ABOUT THE ACCOMMODATION

INSTRUCTIONS / INFORMATION

AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING

You will find a Nest thermostat on the wall in the master bedroom. To adjust the temperature, just rotate the dial. We find that a setting of 78F/25C to 80F/27C keeps the temperature and humidity sufficiently comfortable. Please make sure all windows and outside doors are closed while the air conditioning or heat is operating to ensure maximum efficiency.

BED LINENS / TOWELS

Extra bath towels and bed linens can be found in the right-side cabinet in the TV den. There are also striped beach towels in a beach basket for you to use at the beach. You do not need to take towels to the rooftop pool; towels are provided there.

BLINDS

Our home is equipped with motorized blinds. To operate:

1. Press the right side of the circle on the remote control wand (3 o’clock position) to illuminate all of the red lights, which represent all of the blinds.

2. To operate all of the blinds at once, press the top side of the circle (12 o’clock position) while all red lights are illuminated to raise the blinds, or press the bottom side (6 o’clock position) to lower them.

3. To operate the blinds individually, press the right side of the circle (3 o’clock position) until only one red light is illuminated, then press the top side of the circle (12 o’clock position) to raise the designated blind, or the bottom side of the circle (6 o’clock position) to lower it. The first (top) light represents the first blind (closest to the kitchen), the second light represents the second two blinds, and the third and fourth lights represent the bedroom blinds.

BREAKAGE/SECURITY DAMAGE DEPOSIT

We understand that sometimes accidents happen. Should you break anything, please let us know immediately – if it's minor we usually won't charge. If it's a larger issue (e.g. the TV screen!) we would like to come to an agreement on cost before you leave to avoid any issues later. Thank you!

Please let us know if anything breaks or stops functioning during your stay. We check the property and all inventory before you check in and after you check out to ensure everything is working properly.

CEILING FANS

Our home is equipped with ceiling fans to help keep you cool. Each fan is operated by a switch on the wall or by a pull chain on the fan.

CLEANING

You will find the house clean on arrival but please let us know if you are not satisfied. We will provide at least one interim cleaning during stays of at least six nights. Let us know when you would like to schedule interim cleanings. If you would like more frequent cleaning service, please let us know and we can arrange this for an extra payment.

COFFEE

We like coffee, so we have equipped our apartment with two coffee makers: a Technivorm Moccamaster for regular coffee and a Nespresso machine for espresso shots. Here’s a primer:

Technivorm Moccamaster

1. Fill water reservoir to the desired level with cool, fresh filtered water or bottled water: 3.5 cups of water for one 12-ounce cup of coffee (Starbucks “Tall” size), 6 cups of water for two 12-ounce cups of coffee, 8 cups of water for three cups of coffee, and 10 cups of water for four cups of coffee. Replace water reservoir lid.

2. Place a standard #4 white paper filter into the brew-basket.

3. Spoon ground coffee into the filter: 3 level tablespoons for one cup of coffee, 5 tablespoons for two cups of coffee, 6 tablespoons for three cups of coffee, and 8 tablespoons for four cups of coffee. Tamp down coffee with the back of a spoon.

4. Place brew-basket on bracket with outlet arm positioned over the center of the brew-basket.

5. Adjust slide on front of brew-basked to open (upper) position. Caution: brewbasked will overflow if slide is in closed (lower) position.

6. Place thermal carafe beneath the brew-basket.

7. Switch the power switch to the “on” position. The orange light will illuminate when the thermal carafe is placed properly against the white button at its base.

8. The brew process will quickly begin; water will be brought to a boil, rising through the brewer across the outlet arm and into the brew-basket. Brew process is complete in 4-6 minutes.

9. Remove the carafe and screw in cap loosely to facilitate pouring.

10. Switch off the brewer.

11. Dispose of coffee grounds and filter.

Nespresso Machine

1. Fill container at rear of machine with water.

2. Lift silver handle on top and insert espresso capsule into opening.

3. Close hatch door and place cup under outlet.

4. Press middle button on top for “Lungo” size (110 ml. or 3.71 fl. oz.), or third button (with small-cup symbol) for “Espresso” size (40 ml. or 1.35 fl. oz.).

5. When finished, lift silver handle again to drop used capsule into holding bin.

COOKING APPLIANCES

The apartment is equipped with a five-burner gas cooktop, an electric oven and grill, and a microwave oven. When grilling, please leave the oven door open. You also will

find a blender and toaster in the pantry closet to the right of the cooktop, above the microwave oven.

DISHWASHER

Dishwasher detergent is located under the kitchen sink. Fill the receptacle on the inside of the dishwasher door, slide the cover shut, press “normal” cycle (or another option), then press the start button and close the door.

DOOR LOCK

There is smart lock on the front door. We will send you the access code separately by email. To unlock the door, simply press on the “Yale” button, then enter your access code. When leaving, just press the “Yale” button.

FITNESS CENTER

On Pier 57’s rooftop terrace there is an indoor, air-conditioned Fitness Center, with three TechnoGym treadmills, three Cybex elliptical trainers, a Cybex stationary bicycle, a Cybex barbell structure, and 1-to-10 kilogram dumbbells. The center is open to guests from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.

MUSIC

On the desk in the TV den is a Google Home smart speaker that can be used to stream music and perform numerous other functions by voice command. Wake up the speaker by saying “Hey Google,” then ask it a question or give it a command. It can understand and speak both English and Spanish.

REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER

The refrigerator has an exterior water dispenser on the door and an ice maker in the freezer. You shouldn’t need to adjust any settings. If you run into any difficulties (e.g. if it's not cooling efficiently), please let us know.

ROOFTOP TERRACE

Pier 57 boasts one of the most spectacular rooftops in all of Latin America, featuring a huge infinity-edge saltwater swimming pool, two jacuzzis, plenty of comfortable chaise lounges and umbrellas, three private cabanas with televisions, and a bar serving drinks from noon to 10:30 pm every day except Wednesdays. Towels are

provided at the bar. Please do not reserve lounges or chairs by leaving towels or personal items without being present. When leaving the rooftop, please place garbage in cans and return furniture to its original position. Also, please be considerate of others by using headphones or earbuds when playing personal music.

SECURITY SAFE

There is a small security safe for your valuables on a shelf in the master bathroom closet. To operate the safe:

1. With door open, press red “reset” button on back edge of door. The yellow “proceed” light should illuminate.

2. Close door.

3. Enter your preferred 3- to 8-digit password on the keypad, followed by “A” or “B.”

4. Turn knob to the left to lock safe.

5. To open, enter password and turn knob to the right.

6. To re-lock, just close door and turn knob to the left.

7. If you lock the safe and can’t remember your password, call our local property manager, Carlos Fragoso.

TELEPHONE

You may use the landline telephone in the apartment to make and receive free calls to or from anywhere in United States, Canada or Mexico. Its number is 322-6884182. To call this number from the U.S. or Canada, your caller should dial 00-52 first.

To call a local Mexican landline, simply dial the 7-digit local number of the party you are calling.

To call a Mexican cell phone within Puerto Vallarta’s area code, dial 044 + area code + 7-digit local number. To call a Mexican cell phone outside Puerto Vallarta’s area code, dial 045 + area code + 7-digit local number.

To call a U.S. or Canadian number, dial 00 + 1 + area code + 7-digit local number.

To call a Mexican number from an American cell phone, dial 011 + 52 + 1 + area code + 7-digit local number.

TELEVISION / DVD PLAYER

A 55-inch Samsung smart television is mounted on a motorized riser inside the cabinet in the TV den, offering Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video and other programming sources.

To operate the TV:

1. Turn on the power strip inside the TV cabinet.

2. Press the button on the right side of the TV cabinet to raise the TV. When the TV begins to rise, catch the cabinet top-hatch so it doesn’t slam open.

3. Turn on the TV using the Samsung remote control wand.

4. Press the right or left side of the circle on the remote to highlight your desired source (Netflix, YouTube, etc.), then press the button in the center of the circle.

5. Adjust the volume by pressing the volume button on the remote or by pressing the microphone button and speaking a command.

If you want to watch a DVD:

1. Turn on the DVD player inside the cabinet by pressing the power button on the Sony remote control wand.

2. Insert disc.

3. At the screen that says “Device not detected,” select “cancel.”

4. Press the “play” button on the Sony remote.

WASHER / DRYER

A clothes washer and dryer are located in the utility closet next to the refrigerator, along with a supply of detergent for your use. To operate the machines, simply select the program you want, place the detergent in the tray, close the door, and hit start.

WATER

Puerto Vallarta has modern water treatment and purification systems. Its municipal water has won numerous awards for purity and cleanliness, and is generally safe to drink right out of the tap. Nevertheless, we have installed water filters and a Polaris Scientific Ultraviolet Sterilization System for water at the kitchen sink and on the door of the refrigerator. It’s specially designed to kill microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, mold and yeast.

WIFI / INTERNET

Free wi-fi is provided in the apartment.

Network ID: INFINITUM4D7D Wi-Fi Password: 0653022298 If there is any loss of internet service please contact us.

User manuals for many of the appliances and electronics in the apartment can be found in the bottom drawer on the left side of the cabinet in the TV den.