Salty Dorothy House Guide

Trash and recycling containers are located in the kitchen. When they’re full, please empty them into the outdoor bins behind the main house. To find them, follow the brick walkway past the fire pit and around the corner beyond the cottage… the bins will be on your right just after the cottage.

Additional trashbags are located under the kitchen sink.

Recycling should be loose and not placed in bags.

Quiet hours are from 10pm - 8am.

Please be respectful of our neighbors at all times. Being part of a multi-family property in the center of Provincetown, it's important to be mindful of noise levels to ensure a harmonious experience for all neighbors.

Also, please be aware that noise from town travels throughout the neighborhood and it’s difficult for us to control any noise from our neighbors.

During the warmer months, each room at the Salty Dorothy has its own window air-conditioning unit. When the units are running, please keep all windows and doors closed to help them work efficiently. We also ask that you turn them off whenever you head out — it helps conserve energy and keeps our little slice of Provincetown a bit greener.

When the weather turns cooler, the house is heated by a baseboard radiator system. The thermostat for your unit is located on the wall in the living room, just outside the king bedroom. To use it, switch the unit on and slowly raise the temperature to your comfort. The system runs a little hotter than average, so start low and adjust gradually. The thermostat controls all rooms in your unit.

Each guest at the Salty Dorothy is provided with one bath towel, one hand towel, and one washcloth (up to four guests). You’ll also find dark grey, bleach-safe makeup towels — please use those for removing makeup or skincare products.

During the warmer months, we also provide one beach towel per guest.

We ask that you treat all towels and linens with care. Makeup, face treatments, and tanning products can permanently stain fabrics, so please avoid using our white towels with any skin products. White bath towels are for indoor use only, and we kindly ask that you don’t attempt to wash stained items — we’ll take care of laundering everything after your stay.

How to Use the Fire Pit

1. Remove the rain cover from the fire pit and set it aside.

2. Locate the black gas tank enclosure—it’s behind the lounger to the left.

3. Open the lid and turn the gas knob to the left to open the gas supply.

4. At the base of the fire pit, find the ignition knob.

5. Push it in while turning it slowly to the right.

6. You should hear a clicking sound—keep turning until the flame ignites.

7. Once lit, adjust the flame level using the same knob.

8. When finished, turn the ignition knob all the way off (left) and close the gas tank valve.

9. Let the fire pit cool completely before replacing the rain cover.

Safety

• Never leave the fire pit unattended while lit.

• Keep children, pets, and anything flammable a safe distance away.

• Do not move or cover the fire pit until it’s fully cool.

• Avoid using the fire pit during high winds.

• Please do not roast marshmallows or cook food over the gas flame—trust us, it’s not that kind of fire.

• If you smell gas or the flame goes out unexpectedly, turn everything off immediately and wait a few minutes before relighting.

Our bike racks are communal for the entire property. They are located at the end of the driveway next to the Unit B entrance.

Please remember to lock your bikes securely. While we love seeing guests explore Provincetown on two wheels, we can’t be responsible for any loss or damage to bicycles or related equipment.

At this time we do not have laundry facilities available for guests. We hope to provide this service soon!

Water is a precious resource, please conserve it! Please do not dispose of foreign objects or personal hygiene products in the toilet.

During the warmer season, two beach towels are provided in the bedrooms. Chairs & umbrellas will be provided in the outside storage shed. Please shake off / wipe down any sand before returning items to the shed. Do not use bath towels outside the house.

We are happy to host one well behaved dog with prior, written approval. No other animal types are permitted on the property.

Renter and guests agree to the following policies when they bring an approved dog:

• Dogs must be housebroken and under control at all times.

• Dogs may not be left unattended in the home. When Renter leaves the home they must bring the dog with them or crate the dog in the house. Crates are the sole responsibility of the Renter.

• Renter is fully responsible for cleaning any used or soiled amenities provided for dogs.

• Dogs are not permitted on or in beds. A $100 cleaning fee will be charged if pet hair is found in bedding

• Renter must use the provided pet blanket if dogs are on the furniture.

• Dogs must be rinsed of sand and fully dried before entering the home. Guest towels and linens may not be used for pets.

• Dogs may not be washed in indoor tubs or showers; outdoor rinse areas only.

• Renter must clean up and properly dispose of pet waste.

• Renters and Dogs must comply with local leash laws and licensing requirements.

• Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations; flea/tick prevention treatment is required prior to arrival.

• Excess pet hair must be removed from the home before departure.

• Renter is responsible for repair costs of any damage, including torn screens, scratched, chewed, or soiled surfaces.

• Aggressive, dangerous, or dogs with a bite history are strictly prohibited.

• Owner’s reserve the right to ask Renters to remove dogs from the property should they not be following the rules of the Pet Policy that’s outlined in your rental agreement.

If you encounter any maintenance issues during your stay, please text us and we will work to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We have a maintenance team available to help.

In case you need them, user manuals for all appliances and electronics are in the bottom kitchen cabinet next to the trash.