
Guest guide
Welcome to Aurora Vista
107 Trafalgar Road, Buckley’s Site, Basseterre, St Kitts
It works offline, even when the Wi-Fi doesn’t.
Getting in
Check in from 3:00 PM. Check out by 11:00 AM. Park in the yard or in front of the house.
107 Trafalgar Road
Buckley’s Site, Basseterre
Plus Code 77R7+WH Basseterre
From the airport it’s about 10 minutes by taxi. Fares are set by the government; agree the price before you ride.
Your door codes
Codes appear here once your stay is confirmed, from 48 hours before check-in. Open the stay link the host sent you.
Your door codes
Codes are yours for this stay only and stop working after check-out.
Getting online
The network name and password appear here with your stay link.
How everything works
Short steps, with a video where it helps. Official manufacturer videos are marked.
Washer and dryerElectrolux 600 Series, gas dryer
Washer
- Press Power.
- Load clothes loosely, clear of the door seal.
- Detergent in the main slot of the drawer, softener in the softener slot. A pod goes in the drum; in the drawer, press Pods.
- Turn the dial to your cycle, such as Cottons or Delicates.
- Close the door firmly and press Start/Pause.
Dryer
- Clean the lint filter first. Every load.
- Fill the drum a third to half full.
- Press Power, choose a cycle, press Start/Pause.
Forgot a sock? Press Pause, wait for the drum to stop, add it, close the door, press Start.
Smell gas? Don’t touch switches or appliances. Leave the house and call 911 and the host from outside.
Coffee machineNespresso Vertuo Pop
- Press the button. The light blinks for about 30 seconds, then holds steady.
- Lift the lever and drop in a Vertuo capsule, dome down.
- Close, turn the lever left to lock, cup on the stand, press once.
- Turn the lever right to open. The capsule drops into the container.
Switches itself off after 2 minutes. Vertuo capsules only.
TelevisionSamsung 75″ DU6950 smart TV
- The Home button (house icon) opens your apps.
- Move with the arrow ring; select with the centre button.
- Sign in to your own streaming accounts, and sign out before you leave.
- Built-in help: Settings › Support › Open e-Manual.
Stove, oven and microwaveGas range, over-range microwave
Burners
- Push the knob in and turn it anticlockwise to LITE.
- It clicks until the flame catches; then set the height.
Oven
- Choose Bake or Broil, set the temperature, press Start.
- Please don’t line the oven floor with foil.
Microwave
- Enter a time or preset, then Start.
- Switch the fan on whenever a burner below is lit.
Air conditioning and fansSplit-unit AC, 6-speed ceiling fans
Air conditioning
- Press Power; it remembers the last settings.
- Press Mode until you see the snowflake (Cool).
- Set 24–25°C. Each degree lower adds noticeably to the power bill.
- Display dims the unit’s screen at night.
Ceiling fans
- Speeds 1 (soft) to 6 (full). ALL OFF stops fan and light.
- Keep it on F for a cooling downdraft.
- Timer: 1, 2 or 4 hours.
Around Buckley’s Site
- JNF General HospitalHospital13 min walk4 min drive
- Sol gas station, West Side Service CentreFuel8 min walk2 min drive
- Palm Court GardensGarden and restaurant6 min walk2 min drive
- Serendipity RestaurantRestaurant6 min walk2 min drive
- Ram’s / Best Buy SupermarketGroceries15 min walk3 min drive
- Basseterre city centre (The Circus)Town20 min walk6 min drive
- Port ZanteHarbour and shops4 min drive
- RLB International AirportAirport10 min drive
- Frigate BayBeach14 min drive
Days out
From the road, and at the door
Tell the host what you’d like. She arranges it with people she knows and confirms the price before anything happens. Pay the neighbour directly.
House rules
- No pets
- No smoking
- No loud noise
- No parties
Garbage
Collected on Tuesdays from 3:00 AM. Put bags out on Monday evening.
Hurricane season
1 June to 30 November. Follow NEMA for official advisories. If a storm is forecast the host will message you the plan.
Before you go
Check out by 11:00 AM. Tick as you go.
All done. Safe travels, and thank you for looking after the house.
If something goes wrong
For anything about the house. WhatsApp is fastest.
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Fire & Rescue(869) 465-2515
- JNF General Hospital(869) 465-2551
- NEMA, disaster management(869) 466-5100
- SKELEC, power outages(869) 465-2000
- Water Services(869) 467-1005
Smell gas? Don’t touch switches. Leave the house, then call 911 and the host from outside.