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.

Check-In Time: Check-in is from 3:00 PM onwards. If you need to arrive earlier, please contact us in advance to see if we can accommodate your request.

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 I will assist you.

Entering the Apartment

After entering you will see a white door beside the stairs. Open this door and proceed inside. At the end of the hallway, you will find another wooden door with a code lock. Enter the provided code and rotate the lock handle clockwise to open the door.

Kitchen and Sitting Room Area

The front door will lead you directly to the kitchen and sitting room area. The kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs, and complimentary coffee, tea, biscuits, and morning cereals are provided for your convenience.

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

The room features a 50-inch smart TV with UK satellite TV channels and smart apps like Netflix and Youtube.

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.

Upstairs Bedrooms and Heating

Upstairs, you will find two bedrooms. One bedroom contains two single beds, while the other has a double bed. Heating in both bedrooms, as well as downstairs, is electric. The heating is capped at 22°C for everyone’s comfort. We kindly ask to not override this setting. If you require any assistance, feel free to reach out.

To activate the heating, press the activation button for the desired number of minutes, and the radiator will heat up. For efficient heating, please ensure the bedroom door is closed. The heating duration ranges from 15 minutes (one click) to 2hr (four clicks) for the bedrooms. The living room heater can be adjusted from 15 minutes to 3hr.

Bins: Bins are located under the sink. Please use the small bin for general rubbish and the larger bin for recycling. Glass bottles should be placed in the black round bin outside, located under the canopy.
Clothing Drying: Clothing may only be dried either outside on the clothing line under the canopy or inside in the bathroom on the dedicated clothing 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 usage is included, but a fair usage policy applies with a maximum allowance of €40 per week or €160 per 28-night stay. Excess usage will be charged at €0.31 per kWh. An electronic electricity meter is located on the entrance wall of the apartment for monitoring your usage.
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: For longer stays, weekly cleaning is included. The date and time for cleaning will be arranged in detail upon your arrival to accommodate a mutually convenient schedule.
Check-Out: Check-out is at 12:00 PM. If you require additional time, please inquire in advance as door codes will expire at the designated time.
Apartment Maintenance: We kindly request that you keep the apartment as clean as possible. Please wash your dishes and take out the trash to the dedicated bins when full.
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!