Island in the Sky*Pool*Hot Tub - Fort Valley

Although there are no set quiet hours, this house does sit up high and loud voices or noise could travel down the valley to neighboring properties, so please be courteous to our friends and neighbors!

There is no lifeguard on duty at the pool or hot tub, so PLEASE watch your children around these areas and swim/soak at your own risk.

Please no food or drinks in or around the pool or hot tub.

We will allow up to 2 dogs MAX

We Do NOT allow cats, no exceptions! The owner has an allergy to cats.

Not suitable for children and infants. No smoking. Check-in is anytime after 4:00 PM

General House Manual / Info:

Pool Info - The automatic cover should be closed when you arrive. The key can be found with the welcome supplies. Please keep it out of reach of children and keep the automatic cover closed when not in use. This will help keep debris, critters, and water quality issues to a minimum during your stay. It is also a mandatory safety requirement.

Automatic Cover (If there is standing water on the cover it MUST be pumped off prior to opening, see PUMP instructions below.)

1) If the blue pump is already on the cover, remove it by pulling the hose line (not the power cord) before proceeding.

2) To open the cover insert the provided key into the locked box just to the right of the steps (as you face the house from the pool). There is a switch in the box with directional arrows indicating open and close. Hold the switch until the cover is fully open but please quickly release it once open to avoid damaging the motor.

3)Say hello to Charlie! He is our pool cleaning robot that helps keep everything sparkling. He can be removed and set aside for the duration of your stay, or left in the pool while you swim at your preference.

4)To close the cover - do the reverse operation, holding the switch until the cover is mostly closed, leaving a small space at the end to allow for the pool robot power cord to move freely. Prior to final departure, please return Charlie to the pool if he was removed.

Pump Instructions.
Use the handle to gently lower the pump onto the pool cover. Try to position the pump on the pool cover as close to the center of the pool as possible using the discharge hose. Extend the discharge hose over the edge of the patio and allow the pump to remove standing water. If there is still standing water and you can’t get the pump toward the center, you can press down on it slightly to encourage the water to pool at the pump.

The pump has a float switch that will turn it on automatically when water is sensed. To remove the pump from the cover, pull it by the discharge hose over to the edge of the pool and set it aside.

Pool toys and floats are in the wood storage bin and the larger wicker unit.

Fire Pit/S’Mores - All fires must be covered by the provided screen to prevent embers from escaping. The location often experiences unexpected wind gusts.

The corner fire pit has drop-offs on all sides, use at your own risk. Please do not move or remove the furniture from that area.

There is also a portable fire pit for use on the stone patio should you prefer. Sticks for s’mores can be found in the metal storage bin on the porch.


HEATING/COOLING:
The house has two zones, one for each floor. We find that the automatic mode setting is most effective with min/max temperatures set to your preference. The basement can get quite cool if the thermostat is left on cooling mode.

PETS:
We allow up to 2 dogs
NO CATS (Owner is allergic), so please don't ask or sneak one in :-)
We ask that you please crate your dogs if they will be left home alone. We have a large size crate available, upon request, if needed.
Please pick up, inside and out, after your pets. No poo-poo bags loose in the trash bin please.
In the entryway cabinet there are pet supplies there if needed, including covers to be used on the furniture if you allow them on furniture.
Please make sure dogs don't walk on the pool cover.