Welcome to the
Olive A-Frame
We are thrilled to host you and hope you make some awesome memories during your stay. We've packed this guide with everything you need to feel right at home. If you notice anything missing, have any questions at all, or if there is anything preventing this from being a 5⭐ stay, please message us immediately so we can make it right.
📌 Quick Access
Essentials
Wi-Fi Network
Dogwood A Frame
Property Address
126 Dogwood Trl, Winchester, VA 22602
Community Amenities
The Shawneeland community also offers a small lake with beach volleyball. See the maps link attached in this guide :)
🔑 Check-In
Arrival & Access
Getting Here & Parking
Road Conditions: The roads are paved and well-maintained. The driveway is gravel and has a slight grade. If you arrive after a few inches of snow, 4WD is highly recommended, or you can park at the top of the driveway to avoid getting stuck.
Parking Logistics: There is plenty of parking for 2 to 3 cars in front of the house. You will need to make a 3-point turn in the gravel area in front to turn around if you don't want to reverse up the driveway.
Getting Inside
Entrance Door: The stairway up to the balcony is blocked off for your privacy. Please use the white door on the ground floor to come in.
Smart Lock Instructions: Use the Yale lock. Just type the last 4 numbers of your phone, then hit the "Yale" button. It locks itself automatically after a minute, so you don't have to worry about it, or you can manually lock it after you get inside.
🏡 House Rules
Rules & Property Info
Water & Waste: We are out in the country, which means we have our own well for water and a septic tank for waste.
Water Filter Night Cycle: If you hear water running late at night, don't panic—it's just the water filter cleaning itself to keep your water fresh.
Toilet Policy: Since we use a septic system, please only flush "Septic Safe toilet paper". No wipes or other stuff, or the toilet will get very upset (and messy).
Kitchen Sink: Please use the strainer to catch food/scraps and do not put grease down the drain.
Shower Handle: Hot is Cold, Cold is Hot, sorry. Plumber was a lil dyslexic.
Smoking: No Smoking or Vaping indoors.
Wildlife Protection: Please respect mother nature—there is wildlife all around, so please don't feed the wild animals.
Bears & Raccoons: Don't leave trash or food outside or in the front breezeway. We're in the mountains with Bears & Raccoons that will cause a mess and damage the breezeway trying to get inside.
🛀 Amenities
Entertainment Guide
Hot Tub Rules: No snacks or glass in the tub, please. Please take a quick shower before you jump in so we keep a clean hot tub instead of a "human soup" filled with body lotions!
Post-Use Treatment: Please give the tub a treat when you're done: Add 1 Tablespoon of Shock to the Hot tub (sitting on the ledge next to the door) and run the jets on low for 1 filter cycle. If the jets are already on, press the "pump" button to turn them off, then press it again to turn them back on. Please close hot tub cover immediately after use.
Control Panel Reference
A — Digital Display: Monitor operating mode, water temperature, and error messages when your spa requires attention.
B — Pump & Filtration Cycles: Controls the two-speed pump and sets filtration cycles. The pump is programmed to turn off automatically after 20 minutes; press the PUMP button to turn it back on.
C — Lights & Operating Modes: Turn lights on/off & select color, or set the operating mode.
D — Temperature Down & Programming Menu: Decrease the water temperature or program operating mode and filtration cycle settings.
E — Temperature Up & Programming Menus: Increase the water temperature. The LED indicator is illuminated when the heater is on and flashes for approximately 1 minute during polling cycles.
Fireplaces: If you use the fireplaces, please turn them off once you are done; they're not made to be left on for extended periods of time. (Pro-tip: Ask "Alexa, play fireplace sounds" to set the vibe!)
Fire Pit: Please be safe when using the fire pit and cooking skewers, please make sure the fire and embers are not still burning when you finish using it.
Games: When playing cornhole & ladders, please don't play in the rain/snow to prevent damage. Please bring them back inside when you're finished.
Pergola: If you pull the Pergola top cover open, please close it back when you're finished, as it gets very windy in these mountains. Use the step ladder to access the strap to free them and open/close them.
🗺️ Find Your Way
Floorplan & Light Switches
Since this house is pretty quirky I've attached some photos for where the light switches are in the house so you can quickly feel at home!
1Theatre Light Switch
2Game Room Switch
3Patio & Hot Tub Switch
Note: The Game Room switch must be ON first!
4Loft Light Switch
5Living Room Fan and Light Remote
📱 Smart Home
Lighting & Voice
⚡ Golden Rule for Smart Lights
Leave traditional wall/button switches on for all smart lights. If a voice command or remote is not responding, a guest before you likely switched it off physically, by habit. This cuts the power entirely making the smart light non-functional. To fix it, just flip it on and wait around 15 seconds for the light to reconnect to wifi.
Smart Home Voice Commands
This house has a brand new brain! It's full of smart tech, so you can talk to the lights and speakers in almost every room. To control the house, just talk to any smart speaker and say:
(Dimmable)
You can make it bright or dark.
(Color)
Pick any color you want. Get creative!
Living Room (The Smartest Spot!)
Features an Alexa Smart Speaker. Try saying: "Alexa, Cozy Vibes"
Stairway 1 & 2 (Color): "Stairway lights" flood lights in stairway to the loft
Front Porch Light (Color) —
Beam Lights (Color): The glowy lights on the big ceiling beam.
Corner Living Room (Color): Light near the loft stairs.
Floor Light (Color): The lamp behind the couch.
Manual Control: There is a big remote on the wall by the windows to control the fan and lights.
The Theatre Room
Features an Alexa Smart Speaker.
Group Command: "Turn on Theatre Lights"
LED 1 & 2 (Color): Light bars by the couch.
Manual Control: There's also a regular switch outside the door and a remote for colors.
Bedroom
Features an Alexa Smart Speaker.
Closet Light (Color) —
The Loft
Features an Alexa Smart Speaker.
Use the wall switch and remote for the fan.
Reading lights: Just pull them out to turn on and push them in to turn off.
Game Room / Office
Use the regular switch on the wall near the Reading Nook.
Reading Nook: "Nook Light" (Dimmable)