Smuggler's Cove Cabin

Additional Guest Information


RULES

TRAIL/BEACH ACCESS & PARKING
The cabin is located on the Mendenhall Peninsula facing Spuhn Island. It can be reached by parking at the end of Fritz Cove Rd. (Juneau) and walking 1/4 mile (7 minute walk) along the beach at a mid to low tide or from the parking lot at the top of the site (300 ft. trail down the hillside). The back trail takes approximately 5 minutes and may require rubber boots because of some wet/muddy spots.

BOAT OUTHAUL
The outhaul rope holds a skiff (separate rental) far enough from the shore to avoid beaching during the low tides. ALWAYS CLIP THE ROPES at the top to keep the wind from blowing the skiff in to shore. If the skiff does become beached, use the gray plastic rollers to slide the skiff back into the water.

SKIFF PFD'S & CUSHIONS
Always wear life jackets and use the float seat cushions. DO NOT leave the seat cushions in the rain, they become saturated and ruined.

WATER & WATER PUMP
The water is from a reservoir above the cabin. The water is a light tea color from the surrounding muskeg (organic ground cover). The water can stain white items being washed. It also results in light brown stains in the shower. 10 gallons of drinking water will be available in the kitchen at the beginning of your stay. The reservoir water is surface stream water and subject to contamination. It is safe to shower in and to wash laundry and dishes, however we do not recommend that you drink it.

CHECK WITH THE OWNER FOR AVAILABILITY OF WATER
There can be dry spells in Juneau that affect the reservoir level. There is the possibility that the cabin could have no water until the next rain. This is a rural setting sometimes lacking the conveniences of being on the road system. Check the reservoir water level at the beginning of your stay and periodically thereafter. Breaking the siphon and running the pump dry can damage the system. If the pump runs for more than 2 minutes, turn it off at the breaker panel. This is an indication that the pump is dry and failure to turn it off can result in damage to the pump.

TOILET & WASTE WATER
The grey water (sinks, shower and washer) empties directly into the stream below the cabin. Try not to put too much garbage down the sink drain. Biodegradable soaps are supplied. The toilet empties into the blue settling tank. PLEASE USE TOILET PAPER SPARINGLY. DO NOT FLUSH PADS OR TAMPONS.

WOOD STOVE
There is split wood supplied for the stove. The stove has a draft damper on the side and a flue thermostat at the back of the unit. EMPTY ASHES IN THE METAL BUCKET PROVIDED.

KITCHEN STOVE
The kitchen stove is fueled by the propane tank below. The gas is ignited by an electric spark. Activate the spark by turning the burner knob to the fully open position and holding it there. You will hear the spark clicking. ADJUST TO A BLUE FLAME. A blue/orange flame mix creates soot.

COOKING UTENSILS
All the necessary dishes, silverware and cookware and cooking utensils are supplied. There is also a coffee maker and toaster.

FOOD SUPPLIES
Any food or condiments are for our guests' use. We only ask that if an item is depleted, that you replace it. Generally, the food list includes (in part):

LINENS
Towels and bedding are supplied. Please do not use the linens for dirty clean-ups (oil, gasoline spills, outside clean-ups, fish cleaning, etc.). Paper towels are supplied.

TV/VCR
There is no cable service and local stations are not received well. TV viewing is limited to tapes that our guests bring in.

QUESTIONS CALL
Alan or Ellen Rogers
789-7589
723-4000 (cellular)