HOUSE MANUAL

🕒 CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT

Check-in is available from 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM.
We kindly ask you to respect these times to allow for cleaning and preparation for incoming guests. If you’d like to request an early check-in or late check-out, feel free to contact us — we’ll do our best to accommodate you!

🗺️ DIRECTIONS

Please use Google Maps or Waze for navigation.
Important: Start navigation before entering the area, as mobile reception near Casa Balat is very limited and you may not be able to initiate directions once nearby.
Here’s the direct link:
👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/PcmpzqMurvLEFVte6

📶 WI-FI

Network: Casa Balat 1 / 2 / 3
Password: casabalat

  • Casa Balat 1: Bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms

  • Casa Balat 2: Kitchen and living areas

  • Casa Balat 3: Last bedroom, lounge, and pool area

All networks are high-speed, ethernet-backed connections — impressive for such a remote location!

🗑️ GARBAGE & RECYCLING

Casa Balat is proudly eco-friendly. Please separate your waste accordingly:

Indoors:

  • Organic / Bio-waste

  • Residual waste

  • Paper

  • Plastic

Outdoors:

  • Glass

  • Metal

You're responsible for disposing of your waste at nearby collection points.
If you see trash in the surrounding fields or nature, feel free to pick it up — it’s not just for us, but for everyone 💚

🛏️ LINENS & TOWELS

Fresh bed linens and towels are provided every 5th day of your stay at no extra charge.
Need them sooner? Check the Extra Services section.

❄️ ECO COOLING & HEATING SYSTEM

Casa Balat runs on 100% sustainable energy:

  • Water sourced from the land

  • Energy from geothermal systems and solar panels

Our underfloor heating/cooling system is gentle, quiet, and healthy — no dry air or drafts.
Because it’s a low-intensity system, it takes time to adjust indoor temperatures.

Please:

  • Keep windows and doors closed to maintain comfort

  • Avoid tampering with thermostats — we manage them remotely
    A window open for 20 minutes can undo 12 hours of temperature control!

📜 HOUSE RULES

  1. No parties or events

  2. Absolutely no open flames

  3. No smoking indoors

  4. Pets allowed only upon request

  5. No unregistered guests

  6. No food or drinks in bedrooms, living room, or lounge

  7. Keep shoes and paws clean before entering (especially after hikes)

  8. Children in the pool must be supervised at all times

  9. No diving in the pool

  10. Do not flush anything except toilet paper

  11. Lost keys incur a replacement fee

  12. Treat furniture with care — they are high-end designer pieces

  13. Do not rearrange the furniture

  14. Wash your dishes — unwashed dishes will incur a €50 cleaning fee

  15. Respect the recycling system (see "Garbage" section)

  16. No illegal substances on the property

  17. After using the induction hob, always return the TwistPad to its place (above the hob). Lost/damaged TwistPads incur a €150 fee

🍳 USING THE APPLIANCES

🔥 INDUCTION HOB

  • Find the magnetic TwistPad on the metal bar above the hob

  • Place it on the control pad — it will auto-align

  • Turn it to adjust heat settings

  • Avoid using the hob and oven at the same time to prevent power issues

🔥 OVEN

  • If the timer is blinking, press the clock icon first

  • Press to pop out both knobs

    • Left knob: Select cooking function

    • Right knob: Set the temperature

  • Oven starts automatically after setting

  • Avoid simultaneous use with the hob

🍽️ DISHWASHER

  • Gently push to open/close

  • Load dishes without blocking the rotating arms

  • Use ECO mode (should already be set)

  • Place a detergent tablet in the compartment (below the sink)

  • Press START, then close the door

  • A red light on the floor confirms it’s running

🧺 WASHING MACHINE

  • Always use ECO mode

  • Load laundry, close lid

  • Press ON to start