Dear Guest,

Welcome to McGowan's Apartment! We are thrilled to have you stay with us and hope you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Below, you will find the house manual and check-in instructions to help you settle in smoothly. If you have any questions or need assistance during your stay, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Front Door Access:
- Enter your personal entry code ***** on the keypad then press the "Yale" button (underneath). The keypad light will pulse and then flash when the lock operation has been completed. Press the handle to open the door.
- IMPORTANT: Please don't forget to lift the door handle after closing it to lock the door.
- To exit from the main entrance door, push the thumbturn on the inside handle and turn it 180 degrees clockwise to unlock the door.
- IMPORTANT: Please do not forget to lift the door handle again after exiting to lock the door again.
- The door code will be sent to you prior to your arrival via text or message center.
Video Doorbell:
There is a video doorbell attached to the door frame. If you encounter any difficulty, simply press the doorbell ring button and we will assist you.

Entering the Apartment

After entering you will find your apartment door with a code lock. Enter the provided code and rotate the lock handle clockwise to open the door.

Kitchen

When cooking, please ensure that you switch on the cooker hood extractor fan to full power, as the smoke/carbon monoxide alarm is very sensitive and may be triggered by cooking steam.

We appreciate you keeping the kitchen space clean during your stay by washing your own dishes and utensils.

If the bins become full before the scheduled weekly cleaning, please empty them into the dedicated external refuse area.

Induction Hob

Turn on the hob on the wall (big red switch). Place your cookware on the hob and press the ‘+’ on the relevant cooking zone to begin cooking. The hob will detect the pan and heat it up quickly. You may hear a faint buzzing or humming sound, which is completely normal.
Begin cooking. You're now ready to start cooking! When using an induction hob, it’s best to start with a lower temperature and gradually increase it as needed. Induction hobs heat quickly, so you'll be able to achieve precise temperature control in no time. If you need to adjust the temperature while cooking, you can do so by pressing the plus or minus buttons.
Turn off the hob. When you're finished cooking, simply turn off the hob by pressing the power button. To turn off individual cooking zones, touch the ‘-’ symbol and drop the temperature value to ‘0’. The hob will stop heating the pan immediately but remember that the cookware may still be hot, ‘H’ symbol will appear on the cooking zones after use to indicate that the area is still hot.

Heating

Heating is provided by electric radiators in each room.

To control the temperature, please use the touch buttons located directly on each radiator to switch them on or off and adjust settings.

Bins: Bins are located under the sink. Please use the small bin for food waste and the larger bin for recycling. Remember that glass bottles should be separated from the other waste. If any bin becomes full before the scheduled weekly cleaning, please empty it into the dedicated external refuse area.
Clothing Drying: In the three-bedroom accommodation, clothing may be dried either outside on the clothesline under the canopy or inside the bathroom on the dedicated drying rack. In the one-bedroom accommodation, clothes drying is permitted only in the bathroom on the provided rack.
Toilet Usage: Toilet paper and showering essentials are provided. Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper (e.g., wipes, feminine products) as this may block the sewage pipes. Any resulting plumber call-out fees will be charged to the guest.
Electricity: Electricity and heat are not included in the rental price.
You will use a top-up, prepay coin meter for electricity, operating on a pay-as-you-use basis.
The current charges are:
- Unit Rate: €0.31 per kWh
- Daily Standing Charge: €0.51 per day
The coin meter is located on the entrance wall of the apartment. You are responsible for topping up the meter as required throughout your stay.
Smoking: Smoking is not permitted inside the apartment. Please use the designated outdoor area for smoking.
Pets: We regret that pets are not allowed either inside or outside the property due to allergies of some of our guests. We appreciate your understanding.
Noise: We have wonderful neighbors and wish to maintain a good relationship with them. Therefore, please respect quiet hours from 10:30 PM to 8:00 AM.

Cleaning and Check-Out

Weekly Cleaning: Your stay includes a weekly cleaning service. This service covers changing the bedsheets and emptying the bins.
Please note that you are responsible for maintaining your kitchen area, including looking after your utensils and cleaning your dishes yourself.
The standard time is set for Friday afternoons. If this time is inconvenient, we will finalize the exact date and time with you immediately after your check-in to ensure the schedule works best for everyone.
Check-Out: If you wish to extend your stay beyond the original booking, please notify us well in advance. It is important to remember that if an extension is not confirmed, the door access codes will automatically expire at 12:00 PM on the check-out date.
Apartment Maintenance: We encourage all guests to take good care of the place and follow the general rules. This includes no smoking nor vaping is permitted inside and please do not make any alterations or refurnishings.
Contact Information: Should you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to contact us via phone call, WhatsApp, or the Airbnb message center.

Thank you for your cooperation!