Ben's Airbnb on Elm Street

By Ben - Private - 17 Notes

Ben rents out his apartment on Elm Street, in Maple Hill. Everything his guests should know - getting in, Wi-Fi, the washing machine, quiet hours - and his picks around the corner. One of Ben's Circles, a sample - read it, star what you like, or duplicate it as a start for your own place.

The washing machineUnder the kitchen counter. Powder is in the cupboard above it. "Quick 30" is the program for most things (about 40 minutes). The drying rack folds away behind the bathroom door - there is no dryer.The flat
Getting in - the key boxThe key box is on the left of the green front door, number 14 Elm Street. The code is in your Airbnb message on the day you arrive. Apartment 3 is on the second floor - no elevator, sorry. Put the key back in the box when you leave.The flat
Check-in and check-outCheck-in from 3 pm, check-out by 11 am. A late check-out is often fine on a weekday - ask the day before. Before you go: Dishes in the dishwasher, switched on Trash out (see Trash and recycling) Windows closed, heating off Key back in the boxThe flat
Quiet hours and the neighborsQuiet from 10 pm to 8 am please - the walls are old and Mrs. Hall downstairs goes to bed early. No parties, thank you.The flat
If something goes wrongEmergency: 112. Water leak or no electricity: the water shut-off valve and the breaker box are in the hall cupboard, next to the router. Then message me - I live ten minutes away. The nearest pharmacy and doctor are in their own Notes here.The flat
Pharmacy and doctorMaple Hill Pharmacy is on Market Street, open until 7 pm (Saturday until 1 pm). The walk-in clinic at the Green Street health center sees visitors without an appointment, 8 to 6 on weekdays.Health
A walk: the river pathFrom the end of Elm Street, follow the signs to the river - a flat 40-minute loop past the old mill and back through the park. Lovely at sunset.Nature and day trips
Trash and recyclingBins are in the courtyard, through the back door downstairs. Black for trash, blue for paper and cans, green for glass. Collection is Tuesday and Friday morning - nothing to do on your side, just use the bins.The flat
Bakery: Hollis & DaughterFresh bread every morning from 7, five minutes up Market Street. Get there before 9 for the sourdough.Food
Getting to the stationMaple Hill station is a 12-minute walk: down Elm Street, right on Station Road. Trains to the city every 20 minutes. A taxi from the rank outside costs about 8.Transport
Groceries: Fresh CornerThe small supermarket at the end of the street, open 7 am to 10 pm every day. Milk, eggs, wine, everything for breakfast.Food
Wi-FiNetwork: ElmStreet-3. The password is on the card on the fridge. The router is in the hall cupboard - if the Wi-Fi drops, switch it off and on at the wall and give it two minutes.The flat
Welcome - start hereHi, I'm Ben - welcome to the apartment! Everything you need is in this Circle: getting in, Wi-Fi, how things work, and my favorite places nearby. Star what you want to find fast. If something is missing, write to me in the Airbnb app - I usually answer within an hour.The flat
ParkingFree street parking on Elm Street after 6 pm and on Sundays. During the day, the Station Road parking lot is 4 minutes' walk (about 8 a day).Transport
Morning coffee: The Blue KettleTwo minutes away, on the corner of Elm and Market Street. Great flat white, and the cinnamon buns come out of the oven at 8.Food
Dinner: my two picksLuca's - small Italian place on Station Road, fresh pasta, book a table on Fridays. The Riverside Grill - by the bridge, good fish and a terrace in summer.Food
Heating and hot waterThe thermostat is in the living room - 20 degrees is plenty. Hot water is always on; the shower takes about a minute to warm up. Please turn the heating down when you go out for the day.The flat

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