Frequently Asked Questions

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We provide 1-gig fiber optic WIFI. It's fast and pretty awesome. 

Each guest receives a unique code for entry to the house, as well as entry to their room. Digital self check-in. 

**We do not have a front desk. Please make sure you have a reservation before arriving. We operate with contactless self check-in**

The Arete features a fully equipped kitchen with both an induction and gas stovetop, plus an electric griddle for versatile cooking. It includes a 36" oven, a 12" oven, and a 12" steam oven. You'll also find a microwave, coffee machine, pressure cooker, refrigerator, dishwasher, stand mixer, and toaster oven. The kitchen is stocked with a full set of pots, pans, and utensils. 

There's a washer and dryer in the laundry room (typically closed from 11am-3pm for turn-over). 

For the climbers trying to stay fit while waiting out the occasional rain storm, there's a 98% chance we will have a 12'x12' Tension Board 2 set up in the future. Stay tuned!

 There's whole home radiant floor heat and AC. Each bedroom has it's own heating a cooling control. 1-gig fiber optic internet!

Extra features: 1080p projector with Roku streaming (mainly for watching the Twilight saga), automated lighting, and house plants!

The bunk room is 16+, and no children under 12 in the private room or suite. People under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Unfortunately, no. We do not allow pets.  :( 

We do allow service animals. They must be accompanied by their owner 24/7, and cannot be left unattended at the Arete. People with service animals can not stay in the bunk room. 

Check-in: 3pm / Check-out: 11am

Each exterior entry has a video camera as well as an auto-locking keypad. Each guest receives a unique code for entry to the house, as well as entry to their room. Those codes are inactivated when the booking ends.

For guests staying in the shared room, lockers are available by the front door where you can lock up smaller valuables. 

What a specific question... but yes! We have done away with that pesky flat sheet that somehow ends up wrapped around your head by morning. Each bed is reset with a fresh fitted sheet, duvet cover, and pillow cases. 

Oh yeah. We're locally owned and operated. The Arete is an artisanal, small-batch experience. 

•  Your payment method will be charged for 100% of booking fare 10 days prior to arrival
• Self check-in between 3pm and 10pm. Late check in only by pre-approval 
• Check out 11am
• No pets
• The bunk room is 16+; private rooms are 12+. People under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 
• No smoking
• Quiet hours are 9pm to 9am 
• We reserve the right to remove anyone for disruptive behavior
• We will charge excess cleaning fees and charge for damages if repairs or excess cleaning is required
• No firearms or fireworks
• Cancellations will be refunded if made before 14 days prior to arrival. Within 14 days, the reservation is nonrefundable
• Drunk behavior is not allowed
• Clean up after yourselves in common areas
• We supply towels but please consider bringing your own
• We are Euro style in our bedding and supply a fitted sheet and duvet. If you want a top sheet, feel free to bring your own