The Killington Chalet

13. Roof Avalanche: (winter) CAUTION! Our house has a metal roof and the snow is intended to slide off the roof and that can happen at ANY TIME! The snow is heavy and often contains large chunks of ice, all of which are VERY dangerous and can cause serious injury and death.

• Front Deck - Do not use the front deck during the winter when there is snow on the roof.  Grilling is okay as long as the grills are located under the eves of the roof 

• Rear Parking Area - Do not walk under or park your car under or near the eaves of the rear deck where the hot tubs are located - snow can and will slide into that area.  

• In the event of a slide on the rear roof with snow spilling into the driveway, please Airbnb message me, text me, or call me and I will have a plow swing by to plow the snow.

• Did you see the pic on the Airbnb listing with the front of the house buried in snow? Much of that slid off the roof! USE CAUTION! 

14. Bed Linens and Towels … Blankets, Sheets, Pillows, Hand Soap, Shampoo, and Conditioner: These are provided for your convenience. 

15. Fire Extinguishers: There are two fire extinguishers in the house. One is located to the left of the counter height table and stools outside of the kitchen. The second is in located the laundry room on a shelf.

16. Gas Grill: There are multiple Weber grills on the front deck for you to choose from, start with the two that are right outside the doors to the deck. Usage Instructions: A. Lift the top to the grill – This needs to remain open until the grill has been lit and only then can it be closed. B. Turn on the gas at the propane tank by turning the knob counterclockwise all the way until it stops and then clockwise for a quarter turn. C. There are 3 knobs the to the right of the grill box to adjust the grill temperature. Turn on the one that says start and then hit the starter button D. If the starter button is not working, then you will need to use one of the wand lighters in the house. There is a small hole in the front face of the grill where you insert the wand to light the grill. See the image below. E. Turn on the other burners and set them to the desired temperature. F. The grill should be hot within 10-15 minutes. G. When finished, PLEASE be sure to turn all knobs to the off position including the one at the propane tank by turning it clockwise. If you don’t, you may not have any gas left when you use the grill next time. Extra tank(s) of propane can be found in the boot dryer room on the floor. If all tanks are empty, you can EXCHANGE them at the Killington Deli on Rt. 4 for ~$15.99. Text me the receipt and I reimburse you through the Airbnb App, Venmo, or Zelle right away. Directions to the Deli: From Anthony Way, take a left on Killington Rd. At Rt. 4, take a left and follow for ¼ mile. It’s on the left-hand side of the road. The Deli is not open late, maybe 5 or 6 pm, so go early.

 “How to” light the gas grills - https://www.weber.com/MY/en/mastering-basics/mb1-01.html

17. Fire Pit (spring, summer, and fall): Please use the fire pit with great care, using it is the easiest way to burn down the house ;) Please make sure you are using it on the front lawn or driveway and keep the lid on while in use. There is plenty of firewood available on either side of the house. Do not light the fire pit on the front deck, it’s wood and it will burn. IF THERE IS NO WOOD INSIDE OR ON THE WOOD PILE AT THE FRONT DOOR, AMPLE WOOD CAN BE FOUND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HOUSE. Be safe! 

18. Wood Stove winter, cold weather note:  It may sound weird, but, do NOT use the wood stove use if it’s -5 degrees or colder. The furnace area contains the water pipes and if the furnace is not calling for heat, the furnace doesn’t run and the area gets COLD. If the pipes freeze, you will have no water to shower, drink, flush toilets, etc. The first indicator that this is happening is the loss of water in the sinks and toilets. If this does occur open a couple of water faucets (like you are turning on the water) and crank up the thermostat to get the furnace heated up. This has only occurred twice in the last 17 years, but I want to let you know, just in case. 

Wood stove Operating Instructions: Make sure there is nothing on the top of the wood stove, EVER. Just below the door, there is a wire knob. Pull this towards you all the way to open the flue when starting your fire. Sometimes it can be helpful to slightly open a window or the back porch door to get the stove drafting and to light the fire a little more quickly. Once the fire is burning well, you can close the window or door and adjust the flue by pushing the wire knob in to get the fire burning, as you like. I always recommend picking up some newspapers when you are out and about to use to start your fire, like the free Mountain Times. There should also be a couple of fire starter blocks behind the wood stove on the very thing ledge against the firebrick. You should only need one, conserve so you can have more fires. A lighter can be found on the wall behind the wood stove or in one of the kitchen drawers. IF THERE IS NO WOOD INSIDE OR ON THE WOOD PILE AT THE FRONT DOOR, AMPLE WOOD CAN BE FOUND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HOUSE. 

19. Heat/ Thermostat/Furnace: (winter) There is a single thermostat for the house and that is on the dining room wall next to the light switch. That controls the baseboard heat in the downstairs bedroom as well as all of the upstairs. If you have a raging fire in the wood stove and the main living area is very warm, the bedrooms may get cool because the thermostat won’t be calling for heat. I recommend less wood stove use as the night goes on so that everyone is warm at night while they sleep. The furnace in the house is relatively new, however, if the heat is not working, message your host ASAP.  If you don't hear back from me within 5 minutes, call the heating company directly, CV Oil,  and they will service the furnace day or night. Telephone: 802-746-8018 – This number is also posted in the house on the bulletin board. NO HEAT = FROZEN PIPES = NO FUN 

20. Circuit Breakers: In the event that one of the circuit breakers trips, the breaker panel is located in the living room on the wall, just to the left of the TV. All you need to do is identify which breaker and reset it (rock the switch to the left and then the right). 

21. Trash: When you fill a trash or recycling bag, please tie it off and place it in the outside trash bin just to the right of the woodpile. It’s a bear box that keeps the bears out of the trash. Make sure you latch the cable to lock the box after adding your trash. If you don’t you will have a huge mess to clean up as the bears spread the trash far and wide. Only use clear bags for recycling and tall white kitchen bags for the kitchen trash bin - bags are located on the shelf in the laundry room. If you leave trash outside and not in the latched trash bin (bear box), you will attract unwanted animals (bears, raccoons, skunks, Kevin) which will make a mess of the trash and I will charge you to clean up ;) ALL TRASH MUST BE BAGGED & BREAK DOWN ALL BOXES

22. Bears: Yes, we have beautiful brown bears that stroll by the house all the time in the spring, summer, and fall. They are typically afraid of people and will run away when they see you outside. If for any reason they don’t, and you want to scare them away, just shout at them, bang some pots and pans, or jump into your car and honk the horn. Why do the bears come by? They are looking for food and want to dig through the trash bin or eat the grease out of the drip pan at the bottom of the grill. Important tips: • Please latch the trash bin with the cable – It’s a bear-proof trash bin, but only when latched • Don’t leave any trash outside and not in the trash bin • Don’t leave food on the deck or by the fire pit for any length of time • PLEASE DON’T FEED THE BEARS