Joanne & Peters Recommendations
Here you will find local spots that we love & instructions on how to use the house facilities
It is always such a pleasure hosting guests, we truly hope that you love your stay. Airbnb has given us the opportunity to share our area with you. Glasshouse Mountains is a beautiful spot with lots to see and do localy with the sunshine coast at your fingertips. To help you discover the area we have put together a list of our favourite spots. From places to eat, to wonderful walks, even spectacular climbs, glorious beaches, refreshing waterfalls, swimming holes, mountain villages and shops with beautiful local products, there is something for everyone, a beautiful world, waiting for you to discover. Additionally whilst you will find intructions on how to use things around the house, for your convenience we have included the same instructions right here.
Your Hosts,
Peter & Joanne.
Dear Guests,
Welcome to your home away from home. We are so excited that you have chosen to stay at our AirBnb and that your time here has begun. Here’s what you need to know:
You are currently surrounded by the beautiful Glasshouse Mountains national parks, with the Sunshine Coast beaches and hinterland at your fingertips.
The whole home is dedicated to your stay. The back of the property beyond the pool fence and the driveway on the left hand side is private. We request that the left hand driveway can be accessed at all times.
We want you to feel at home so everything here is for you to enjoy including the instruments.
Please read the instructions that we placed around the home. They are there to help you use the facilities that we have provided.
We have always helped our neighbours and we kindly ask you to respect their privacy and beautiful living environment.
If you have any questions please text or call 0419 777 440
We both are wishing you an amazing stay along with beautiful & exciting experiences where wonderful life long memories are made.
Your Hosts
Joanne & Peter.
Using the Front Door Smart Lock
Once the front door is closed it automatically locks. To enter the house you may use the supplied code or the RFID tag attached to the the garage remote. (image 1)
Garage Door
The garage door can be opened with the garage remote (image 2) or by using the garage door button in the garage just near the house entry door (image 3) .
SSID (Network Name): BNB
Password: #ghmbnb!
By connecting you will be using the latest Mesh Wifi Technology. Your devices will connect at their fastest possible speed.
We have no download limits, connect all your devices and enjoy the free NBN!
Welcome to an automated smart home.
There are many items and functions that have been automated on this property. The automation is programmed to make it easier for you to use an unfamiliar home, whilst at the same time making it so intuitive that you will find it hard to notice.
TIP: If it has switched on by itself it will also switch off.
Your privacy is our number one priority and therefore there is no data collected on the use of the house.
There are no indoor our outdoor living area cameras, The only camera installed in the AirBnb listed area is looking at the driveway from the garage. The camera is operational for your security and it will capture images of movement on the driveway only.
Enjoy the convenience of a smart home!
TV, Netflix, Youtube & Surround Sound
We have a fully paid Netflix account, there is YouTube and Free To Air TV all with surround sound
This is how to use it all.
Step 1: Pickup the small white remote and push the Netflix or YouTube button. The TV will power on.
Step 2: Make sure that the Yamaha Amplifier below the TV is on. If it’s not Press the red button on the Yamaha remote to power it on.
Step 3: Check that TV is displayed on the amplifier. If it is not press the TV button on the Yamaha remote.
Step 4: TV speakers generally are poor quality. It is best to turn the TV speakers all the way down by volume control on the right hand side of the small white remote.
Step 5: Select what to watch and start watching NOTE: When using Netflix, use only the AirBnb account. It is reserved only for this TV and it will never clash with other accounts.
Step 6: The Yamaha remote now controls the 8 surround sound speakers in the media room. Use the volume on this remote to control the sound level.
Step 7: To watch “Free To Air TV” on the Samsung remote press the source button and select TV. To return to Netflix or Youtube press the corresponding button on the small white remote.
If you are having any issues with the sound press the “TV” button on the Yamaha remote and with the “Program” arrow buttons scroll through until you see “Pro Logic” ``
If you are experiencing difficulties using any equipment please call your host Peter on 0419 777 440 for help.
Using Your Device With Our House Sound System
You can pair any bluetooth device and enjoy your favourite music in all of our living areas
Step 1: On the right hand speaker there is a Logitech Bluetooth adaptor Press the button on the device. The blue light will start to flash. (Image 1)
Step 2: Open the bluetooth setting on your device and search for a new device. Pair with the the “Logitech BT Adapter”
Step 3: Towards the floor and to the left of the speaker there is a speaker selection switch box. We have speakers in the family room, the dinning room, the sitting room and the pool area. Make sure that the family room speakers are on by ensuring the switch is pushed in. (Image 2)
Step 4: Below the speaker selector there is a Yamaha Amplifier. The Aux led will be orange. Turn the volume down all the way then play the music on your device turning the volume up all the way. (Image 3)
Step 5: Turn up the volume on the Yamaha amplifier. You will now hear your music. Set the volume to a volume that will be the maximum you listen too. You can now easily control the music volume from your phone.
Step 6: Select which speakers you want to use. You can use one or all speakers. Enjoy the music!
PLEASE NOTE: As a courtesy to our neighbours if you are not using the pool area could you please remember to switch off the pool speakers.
Fold-Out Couch
The grey couch in the media room folds out to a comfortable queen size bed.
Pool Lights
The pool lights are programmed to activate automatically at sunset and deactivate at midnight. Upon activation, they initiate a captivating display by cycling through a wide array of vibrant colors.
Situated by the sliding door in the family meals area, a smart button allows you to customize the pool lights' colour scheme. To cycle through the various hues, press the smart button with at least a 3-second interval between presses.
Garden Lights
To create a special outdoor feel we have installed garden lights. They switch on at sunset and switch off at midnight.
Mood Lights
To create an enchanting outdoor ambiance, we have installed garden lights that illuminate the surroundings at sunset and gracefully fade away at midnight.
Pool/Garden Light Power Switch Locations
A control panel located near the sliding door in the far right-hand corner of the TV area allows you to manage the following features. In case you wish to override the timers, these switches offer manual control:
Switch 1: BBQ Spot-Light (Normally set to a 1-hour timer unless the BBQ is in use)
Switch 2: Pool Lights
Switch 3: Garden Lights
If you prefer to switch off the mood light in the front sitting room, simply head into the sitting room. Two light switches are installed, with the one closest to the front window dedicated to deactivating the mood light.
Using The BBQ
Our BBQ is an electric pig iron BBQ with automation. Pig iron provides even heat and is resistant to rust. Here are the instructions for using the BBQ:
IMPORTANT: The BBQ cover must not be closed while the plate is hot.
Step 1: When the cover is opened, the BBQ will automatically switch on. When the cover is closed, it will automatically switch off.
Step 2: The BBQ will switch off after 15 minutes unless it senses a person. When it does, it will remain on for another 15 minutes. This additional 15-minute cycle repeats automatically as long as the BBQ senses a person.
Step 3: If the BBQ has switched off, manually switch it on by using the power button located underneath the BBQ on the right-hand side.
Step 4: Pre-heating the BBQ is essential. Turn the temperature to maximum for 10 minutes. Once the plate is hot, adjust the temperature to your desired cooking level.
Step 5: A good starting temperature is 190°C, which works well for chicken or sausages. Steaks BBQ best at around 250°C. Any higher and they are likely to burn.
Cleaning The BBQ:
Step 1: Turn the temperature down to 100°C and let the plate cool.
Step 2: Remove any large scraps with the supplied spatula.
Step 3: Spray the plate with the contents of the white bottle.
Step 4: Wipe the plate clean with the supplied BBQ wipes.
Step 5: Empty and clean the fat collector container.
Step 6: Spray the stainless steel surfaces with the contents of the blue bottle and wipe them down with the supplied paper towels.
Step 7: Oil the plate with the provided oil using the brush.
Step 8: Close the cover; the BBQ will switch off automatically.
Dishwasher
The dishwasher has a heavy duty cycle which provides the best cleaning results.
While it is absolutely fine to use shorter cycles during your stay, we kindly ask that before departing all dirty dishes, cutlery, etc be stacked in the dishwasher and that the heavy duty cycle is switched on.
Please use the provided dishwashing powder and then use the following instructions.
Pets
Dogs are only permitted outside the house and are not allowed inside. (Additional cleaning fees apply where dogs have been allowed inside the house).
Dogs are not permitted in the pool, as even a few minutes in the pool can increase phosphate levels to a point where balancing the water becomes difficult, resulting in cloudy water that is difficult to fix.
Dogs have their own enclosure behind the pool, which includes a kennel, water and food bowls, and a dog bed. When going out and leaving your pet(s) behind, they must be left in the enclosure.
Please clean up after your dog(s). There is a small hand shovel and container provided in the dog enclosure for this purpose.
If you have any requests or questions regarding your pet(s), please contact us on 0419 777 440 via text, phone-call, or via the Airbnb platform.
Mosquito Traps
For your comfort there are three, non toxic, high tech mosquito traps installed. Two downstairs and one upstairs.
The traps use a UV light to lure mosquitos and then traps them using a fan and a mosquito basket.
The mosquoto traps are designed to switch on when mosquitos are known to be active. When the temperature outside, at sunset exceeds 23 degrees degrees and the relative humidity exceeds 60% the traps will run for three hours.
The traps are totally automatic and therefore don’t require any input to operate.
The driveway is steep, it gives the house elevation and privacy. If reversing straight out the average size car will bottom out.
To avoid scraping the road:
Reverse almost to the end of the driveway.
Once you are on bottom part of the driveway, where it flattens out start you turn. (Image 1)
Turn hard almost completing your reverse turn before moving onto the road. (Image 2)
It has been our pleasure hosting you and we sincerely hope that you have enjoyed staying at our home, that you have had a great time with some amazing experiences and that you have created pleasant lifetime memories.
Our usual checkout is 10am. Unless we have notified you with a different checkout time the cleaner will be arriving shortly after 10 to prepare the home for new guests
We would kindly ask you to do the following as you are leaving.
Power off all air conditioners, appliances, and lights.
Close all windows and lock all doors.
Stack the dishwasher and turn on the dishwaher using the heavy duty instructions below.
As you are checking could you please leave the red garage remote with the RFID tag on the wood grain bench beside the kitchen.
NOTE: Please check the whole house before departing to make sure that you have taken all your belongings
As you are walking out the door please press the house sleep button.
We will be leaving a review for you within 24 hours of your departure. We love leaving reviews that recommend our guests to other AirBnb hosts. Last but not least both Joanne & I would like to wish much enjoyment for your remaing time at our place and we wish you safety as you embark on the next part of your journey.
Kind Regards,
Joanne & Peter.