Manual for Private Lake Lagoon with Architectural Design!

We’re thrilled to have you here and can’t wait for you to enjoy the peaceful beauty of White Lake, NY. We’ve thought of everything to make this stay comfortable, so please feel free to explore, make yourself at home, and let us know if there’s anything you need. Here’s to a memorable stay! Enjoy 😊

Distance: It takes 2 hours from JFK or 1:40min from Newark airport, but it depends on traffic. The road is beautiful in every season of the year. Just drive carefully.

The house is right on White Lake, NY., also known as the town of Bethel.  We’re a 5 minute drive away from the famous Woodstock festival site & museum  (https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/museum)

🛣️Directions

If you’re coming from NY City, After you enter exit 104, ~3 min before you arrive, you’ll pass a clock tower (on the right) with a gas station in front of you. 

Continue straight, Passing the light but start to slow down. You’ll see our house on the right a minute after. It’s easy to miss. Drive slowly and look for a sign 1536 on a white fence. 

🚗 Parking

Pull in on the right once you see our house sign 1536 into the driveway.

If the gate is CLOSED. Slowly drive your car into the gate, Continue as far in as you can toward the gate to avoid the traffic on the highway. 

Once parked, get out of the car slowly toward the left gate with the padlock. 

The small gate is Unlocked. Go inside, and open the gate for your car. It can be open fully to both sides, leaving enough space to enter with your car. 

How to Park ‼️Important‼️

Please drive your car left (towards the house) and back up / reverse until the end. 

This way, once you leave, your car will face the highway. It’s for your own safety. 

Don't forget to close the gates after parking the car or leaving the house.

**VERY IMPORTANT: Don’t drive with your car on our lawn, while trying to get closer to the front of the house,
Even if there is snow. our bluestone path will break.

House Rules

We did everything possible so you can feel at home, but please remember that this is our house, and we put our heart & soul into it. Please take care of it like it is yours. 

  • What can you use? Whatever you see in the house. 

  • Most of the light switches are marked. 

  • Some of the switches and connected devices are marked DON’T UNPLUG. Please don’t unplug them, and if you did, please plug them back. 

  • Please Return all remotes to their place. Otherwise, they will get lost, and future guests won’t be able to use them.

  • The house and our property is entirely 100% smoking free.

  • No vapes, E-cig or any kind of any type of smoking. 

  • Shoes off, Please. Please remove your shoes while you're in the house

  • No loud noise or music after 10pm. We have neighbors who live around all year long, and this is our community. Please respect it. 

  • No outdoor trash or food leftovers. You are in nature. Your food or even closed garbage bags will attract animals, especially at night.

Check-In/Out Times

  • Check-in: 3 PM (We’ll do our best to accommodate earlier arrivals!)

  • Check-out: By: 10:00AM (Our cleaner arrives at 10:15 AM, so please plan accordingly.)

    It’s a big house and a large property, so have enough time for the checkout process.

    We can try to be flexible with your timing, including late arrivals, just let us know in advance.

🔑Entering the House

Welcome to our property! You’ll find a stone path to the house. Please be careful, especially in the wintertime. It can be very slippery. 

Roll out your suitcase to the front door, and place the palm of your hand over the padlock to activate the keypad.
Press 2255 and checkmark (✓)

We kindly ask you to take off your shoes to protect our wooden floor. Turn on the light on your left, and let’s go over the house manual.

**Excuse our Stone path present. A few stones are broken because of the harsh winter. We’ll replace them soon. 

You’ll find 3 Bedrooms 

  • Downstairs: A guest suite can accommodate two people on a king bed with a master bath and a closet for their suitcases. 

The room equipped with a ceiling fan and AC (for heat or cold)

  • Upstairs: The Master bedroom (2nd floor) with a king bed and A master bathroom

  • Upstairs: ‘Kids’ Bedroom with two single beds and a crib +  a full bathroom 

Extra beds:

If you need extra beds, you can use the sofa in the living room to open it to a queen bed.

Just pull out the bottom drawer of the two central sofa units to the left of the corner table. Unzip the cushion and flip it over, and it becomes a mattress. Please put on sheets available in the Master bathroom closet upstairs  - or let us know so we can have some waiting for you 

Heating & Cooling

  • Ceiling Fans

    You can turn on the FAN by using the light switch next to the remote. You can control the light and the speed with the remote.

    **NOTE: Please put the remote back when you’re done using it.

  • AC is in every bedroom. 

Use the remote next to the AC, and choose your desired temperature. 

  • For heat, there is no need to pass 78 degrees. 

  • For a cooler temperature,  avoid going under 70 degrees. If the windows and the bedroom doors are closed, the house will get cold faster.

**NOTE: Please put back the remote when you’re done using it. 

TV, Internet & Cell Reception

  • TVs: Are available in the Master bedroom & the living room. both are smart TVs with the popular apps.

    **Note: the TV requires an internet connection to work.

  • 🛜Wi-Fi: Network: Lake_Guest_5g (or 2.4) | Password: 22552255G

    • Equipped with 1GB of internet speed.

    **Note: Please keep in mind that if the local lines lose power during your stay, connectivity may suffer; unfortunately, there is nothing we can do about it.

  • 📶 Cell reception on your phone may vary. You may get better reception outside on the deck, but the best way to call is to connect your phone to the house wifi and use that. 

🍳Kitchen

  • Fully Stocked Kitchen: Our fully stocked kitchen is designed to cater to all culinary needs, ensuring that guests feel right at home during their stay. Equipped with modern appliances, including a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher, the kitchen provides a seamless experience for meal preparation.

    A variety of pots, pans, and utensils are available, along with a selection of knives and cutting boards. Essentials such as measuring cups and mixing bowls make it easy to whip up your favorite recipes. Our kitchen also includes small appliances like a toaster to enhance your morning routine.

  • Smoke Alarms: Sensitive and connected to emergency services! If smoke happens, clear it out with a towel quickly and open doors.

    The smoke alarms are connected to 911, and the fire department will dispatch!

    🧯Fire extinguisher is under the sink.

🛁Bathroom Essentials

  • 🧼Fresh towels and shampoo are provided for your convenience.

  • 🚽For the comfort of all guests, PLEASE ONLY FLUSH TOILET PAPER—nothing else! Please AVOID flushing anything else (including wipes, feminine products, or paper towels), as it can cause blockages and disrupt your stay.

    If a clog occurs due to improper flushing, the cost of repairs will be CHARGED TO THE GUEST. Let’s keep the water flowing and your stay stress-free! 😊

🗑️Trash & Recycling

  • The trash bins and recycling are located outside our main gate - and picked up only once a week on Thursday early morning.
    If you are staying during the week, make sure to take all trash already Wednesday night.

  • Please tie the garbage bags before putting them in the bins. Don’t leave trash bags outside to avoid any unwelcome guests!

🚪Basement

  • The basement has an electricity circle board, water pump, and storage. There is no real reason to go below, but if you do. 

  1. Watch your step down

  2. Watch your head below and sharp objects

  3. Don’t unplug anything 

  4. When you go back upstairs, please close the door after you with the child safety lock.

🏡Outdoor Area

We highly recommend closing the screens EVERY TIME you step outside or inside even for a few seconds.

🛶Dock

  • See your steps when you step down the stairs or are walking on the dock. It can be slippery. The deck is out between Memorial weekend and the last week of November, the rest of the months, we have to take it off.

🫕BBQ

  • You can use the BBQ whenever you want and if the weather permits. 

    Please make sure: 

    • You know how to operate a propane BBQ 

    • Shut off the valve of the tank once you are done

    • Please clean the grill and cover it back for the next use

    • When you cover the grill, make sure it is cooled down before. 

    • Don’t leave the grill ON and unattended. It can start a fire.

    • If the propane tank is emptied, it can happen. Let us know so we can swap it for you or for the next guest.
      We usually cary extra one in the garage. 

    • For emergency, you can replace it in the nearest gas station, and we’ll refund you.

🍂Leaves

  • In autumn, leaves fall often, and while we clean every two weeks, you might still see some on the grass or balcony shortly after. Feel free to use our leaf blower. Just contact us for instructions!

🌊 Make the Most of the Lake. Stay Safe and Have Fun!!

Enjoy the peaceful waters, but please keep these safety tips in mind:

  • The lake is yours to enjoy at your own risk: We strongly recommend wearing a life vest, even for experienced swimmers.

  • Expect mud and rocks on the lake bottom: Water shoes will make swimming more comfortable.

  • The lake depth changes with the seasons, so no jumping from the dock!

  • Kayak & Paddleboard Rules: Always wear a life vest. When finished, tie kayaks back in place and return the paddleboard to the lawn so they don’t drift away.

  • Dogs are welcome to swim under your supervision: Please be mindful of their safety.

  • Want to rent a boat? There’s an additional charge. Just contact us in advance!

We’ve also put together a Guidebook with our favorite restaurants, local eats, and day trips.

Check it out Airbnb Guidebook by clicking HERE.

🆘Emergency Information

Security Alarm and Monitoring System

  • Our property is equipped with a Ring security alarm system and wifi cameras. 

  • There are NO cameras in the house, only outside.

  • There are cameras on the property for your security. For privacy reasons, we disconnect the audio while we have guests. If you prefer us to disconnect the outdoor cameras, let us know but be aware that it also means that the alarm and maybe some security lights won’t operate as well. 

Hi, You are in nature 🌲

They will be outside and rarely but sometime inside: Ants, spiders, and other flying Insects. The house is well protected, but please remember to close all doors, windows, and nets when you step outside, even if it’s only for a minute.

You can find Insects replant if you need under the sink or in the Washer / Dryer room.

Some seasons bring different insects. Oct - Nov, there will be more yellow jacks until it gets colder.

No outdoor trash or food leftovers. You are in nature. Your food or even closed garbage bags will attract animals, especially at night.

If you see a spider in the house or other incest, you can use the vacuum to get rid of it. (if you prefer)

In nature, you feel the changes of the seasons even more. Leaves will fall and stay on the ground; branches can fall, and snow can pile. Please just be aware of it and be extra careful.

Our area has a lot of wandering deer. They are magnificent animals; they may walk to our property. Please don’t scare them away; they will leave quietly. It’s a beautiful thing to see them early in the morning. If you close the fence at night, more likely they won’t come in.

Also, when you drive on the roads, be extra careful, especially at night.

Check out instruction

We hope you had a wonderful stay with us! Your experience is important to us, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could leave us a 5-star review. If you have any private feedback on how we can improve, we would be grateful to hear that as well. As a small business, your support means everything to us, and we want to ensure that any issues are addressed before they become public. Thank you for being part of our journey! 😊

We kindly ask for your help in preparing the house for the next guest by doing the following:

  • Check-out time: 10:00am (Our cleaner will come at 10:15am)

  • Sheets & Towels: Place used ones in laundry baskets.

  • Dishes: Load and run the dishwasher. Even if it’s only a few dishes, it’s ok!

  • Porch Items: Bring inside any items used outdoors.

  • Deck Doors: Close and LOCK the two sliding doors.

  • Basement: Make sure the door is CLOSED.

  • AC/Heaters: Turn off all the AC units before you leave.

    • In winter, set heaters to 55°F.

  • Trash: Place all trash bags in outdoor bins.

  • Lights & Plugs: Turn off lights and replug any “DON’T UNPLUG” items.

  • TV Remote: Put back all remotes in their place (TV on the coffee table, AC and Fans back to their holders)

    If you had a great stay, we’d truly appreciate a 5-star review! ⭐

    Your feedback helps us continue providing great experiences 😊

    Thank you, and we hope to host you again!