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OFF GRID SYSTEMS
Click on the image to learn. These are custom systems.
Become familiar with them before your visit.
Composting Toilet
IMPORTANT!!
No toilet paper OR any liquid whatsoever in the compost. Sit to pee.
Use the plastic squirt bottle to rinse urine from the bowl but only a little and NOT into the dirt! It's vinegar and water. If it runs out, fill it back up with water.
Check urine container often or it can overflow. Upon departure BE SURE to empty the urine bucket
away from the house.
No toilet paper OR any liquid whatsoever in the compost. Sit to pee.
Use the plastic squirt bottle to rinse urine from the bowl but only a little and NOT into the dirt! It's vinegar and water. If it runs out, fill it back up with water.
Check urine container often or it can overflow. Upon departure BE SURE to empty the urine bucket
away from the house.
Kitchen Sink (Not for use in winter)
No food down the drain. No garbage disposal.
The cover on the sink is NOT a cutting board. There is a black cutting board provided for you. Be conservative with your water use. The water you bring goes under the sink. It flows to the kitchen and bathroom faucets.
The cover on the sink is NOT a cutting board. There is a black cutting board provided for you. Be conservative with your water use. The water you bring goes under the sink. It flows to the kitchen and bathroom faucets.
Oven Operation
The oven runs on propane. Watch the video if it's not working.
Amenities
Winter: Bring your own dishes (disposable is recommended with no running water) as well as a frying pan if you intend to cook.
Summer: the kitchen has most necessary supplies for cooking including a skillet, flatware, salt and pepper, oil, plates and bowls.
There is a toaster oven, tea kettle, and oven and a small fridge. Bring paper towels or napkins.
The oven can be finicky and not stay lit until several tries.
Summer: the kitchen has most necessary supplies for cooking including a skillet, flatware, salt and pepper, oil, plates and bowls.
There is a toaster oven, tea kettle, and oven and a small fridge. Bring paper towels or napkins.
The oven can be finicky and not stay lit until several tries.
Water tank
Summer Only
For running water dump your 5 gallon jugs in the funnel coming out of the tank under the sink. Keep it above the minimum water line as to avoid running too low and burning out the pump.
*Running water is only available mid May-through September. We drain the cabin when freezing temperatures begin.
*Running water is only available mid May-through September. We drain the cabin when freezing temperatures begin.
Heater
This is a propane heater. Turn the knob to 'Pilot' while holding down the little button on the left. When it's cold you may have to hold it for 10+ seconds to ignite the pilot light. If it won't light, give it a few seconds and try again. It's a hard start when it's very cold. Once it's lit (you will see a little blue flame) turn the knob to level 4-5. Then turn it down to your liking.
To turn it off, simply turn the knob to 'Off'.
If you can not get it lit, it may be out of propane. You will have to replace a tank. See video. Extra tanks are in the shed.
Watch video here https://youtube.com/shorts/idqVnk01ofk
To turn it off, simply turn the knob to 'Off'.
If you can not get it lit, it may be out of propane. You will have to replace a tank. See video. Extra tanks are in the shed.
Watch video here https://youtube.com/shorts/idqVnk01ofk
Solar System
This is the solar machine. Don't touch the settings unless you need to connect the generator (watch the video) The machine beeps at sunrise a couple times or when there is a change in input to the solar panels.
Watch this 30 second video first, then the Generator video on how to connect the generator to charge the solar unit when it runs out of power.
Watch this 30 second video first, then the Generator video on how to connect the generator to charge the solar unit when it runs out of power.
Generator
Watch Solar video FIRST then this entire 30 second Generator video. The generator is an option to bring power to the house and charge the solar unit when the power goes out.
Do not run it past 9pm
Do not run it for more than 2 hours at a time.
When you turn off the generator you can go back on solar by plugging the large cord back in to the front of the unit.
Notes:
1. Sometimes the electric start doesn't work- use the pull start.
2. Check it for gas. Extra gas is in the shed.
Do not run it past 9pm
Do not run it for more than 2 hours at a time.
When you turn off the generator you can go back on solar by plugging the large cord back in to the front of the unit.
Notes:
1. Sometimes the electric start doesn't work- use the pull start.
2. Check it for gas. Extra gas is in the shed.
Wood Burning stove
Bring fire starter sticks if you plan on making a fire inside. This gets messy so please use the vacuum when you are finished. Kindling and wood blocks are located in the shed.
1. Crumple 4-5 pieces of newspaper (located in stairs)
2. Make a Teepee with kindling. Once that is going add 2-4 more pieces of kindling before adding the larger wood blocks.
1. Crumple 4-5 pieces of newspaper (located in stairs)
2. Make a Teepee with kindling. Once that is going add 2-4 more pieces of kindling before adding the larger wood blocks.
Fridge/freezer
It's small but it hold enough food for a 3-4 night stay. The freezer has ice trays.
Cedar shower
Only turn on the 'hot' side. The water temperature should be perfect. This runs on a tankless hot water heater and when the temperature is set to 110 degrees, you don't need to add cold. The temperature panel is under the sink. Set it how you like it.
5 minute showers will use around 10 gallons of water. Check the tank accordingly to make sure you have enough water. The tank holds 48 gallons full. If you choose to use the shower we recommend starting with a full tank of water under the sink or you will run out of water quickly and burn out the water pump.
Bring your own towels.
5 minute showers will use around 10 gallons of water. Check the tank accordingly to make sure you have enough water. The tank holds 48 gallons full. If you choose to use the shower we recommend starting with a full tank of water under the sink or you will run out of water quickly and burn out the water pump.
Bring your own towels.
Hot water heater
If you are not familiar with a tankless hot water heater, you do not need to add cold water to get the temperature you desire. It's already set. If you want warm/hot water to come out of the sink or the shower, turn the knob completely to hot. It will put out the perfect temperature without having to run the cold.
Control the temperature of the water with this panel under the sink. If you change it, set it back to 110 degrees when you leave. Operational in Summer only.
Control the temperature of the water with this panel under the sink. If you change it, set it back to 110 degrees when you leave. Operational in Summer only.
Dining Table
The feather wall art is actually a table! Simply pull out and twist the white lever at the top, and unfold. Seats 2-3. There is an extra stool under the stairs.
Electric bedroom fireplace warning
Queen bed and TV. Bring sheets and blankets.
Don't use the heater setting on the fireplace you will run out of electricity.
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Don't use the heater setting on the fireplace you will run out of electricity.
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Lounge Loft
For hanging out or sleeps two small people.
Games, TV, guitar, record player with vintage records, kid and adult games. Please don't create a new profile or log out of Netflix or Prime to add another profile. Just use the GUEST PROFILE
Games, TV, guitar, record player with vintage records, kid and adult games. Please don't create a new profile or log out of Netflix or Prime to add another profile. Just use the GUEST PROFILE
Patio furniture (summer only)
We supply the propane, just be conscious of how long you keep it on. Turn it off when not in use. Cover the sofa and tuck the cover under the legs to secure from wind. Don't cover the fire pit with the sofa cover. Keep them separate.
Fire pit
Bring firewood, or forage for dead branches on the property. Bring enough water to put out the fire completely if you choose to make one. This area is known for high winds that come up fast. Check for a fire ban before you proceed. Place cover back on when finished.
Stair lights inside
For fabulous ambiance, turn on the stair lights at night and turn OFF the can lights on the ceiling. Use the remote to change the color and brightness
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