Arrival & Access

11372 Mary Ann Beach Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532

2.1 miles south of Hwy 98 in the Bayhaven community. Look for the Bayhaven sign at
Bayhaven Circle.

Entry

• Door code: last 4 digits of the phone number on your reservation
• Parking: under the carport or gravel driveway — please avoid the grass

Sleeping

Upstairs
• Bedroom 1: King bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: Queen bed
• All three bedrooms are ensuite with private baths

Downstairs
• Bedroom 4: Queen bed with ensuite bath
• Open concept loft sleeping area: trundle bed (converts to 2 twins or 1 king), two rolling
twin cots, couch, and optional queen air mattress

Entertainment & Tech

Smart TVs
• Sign into your own streaming apps or use the free channels available
• Remotes are velcroed to TVs upstairs and on counters downstairs
• Upstairs: TV is stored in the bedroom closet and plugs in near the fireplace
• Downstairs: TV is mounted and ready to use

Games & Entertainment

• Games console: by the dining table downstairs and on the living room shelf upstairs

House Systems

WiFi — Both Levels
• Network: SEE CHECKIN SHEET
• Password: SEE CHECKIN SHEET

Lighting
• Labeled dimmers are provided for any switches that are not intuitive
• Floodlight switch is located by the front doors — feel free to leave on for safety

Climate Control
• Google Nest thermostats on both levels
• Turn the dial to activate the screen, then push the button to adjust temperature

Door Locks
• Patio doors (downstairs): lock by lifting the handle and turning the dial to the right

Safe
• Located in the master bedroom closet
• Please contact Sheri directly for the safe code

Need help with any house system? Please call Sheri directly — don’t text or message. A quick call is the fastest way to get sorted. Your enjoyment of the property is the priority.

Sound System

Downstairs — JBL Bluetooth Speaker
• Located under the TV
• Standard Bluetooth pairing from your device

Upstairs — Whole-House Stereo System
The upstairs has a whole-house speaker system that plays through multiple rooms. Here’s how to use it:
• Connect your device via Bluetooth to the BluMe unit — located in the master AV closet
• Audio plays through the whole-house speakers via the Pyle speaker selector
• On the Pyle selector: make sure the 3 left buttons are switched ON
• Use the dials on the Pyle selector to adjust volume per room — rooms are labeled on
top of the unit
• On the Sony receiver: make sure it is set to CD mode
• The 4th dial on the right of the Pyle is not connected — ignore it
• Do not turn the Sony receiver volume up too high

Photo 1 — Speaker selector (top) and Sony receiver (bottom)

Photo 2 — Dial controls and CD mode detail

Quick Reference — Stereo Setup
• Connect your device via Bluetooth to the BluMe unit in the master AV closet
• On the Pyle selector: 3 left buttons must be ON
• Use the dials to adjust volume per room (rooms labeled on top)
• Sony receiver must be set to CD
• 4th dial on Pyle is not connected — ignore
• Do not turn Sony volume too high

Need help with any house system?
If you have any trouble with the stereo system or any other house system, please call Sheri directly. Don’t text or message — a quick call will get it sorted in minutes.

Kitchens

Induction Cooktops
• Use the magnetic cookware provided — induction only works with magnetic pots and pans
• If a pot is not heating: wipe both the pot bottom and the cooktop surface completely dry
• Induction boils water extremely fast — keep an eye on it!
• Always use trivets under hot pans to protect surfaces

Water
• Reverse osmosis filtered water is available at the kitchen sink — excellent drinking water
• Downstairs kitchen only: run the hot water for 1–2 minutes after arrival to clear the line
• Two separate hot water tanks means essentially endless hot water

Garbage Disposal
• For small residual particles from rinsing dishes only
• Never put food scraps, grease, or debris down the disposal
Other Kitchen Notes
• Electric wine opener is on the downstairs counter
• Both kitchens are fully stocked with cookware, utensils, bread maker, rice maker, food
processor, and more

• Spices, oils, and cooking essentials are provided
Please note: condiments (mayo, ketchup, butter, etc.) are not provided. This helps us
maintain the highest cleanliness standards and ensures you have fresh products of your own preference.

Supplies & Laundry

• Bathroom and kitchen essentials are stocked and provided
• Forgot something? Check the supply boxes in the laundry area (downstairs) and by the
fridge (upstairs)
• Laundry pods: Tupperware above the washer/dryer downstairs | lower cabinet left of
fridge upstairs
• Batteries: replacements are in the supply boxes — please let us know if you use any
Please bring your own beach towels.

Grills

• Upstairs: propane BBQ — if you run out of propane, swap the tank at Dollar General
nearby. Save your receipt and we’ll reimburse you!
• Downstairs: charcoal grill — please bring your own briquettes (BYOB!)

Fitness & Amenities

• Weight system on the patio
• Inversion table
• Elliptical
All equipment used at your own risk.

Waste & Recycling

• Two outdoor bins located near the downstairs entry under the deck
• County pickup is on Mondays
• Please do not overfill the bins or use them for waste from off-site

Septic system: please flush toilet paper only. No wipes, paper towels, or any other
materials. This is critical for the health of the system.

Keeping Gulf Coast Friends Outside

Our beautiful state forest location means that palmetto bugs and land crabs occasionally try to
come inside — especially during periods of rain. They are harmless but unwelcome indoors!

• Please close exterior doors promptly when coming and going
• This is the single most effective way to keep outdoor critters where they belong
Thank you for helping protect our home and our natural neighbors.

Visitors & Additional Guests

We are flexible about visitors and experiences such as hairdressers, massage services, caterers and similar — but please inquire prior to your stay. All visitors require advance written approval. A deposit or fee may apply.

Local Discoveries

Explore our Fairhope guidebook for local tips, hidden gems, restaurants, and activities!

Questions? Call Sheri. We want your stay to be exceptional.