PLEASE READ
CHECK - IN TIME: 3:00 P.M. CHECK – OUT TIME: 10:00
A.M.
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING INSIDE OUR CABIN!
THE CABIN INVENTORY IS CHECKED AFTER EACH GUEST
CHECKS OUT. THE RENTERS ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ANYTHING DAMAGED OR MISSING.
LOCAL CALLS ARE FREE, BUT ALL LONG DISTANCE
TELEPHONE CALLS ARE RESTRICTED. YOU MUST USE YOUR
CREDIT CARD, CALLING CARD, CELL PHONE OR CALL
COLLECT.
PAPER PRODUCTS: A “STARTER” SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE,
PAPER TOWELS, HAND SOAP AND DISHWASHER SOAP IS
PROVIDED.
LINENS: ALL LINENS ARE PROVIDED, INCLUDING BED
LINENS AND AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF BATH TOWELS, HAND
TOWELS, AND WASH CLOTHS. WE DO NOT OFFER LINEN OR
MAID SERVICE DURING YOUR STAY, BUT THE CABIN IS
EQUIPPED WITH A WASHER AND DRYER FOR YOUR
CONVENIENCE.
WE ALSO DO NOT PROVIDE BEACH SIZE TOWELS FOR POOL OR
CREEK USE. YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN TOWELS
FOR TUBING AND SWIMMING. TOWELS ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN
FROM OUR HOME.LINENS THAT YOU SOIL OR STAIN MAY
BE CHARGED TO YOU SHOULD THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED
WE CAN NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ITEMS THAT ARE
LOST OR LEFT IN THE CABIN. HOWEVER, IF SOMETHING IS
LEFT AND WE FIND IT, WE WILL CERTAINLY CONTACT YOU.
YOUR HOT TUB WILL BE SERVICED ON THE DAY OF YOUR
ARRIVAL. THIS
INCLUDES A COMPLETE CLEANING AND SANITIZING. PLEASE
SHOWER
BEFORE YOU ENTER THE HOT TUB. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT
THAT THE
CHEMICALS IN THE HOT TUB STAY BALANCED, THEREFORE NO
BUBBLES,
BUBBLE BATHS OR OILS ARE ALLOWED IN THE HOT TUB.
SHOULD YOU FEEL THE NEED TO HAVE THE HOT TUB
SERVICED DURING YOUR STAY, THERE IS A $35.00 CHARGE
DUE AT THE TIME OF THIS SERVICE. PLEASE LEAVE THE
HOT TUB COVER ON WHEN NOT IN USE. LEFT UNCOVERED FOR
A LONG PERIOD OF TIME CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE HEATING
ELEMENT. THIS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE HOT TUB
THAT THE GUEST WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR.
OUR VACATION HOME IS FURNISHED WITH A FULLY EQUIPPED
KITCHEN
INCLUDING COOKWARE, GLASSWARE, DISHES, SILVERWARE,
COOKING/GRILLING UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, AND BAKEWARE.
THINGS TO REMEMBER TO BRING: FOOD, FLOUR, SUGAR,
COFFEE AND FILTERS, WRAP, FOIL, ETC.
WE HAVE A NICELY STOCKED PICNIC BASKET FOR YOU TO
TAKE WITH YOU TO THE CREEK, INTO THE MOUNTAINS, OR
INTO CADES COVE FOR A SPECIAL MEAL OUTSIDE. ALL YOU
NEED IS TO SUPPLY THE CHICKEN!
WE PROVIDE LINENS, TOWELS, SHEETS, KITCHEN DISH
TOWELS, DISHWASHER DETERGENT, DISH SOAP AND A
STARTER SUPPLY OF PAPER
PRODUCTS OF TOILET TISSUE AND PAPER TOWELS.
DEPENDING UPON INDIVIDUAL CONSUMPTION, THE STARTER
SUPPLY MAY OR MAY NOT BE ENOUGH FOR YOUR ENTIRE
STAY.
WE DO NOT PROVIDE LAUNDRY SOAP, BATH SOAP, AND OTHER
PERSONAL TOILETRY ITEMS LIKE SHAMPOO. THESE ITEMS
YOU WILL WANT TO BRING WITH YOU OR PURCHASE ON YOUR
WAY IN.
SOME CELL PHONE SERVICES DO NOT RECEIVE WELL IN OUR
MOUNTAINS. WE DO HAVE LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICE IN OUR
VACATION HOME, BUT WE DO NOT PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE
SERVICE. THE PHONE NUMBER AT OUR VACATION HOME
SHOULD SOMEONE NEED TO REACH YOU IS
865-453-2923.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIMPLE TRAVEL DIRECTIONS WE
PROVIDE FOR YOU ON OUR WEBSITE:
www.SmokyMountainsVacationCabinRental.com/directions
FOR QUESTIONS:
info@SmokyMountainsVacationCabinRental.com
WE CERTAINLY HOPE THIS INFORMATION IS HELPFUL AS YOU
PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT AND SINCERELY HOPE YOU ENJOY
THE MOUNTAINS AS MUCH AS WE DO!
CHERI ADKINS
ATTENTION!!
Please note that there ARE BEARS
in the area. Several have been spotted on various
mountains, so please do NOT LEAVE FOOD unattended.
Garbage cans are a huge draw for them also.
Please be aware that they are
around and may show up around your cabin at any
time.
If you have a surprise encounter
with a black bear:
REMAIN CALM. The bear is usually
just as surprised as you and will normally leave the area.
Stand where you are or back away
slowly.
NEVER RUN FROM A BEAR and do not
try to climb a tree to escape! Bears may chase you.
If the bear does not leave, REMAIN
CALM. Black bears are generally timid so shouting, clapping, and making
noise will generally be enough to deter an approach.
If the bear persists or follows
you, aggressively defend yourself. Raising your arms
may help you appear larger to the
bear.
DO NOT FEED THE BEARS UNDER ANY
CONDITIONS!
Do not leave food or garbage
outside the cabin.
If a bear does get into your food,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE IT AWAY.
Bears can aggressively defend their food
sources. Back away and call the posted emergency
number.
LADYBUGS ARE EVERYWHERE!
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
“Tis the season!” Ladybugs are
looking for a place to hibernate. Questions? Here
are some answers.
Q. Are all ladybugs girls?
A. No. There are boy
ladybugs and girl ladybugs. It’s almost
impossible for the average person to tell
them apart.
Q. What are the boy
ladybugs called?
A. Boy ladybugs are called
ladybugs, too
Ladybugs release pheromones, it is
sort of like “perfume” to attract other ladybugs.
They use this during mating and hibernation. It
helps ladybugs find each other and lets future
generations know of a good place to camp out for the
winter. The pheromones do not go away easily because
you can’t see them. Scrubbing Pheromones off a house
is a BIG task. The yellow stuff you might see from
time to time is their blood. It, too, contains
Pheromones and it stains. You can see the yellow
blood when you hold a ladybug and it gets scared.
Releasing some of its blood is one way the ladybug
can protect itself. The blood smells bad and signals
to a predator or enemy that this ladybug is not a
good lunch choice.
Q. Do the spots tell you
how old the ladybugs are?
A. No. Different Ladybugs
have different numbers of spots. Some have
no spots while some have as many as
twenty-four. Ladybugs generally complete
their life cycle within one year. The spots
are with them all their life. They do not
get . more spots as they get older, nor do they lose spots.
Q. Why do ladybugs come
into my house in the winter tine?
A. Ladybugs are attracted
to the light colored houses. Especially,
older homes that are not insulated well.
They come in through small cracks around
windows, door
ways and under clap boards. They want to
hibernate in a warm, comfortable spot
over the cold months of winter. Ladybugs
gather in groups when they hibernate,
so if you see one, you can be sure more will
follow. And, future generations will
be back year after year. The best way to
keep them out is to repair damaged
clapboards, window and door trim and caulk
small cracks.
Q. Once the ladybugs are
in my house, will they eat anything?
A. No. Ladybugs don’t eat fabric,
plants, paper or any other household items. They
like to eat APHIDS.
Aphids are very small, but very
destructive pests that feed on plants. (If you have
rose bushes, you have probably seen aphids)
Ladybugs, while trying to hibernate in your house,
will live off of their own body fats. They, also,
prefer a little humidity. Our homes, however, are
usually not very humid during the winter. In fact,
they are rather dry causing most of your ladybug
guests to die from dehydration. Occasionally, you
might witness a ladybug in your bathroom getting a
drink of water. Now, that is a smart ladybug!
We want to Thank Becky Stultz for
the information so useful for our guests. Her
link is
http://www.cherokeewindscabin.com/
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