House Guide

Welcome to our Home! From our Family to Yours, we hope you enjoy your visit to the The Retreat, Temecula Wine Country, The Pechanga Resort & Casino, Old Town Temecula, Southern California Destinations and all that our area has to offer.

Your Arrival

Parking:

Plenty of street parking is available in front of the property and directly across the street. Please make sure not to block the garage, driveway, or our neighbor’s front yard or driveway at any time.

Self Check-in (3:00pm)

Please Check-In using the AirBNB App, or Message us so we know you’ve arrived! Enter the 4-Digit Code on the Gate Lock Dial (check your AirBNB messages for the gate code), then pull down the lock handle completely to open the latch & pull the gate toward you to access the property. We would appreciate it if you would make sure to roll the code dial to reset the lockbox and completely pull the gate shut every time you enter/exit the property.

Pool House Entry:

Proceed along the side yard, past the main house, then follow the path across the yard and around the left side of the pool. Please check your AirBNB messages for your 4-Digit Pool House Door Code. Enter your 4-digit code, listen for the beep, then push open the right side door.

Make yourself at Home!

We hope you enjoy your stay! Message us if you have any issues and to notify us of your arrival and departure.

WELCOME TO THE RETREAT!

About The Retreat

Lights & Ceiling Fans

You will find the following light and fan switches in the Pool House Retreat:

  • Switch for Exterior Lights (look left when you enter). The Exterior Lights have dusk/dawn bulbs, so please leave the switch in the on position (they’ll turn off during the day).

  • Rear Rock-Wall Sconce switch

  • Switch for Ceiling Fan Fixtures (look right when you enter, next to the cafe table).

  • Bathroom Light/Fan

  • There are also two (2) Lamps not on switches

Thermostat

Located on the rock wall next to the bathroom door – adjust to your desired temperature by using the mode and up/down buttons. We greatly appreciate you helping save energy by using lights, fans, and the thermostat responsibly (don’t leave things running all day and all night when you aren’t using them or even on the property). We appreciate it!

Sleeping Accommodations:

  • 1-King Bed with Nectar Classic mattress

  • 1-Full Size Pull-out with memory foam topper

  • 1-Queen Size Blow-up Mattress

The cleaning crew leaves the pullout bed stripped and sanitized, in the sofa configuration. Just lift up the seat cushions to access the pull-out bed lift handles.

Choose your own Sheet sets, blankets & pillows from the armoire and baskets for the extra beds you plan to use. The inflatable mattress and air pump are also located in the armoire. Please note that the mattress cover over the mattress pad on the pullout will still need to be covered with a fitted sheet from the armoire.

Prefer to sleep with a little white noise? Feel free to use the Ambient Noise Maker on the bedside table.

Bathroom

The bathroom is stocked with Hand Soap, Body Wash, Body Lotion, Sunscreen, and extra toilet paper. Iron & mini-ironing board, Hairdryer & Towels are in the Armoire.

Kitchenette:

Enjoy use of the full size fridge/freezer with filtered water dispenser/icemaker, microwave, and Keurig coffee-maker and Toaster Oven with coffee-maker. Teas & Coffee, disposable plates, cups, and utensils, napkins, paper towels, cleaning supplies & other complementary goodies can be found in the cubbies.

For full instructions on how to use the Toaster Oven please check out this VIDEO. For coffee, just use the carafe to add up to 3 cups of water to the reservoir in the rear of the unit, add up to 1-3 scoops of coffee in the reusable filter, click the lid shut, then turn the coffee switch to ON.

There are extra trash bags in the kitchenette cabinet, and a vacuum cleaner next to the fridge if you need it.

Amenities & House Rules

Outdoor Amenities

Pool & Spa

Spend warm days lounging by the pool, take a dip in the tropical waterfall, or let the day melt away in the spa grotto. Pool Gates – PULL UP/Hold the Knob to the top left of the gate, then pull the gate toward you (with the knob up).

The spa, jets, and spa light control buttons are located on the side of spa - there is a button delay, please press ONCE and WAIT;

  • SPA – Heated Jets. Press the SPA button ONCE to pre-heat the spa water and to maintain the hot temperature while you are in the spa. Please note, the spa will take at least 20 minutes to heat up during warm months, and 30 minutes plus to heat up when the water is extremely cold.

  • JETS – Extra massaging jets. These jets recirculate the spa water and will not add extra heat.

  • SPA LIGHTS – Press ONCE and wait to turn on the lights in the spa; press again to turn off.

  • POOL LIGHTS – Press ONCE to turn on the lights in the Pool. Once pressed please wait a moment for the lights to come on and don’t repeatedly press the button or you will reset the program.

Waterfall can be turned on remotely by hosts by request with notice. Please note all Pool/spa functions are on egg timers and will time out after a period, but feel free to press again to extend during pool hours. When you are done please help us save energy and manually turn off all features you have turned on.

The Fun Hut

Check the FUN HUT (the shed behind the pool) for Basketballs, Volleyball and Cross-Net, Ping-Pong, Corn Hole, and any available extra pool toys or floats.

Floating Bluetooth Speaker: Feel free to utilize the Floating Wireless Speaker (generally stored on the Palapa countertop). To pair to your device press the power button, bluetooth searching mode is indicated by blue halo light flashing. Select “GAME BT_TWS” in your device’s list of available bluetooth devices to connect.

Other Amenities

Media & WIFI:

Check the welcome board on the dining cafe table for the WiFI Password.

The white Wifi node works best with unobstructed access to connect with the network. Please keep the access point clear of your loose articles and avoid touching the node to ensure a consistent connection.

Enjoy use of the 70″ Samsung TV and connected FireTV Cube Streaming device to connect to any of your media subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu, PrimeVideo etc. The TV and FireTV Cube remotes are on the coffee table – We ask that you please do not touch or alter any other audio/visual equipment.

**The TV Source needs to be set to HDMI-4 to get to the FireTV Home Screen**

Pool Table & Foosball

Inside enjoy the Pool Table & Foosball Table. We can help move the dining table top on or off the pool table (it’s heavy!) by request with notice. The pool cues are generally on top of the pool table, under the dining top.

The Fire Pit

Enjoy cool evenings by the gas firepit with a glass of wine or even s’mores.

To light the firepit – Get the firepit key and lighter from the blue box. Turn the key 2-3 counter-clockwise spins to start the flow of gas, then light with lighter from down between the rocks. Make sure to COMPLETELY turn the gas key off/closed when you are done using the Firepit.

House Rules

Check-out Time:

Check-out time is 11:00am on the date of your departure. If possible please stack extra linens used for the pull-out bed near the front door instead of closing the bed up with used sheets. Message us on your way out so we know you’ve departed!

Quiet Hours

The County of Riverside ordinances designate the hours of 10pm to 7am as quiet hours. We ask that you be aware of the amount of noise you are making in outdoor areas between 9PM and 9AM. Additional Visitors above the maximum of 4 registered guests are not permitted. Parties or gatherings of any kind are not permitted on the property, by county ordinance.

Please Note:

  • Pool/Spa Hours: 9AM to 9PM

  • Per County Ordinance and AirBNB Regulations – No parties, events, or gatherings allowed at short-term rentals. No guests are allowed on property beyond the max 4 registered guests

  • NO SMOKING or VAPING allowed on the property

  • For your safety please keep the pool fence secure! Please do not hang anything on the Pool Fence (outdoor rack provided) or alter the fence or gates in any way. Gates may not be propped open.

  • Children must be accompanied and monitored by an Adult at all times in the pool area.

  • The Landscaping Crew is scheduled for THURSDAYS, but may occasionally visit on other days.

  • The Pool Cleaning Crew is scheduled for WEDNESDAYS, but may occasionally visit on other days.

Things to do

  • Temecula Wine Country

    The Temecula Valley is Southern California’s Wine Country. Nearly 50 wineries populate the region’s rolling hills and sprawling valleys producing a variety of wines, including award-winning and artisan Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. The area is also home to dozens of picturesque vineyard-based Wedding & Event Venues. Enjoy an event, wine-tasting or take a Winery Tour and bring back a bottle (or two) to enjoy by firepit.

  • Old Town Temecula

    Take a step back in time as you walk the wooden boardwalks past rustic western-era buildings, antique shops, and specialty boutiques of Old Town Temecula. Shop local artisan goods at the Temecula Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 8:00am-12:30pm at Sixth & Front Street. Old Town has become the area’s go-to entertainment location with a variety of outdoor festivals, unique dining & culinary experiences, live music, & nightlife.

  • Glen Ivy Hot Springs Resort

    Nestled in the Santa Ana Mountains, Glen Ivy is a unique destination of mineral spring pools, lush landscape, and health & wellness treatments. Once a seasonal home to local Native American tribes, this centuries-old retreat continues to be the top local choice for guests seeking warm spring waters & renewal of body, mind, and spirit. Spend the day (and night during summer/fall months) and enjoy the Hot Springs, Lounge Pool, Club Mud, The Grotto, Roman Baths and multiple food & cocktail options on site.

  • Historic Vail Ranch Headquarters

    Vail Headquarters has been the heart of Temecula since 1867. Thanks to decades of preservation and restoration efforts, it is now a living historic park and a destination for specialty restaurants and food vendors in the Cookhouse Food Hall, boutique stores, and special events, including a Farmer’s Market every Tuesday 9am to 1pm and Starlight Bazaar select Friday evenings. A great place to visit with the whole family!