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+# thelonglakelodge
+
+
+Skill for managing The Long Lake Lodge property.
+
+Covers:
+- property details and contacts
+- guest/turnover checklists
+- maintenance history and vendors
+- utilities and emergency procedures
+
+
+
+- "lodge address" / "where is the lodge" → use reference docs (property.md).
+- "turnover checklist" / "cleaning list" → use reference docs (turnover-checklist.md).
+- "who do I call for X" → use vendors.md.
+
+
+
+- Treat reference docs as the source of truth.
+- If info isn’t in docs, ask one direct question and then update the docs.
+- Don’t store lodge facts in assistant memory; keep them in this repo.
+
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+# Property
+
+## Address
+
+7251 County Road B
+Siren, WI 54872
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+# Turnover checklist (starter)
+
+- Confirm check-out time and next check-in time
+- Walkthrough: note any damage, missing items
+- Wash and replace linens/towels
+- Clean bathrooms
+- Clean kitchen; empty fridge; run dishwasher
+- Sweep/vacuum/mop floors
+- Take out trash and recycling
+- Restock basics (toilet paper, paper towels, soap)
+- Test Wi‑Fi and TV basics
+- Set thermostat to default
+- Lock up; confirm doors/windows secured
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+# Vendors (starter)
+
+Add vendor contacts here (name, service, phone/email, notes).
+
+- TBD