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House Rules
Welcome To Our Home!
Welcome to our home. We hope that you enjoy your visit and the beautiful Lake Tahoe area! We have attempted to create an atmosphere that provides activities and relaxation for everyone at every age. Hopefully this guide is helpful during your stay. Please leave comments or recommendations at the end of this guide so we can continue to improve.
You will love the area and the neighborhood that is called Tahoe Paradise in the town in Meyers. We are a suburb of South Lake Tahoe – only 10 minutes from shops but still in deep nature. Please visit our neighborhood grocery store, coffee shop, and restaurants in Meyers and much more in the larger town of South Lake Tahoe. We have created a list of our favorites to get you started (see the last section in this packet)
- Neighbors and noise: The neighbors are our friends, so please show respect and do not create outside noise that our neighbors can hear.
- No parties and no music outside.
- No noise outside after dark – if your group is making noise, please move inside.
- Bears and coyotes visit the neighborhood nightly. They will avoid people but are attracted by food. Do not leave food on the deck overnight (lock all porch and deck windows at night). DO NOT LEAVE ANY FOOD OUTSIDE OR IN CAR as bears will tear open your car to get at the food.
- Shoes: Please keep the outdoors, outside, by leaving your shoes at the front door. This also ensures the house stays clean for your stay.
- Towels: Each room has a complete set of towels. Spa/beach towels for each guest can be found in the downstairs purple bathroom/steam room.
Outdoors
Deck & Grill
Back Deck
- The back Deck is a great spot to relax with a view of Freel Peak (over 10,000’) it’s the highest in Tahoe!
- The back is fenced and has an electric wire to keep bears out. Please do not open gates.
- Enjoy the woods and quiet. Please respect the quiet and neighbors as sound carries.
- Fire is a serious hazard in the woods. Please no fires, smoking or candles outside except the grill.
- Porch lights are at each door and the string lights are controlled by a remote at the kitchen slider.
- The leaf blower is a quick way to clear the deck of pine needles. The charger is in the Den.
- Boats and stuff in back are NOT for renters use.
Grill
- You will enjoy this grill. It is big and heats fast. There is a button to light the grill but if this is not working please use the fire starter lighters in the kitchen drawers.
- Propane tank is in the right compartment. Please turn the tank valve on and off after use for extra protection.
- Extra propane tanks are located in a metal cabinet on the deck. If more propane is needed please contact the rental agency.
- Cleaning service cleans grill between renters (please contact manager if the grill is not clean).
- make sure to bring all food inside afterwards so bears do not come to the house.
Outdoor Fire pit / Campfire Area
- NO FIRES. The fire pit is closed due to County Ordinance prohibiting outside fires. In 2021 the entire town of South Lake Tahoe was evacuated and the area of Meyers almost burned to the ground. This is the fire that burned the trees at Echo Pass and the areas around Tahoe Paradise. Fire risk is a BIG DEAL and neighbors will FREAK OUT if fire is outside.
- Please do use the Corn Hole Game that is in this area.
Hot Tub/Spa
- For health and safety: do not use alone, kids use only with adults.
- The spa should be set to 103 degrees, please do not adjust temp.
- Spa maintenance company is paid to clean before every rental – if the spa needs service, please text the rental company.
- Lifting the Lid – Fold the front-half over the back-half and then lift the folded cover towards the wall (this is easiest from inside the tub). CLOSE LID WHEN DONE
- Water Treatment –Bromine and ozone are used to keep water clean.
- Setting – only press buttons to turn on the Jets and Lights (see instructions below)
- Jets – the bottom-left corner button turn jets on/off .
- Lights – Lights are turned on by pressing the upper-right button around the home screen 2 times. Turn off by pressing this button again.
Trouble Shooting – if the LED screen is not displaying, try cycling the power to the tub by switching the power switch in the gray box mounted on the side of the house. If this does not solve the problem, please contact the rental agency.
Please do not adjust other setting
Outdoor Games
- There is a game court above the driveway for soccer, volleyball, badminton, and ping pong. There is a plastic container that has the game supplies. Please tell the rental agency if items are broken or missing so they can be replaced.
- Corn-hole game is located at the firepit area below the driveway.
- Please enjoy but keep noise levels low 😊
- The turf in front can be parked on, or better yet, played on.
Indoors
Internet and Cable
- Wi-Fi service: 1607Plumas 2.4 & 1607Plumas 5. Password: 1607plumas.
- The house has good reception throughout.
- If your connection is not working first check your connection strength… Bars.
- If you have a strong Wifi connection but are not able to connect to the internet it could be a problem with the Spectrum (the cable provider) that the rental agency can help with.
TV Operation
- TVs are connected to AppleTV. There is a TV remote to turn on the TV or use the AppleTV remotes. Your cell phone can also be setup to control AppleTV.
- Use AppleTV to access Netflix, Spectrum cable channels, Apple Music, etc.
- Connect to AppleTV: 1) pressing menu button on AppleTV remote, 2) set TV to correct HDMI External Input.
Press the power
Press the Apple TV menu button.
- Use the top pad the scroll and select shows.
Steam Room
- The steam room is in the downstairs bathroom.
- Pre-heat for 15 minutes before getting in
- Turn on fan when in use.
- For health and safety: do not use alone, kids use only with adults.
Heating and Cooling Systems
- The house has in-floor radiant heating. It is the best! It provides heat to warm your feet and body and it does not dry the air or you!
- If you change the thermostat temperature, the in-floor heating will take one hour to respond… It is silent, please give it time. Turning the thermostat too high will overheat your bedroom and you’ll overheat.
- Thermostat controls: main floor in kitchen, downstairs bedroom, and multiple controls for main upstairs bedrooms (these also heat the other upstairs rooms).
- The Game Room does not have heat but will warm up if the door is left open.
- There are space heaters in each bedroom if you need an extra boost of heat.
- Tip: Pulling the blinds at night keeps the cold out.
Cooling System
- There is no AC. Except for the trees.
- Like most houses in Tahoe, this house relies on lower temperatures at night to stay cool. In addition to fans in each room, this house has a Whole House fan. This system works by pulling cooler air from outside into the house. Use this fan to cool the house when it is cooler outside (Note that the Fan will only cool the house to the outside temperature).
- Operating Instructions: the control is located at the top of the stairs. Top button: turns the fan on/off and provides timed operations for 1,2,4,..hours. You will see the light move through the options. Bottom button: changes the speed High/Low. High speed is intended to quickly cool the house, Low speed is for steady cooling.
- Open the door and window of the room that you want to cooled and a breeze will pass through the room. leaving the Dining Room window open will pull air through the whole house.
- Fans and humidifiers are in each room if needed – Humidifies will also cool air.
- Tip: Keep blinds down during day to keep room cool.
Lights
- Most inside lights are on dimmer switches.
- TIP: If the light does not go on, make sure the dimmer slider is far right.
- Outside front porch lights turn on/off automatically on a photo-eye.
Stereo Systems
- There are two stereo systems installed in the home. You can play music in the Livingroom or in the Kitchen. Connect to them via Bluetooth. They are both named EDIFIER.
- You can also play music through the Den TV using the AppleTV and select the Apple Music app.
- Please, do not move the speakers from their locations.
Game Room / Snow Room
Game Room (NO FOOD IN GAME ROOM PLEASE)
- Ski Gear should be stored in the game room. There are hooks and a Boot dryer available
- Games (please put away games and keep track of parts for next guest)
- Air hockey – switch located on wire. More pucks located in drawer.
- Foosball – extra balls and paddles are in drawers.
- Darts – for adults only please!
- Building Blocks – located in bins under air hockey
- PlayStation3 – lots of games are in the drawer (see QR code for instructions)
- Movie projector – (see QR code for instructions)
Entertainment Center and Home Theater:
- Entertainment systems include: PS3, AppleTV, and Projector
No matter which entertainment system you choose, the set-up is similar and follows these general instructions:
- Turn the systems on. PS3 press the silver on/off symbol next to the red light. The light should change to green and you should hear it boot up. The Movie Projector has a button on top. LED TV has a remote. AppleTV has a remote.
- Plug in the HDMI cable to either the PS3 or the Apple TV. There is a specifically labeled cable for the TV and for the Movie Projector.
- Configure the display input:
- TV – Ensure the input is set to HDMI 1. Change the input of the TV by pressing the input button of the “TV controls”
- Projector – If there is no display, ensure the input is set to HDMI 1. Change the input of the projector by pressing the input button of the “remote”
Projector and Remote:
PS3 – PlayStation®3
- Starting a game: When you insert the disc, the game starts automatically.
Quitting a game: During gameplay, press the PS button on the wireless controller, and then select
(Game) >
(Quit Game).
Extra content: Some games contain extra content. Select the Extra Content icon to install and play games and watch special videos.
Hint: With some extra content you can perform various operations using the on-screen control panel that is displayed while the content is playing. You can hide and display the control panel using the button. For details on the features that can be used, consult the software manual for the game.
Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning
- Blower for porch and battery charger located in Den.
- Broom and Mop are located in the front hall closet.
- Portable vacuum and handheld are located in Game Room
- Cleaning supplies are located in sink cabinet in Game Room and under kitchen sink
Garbage
- Do not leave garbage outside, as it becomes a bear problem!
- Garbage pickup is on Wednesday mornings.
- GARBAGE is to be taken to the bear bins by renters. Do not leave garbage out as the bears will get it.
- There are BLUE bags specifically for recycling. Put these in the garbage cans as well and they get sorted from the waste by the waste company. Or leave recycling for cleaning service.
- Garbage bags are provided in the kitchen drawer
- If there is anything that needs attention, please contact Summit Rental
Winter and Snow
- Plumas Circle is plowed by the County. Renters may not park cars on Plumas Circle because it blocks the road and plow trucks access. YOU WILL BE TICKETED
- The Driveway is plowed by a private company. Plowing is done after 5 inches of slow has accumulated. A separate company shovels the deck and porch
- Driveway snow removal can only happen after the County clears Plumas Circle.
- Renters should move cars when Snow Removal company is working to provide access and prevent cars from getting damaged.
- Snow shovels and ice melt are located in the front of the house. The Snow Melt /Salt is located in wheeled black garbage carts in front of the house. Spread a thin even layer of salt on the incline part of the driveway if there is s ice.
- Traction boards and tow straps are located in the green shed.
- There is a can of ice melt for key locks and a car jump battery plugged in at the Game Room if needed.