House Manual

House Rules

Thank you for choosing to stay at our home! To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask you to observe the following:

  1. Registered Guests Only
    To comply with liability guidelines, only registered guests are permitted on the property.
  2. Responsibility
    The primary guest is responsible for sharing these house rules with all members of the group and ensuring they are followed.
  3. Parking
    Please park only on the driveway. Parking on the grass is not permitted.
  4. Cooking
    Remember to turn on the fan above the stove while cooking to maintain proper ventilation.
  5. Dining Table
    Please use the provided placemats to protect the surface of the dining table.
  6. No Smoking Indoors
    Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the house. Smoke odors are extremely difficult to eliminate and often require replacing all the curtains to restore the space. If you smoke outside, please ensure the door is fully closed to prevent any smoke from entering the house. 
  7. Pets
    Please ensure you clean up after your pet to maintain the cleanliness of the space. Pets are not allowed on the beds to prevent damage and minimize additional cleaning. We trust that your pet is well-behaved and ask that you take care to prevent any scratching or damage to the leather sofas.
  8. Kayak & Canoe Use
    If you’d like to use the kayak or canoe, please notify me in advance so I can provide the required waiver form.
  9. Departure Checklist
    Before you check out, we’d appreciate it if you could:

    • Load your dirty dishes into the dishwasher and start it if possible.
    • Tidy up any messes on the floors or counters and place trash in the kitchen garbage bin.
    • Turn off all lights and appliances.
    • Take the kitchen garbage bag to the outdoor bin.
  10. Need Assistance?
    If you need anything or can’t find something, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your cooperation! Your help in maintaining our home is greatly appreciated. We hope you enjoy your stay. 😊

 

Info & House Manual

There are two wall mounted Mitsubishi units that work both as air conditioner and as heater, one in the living room and one in the master bedroom controlled by their remote. You can adjust the temperature to your desired heat level.
 
The entire house is equipped with floor heating, and the temperature can be adjusted by the thermostats for each area in the wintertime.
 
There is a gas BBQ on the patio. There are two knobs connected to the hose leading to the BBQ. You need to turn both knobs to the left so the gas will flow to the BBQ grill.
 
There are two switches located in each bathroom that ventilate the house to get fresh air whenever needed. This is in addition to timed switches in the bathrooms that ventilate just the bathrooms.
 
There are six battery operated candles by the mirror in the living room. To turn them on, first flip the switch under each candle to "ON" position. You can then use the small remote control to turn the candles on. There are extra batteries in the left drawer of the kitchen island.
 
There is Bluetooth (wireless) speaker in the living room by the TV to which you can connect your mobile device.
 
Entertainment units, including TV, Samsung Blu-ray player, and surround sound system, as well as air hockey and foosball, are in the basement.
 
Note that the basement has a low ceiling, about six (6) feet.

Kitchen Faucet

Kitchen faucet water flows by lifting the handle. Turn the handle left for warmer water and right for colder water.

Kitchen Faucet | VillaOnRideau.com
Kitchen faucet water flows by lifting the handle. Turn the handle left for warmer water and right for colder water.

Remote Controls for wall-mounted heater/AC units, ceiling fans & lights

You can slide Mitsubishi controller cover to find more buttons that you can use to control the AC unit or use the unit as a heater.

Use the other two remotes to control the living room ceiling fans & lights.

Remote Controls for wall-mounted heater/AC units and ceiling fans and lights
Remote Controls for wall-mounted heater/AC units and ceiling fans and lights. You can slide Mitsubishi controller cover to find more buttons that you can use to control the AC unit or use the unit as a heater.
Ceiling light & Fan controller | VillaOnRideau.com
Ceiling light & Fan controller
Ceiling light & Fan controller | VillaOnRideau.com
Ceiling light & Fan controller

Wall-Mount Units (AC & Heater)

There are two units climate control units: one in the living room and another in the master bedroom. During the summer, they function as air conditioners, and in the winter, they provide heating. This is in addition to the in-floor heating system.

Wall-Mount Units (AC & Heater)
Wall-Mount Units (AC & Heater). One in the living room, the other in the masterbedroom.
AC-Remote-Control | villaonrideau.com
Remote Controls for AC/Heater Units in livin room & master bedroom - Slide down cover for more functions
Mitsubishi AC Remote Control | villaonrideau.com
Mitsubishi AC Remote Control - Cover slided down. You can switch between heating and cooling mode using "MODE" button.
Bedroom Ceiling Light & Fan Switch | VillaOnRideau.com|
Bedroom Ceiling Light & Fan Switch. Make sure the tab is in ON position. Green button controls the light and the other buttons control ceiling fan speed. If these buttons are not responsive, it could be because the light or the fan was turned off using the their chains!

Battery-Powered Candles

The candles are battery-operated. To activate them, switch the button on the bottom to the "ON" position. Once done, you can use the remote control to turn the candles on or off.

Battery-Powered Candles | VillaOnRideau.com
Battery-Powered Candles - You need to turn the switch in the bottom to "ON" position. You can then use the remote control to turn the candles on or off.

In-Floor Heating Thermostat 

All the rooms and bathrooms have in-floor heating which is controlled by the thermostats located in each room.

In-Floor Heating Thermostat | villaonrideau.com
In-Floor Heating Thermostat - one in each area

BBQ Propane Feed Valves

The BBQ grill operates on propane. To turn on the propane supply, rotate both valves counterclockwise. Then, use the grill's knobs and press the magnetic igniter to start the BBQ.

Propane feed to the BBQ | Rideau River Cottage for Rent
BBQ Propane Feed Valves: Turn both valves counterclockwise to activate the propane supply to the BBQ.
BBQ Propane Feed valve to BBQ | VillaOnRideau.com
BBQ Propane Feed Valves: Turn both valves counterclockwise to activate the propane supply to the BBQ.

Toiletries & Supply

Toiletries in The Bathroom Closet | Rideau Cottage For Rent
More Toiletries are in the second Bathroom Closet

Bathroom Towels & Shampoo

Bath Towels & Shampoo | Rideau Cottage For Rent
More Bath Towels & Shampoo in the second bathroom

Indoor Humidity Control – During wintertime, the dial is set to a position in comfort zone based on outside temperature.

Indoor Humidity Control - Venmar | Rideau Cottage For Rent
Indoor Humidity Control - Venmar

Bathroom Switches

Bathroom Switches | Rideau River Cottage For Rent
Ventilate the whole house (2) Bathroom in-floor heating thermostat (3) Bathroom light and Fan.

Bluetooth Speaker

Bluetooth speaker AC_SX522 | Rideau River Cottage For Rent
RIENOK Bluetooth Speaker Portable 30W Bass Button IPX7

Bluetooth Speaker Function

Bluetooth speaker function | Rideau River Cottage For Rent
Bluetooth speaker function

Bluetooth Speaker Operation

Bluetooth-Speaker-Operation | VillaonRideau.com
Bluetooth Speaker Operation

Dishwasher Operation

How to Operate Miele Dishwasher | Rideau River Cottage For Rent
Dishwasher Operation: Press the power button (1), followed by the start button (2). Close the door, and the dishwasher will begin its cycle.