We’re so glad you chose to spend your vacation at Ripple Retreat in Copperhill, TN. This website has everything you need to know when staying here, including some of our favorite places to explore, activities, and places to eat and drink in the area. We have equipped our house with fun activities too, such as ping pong, foosball, or just relaxing in the hot tub or sitting by a fireplace or firepit. We hope you have a great time that’s worthy of a sparkling review!  LOTS OF INFORMATION BELOW. PLEASE READ.

 

You are here:  151 Horse Trail Pass, Copperhill, TN 37317

WiFi

• Network:  RIPPLE RETREAT WIFI

• Password:  151Ripple (no spaces, case sensitive)

Guest Contact​

• Name: Melissa Ray

• Phone:  704-995-3790

Cabin Rules​

• Click here for CHECKOUT INSTRUCTIONS

• Garbage

  • All loose garbage must be placed in kitchen garbage bags​.

  • Full garbage bags are to be placed in the black metal box on the side of the house.  NO LOOSE GARBAGE IN METAL BOX.

  • Trash bags are picked up once a week (Friday) by a private company.

  • Unfortunately, we do not have recycling.

• No smoking, parties, events, or large gatherings allowed.

• If you are running the air conditioning or heat, please keep windows and doors closed.

• The cabin is within an HOA community so please be respectful to neighbors.

• No hunting or use of firearms on the property.

Hot Tub

• 7-person hot tub on lower deck

• Professionally maintained between guest stays

• Hot tub towels provided in linen closet of downstairs bathroom

• INSTRUCTIONS

TVs​

• All are smart TVs and are connected to the WiFi.

• Provided Apps include Hulu, ESPN, Disney+.  Access from main menu of TVs.

• If you access any of your personal streaming apps, please remember to log off upon checkout.

• You are welcome to connect external devices such as gaming hardware.

Fireplaces​

• The fireplaces in the living room and the outside lower patio are both electric.

• Settings include ambiance only, or with fan to generate heat.

• Use Remote control to operate.  INSTRUCTIONS

Safety

• First Aid Kit - In water heater closet, upper level hallway 

• Fire Extinguishers - located by upper and lower level exterior doors

• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors throughout the cabin

• Please do NOT walk the outside property without shoes.

• You are in the woods! There will be critters such as spiders, caterpillars, etc.

In Case of Emergency​

• Call 911 using the landline phone near the living room fireplace.

• If you use your cell phone, give the address above

• Nearest emergency room:

  • Blue Ridge Medical Center (Hospital)
    2855 Old Highway 5
    Blue Ridge, GA 30513
    (706) 632-3711
    9.2 miles​

• Police department

  • ​Polk County Sheriff Dept., Ducktown, TN, (423) 496-3301​

Laundry

• A full-size washer and dryer is downstairs in closet near bottom of stairwell.

  • Please leave washer door cracked open when not in use.​

  • 3 washer pods and 3 dryer sheets are provided for your stay.

AC/Heat Thermostats

• There are two thermostats, located in the upper hallway near barn door and in the lower hallway across from bathroom.​

  • While there is only one HVAC unit, airflow between levels is independent.  Both must be set to AC or Heat.​ DO NOT SET ONE TO HEAT AND THE OTHER TO COOL.

• For heat, set at 65 degrees if you leave the cabin for an extended period of time.

• For air conditioning, please set at 78 degrees if you leave the cabin for an extended period of time.​

Outdoor Spotlights/Cameras​

• There is a Blink doorbell and camera at the front door.  It does record activity.

• The front corner camera is active, facing the driveway.  Its spotlight is set to be on between 5:30 and 10pm.  It will come on via motion detection when dark and outside those hours.  The light switch is in the kitchen near the front door.  Please keep this in the on position at all times.

• The spotlight overlooking the firepit area is controlled by a switch, one upstairs, one downstairs.  After flipping switch, please allow approximately 25 seconds for spotlight to come on and remain on.  Camera faces the woods, not the firepit area.  Turn switch off when not in use.

• The spotlight at the far end of the driveway is motion sensored at night.  No camera.

• There are 2 Blink cameras facing the woods from the rear of the cabin.

• None of the cameras face the interior of the cabin, nor the fire pit or patio areas.

Appliances Available​

• Coffee Maker - Single cup (pod for using your coffee, pod for K-Cup) and Full pot

  • Please clean filter holders after each use​

  • INSTRUCTIONS

• Coffee Grinder

• Toaster Oven

• Crock Pot Slow Cooker

• Iron and ironing board (in water heater closet, upper level hallway)

• Hair driers in each full bathroom

• Bidet in master bathroom

• Blender

• Full size refrigerator/freezer including filtered water

Fire Pit​

• Do not leave fire unattended

• Try to remove leaves away from fire pit to avoid potential fire on the ground

• Dump COLD embers in the wooded area, not fire pit area. Check embers before dumping. They may be hot the morning after.

• Cover COLD fire pit when not in use

Deer Feeder

• Yes, deer do visit the property with a little encouragement, the use of deer corn.  There is a deer feeder strapped to a tree down the hill from the back porch.  If it is  empty, you are welcome to fill it.  The local hardware store, Luttrell's, sells a 50lb bag for approximately $10.00.  If extra corn remains, please close bag and place in storage box on back porch and leave for the next guest.  Most deer sightings have been at sunrise and just after sunset.

Grill

• Turn burner knobs to OFF and CLOSE the propane tank when not in use.

• Clean cooking grates after each use.

Outdoor Games​

• Ping Pong - Equipment is in the deck storage box.

• Foosball

  • Please cover the Foosball table when not in use​. Extra balls are in deck storage box.

Indoor Games

• A variety of indoor card/board games located in the living room coffee table.  Lift table top to access.

Upstairs, Outdoor Sitting Area​

• Please keep covered when not in use, to keep clean and dry.

Pay it forward!​

• Various items are welcome to stay in the cabin for future guests, such as laundry supplies, coffee pods, sugar, cooking oil, saran wrap, etc.

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