Hi There!

Welcome to @montaukcottage, our bright and tidy beach cottage in Montauk. We have prepared the following House Manual to help you enjoy your stay. Of course, feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions as you prepare for your upcoming trip, or if something comes up during your stay.

Thank you for choosing to visit our home. We are so appreciative and truly hope you have a wonderful experience and leave Montauk feeling relaxed, refreshed and happy!

Steffen & Sara

Check In

Link to Map

Directions Upon arrival into town on Hwy 27:

• Take a LEFT onto 2nd House Road

• Proceed ½ mile 2nd House and take your first available RIGHT onto South Elroy Drive.

• Take a LEFT onto South Emden Road.   

• The house will be straight ahead - look for the wooden fence and the large maple tree in the front yard. Number 11.

• Parking is located on the right side of the house next to the shingled shed with bright blue doors.

Parking

The driveway can accommodate 2 cars. Street parking is prohibited. Please do not block any part of the road at any time.

Key Pad / Self Check In

Access the house through the side door - next to the picnic table - using a 4-Digit User Code.  We will provide you with the 4-Digit User Code prior to your arrival.

While You Are Here

Neighbors

Please be kind and considerate of our neighbors. This is a calm, quiet, family-oriented neighborhood and we do not tolerate guests who disrupt our neighbors or disrespect our home. House parties, large gatherings and loud music are strictly prohibited. Thank you for your agreement and understanding.

Please know that your rental has been registered with the Town of East Hampton, and is in accordance with the local rental laws. We can provide proof of your rental registry for peace of mind.

Internet

Network Name: MyAltice cba13d

Password: 7613-sepia-63

Our high-speed internet router/modem is located next to the sofa in the living room. If you experience connectivity issues, please unplug, wait 5 seconds and then plug back in.

Bathroom

For proper ventilation, please keep the bathroom window open throughout the Summer, but especially during and after showers. Body soap and hand soap will be provided. Please provide your own shampoo and conditioner.

Septic / Toilet

We recently upgraded our septic tank to a nitrogen processing system, which is better for the environment. We require that guests flush only the bamboo eco-safe toilet paper that is provided. There is extra toilet paper located in the pantry area. If any foreign items enter the waste pipes and septic system, they will likely clog the waste pipe, cause the septic system to fail and leave you without a working bathroom.

Nothing other than toilet paper in the toilet. Guests are liable for the cost to fix/repair any bathroom plumbing/septic issues that may arise at any point during their stay. We apologize for the bold type, but we cannot stress this house rule enough.

Heating & Cooling

A/C units are installed in both downstairs bedrooms and a third unit is installed upstairs.  Please be mindful of usage, and ensure all units are OFF when you leave or check out.  

The NEST thermostat in the dining room only controls the heat, and should remain OFF during the Summer.  Do not try to cool the house using the Nest thermostat, as it will cause the system to malfunction and likely heat the home instead of cool. If this rule is not followed, Tenant will be responsible for the cost to repair.

Stereo

A wireless Bluetooth stereo is available in the living room.  To connect to your phone, please make sure the stereo is in ‘pairing’ mode and Bluetooth is enabled in your phone’s Settings.

Smart TV

We have a Smart TV available for you to log in to your own personal streaming accounts (i.e. Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, Hulu, etc) using your own username and passwords.  Please remember to LOG OUT of any streaming accounts prior to checking out. 

If the TV remote does not work, it likely needs new batteries, which we can reimburse you for. Just let us know, but please check the kitchen drawer by the fridge first before buying new batteries.

We do not have cable or any basic channels. We do not have a DVD player.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, bowls, cups, wine glasses, cutting boards, knives and utensils for cooking and serving.  There is a toaster, drip coffee maker (#4 cone filters), Vitamix blender & KitchenAid mixer available as well. We do not have a microwave.

The fridge and pantry will be delivered mostly empty, as our house cleaners have been instructed to remove any perishable items.  Please arrive at the house and see what we have before making your first grocery run, or shop ahead and bring what you think you’ll need, including basics such as cooking oils, salt, pepper, herbs and spices.

With that in mind, please remove all perishable items from the fridge and pantry prior to check out.

Dishwasher

When ready to run the dishwasher, first press ONE HOUR WASH, then press START, then close the door firmly. The wash cycle will start automatically. You’ll hear it kick on after about 10 - 15 seconds, but be patient at first and don’t open the door right away when you don’t hear anything. Please note that plastic items (kids cups/bowls, tupperware, etc) do not fully dry and will need to be air-dried after each cycle.

Household Supplies

We will provide a few rolls of paper towels to get you started, and plenty of biodegradable toilet paper left in the kitchen pantry.  Replacements, if needed, can be purchased at the IGA or 7-11 in town, or on Amazon. Coffee filters (#4 cone) are provided in the pantry. Dishwasher pods, garbage bags and cleaning supplies are located beneath the kitchen sink.

Laundry 

Feel free to use the washer + dryer, located in the kitchen closet.  Please be mindful of use, as the water empties into a Septic. We typically select QUICK WASH and TIMED DRY.

Please do not force open washer or dryer doors once cycle has begun, as this can break the appliances.  Liquid detergent is in the kitchen pantry or can be purchased at the IGA or 7-11 in town.

Garbage

The trash cans and trash bags are located beneath the kitchen sink.

Trash collection takes place every Monday.  The large green trash can is located outside behind the kitchen. Please ensure bags are tied and contain only food, cardboard, paper goods and recyclables.

The garbage company will separate trash from recyclables, but please try to keep the two separate as best you can. And no need to ever move the garbage can. The garbage collectors know where to find it.

Lawn Mowing & Watering

Yard services will take place regularly throughout the Summer. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee exactly when the landscapers will arrive, so please be as accommodating as you can.

Feel free to water the plants and lawns if you so choose, or let the kids run around in the sprinkler attachment.  The grass will thank you, especially in the July & August!

The hose is located on the side of the house next to the picnic table.

BBQ Grill

A propane gas BBQ grill is located outside near the picnic table.

To get started, first ensure the knob on the propane tank itself is turned to OPEN. This allows propane to flow to the grill. Next, turn the left knob on the BBQ to high and push the ignite button.  If the flame does not ignite using the ‘ignite’ button, use a long-neck lighter instead to light the left burner. Lighters are in the drawer next to the fridge.

After each use, please clean/scrub the grill surface, hang up the cooking tools and turn the knob on the propane tank back to CLOSE to stop the flow of propane.

We try to always provide full tanks, but if necessary, propane tank refills can happen at Becker’s Hardware store in town.  Please bring an empty tank with you and exchange it at Becker’s for a full one. It is best to park in the rear lot when exchanging tanks. Please let us know if you exchange a tank so that we can reimburse you!  It’s about $25 per tank exchange.

Outdoor Sting Lights

The outdoor sting lights are on an automatic timer. They will turn on every evening at Sunset and turn off at 9:30 pm. If you prefer to have them turn off earlier or later, please text us and we can adjust the schedule remotely.

Beach Supplies

Beach chairs, a beach umbrella, a beach transport cart/wagon & a cooler are available for guest use.

Not for Guest Use: Fireplace & Sauna

We do not allow our guests to use the indoor fireplace or outdoor sauna. Thank you for understanding.