DYF is located at 811 Lipscomb Grove Church Road, Hillsborough, NC. Follow the gravel road all the way to its end, passing another house. Max driveway speed is 12mph.

Park alongside (parallel to) the driveway, just slightly onto the grass, Make sure other cars can pull around you.

The lock box code is 810. Keep the key in the lock box at ALL times.

Wifi network: downyonder
Password: downyonder

Registered guests only. Access to the property and farmhouse is strictly limited to the guests specified in your AirBnB reservation at the time of booking. No others guests or visitors are allowed on the property at any time during your stay without prior written consent, with the exception of drop-offs or pick-ups (driver may not come inside).

Restricted access: Do not enter any outbuildings, storage areas/shelters, sheds, unmarked trails, fenced pastures, or barns without written permission. Do not touch any tools or farm equipment.

Private use and shared areas: During your stay we invite you to enjoy exclusive use of the house and its the front and back porches. Guests are also welcome to be in the front and back yards, the “shady grove” behind the house, the path to the pond, and the dock at your own risk. These shared spaces may also be used by us or other visitors to the farm.

Assumed risks: Being on a farm property naturally comes with risks, so please take care during your visit. Some common risks of being on a property like ours include, but are not limited to, snakes, splinters, slippery surfaces, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, uneven ground, drowning risk in or around pond, and falling branches and tree limbs. Guests assume all liability for damage, injury, and death.

Other property rules

• No pets

• No commercial or professional photography or video without prior written consent.

• No parties or private events.

• No loud music at any time, and no amplified music outside after 10pm

• No smoking in the house or on the porches.

• Children must be attended by an adult at all times outside.

• Do not remove any items from inside the house.

• Check-in time (4pm) and check-out time (10am) are strict unless previously arranged in writing with Jessie.

Place excess trash and recycling in the bins next to the back porch steps.

Thermostats are located downstairs in the TV room, and upstairs in the hall of the newer addition.

Please help us with energy use! Old farmhouses are very expensive to heat and cool.

• Close all windows and doors whenever the heat or AC is running.

• If you’ll be out of the house for a while, adjust the heat or AC to save energy.

• Keep the doors at the top of the stair landing closed.

• Make use of our ceiling fans!

Easy with our septic system! Do not flush wipes, tampon applicators, etc., only toilet paper.

There is drinking water in a dispenser in the dining room.. Our well water is safe for all uses as well.

Central North Carolina is coming out of a severe drought. Be mindful of water use, and space out baths and showers a bit so as not to overdraw our well.

• Dishes and other kitchen items must stay in the kitchen and are not for use outside.

• Don’t leave food out overnight, and keep surfaces and sink wiped down to avoid attracting pests.

• No wooden or wood-handled objects in the dishwasher, or soaking in the sink. Wash and dry right away. Check that all dishes are clean before putting away.

• Dry the wood countertops after every use to prevent water damage.

Please use only the black wash cloths for makeup and dirt removal. White towels must not leave the house; there are some “outside towels” in the far upstairs bathroom closet.

Let us launder our linens and towels, please, so we can check for stains or treatment needs. If there are any spills or stains, please give Jessie a heads-up.

The wood stove is currently out of use for the season.

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First, safety:

1. Guests assume all risks involved with the wood stove.

2. If you have any issues or are getting too much smoke in the house, stop immediately and call Jessie at 919-381-7707 to troubleshoot.

3. Never touch any part of the wood stove with bare hands.

4. Never place anything on top of the wood stove.

5. Never leave the room while the door isn’t fully closed.

6. Keep anything flammable away from the stove.

7. Do not use if you are with young children who shouldn’t be trusted not to touch or play too close.

How to operate the wood stove:

1. Make sure that a) the lever on the right side of the stove (the flue), just behind the door, is pointed up and back, towards the chimney, and b) the brass handle on the front of the stove is rotated ALL the way clockwise.

2. If starting with a cold stove, place a lit candle inside the stove with the door closed for 10 minutes. This removes air blocks in the chimney that can cause smoke to come into the house.

3. Build your firewood setup before lighting, as smoke comes into the house very easily with the door open. Use 1-2 pieces of treated kindling to start. Once you light your kindling, close the door and leave cracked about 1” until the fire is strong. Do not leave the room while the door isn’t fully closed. If you need to open the door to adjust your wood or add kindling, do it quickly to avoid smoke coming in.

4. Once you have some steady flames, close the door securely and keep the flue (back lever) in an open position. 

5. When the temperature is at least 300 degrees, close the flue almost all the way, and then use an oven mitt to rotate the brass handle on the front fully counter-clockwise, so that it’s parallel to the floor. This engages the catalytic converter and makes your firewood burn more efficiently.

   NOTE: Any time you open the door, even for a second, you must turn the brass handle back clockwise. Otherwise the room will fill with smoke. You can leave the catalytic converter engaged as the fire cools down overnight, but turn it off before building a new fire.

Call 911 in the event of emergency. If needed, use our land line located near the TV. The number is 984-253-1692 (does not receive voicemails).

Other contacts:
Jessie Gladdek: 919-381-7707
Matt Gladdek: 919-381-7577
Susan Gladin: 919-452-8870

Check out time is 10am. If you need a late check-out, prior written confirmation is required. Before you leave:

• We prefer to launder all our house linens and towels. Leave sheets piled on the bed so we may inspect them and stain treat if needed.

• Return any items you may have moved to their original locations.

• Place excess kitchen trash and recycling in the bins by the back porch stairs, and make sure the trash lid is secure.

• Make sure no food is left on counters or in the sink to avoid attracting pests. If there are items in the dishwasher please start the load before you leave.

• Set thermostats to 80 (if using AC), and 65 (if using heat), or off in mild weather.

• Lock all three exterior doors behind you and double check that the key is in the porch lock box.

• Text Jessie at 919-381-7707 to confirm your departure.

Please leave us a note in our guest book! We love reading them.