Dear Guest,

We are happy that you chose Nature’s Return for your visit to Nags Head.  We hope that the cottage is comfortable and convenient in every way and that your visit will be fully enjoyable.

 

Before you leave please take a few minutes to complete the Contact and Suggestions form so I can add you to our guests list and receive your suggestions, which we fully welcome.  Also make a note, if you will, in the guest book and tell us about your stay.  This reassures us that our efforts have been successful and may suggest enjoyable activities to other guests.

 

We are continually making improvements for your comfort and enjoyment.  Please take one of my cards, and keep up with upcoming enhancements through either of my websites:

 

   nativesreturn.com

   normanstudio.com

 

Thank you.

Matthew Norman

 

Contact

Owner – Matthew Norman - 252-573-9699

 

Telephone

The land line is not operational at this time.

 

Internet

For internet service, if you have an air card your computer will find our secure wireless connection, MWNWIRELESS.  To connect use:

 

 WIRELESSMAT2  or  3BE8946B84  (KEY1)

 

If you are unable to connect via the wireless router, you may disconnect the wire from the router and connect your computer directly to the modem.

 

Kitchen

The kitchen is small but surprisingly efficient once you get used to it; its small size saves many steps.  There are lights under the cabinets above the sink and beneath the corner cabinet.  Reach under to find the buttons.  Note tools for grill hanging inside the kitchen by the door.

 

As I enjoy cooking and experimenting in the kitchen I hope you have what you need to prepare and serve whatever you want.  I welcome suggestions of other items which you would like to see included.

 

A request:  Please use CreamaBrite and/or water to clean the glass stovetop, no Fantastic or other household cleaners.  These leave a film on the glass and corrode it.

Garbage collection

You will need to roll the garbage can back the morning after collection, particularly on Monday as we will no doubt take it out to the street on Sunday.  For easy to access from the kitchen, it rests in the corner next to the ramp beside the hose, facing the house.

Summer Schedule (Begins 3rd Monday in May)

Collection begins 3am

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Winter Schedule (Begins last Monday in September)

Collection begins 5am

Monday and Friday

 

My friends the Alexanders make the nice stoneware bowls and will make things to order.  Their card is on the entry table.

 

Dining

To expand the round table there are two leaves standing up in the supply closet.  Use one or both to make it large enough to seat six or eight comfortably.  Table mats are in the drawer in the front entry table.

 

Okay so it’s not a Steinway, but it lives at the beach which is a terrible place for a piano.  Only the sustain pedal works, but at least we try to keep it in tune.

 

Supplies

Extra cleaning and paper supplies and charcoal for the grill (to keep it dry) are in the closet beside the piano.   Toward the back on the floor there are also a couple of large roasting pans, too large for the kitchen.  There are also a battery powered lantern (and extra batteries) in case you loose electricity.

First Aid items-- bandaids, antiseptic ointment, rubbing alcohol, and sunburn relief are in a box in the cabinet under the bathroom lavatory.  Toilet paper is also in that cabinet.  Note that behind the mirror above the lavatory is nature’s medicine cabinet.

Laundry soap is in the cabinet above the washer and dryer.  We provide supply items for your convenience. 

There are summer blankets in upper cabinets in the all the bedrooms.

Extra batteries for the remote are in the top drawer of the desk by the back door.

 

Outside

Hot tub cover -- To remove and replace, double it over toward the house then slip it off to rest between the side of the tub and the two vertical posts.   A croquet set, badmitton, and a few beach toys are in the storage next to the outside shower.  Tents are not permitted.  Please clean up after your dog in the yard for the sake of subsequent guests,

 

If you are curious, the Chinese scroll in the back bedroom says, according to my daughter-in-law who is from China:

MONEY.   Be peaceful and not get angry will generate money, we should all try to follow this saying.”

 

HAVE A GREAT VACATION!