You will be close to the excitement of Uptown Columbus when you stay at the Historic Finch, as the home is within walking distance to dining, shopping, entertainment and everything else “Rivertown” has to offer. Our updated, 3-bedroom house combines charm and style with comfort and space, which allows guests to enjoy a light-filled, open concept living, dining and kitchen area, along with 1 bath, a private office, front porch sitting area and open backyard. The space This spacious brick bungalow has been fully updated to offer living spaces for visiting with family and friends, as well as private spaces that are perfect for relaxing and taking it easy. As guests swing on the front porch, they can enjoy the sights and sounds of Columbus' Historic District, while knowing they are a quick walk away from wonderful restaurants and shops. Various amenities, including extra linens, toiletries and items for young children, are always available to guests of the Historic Finch! Guest access On the morning of your stay, you will be sent the address and access code with instructions on how to use our smart locks. The code will be active during your time with us, which begins at 4:00 PM the day of check-in and ends at 11:00 AM the day of checkout. If you must arrive earlier or leave later, reach out to us, and we will do our very best to accommodate your needs. Please understand we typically have a 5-hour window to thoroughly clean the house and conduct maintenance in between guests, so a fee may be requested for any time change outside of our normal check-in and checkout periods. Other things to note ACCESS There are no physical keys. You will receive a code to access the front and back doors before checking in. You will enter your code on the keypad located at either entry. To lock the door, press the Yale button. You should then hear the door lock. More details regarding keyless entry will be sent the morning of your arrival. ALARM CLOCKS Each bedroom has an alarm clock that is Google enabled with a USB port on the back, so you can charge your devices. Additionally, you can say “hey Google, set an alarm for 7 AM,” and it will do so. You can also say “hey Google, play white noise” if you’d like a sound machine for sleeping. Please note that a train occasionally passes nearby on 9th Street in the middle of the night, but it typically comes through during late afternoon hours. BATHROOM We keep bath towels, hand towels and washcloths available for guests in the hallway right outside the bathroom and extras in each bedroom closet. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and other toiletries are stocked for your convenience. Please dispose of wet wipes and sanitary products in the trash can, even if your wet wipes claim to be “flushable” on the package. Since there is only one bathroom, we have placed full-length mirrors in each bedroom closet, so multiple people can get ready at the same time. Clothes hampers can also be found in each closet. CHECK-IN Our standard check-in time is 4:00 PM. If this does not work for you, please inquire with us about your specific situation, and we will try to be as flexible as possible to accommodate your needs. If you notice anything broken or missing upon your arrival, please let us know ASAP. CHECK OUT Our standard checkout time is 11:00 AM. If this does not work for you, please inquire with us about your specific situation, and we will try to be as flexible as possible to accommodate your needs. CHILDREN To accommodate younger children, there is a high-chair and pack ‘n’ play with sheets available in the middle bedroom closet. We also have children’s dishes and cutlery in the kitchen. A list of some places that children enjoy in Columbus are provided on our website and in our kid-friendly guidebook on Airbnb. COFFEE There is a traditional coffee maker, as well as a single serve Keurig machine, in the kitchen and dining area. The Keurig is on the kitchen countertop by the fridge and takes a few minutes to heat up. You can find the traditional coffee maker, along with filters, in the bottom of the teal dining room hutch. Coffee mugs are hanging in the dining hutch and sitting on the kitchen shelf to the left of the stove. EXTRAS We have placed a few writing utensils, headphones, a lighter, flashlight and pamphlets from local attractions in a basket on the teal dining room hutch. An iron and ironing board are located in the first bedroom closet. Every closet has a hamper, clothes hangers and full-length mirror, as well as extra towels and sheets. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS There is one fire extinguisher under the kitchen sink and another located in the hallway towards the back door. We hope you will not need either of these. FIRST AID There is a first aid kit under the bathroom sink. FRONT PORCH During the fall and winter months, or on windy days, it is common for leaves and debris to gather on the front porch. While we make every effort to keep the area clear by leaf blowing or sweeping between guest stays, the weather may still bring debris back. If this is a concern during your stay, you are welcome to use the broom provided in the laundry closet in the hallway. GAMES Card and board games can be found in the living room to the left of the TV. If you notice any issues or pieces missing from our games, please let us know, so we can replace them. GRILL There is a charcoal grill outside by the back door if you want to grill out. Please move it away from the house before using it, clean the grill afterwards, and keep it covered when not in use in case of inclement weather. Barbecue utensils are located in the top drawer of the kitchen to the left of the stove. GROCERIES Piggly Wiggly is located on 13th Street in Columbus, Georgia and also across the river in Phenix City, Alabama. There is a Publix Supermarket 3.5 miles away on Macon Road. For alcohol, specifically, there is a shop called Uptown Wine and Spirits less than a mile from the house on Broadway. HOSPITAL Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown is 1.5 miles away on 710 Center Street. KITCHEN We have most common kitchen appliances, including a microwave, toaster, blender and Keurig machine with K-cups, sweeteners and creamers available for guests. Dishwasher pods, grocery bags, trash bags and a few cleaning supplies are located under the kitchen sink. Please note that our historic home does not have a garbage disposal, so all food items should be thrown in the trash. There is an ice maker in the freezer, but if it does not have any ice in it or you need more, feel free to use our ice ice trays or large bag of ice. Also in the kitchen and dining area are oven mitts, pots, pans, serving utensils, mixing bowls, cutting mats, placemats, teacups, wine glasses and more. LAUNDRY The washer and dryer are located in the first hallway closet on the left. We keep laundry detergent pods stocked on top of the washer and dryer unit, along with a spot remover solution for guest use, if needed. LIGHTING Many of the overhead lights have dimmable switches. The top button turns the lights on, and the bottom button turns them off. Note that it may take a couple of seconds for the lights to turn on or off after you hit the button. You can also say “hey Google, turn off the lights” if you have trouble doing it manually. OFFICE The office is stocked with paper, envelopes, scissors, sticky notes, pens, highlighters, a stapler, scotch tape, paper clips, and more. If you do not see what you’re looking for sitting out on the desk, you may check inside the TV cabinet drawer for more supplies. PARKING The driveway can accommodate up to two cars, and additional parking spaces are available on the street. You may also park in the backyard, if needed. Please do not block the sidewalk that crosses over the driveway. PETS For your furry companion(s), there are large water and food bowls under the kitchen sink. More pet supplies are by the back door, including smaller bowls, a leash, lint roller, animal waste bags and cloths to wipe off your pets and their paws. Please note that our backyard is not fenced in, so using a leash for your pet is recommended. A list of some pet-friendly places in Columbus are provided on our website and in our pet-friendly guidebook on Airbnb. PHARMACY CVS and Walgreens are available 3 miles away on Wynnton Road and Macon Road. SCENTS We have fragrant wallflower plug-ins around the house that we hope you enjoy; however, if you find the scents to be too strong or do not like the smell for whatever reason, feel free to unplug them for the duration of your stay. We do ask that if you unplug them to please plug them back in before you leave, or place the wallflowers in plain sight, so we can plug them back in ourselves upon your departure. SHEETS An extra set of sheets for each bed are stored in the bedroom closets in a grey bin that is labeled accordingly. Prior to checking out, we ask that you please strip the beds of any sheets you use, and place them next to the laundry door. THERMOSTAT There is a Nest device located in the main hallway that you can move your finger up or down on the right side of to set it to your desired temperature. If you are having trouble with setting it manually, you can say “hey Google, set the temperature to [whatever temperature you want],” and it should work. Message us for assistance if you encounter any issues. TOWELS One set of towels for each bedroom is located just outside the bathroom. Additional towels are located in every bedroom closet in a grey bin, which is labeled accordingly. TRASH We provide guests with a few trash bags under the kitchen sink. Once full, we ask that you put your bagged trash in the black receptacle outside the back door. Trash pickup is on Tuesday morning, so the black garbage can should be placed on the street Monday evening if you happen to be staying on that day. WI-FI The wireless network name and password are listed in our house book, which you can find on the living room coffee table at the Historic Finch. ----- STVR 04-24-2115 (Ord. No. 18-45, § 1, 10-9-18)