McGee House - Detailed List of Amenities/Features
These are some of the detailed amenities/features of the McGee House
- all of these amenities/features are provided to guests with NO extra fees
General/Overall House:
- House was insulated in 2006; so this house maintains a more comfortable temperature more easily than many Berkeley houses.
- Decorative cloth accordion (cellular) blinds that function both top-down and bottom-up for maximum flexibility - provides privacy with still an option for lots of natural light [Instructions (PDF)]
- New Efficient Water Heater [Manual (PDF)]
Main Living Area/Dining Area:
- High-Speed/Broadband Internet connection - with both Wi-Fi Access and plug-in ethernet cable (can even connect to the wireless from the back yard) [General Comcast Internet Features (PDF)]
- Phone with free unlimited local telephone calls - accepts all incoming calls
- TV is a large (34 inch) Panasonic High Definition (HD) TV - very good picture with both cable TV and DVDs [Manual (PDF)]
- DVD/CD/Radio surround sound system (with a small DVD movie library) [Features (PDF)] [Manual (PDF)]
- Cable TV with around 100 channels including many free on-demand cable TV channels (for watching movies on demand similar to a DVD) - and channels that play various music mixes (classical, pop, rock, jazz, etc.) [General Comcast Cable TV Features (PDF)]
- Easy to control all entertainment devices (TV, DVD, Radio, etc.) using a universal (Harmony) remote [Features (PDF)] [Manual (PDF)]
- Comfortable Ikea Sofa [Specifications (PDF)]
- Dining table - with leaves to expand seating to 6 people - great as a work space as well as a dining table
Kitchen:
- Espresso Maker (and Coffee Maker) - Krups Model 865 [Manual (PDF)]
- Microwave
- Toaster Oven
- Blender
- Gas Stove (not electric)
- Full Sized Refrigerator (with freezer)
- Many pots and pans - plates, glassware, and silverware
- Ice Cream Maker
- Bamboo Steamer
- New ecological floor installed in 2008 - all natural flooring made by Forbo - easy to clean - floor is soft underfoot (easier to stand on for long periods of time) [Care (PDF)] [Info (PDF)]
- Optional kid high chair available (on request) - this is a free standing highchair perfect for the kitchen or dining area - probably suitable for a child 6 months or older, but depends on the size of the child - similar to this product: [Similar Product (PDF)]
Master Bedroom:
- Large Closet - hangers as well as a built-in organization unit (shelves and drawers)
- All sheets/linens are organic cotton [Sheet Product Listing (PDF)]
- Fluffy comforters (with an organic cotton comforter cover) [Duvet Cover Product Listing (PDF)]
- Queen size mattress - top of the line Ikea model - all mattresses at the McGee house are replaced as per manufacturer recommendations (usually at least every 10 years)
- Alarm clock
- Optional twin air mattress available (on request) which makes it so the house sleeps 5 - air mattress can fit in either bedroom, or the main living area - this is a high quality/comfortable mattress made by Aero, and is very easy to inflate (in under 3 minutes) using the built in electric pump [Mattress Product Listing (PDF)]
Second Bedroom:
- Closet (includes some shelves as well as hangers)
- All sheets/linens are organic cotton [Sheet Product Listing (PDF)]
- Fluffy comforters (with an organic cotton comforter cover) [Duvet Cover Product Listing (PDF)]
- Double/Full size pillow top mattress - Spring Air Brand - Model=Back Supporter / Bristol Mattress with plush top - all mattresses at the McGee house are replaced as per manufacturer recommendations (usually at least every 10 years) [Manufacturer (Web Site)] (could be under construction) [Similar Spring Air Mattress (PDF)]
- Iron and Ironing board
- Clock Radio with CD Player
Bathroom:
- Quiet/efficient washer and dryer [Washer Instructions (PDF)] [Dryer Instructions (PDF)]
- All towels are organic cotton
- Hansgrohe Raindance shower head (for an extra luxurious shower) (handshower option) [Manual (PDF)]
- Bath tub (obviously great for kids)
- Glass enclosure around the bathtub, so there is no shower curtain to attract mildew, and water does not get around the rest of the bathroom
- Special Panasonic Whisper Warm Ceiling Heating Unit/Fan - wonderful for providing fast heat in the bathroom during the winter [Specs (PDF)]
- Toto Toilet with a very quite flush [Specifications (PDF)]
- Hair Blow Dryer
Back Yard:
- Private outdoor backyard (fully landscaped)
- New deck installed in 2009
- Often able to connect to the wireless internet while sitting in the back yard
- Approximate yard size: 1300 square feet
- Grass area in middle surrounded by landscaping and deck
- Yard furniture: table and chairs
- Yard fully enclosed by a fence
Note: exact amenities subject to change - as items wear out or break, they are replaced with other items, usually of different model numbers