathroom
To operate the white noise machine, hold button on the bottom until it turns on. Enjoy a cone of silence in the bathroom.
If you visit during heating season, your tootsies will enjoy some heat from under the vanity.
Upstairs Primary
There are two remotes for many of the lights around the room. One should remain mounted on the wall as you come in so you don’t have to enter to complete darkness. The other is on the nightstand.
The TV will allow you to stream from any of the major app: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc. There is also TV that comes with the TV. It seems magical to us, but there you have it. Use the “guide” button to check them out.
The fan remote should remain near the bed, on a nightstand or the ledge behind the headboard.
Upstairs hall closets are currently just for the owner’s stuff.
The three light switches as you walk in mysteriously do nothing. Please use the mounted wall remote to turn on the up lighting.
The Pool
Open from June – August
The code for the lock on the backyard is in your email along with your door/key box code. Please lock the yard when not in use, especially during pool season.
The pool is not heated, but the sun does a great job.
Pool towels are in the mustard locker in the grow room during pool season.
Please keep the umbrella down unless in use.
The pool is cleaned weekly in season. We will let you know when they are coming and what time the pool is cleared for use on that day. It is always a weekday!
Now that it’s just us, click the link for our guest-only shop, AKA ‘the cool kid’s table.’