Casa Poerava
- Holiday rentals and bed and breakfasts -
PORTICCIO (South Corsica)
Equipment
Need to know what type of coffee maker to use to prepare your groceries? Understand how the dishwasher works or find out how to turn on the ceiling fan? This is where you will find these answers.
Missing any information? Don't hesitate to tell us, we will add it as soon as possible!
Kitchen
Light
The switch to turn on the main kitchen light is on the left jamb of the door leading outside.
Behind the coffee maker, you will find a set of switches to light the sink but also and above all to light the exterior (beach, palm trees, spotlights, etc.)

Hotplate
This plate is vitroceramic. Be careful of accidental burns and remember to turn it off because it does not turn itself off.

SodaStream
Concerned about the environment, we have made available a SodaStream, a sparkling water machine. You can find syrups in stores to transform this water into Coca, Orangina, Mojito and any other fizzy drink! Please let us know when the gas bottle is empty.

Oven
You will find a whole set of dishes in the bottom cupboards, and others in the dish cupboard. (A logo usually indicates this under the compatible dishes). Above, a microwave is also available.

Dishes
You will see that you will not be short of dishes! You will find them in several places in the kitchen, do not hesitate to open the cupboards.
Please let us know as soon as possible (a text message is enough) when there has been a breakage so that we can replace it, if possible, for subsequent tenants.

Laundry area
In the white cupboard to the right of the kitchen door leading outside are the washing machine and the dryer. To their left: the ironing board and above: the steam generator.
Be careful not to use bleach or other toxic products for the septic tank.

Coffee maker
We have provided a Nespresso type coffee maker, so that everyone can drink their favorite coffee.

Household appliances
You will find many aids for cooking, whether electric robots or manual equipment such as mixers, vegetable cutters, etc. They are in the middle cupboard, on the bottom shelf, or in the low cupboard to the left of the hob. If they have been moved, do not hesitate to rummage, they should not be far away.

Dishwasher
A 12-place dishwasher sits to the left of the sink. We usually leave a shelf or two in there for emergencies.

Frigo combiné
The lower part of the fridge offers a freezer area with drawers. You can provide ice cream!
The upper part is the refrigerator. Be careful: the bottom drawer is for meat and fish (the temperature is around zero degrees). And you should always close the left side first.

Cookéo
For people who don't want to spend hours in the kitchen during their vacation, you will find a Cookéo. Very easy to use, it will help you prepare your small dishes easily and keep them warm while waiting for the meal.

Cookbooks
A whole batch of cookbooks is left at your disposal. Thank you for taking care of them.

Living room
Air conditioner and ceiling fan
The remote controls are on the small red cabinet (White: air conditioning; black: ceiling fan). Please combine the two for better efficiency (the ceilings are high). Be careful to close the windows when it is on and turn it off when you are away. If you close the shutters during the day and open all the windows as soon as night falls, you will easily be able to regulate the indoor temperature.

Television
The TV in the accommodation is a smart TV. By entering your own codes, you can access Netflix, Canal + or other, in addition to the TNT channels already installed.

Seed merchant
Each drawer reveals a surprise: you can find games, a sewing kit, colored pencils, etc.

Wine cellar
Whether it is to discover Corsican wines or beers, or because you are "running out", you can use the selection we have made for you. You can pay us for it when you check out.

Sono
On the wine cellar, you can use the ball-shaped Bluetooth speaker (the power and pairing button is underneath). Remember to recharge it before changing tenants.
There are Bluetooth speakers in several rooms of the house, plugged into the mains. You can use them.

Rooms
Master bedroom
This room is air-conditioned. The remote control is located near the bed. A large dressing room is provided with drawers, shelves and hanging space, as well as a chest of drawers. If you need a duvet, it is in the gray chest against the bathroom wall.

Access to other rooms
Only the master bedroom is in the main part of the house. The other bedrooms and outbuildings have access from the outside. The shutters lock with the master key.

Bathroom bedrooms 2 and 3
This small bathroom has a hip bath, ideal for bathing little ones. It is located between bedrooms 2 and 3. Be careful, there is no longer a key. Remember to knock before entering. A 3rd door leads to the toilets.

Dependency 1
At the end of the pool, a first chalet (outbuilding 1) opens its doors to a dormitory-style room with bunk beds and a single pull-out bed that can be converted into a double bed if necessary. Drawers and chests of drawers will allow you to store your belongings. A mobile air conditioner will help you to properly cool the room before going to bed. Do not leave it on during the day or it will overheat.

Dependency 2
A second chalet (outbuilding 2) has been converted into an office. It is an extra bedroom with a sofa bed, a chest of drawers, a small desk and a shelf where you will find comic books to browse. Please take care of it. If you sleep there, a mobile air conditioner will allow you not to be in a sauna! By leaving it open 3/4 of the day and turning on the air conditioner when you go to eat, this is enough to make the room pleasant.

Bathroom of the master suite
Under the sinks is the medicine cabinet with a small kit. You will find the hair dryer and shoe polish in the chest of drawers. A shower column allows you to choose between a simple shower head, a waterfall, a hand shower or jets. Remember to close the shower curtain well to avoid turning the bathroom into a swimming pool and risking a fall.

Room 2
A remote-controlled ceiling fan creates a nice breeze when you stay there. You will find a cupboard behind the door to store your things. The television works with a chromecast, the remote control of which you will find on the pedestal table. Books are also available if you are short of reading material.

Room 3
This room also has its ceiling fan with remote control. The closet is also behind the door. The television is a smart TV. You can enter your codes to watch Netflix or other, in addition to the TNT channels accessible to all. You will find duvets in the storage bed if necessary.

Bathroom Outbuilding 1
You can access it through a door in front of the pool or through an interior door leading to an airlock where a dressing table will allow you to get ready. From there, you can access the bathroom and toilets. Warning: this is a macerator! Only throw paper in it or it will clog!

Exteriors
Parking
We leave the parking lot at your disposal. You will have no problem parking several vehicles there.

Gate
Your rental starts behind this small gate. Remember to close it at night or when you leave to avoid unpleasant surprises (wild boar, cow or even bull...)

Kiosque
Our tenants' favorite spot! Whether it's for an aperitif or a little nap... You'll find the switch on the right-hand post (be careful not to scratch yourself with the rosebush). At the bottom of this same post, a power strip will allow you to plug in chargers or other items.

Solar shower
Will allow you to rinse yourself off when returning from the beach to remove as much sand as possible. But also before entering or leaving the pool or spa. Be careful to run the water before getting under it, the first drops can be burning.

Spa
Be sure to put the cover back on after use, to prevent it from getting dirty too quickly and a cat (many roam the property) from falling into it. Please enter clean and without cream, so that the water does not have to be thrown away in the middle of your stay.

Dining areas
There are several dining areas. You will find one on the North terrace, accessible from the living room, another in front of the summer kitchen and finally a last one between the two outbuildings, on a small shaded terrace (photo). The choice is yours.

Lights
Behind the coffee maker, you will find a set of switches to light the exterior (Beach, Palm trees, spotlights, swimming pool, etc.)

Charging station
The electric vehicle charging station is located to the right of the garage door. Let us know in advance if you will need it because we only turn it on when necessary. You can use it, for a fee of 0.30€/Kwt. We can also come there from time to time to charge our car. We will let you know in advance so as not to disturb.

Stairs
Our villa is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. There are stairs to access it and there are a few small steps here and there.

Summer kitchen
Between the pool and the kiosk, here is the small summer kitchen where you can cook on the plancha! Please let us know when the gas bottle is almost empty. The switch for the light and a socket are on the pole at the back on the right.

Piscine
This pool is chlorine and the filtration is continuous. Régis takes care of the pool every Wednesday and Saturday. We will see with you at what time so as not to disturb you. You will find nearby a brush and a landing net if necessary in the meantime (in case of strong wind, dust and leaves can also fall there).
Be careful with sunscreen or other oils: they settle on the waterline and trap dust and hair there... A simple wipe with a sponge when this happens can restore its shine, if done gradually.

Boulodrome
Boules are provided, stored in the drawer under one of the benches in front of the entrance to the house. To light it up at night, you must first turn on the "palm" lights (behind the coffee maker inside, then turn on the switch to the left of the door to the bowling alley. A rake is present there in order to perfect the ground between each game.

Herb garden
Mint, parsley, chives are there for your small dishes or cocktails, to the right as you leave the kitchen.

Trash cans
These small stacked bins are there for recycling. At the bottom: glass, in the middle plastics and packaging and at the top compost. Please put a bag in the latter, which Régis can collect on Wednesdays and Saturdays when he comes to take care of the pool. Glass and recyclables are thrown in the same place as the others, in the college car park.
