Dorothea is very committed to serve us well during our stay there, like a good hotel service. She stays at lower floor and is available more than half of the time.
The house is also very dear to her, so please ensure to
1. Keep the entire place dry, especially the bathroom, since many things are made of wood. And a damp place will grow mold. The bathroom has no ventilator, so please wipe the floor dry, and open the windows for 5-10 minutes to purge the humid air. But do not open the windows for more than 10 minutes.
2. Don't drag any furniture, as it will scratch the floor.
3. Always ensure the main door is closed and locked, as house break in can happen in the area.
4. Switch off all the lights when not used or before going to bed.
5. Avoid using the beautiful kitchen utensils if you are afraid you may break it or crack it.
6. If you pull the window blinds, ensure that it is done properly.
7. Avoid putting anything wet on the wooden chairs, cabinets, windows frame, even if it is slightly wet. (You may ask her for cloth hangers)
8. Please keep the place as mentioned above at all times, as she sometimes come up to access one of the locked room. She keeps some stuff there. While she is up in your floor, she will check the place to ensure everything is in good shape.
If you can follow all the rules above, she will most welcome you to her house to stay.
Also, the washer is not shown in the photo because it is not in the guest room. The washer is located downstairs, privately owned by Dorothea, hence not accessible to guest. You need to pre-arranged the time with her, and she can wash and dry for you for a price. Note that if she is out of town for a few days, you have to find launderette shop nearby.
Other than that, Dorothea will surprise you with nice cooking materials for the kitchen. Nice flowers from her garden. And of course, the Nespresso coffee! The kitchen is so well equipped with everything a cook needs.