Welcome to
Sans Cedar
We are so glad you are here. This guide is here to help you settle in, understand the cabin, and enjoy your stay.
We are so glad you are here!
As your hosts, we want to thank you sincerely for choosing us for your getaway. It is our intention to make your stay as perfect as possible.
They say that if people are pleased, they will tell you to your face, and if they are not, they will tell you in a review. We want you to feel free to communicate any problems while you are here so that we can correct them immediately. Not for the review, but because we want you to have a wonderful experience.
We live close over the fence and can be reached at any time:
Jo’s Cell: 713 560 1754
We hope this guide will help you to understand how the cabin works, along with any little quirks of staying in a unique structure.
BTW, we love our little town of Bertram and hope you get a chance to visit downtown Vaughn Street when you are here.
So, WELCOME!
Jo-Anne and Kevin
Your Cabin
Tiny spaces like the cabins make use of space differently, so we thought we would give you a quick tour.
Kitchen
The drop-down bar has locking hinges that release by a lever toward the front of each bracket.
Please use mats, coasters and cutting boards provided to protect the red cedar countertops. Thanks!
Bedroom, fan & A/C
The ceiling fan and light is operated by a remote (on the wall by the bed) but the switch on the wall next to it must be turned on. The switch by the window is for the porch light.
The A/C is also a heat pump. The remote is on the wall by the bed. The MODE button can be used to switch between Cool, Heat and Auto (goes back and forth between heat and cool to maintain temp. Usually not the best option but can be handy in the Spring when outside temps don’t vary as much.)
Press the circular button up and down to alter the temperature to suit you.
TV & streaming
The TV is a smart TV with many streaming services uploaded. Feel free to use your home password, or take advantage of the free streaming services Tubi, News, and Fire TV Free, or YouTube.
It is advised to sign out before you leave to avoid unauthorized charges from future guests, but I try to reset most when I clean, so let me know if you forget.
The TV mount can be adjusted.
Wi-Fi, quiet sleep & storage
Wi-Fi network: Sans Cedar
Password: SansCedar42
The cabins are pretty quiet, but we provide earplugs in the bathroom if you want a silent night.
Space is tight but the luggage rack by the bed and the two rolling baskets underneath the bed are for your use.
If you are preparing for an event, there is a hairdryer, an iron, and a small ironing board under the bed in the rolling baskets.
Front door
If you have any trouble with the auto lock and unlock, try pulling or pushing the handle slightly. The weather stripping on new doors can make them misalign with the strike plate.
If this doesn’t work for you, call us and we will bring you a good old-fashioned key.
Bathroom & Water
Bathroom fan, drinking water & hot water
The vent fan has a humidity sensor switch that will turn it on automatically if the humidity rises (crucial in metal containers.) It can always be overridden by pressing the wall switch. If you use this switch to turn it on manually, it will turn off after about 20 mins.
The water in the shower and sink is from Burnet municipal and is stored in a UV preventive tank. It is safe to drink but we will always provide bottled spring water for the coffee maker and drinking. Check the fridge for extra bottles.
The hot water tank contains 30 gallons of very hot water which should be plenty for two average length showers.
Outdoor Areas & Grill
Common area, supplies & fire pit
The common seating area is lit by solar lights that may turn off early if we have a less sunny day.
The cabinet by the tree is full of cooking utensils, etc. and the chest behind the chairs has pillows and blankets for outdoors.
There is a hose behind the cabin and one-use fire extinguishers under the sink in the cabin and in the cabinet by the firepit, in case you need them.
Rocket stove
The rocket stove is a unique stove/barbecue that uses only wood kindling to cook a quick meal or roast some smores. It is allowed during burn bans.
If you have any trouble getting it lit, give us a call; our best advice is to feed sticks no thicker than your thumb (in a crate just off the deck) into the angled tube only, then use a fire starter (located under the kitchen sink and contains no chemicals) and a long lighter to start.
The flames will shoot out of the top, hence the name, so be careful under the trees. Please do not use charcoal in the rocket stoves.
Around the Property
Parking
There is parking by each cabin and additional parking spaces along the gravel driveway. Please make sure the main driveway remains open when parking.
Quiet times
Please observe quiet times between 10pm and 7am.
Smoking
If you are a smoker, please smoke outside with the cabin doors shut and use the provided ashtrays.
Gates & wildlife
Please keep all gates closed while at the cabins. There are dogs and wildlife in the area. You may even see our raccoons or deer because no average gate or fence can keep them out. Please do not approach wildlife.
Chiggers & mosquitoes
And, finally speaking of wildlife, chiggers and mosquitoes are real! Chiggers are invisible to the naked eye, and you will not feel a bite, just an itch that seems to hit along the edges of tight-fitting clothing (think socks and underwear!) hours later.
Don’t worry, you haven’t brought them to bed with you, they do not have the strength to cling to a victim after biting. (It’s a fascinating google trip I had to go on when we moved here.)
The best defense is insect repellant. We provide a small can of DEET-free spray in the bathroom. Also, avoid long grass or thick shrubbery.
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727 County Road 269Bertram, TX 78605
Explore Bertram
We love our little town and hope you get a chance to enjoy downtown Vaughan Street and the local places that give Bertram its character.
See the full local guideCheckout is at 11:00 AM
If an accommodation is needed, please call Jo-Anne.
There’s no need to strip the beds or take the garbage to any other receptacle. We’ll take care of all of that.
Just gather your belongings, get back on the road, and enjoy the rest of your travels.
We’d love to welcome you back
Planning another stay? Book directly with Sans Cedar for special returning-guest discounts.
Contact Jo-Anne to book your next stay directly with us.