Etiquette

House Etiquette for B&B Enjoyment

Why stay at a local B&B in Anchorage? The ambience is quiet, conversational, & personable. B&B stays are unlike hotel stays: you are entering a home. Rules of etiquette are intended to support a quiet, relaxing, unique vacation experience. You have privacy, but also communal opportunities to meet local residents & to learn about life in the 49th state. Pitch in: keep the area tidy.

Please note that state & local licensing guides many of the etiquette rules…help us keep our status!

PETS

• Enjoy the attention of Pepper, the house dog.
• She loves to play catch & will teach you her rules.
• Pepper loves visitors AND loves to escape. Watch that she does not run out when you come in. Lock both the outer and inner door and test the lock!

COMPUTERS & PHONES

• Secured wireless is available for use with your personal computer.
• Avoid downloading files & do not open chain mail, even from family.
• Illegal material is not permitted (porn, gambling, scams).
• We expect that you carry your personal phone with you during travel. Enter our number!

FOOD, ETC.

• No smoking on the premises, indoor or outside, please.
• Tobacco use of any kind is unacceptable, including chew.
• Inebriation will result in loss of your reservation & will be made public to other local B&Bs.
• While you may not cook, the kitchen is open for refrigerating & heating food. A food preparation company (Alaska Dinner Factory) allows you to prepare or purchase prepared dishes for home heating & service.
• The coffee pot is available each morning and the tea pot is always on. Enjoy!
• Please consume food in the dining area, do not leave  food or dishes in the guest rooms.
• Breakfast is prepared for dining with us at a pre-arranged time or self-serve by request. If you require earlier meals due to tours & appointments, let us know – we can prepare a plate in advance.

SAFETY

• Safety is everyone’s business. Note that rooms are accessible by a half flight of stairs. Watch your step.
• All firearms must be secured in double locked cases if in the house. Please notify the proprietor of any firearms.
• Guests’ belongings are not protected or insured on the premises.
• Moose are no more safe than bears! Stay aware from them!

MORE

• Hot tub use requires swim wear. Hot tub may not be used unattended/alone or by minor.
• In Alaska homes, remove your footwear. Please do so when you enter Jarvi Homestay & any other home.
• Think green: wait till you have a full load of clothes before doing laundry or dishes.
• We recycle, reuse, & reclaim. We participate in freecycle Anchorage & container recycling for paper, cardboard, & some plastics.
• We are focusing on use of refillable water containers in place of bottled water – could you use a thermos or container?
• Keys – if you will be out late, you may need a key code for entry.
• Parking is available off street. Please be certain others are not blocked by the way you park.

You may be en route – to a winter glacier cruise, a rural tour of service, or an outdoor adventure. Are you coming for the summer season? Planning on biking, hiking, sightseeing? Visiting the marvelous museums and cultural centers of Alaska? Let us be your resting spot in Anchorage. Find us on GoogleMaps or Mapquest for clear directions.