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DROdio
Apr 22, 2024
In ↳ Outside
We've got an outdoor umbrella on the deck. Here's how to use it!
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DROdio
Feb 14, 2024
In ↳ Outside
We have an electric Vornado heater in the Casita. It looks like this and it's very easy to use: You just have to set the temperature on the device or the remote and it will take care of the rest.
Note: Please don't use the propane ceramic heater located under the desk -- that's much more temperamental and hard to use. This electic heater works great.
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DROdio
Dec 25, 2023
In ↳ General
The Lagoon Retreat is available to rent as a corporate rental for periods of 6+ months (12+ months preferred).
The rate is $15,000/month. The Lagoon Retreat is fully furnished and includes all utilities.
Optionally, we can include maid service for a rate of $18,000/month, which includes:
• Full cleaning & turnover between your corporate guests
• Fully stocked snacks cabinet
• For guest staying >3 days: Maid service every-other day, as desired by the guest
The property has five bedrooms, including three bedrooms with king beds. The property sleeps up to 10 guests.
Learn more about the Lagoon Retreat:
• Main Page: http://LagoonRetreat.net(http://LagoonRetreat.net)
• Picture Gallery(https://photos.app.goo.gl/5JxHaxT2FPQoCKA57)
• The property is currently listed on Airbnb. You can see guest reviews & more pictures here.(https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/896741950012567286)
Contact DROdio at DROdio@Gmail.com (mailto:DROdio@Gmail.com)or +1.202.250.3846 to arrange a showing.
Here are a few of the pictures from the gallery:
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DROdio
Dec 09, 2023
In ↳ Bedrooms
We do! We have both.
There is a baby crib in the master bedroom which is adjacent to the bed and near the closet and bathroom area.
We also have a highchair:
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DROdio
Nov 26, 2023
In ↳ Kitchen
You can find the other kitchen posts (like how to use the blender, coffee & tea setups, etc) right here.(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/kitchen) And for outdoor cooking: Here are BBQ & smoker (https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/outside/is-your-property-set-up-for-a-bbq)instructions as well as for the pizza oven.(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/outside/how-to-use-our-ooni-pizza-oven-make-perfect-pizza)
If you love to cook, we should have you covered! Above is a video of what we have in the kitchen, and here are a few photos:
Learn more about the coffee and tea options here.(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/kitchen/what-are-the-coffee-and-tea-options-at-the-property)
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DROdio
Nov 26, 2023
In ↳ Outside
We've got a yoga mat, pullup + crunches bar, a bench and barbell and assorted bands.
When you're done working out, we've got a barrel sauna you can relax in,(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/outside/here-s-how-to-turn-the-sauna-on) which you can leaern more about here.
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DROdio
Nov 26, 2023
In ↳ Front Room
Note: Please make sure you turn the microphones off after using them!
Enjoy the karaoke machine!
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DROdio
Nov 26, 2023
In ↳ Living Room
The Lagoon Retreat has two gaming consoles and an Apple TV:
Sony PlayStation 5:
We have two consoles and a handful of games -- you're welcome to bring your own PS4 / PS5 games to play!
Atari Game Station Pro:
Here is the instruction manual:
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DROdio
Nov 10, 2023
In ↳ Activities with Kids
We've got a bunch of options for you!
Video games, Apple TV, Netflix, Disney Plus (etc) and Karaoke:
• We've got a Sony Playstation 5 gaming console, as well as an Atari console with over 200 old-school games on it. Learn more about those here.(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/living-room/using-the-gaming-systems-sony-playstation-5-atari-console)
• We also have a karaoke machine with a subscription to over 100,000 songs on it and two microphones for duets. It's a crowd favorite! Learn how to use it here.(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/front-room/ready-for-karaoke-here-s-how-to-use-the-machine)
• Both large-screen TVs have AppleTV as well as streaming services that you can log into, including Netflix, Hulu, DisneyPlus, Amazon Prime Video, and more.
Indoor games & puzzles:
We have a closet full of games and puzzles (including a number of Ravensburger puzzles), along with a beautiful wood chess set.
Here are some pictures:
Outdoor games & activities:
We have soccer nets with regular and kids' sized soccer balls, a small kids' sized basketball hoop in the back yard + a regular one in the front driveway, as well as a few adult games (like oversized Jenga, cornhole and a hook & ring game).
• We also have workout equipment, which you can learn more about here(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/outside/what-kind-of-exercise-workout-gear-do-you-have)
• And we have a barrel sauna, which you can learn more about here(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/outside/here-s-how-to-turn-the-sauna-on)
There are also bicycles, kayaks & SUPs. Enjoy! Just make sure you understand the San Mateo Lagoon regulations.(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/outside/is-the-lagoon-safe-for-kids-and-can-i-use-your-kayaks-sups-in-the-lagoon)
Other Recommendations:
There's a lot to do in our area -- here's a list of additional recommendations:
• Activities with kids(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/activities-with-kids)
• Nearby shopping(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/nearby-shopping)
• Nearby restaurants(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/nearby-restaurants)
• Vendor recommendations (https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/vendor-recommendations)(private chefs, etc)
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DROdio
Nov 01, 2023
In ↳ General
If you want to change your reservation, the best way to do it is directly through the booking platform you originally used (Airbnb, VRBO or directly on the http://LagoonRetreat.net (http://LagoonRetreat.net)website).
However, sometimes it's not possible to make the change on the booking site (late notice, etc). So long as you have confirmed availability with DROdio, you can also pay the amount here directly.(https://buy.stripe.com/fZe7wt4hr6Gpfg428s)
Only use this link to pay if:
• DROdio has confirmed this is the only way to accept payment (i.e., we already tried to do it through the booking site), and
• DROdio has confirmed the amount due with you in writing.
If you just need to pay for an early check-in or late check-out, do that here instead.(http://go.lagoonretreat.net/early-checkin)
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DROdio
Oct 19, 2023
In ↳ Innovation Room
The Innovaiton Room has its own HVAC that's separate from the main house (here's how to heat & cool the main house)(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/general-discussion/how-to-use-the-heating-cooling-system).
These instructions are for heating & cooling the Innovation room:
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DROdio
Oct 18, 2023
In ↳ General
The property is all on one level, with two steps inside separating the kitchen. Here's a video:
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DROdio
Oct 17, 2023
In ↳ Bedrooms
We have a number of bed configuration options, including:
Bedrooms # 2 and # 3: One King or two Singles in each room.
Here's how the bed configurations look:
Innovation Room:
We have options for one or two inflatable queen mattresses (one downstairs, and one in the loft). These are Serta inflatable mattresses, and guests consistently tell us they're quite comfortable (we agree). When the inflatable queens are set up there isn't as much room to move around in the Innovation room, so we don't recommend them unless you need them:
Alternatively, we can set up two folding twin beds. These aren't as comfortable and we recommend them only for young children -- they do, however, allow better use of the space:
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DROdio
Oct 13, 2023
In ↳ General
Yes, if we can accommodate a day where our house cleaner is at the property and has the time to let you in, we're happy to do so. Just message DROdio to be connected to the house cleaner.
You can also see a video walkthrough of the property here,(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/general-discussion/can-you-share-a-walkthrough-of-the-property-so-i-can-understand-how-it-s-laid-out?origin=auto_suggest) which will help give you an idea of the property's layout.
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DROdio
Oct 11, 2023
In ↳ Kitchen
Love coffee? Us too! And for tea lovers, we've got a big selection. Here's what you can expect:
Coffee Options:
• Whole bean medium and dark roast upscale coffees (Peets dark roast and organic Mexican small batch medium roast)
• A 12 cup insulated pot coffee machine with timer
• A Breville burr griner
We also have a Nesprsso machine in the Innovation room with Peets pods (you're welcome to bring your own pods as well). The pods have varying intensity ranging from medium to dark roasts.
Note: We don't have a Keurig or "K Pods" -- the Nespresso uses the original-sized pods, like these.(https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nespresso%27+original+pods&hvadid=557204064886&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031974&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3821943851129523201&hvtargid=kwd-1008715642787&hydadcr=4917_13166204&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_59cgr9sa3z_e)
Tea Options:
Are you a tea lover? We've got you covered as well! In the corner cabinet just below the coffee maker we have a selection of "Stash" and "Numi" teas, along with a few other options.
There is also a kettle to boil water next to the coffee maker.
Enjoy!
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DROdio
Sep 28, 2023
In ↳ Outside
Yes! A Sprinter will fit in the driveway. We can fit an RV up to 25 feet long and 10 feet high:
Just make sure to stay to the left-hand side when pulling in:
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DROdio
Sep 26, 2023
In ↳ General
We work to make the Lagoon Retreat a five star experience while keeping the value high. One of the ways we do this is by offering a lower price for just 2 guests, and then incrementing the price for additional guests that are 2 years old or older.
As a part of our tax reporting to San Mateo, we must have an accurate count of the number of guests sleeping at the property. It's therefore critical that you put an accurate guest count in when reserving the property.
If the count is inaccurate, we reserve the right to cancel the resveration early and charge a $500 fee to account for the additional work we need to do to remain in compliance with the tax reporting.
If you need to adjust the guest count, you can do that by requesting a change in the Airbnb app (if you booked through Airbnb) or directly here with a credit card (https://book.stripe.com/28o3gdg099SBd7W6oG)(or use your phone to scan the QR code at left). The price is the price per guest, per night. (San Mateo tax is included in the price). Just multiply # of guests by # of nights. Example: Select "2" qty for 1 extra guest for 2 nights. Select "8" qty for 4 extra guests for 2 nights.
Thanks for helping us make the Lagoon Retreat available to Airbnb guests!
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DROdio
Sep 23, 2023
In ↳ Vendor Recommendations
If you're planning a team offsite and want an easy, delicious way to feed a group, but you don't want the expense of a private chef,(https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/search/private-chef) we recommend bringing a paella vendor in. We've done this, and it's a great way to feed a team and have them enjoy the cooking experience in the process.
The paella vendor will typically set up a few hours ahead of time and cook the paella on-site. This setup works very well in our back yard or on our dock (assuming the weather is warm enough, which it easily is between March - September). You can also have the vendor set up on the deck and eat inside if the weather is too cool (although we also have patio heat lamps (https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/outside/do-you-have-patio-heaters-and-how-do-i-use-them)for the dock).
There are two vendors in the Bay area we recommend:
• Bay Area Paella(https://bayareapaellachef.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwu4WoBhBkEiwAojNdXpR0EMa2HXGOCNIIZaR5ThObBd4yWQTl7MPmvcnc8BpM9q3Sh8xhrhoCjGYQAvD_BwE)
• Paella Time(http://www.paellatime.com/)
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DROdio
Sep 23, 2023
In Recommendations
The startups in FounderCulture do a lot of offsites, and we have some pro-tips on how to plan a great offsite.(https://kb.founderculture.net/posts/planning-a-great-company-offsite-syafoeoh)
The link above includes:
• An offsite Notion template from The Unicorn Project that you can duplicate and use for your offsite
• Advice from Startup COO Sue Odio on how to plan great offsites (15 minute video)
• Specific ideas for your offsite.
We also have other specific vendor recommendations (https://www.lagoonretreat.net/knowledgebase/vendor-recommendations)page with vendors that we have used and trust to create great offsite experiences.
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DROdio
Sep 23, 2023
In ↳ Vendor Recommendations
You wouldn't think that a virtual Zoom cooking class would be much fun, but chef Jason really creates amazing experiences for in-person or distributed teams.
His company, TruffleShuffle,(https://www.truffleshufflesf.com/) does both fully live in-person group cooking events, as well as remote Zoom cooking events.(https://www.truffleshufflesf.com/pages/virtual-private-events) For the remote events, the company will send a"cooking box" of ingredients to your team's home ahead of time. You can also have your team be all together in person, and have Chef Jason on Zoom.
We've done it with our teams and have had a great experience. Highly recommended!
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