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2022-06-24 Welcome Book
2022-06-24 Welcome Book
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WELCOME NOTE
ADDRESS: 10147 Gifford Dr
Spring Hill, FL 34608
Hello! Welcome to our home. We're so glad you decided to stay here, and we hope you have a great
time in Spring Hill.
We are happy to share our special getaway with you and truly hope you get to enjoy Spring Hill as
much as we do. The views of the sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico in the evening can be spectacular,
and there are some fantastic restaurants and breweries in the neighborhood. Our favorites are listed
on pages 9 through 11.
This book contains information about the house and area to help you enjoy your stay. You should find
everything that you need, but if you have a question that isn’t covered in here, please do get in touch
and let us know how we can help.
Sincerely,
Terry & Vicki
Please sign the guest book and leave a review online to let us know how your stay was!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In Case of Emergency In case of emergency, dial 911
Neighborhood You are in Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida - The population
estimate is over 111,000 for 2022. Elevations range from a low of
17 ft (5 m) to a high of 135 ft (41 m).
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HOW TO...
Accessing There is a keyless entry lock on the front door. You will be given the four-
the Property digit code to unlock the door prior to your arrival. Enter the four-digit code
then the light should turn green, turn the knob counter-clockwise to unlock
the door. Using the same procedure or just pressing the “Schlage” button
except turning the knob clockwise locks the door.
Adjusting the Pressing on the face of the thermostat will cause the display shown below
Thermostat to appear. Pressing the mode area allows you to cycle from heat to cool to
off. Pressing the minus (-) or plus (+) symbols allow you to change the
desired temperature setting (the little number just above the center big
number). The big number in the display is the current temperature.
Using the There is no life guard on duty, so use of the pool is at your own risk.
Pool The pool chemicals have been checked and balanced before your arrival by
a pool servicing company. You do not need to do anything with pool
chemicals. The pool light is turned on with the switch to the right of the
sliding door in the dining room. There is a separate remote control for the
pool light that will allow for different colors and effects. It should be located
on the counter next to the pool light switch.
The Pool The pool thermometer is located in the pool. The pool heater is set to
Thermometer ±78°F, so the pool should be at least that warm, possibly warmer in the
& Heating summer months. Keeping the blanket over the pool helps to reduce heat
loss and warms up the pool.
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Pool Robot The robot is used for cleaning the pool. If you wish to use it during your
Operation stay simply place the robot into the pool so that it is submerged, plug it into
the wall plug in the lanai and push the big blue button near the plug in to
turn it on. Please do not swim while using the robot nor pull the robot out of
the pool by the cord.
Washer and The washer and dryer are located in the garage. Laundry detergent and
Dryer dryer sheets are stored in the shelves to the right of them. For most loads
the normal setting on the washing machine and the towels setting on the
dryer are sufficient.
Watch the To use the television, use the remote. Press the power button, select the
Televisions “Spectrum” app with the “OK” button, then once it starts playing press the
“Previous” arrow between the power button and the purple direction arrows
to get to the menu screen. Selecting the Guide will then allow you to select
which program you wish to view with the purple direction arrows.
Access To use Netflix, use the remote. Press the power button, select the “Netflix”
Netflix app with the “OK” button. Please note, only two televisions can use Netflix
at the same time.
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Fire Pit We have provided a bit of starter wood for your burning pleasure. If you
need more wood to burn it is available at Walmart, Lowe’s or Home Depot.
Dish Washer Dishwasher controls are on the front of the dishwasher. Load the
dishwasher with dirty dishes and put a soap pod into the receptacle in the
door and close the cover. Close the door and press the selection to cycle
through the dishwashing modes. For most loads “normal” is the cycle of
choice.
Master The blind in the master bedroom is closed by simply pulling down on it. To
Bedroom raise the blind, press the button at the bottom in the center of the blind and
Blind guide the blind upwards.
Rear Yard If you want to have the rear yard lighthouse running after it gets dark, you
Lighthouse will need to pull the lighthouse off the pole straight up, flip the switch on the
bottom to on and replace the lighthouse on the pole. Of course, to turn it off
use the same procedure except flip the switch on the bottom to it off.
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CHECKING OUT
Check-Out Procedures: We hope you enjoyed your stay here!
Before You Leave, We • Place all used towels on the floor in the bathrooms,
Request That You:
• Leave all dirty dishes in the dishwasher or in the sink,
• Turn off all lights and
• Lock all doors when you leave
Please travel safely and come visit again any time you’re in Spring
Hill, Florida.
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WHERE TO GO / WHAT TO DO
Nearby Grocery Name: ALDI
Stores Address: 12261 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613
Distance: 4.1 Miles
Name: Walmart Supercenter
Address: 13300 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613
Distance: 4.4 Miles
Name: Save A Lot
Address: 13017 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613
Distance: 4.4 Miles
Name: Winn Dixie
Address 4221 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34608
Distance: 1.2 Miles
Name: Publix
Address 4140 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34608
Distance: 1.4 Miles
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Name: Mariner Family Restaurant
Address: 1834, 5175 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609
Distance: 2.2 Miles
Why: Reasonably priced, locally owned café
Web Site: http://marinerfamilyrestaurant.restoguides.com/
Name: Kirin China Grill
Address: 9970 Cortez Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34613
Distance: 3.2 Miles
Why: Reasonably priced, locally owned Chinese restaurant
Web Site: https://www.kirinfl.com/
Top Local Name: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park / Buccaneer Bay
Attractions Address: 6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Distance: 3.3 Miles
Price: $13 for adults, $8 ages 6 to 12, Free ages under. 6
(Prices current Web Site: https://www.floridastateparks.org/WeekiWachee
as of 2022)
Name: Weeki Fresh Water Adventures
Address: 6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Distance: 3.3 Miles
Price: Varies – Reservations are required
Web Site: https://weekiwachee.com/reserve/
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Name: Alfred A. McKethan Pine Island Park (Beach)
Address: 10800 Pine Island Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34607
Distance: 9.8 Miles
Price: $5 per car
Web Site: https://www.hernandocounty.us/Home/
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Name: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Address: 9350 W Fishbowl Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448
Distance: 23.6 Miles
Price: $13 for adults, $8 ages 6 to 12. Free ages under 6
Web Site: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ellie-
schiller-homosassa-springs-wildlife-state-park
Name: SunWest Park
Address: 17362 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, FL 34667
Distance: 13.5 Miles
Price: $5 per car
Web Site: https://sunwestpark.com/
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Name: Boyett's Grove and Citrus Attraction
Description: Feed animals, dinosaur cave, aviary mini golf...
Address: 4355 Spring Lake Hwy, Brooksville, Fl 34601
Distance: 17.6 Miles
Web Site: https://www.boyettsgrove.com/
Name: Spring Hill Lanes Inc
Description: Family Entertainment Bowling Alley, Arcade, Snacks
Address: 3447 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Distance: 5.2 Miles
Web Site: https://springhilllanes.net/
Name: Strike City
Description: Food, Fun, and bowling all in one
Address: 3544 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609
Distance: 1.7 Miles
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/XStrikeCity/
For more ideas you can look on the web at:
• https://floridasadventurecoast.com/
• https://www.floridastateparks.org/
• https://stagewestflorida.com/
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Golf Courses Name: Oak Hills Golf Club
Address: 10059 Northcliffe Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34608
Distance: 1.0 Mile
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/OakHillsGolfClub
Name: Golf and Country Club at The Heather
Address: 7406 St Andrews Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34613
Distance: 4.0 Miles
Web Site: https://www.gccheather.com/
Name: High Point Golf Club
Address: 12251 Club House Rd, Brooksville, FL 34613
Distance: 4.5 Miles
Web Site: https://www.highpointbrooksville.net/
Name: Glen Lakes Golf & Country Club
Address: 10485 Glen Lakes Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34613
Distance: 5.8 Miles
Web Site: https://www.glenlakescountryclub.com/
Name: Silverthorn Country Club
Address: 4550 Golf Club Ln #0303, Spring Hill, FL 34609
Distance: 5.6 Miles
Web Site: http://www.silverthornclub.net/
Name: Timber Pines Community
Address: 6872 Timber Pines Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Distance: 5.5 Miles
Web Site: https://www.timberpines.com/
Name: Hernando Oaks Golf & Country
Address: 5230 Delacroix Dr, Brooksville, FL 34604
Distance: 9.5 Miles
Web Site: https://www.hernandooaksgc.com/
Name: Southern Hills Plantation Club
Address: 4200 Summit View Dr, Brooksville, FL 34601
Distance: 11.9 Miles
Web Site: https://www.southernhillsplantationclub.com/
Name: Rivard Golf Club
Address: 18001 Rivard Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34604
Distance: 10.1 Miles
Web Site: http://rivardgc.com/
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Art Galleries & Name: Brooksville’s Historic Murals
Museums Address: See Map on Website
Distance: ±12.5 Miles
Web Site https://www.hernandoarts.org/mural-map
Name: City of Brooksville Uptown Art Gallery
Address: 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, FL 34601
Distance: 12.4 Miles
Web Site: https://www.cityofbrooksville.us/city-brooksville-uptown-art- gallery
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Map of Spring Hill, Florida
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Note: Not all places listed in this welcome book are located on the map.
Map of Weeki Wachee Springs
State Park / Buccaneer Bay
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Homosassa Springs State Park
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SunWest Park
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Alfred A. McKethan Pine Island Park
(Beach)
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TV Channels by Channel Number TV Channels by Station Name
Channel Station Name Identifier Channel Station Identifier
2 WCLF CTN 48 A&E
3 WEDU PBS 99 ACC Network
4 WTOG The CW 165 AccuWeather
5 WFTT Unica’s 64 AMC
6 WTTA MyTV 35 Animal Planet
8 WFLA NBC 9 Bay News 9
9 Bay News 9 75 BBC America
10 WTSP CBS 71 BET
11 WFTS ABC 76 Bloomberg Television
12 WMOR IND 51 Bravo
13 WTVT FOX 194 Bull Dog Shopping Network
14 C-SPAN 58 Cartoon Network
15 WVEA Univisión 45 CMT
17 WXPX ION 42 CNBC
18 NewsNation 29 CNN
19 WRMD Telemundo 61 Comedy Central
23 TBS 95 Community Programming
24 OWN 14 C-SPAN
26 NBC Sports Network 176 C-SPAN2
27 ESPN 177 C-SPAN3
28 ESPN2 77 Daystar
29 CNN 34 Discovery Channel
30 HLN 40 Disney Channel
31 FS Sun 136 DIY Network
32 USA Network 70 E!
33 TNT 635 Educational Access
34 Discovery Channel 27 ESPN
35 Animal Planet 28 ESPN2
36 Nickelodeon 78 EWTN
37 FOX News Channel 192 FETV
38 Lifetime 56 Food Network
39 FS Florida 81 FOX Business Network
40 Disney Channel 37 FOX News Channel
41 msnbc 112 FOX Sports 1
42 CNBC 52 Freeform
43 Paramount Network 39 FS Florida
44 Oxygen 31 FS Sun
45 CMT 60 FX
46 TLC 83 FX Movie Channel
48 A&E 82 FXX
49 TV Land 79 Galavisión
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TV Channels by Channel Number TV Channels by Station Name
51 Bravo 1331 GEM Shopping Network
52 Freeform 640 Government Access
54 HISTORY 641 Government Access
55 truTV 642 Government Access
56 Food Network 643 Government Access
57 HGTV 644 Government Access
58 Cartoon Network 623 Gov-The Florida Channel
59 SYFY 68 Hallmark Channel
60 FX 84 Hallmark Mov. Myst.
61 Comedy Central 57 HGTV
62 VH1 636 Higher Ed Access
63 The Weather Channel 54 HISTORY
64 AMC 30 HLN
65 National Geographic 101 HSN
66 MTV 161 HSN2
68 Hallmark Channel 85 IFC
69 WE tv 86 INSP
70 E! 87 Investigation Discovery
71 BET 1328 Jewelry TV
72 SEC Network 38 Lifetime
75 BBC America 185 Liquidation Channel
76 Bloomberg Television 1235 MotorTrend
77 Daystar 41 msnbc
78 EWTN 66 MTV
79 Galavisión 65 National Geographic
81 FOX Business Network 26 NBC Sports Network
82 FXX 1213 News Channel 13
83 FX Movie Channel 18 NewsNation
84 Hallmark Mov. Myst. 36 Nickelodeon
85 IFC 24 OWN
86 INSP 44 Oxygen
87 Investigation Discovery 637 P.E.G. Access
88 SEC Extra 638 P.E.G. Access
89 SundanceTV 639 P.E.G. Access
90 Travel Channel 43 Paramount Network
93 WTAM Azteca 178 Pop
95 Community Programming 1326 QVC
99 ACC Network 162 QVC2
101 HSN 88 SEC Extra
112 FOX Sports 1 72 SEC Network
131 TBN 160 SHOPHQ
136 DIY Network 168 ShopHQ Health
160 SHOPHQ 199 SonLife
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TV Channels by Channel Number TV Channels by Station Name
161 HSN2 1197 Spectrum Sports Network
162 QVC2 89 SundanceTV
165 AccuWeather 59 SYFY
168 ShopHQ Health 131 TBN
176 C-SPAN2 23 TBS
177 C-SPAN3 63 The Weather Channel
178 Pop 46 TLC
185 Liquidation Channel 33 TNT
192 FETV 90 Travel Channel
194 Bull Dog Shopping Network 55 truTV
199 SonLife 49 TV Land
604 WEDU World 32 USA Network
605 WEDU PBS Encore 62 VH1
607 WFLA Sports Grid 2 WCLF CTN
608 WFTS Grit 69 WE tv
609 WTTA COZI TV 617 WEDQ PBS Kids
610 WTSP Twist 618 WEDQ Create
611 WTSP TRUE Crime 3 WEDU PBS
613 WTVT Movies! 604 WEDU World
617 WEDQ PBS Kids 605 WEDU PBS Encore
618 WEDQ Create 8 WFLA NBC
623 Gov-The Florida Channel 607 WFLA Sports Grid
626 WFTT LATV 11 WFTS ABC
627 WMOR Estrella TV 608 WFTS Grit
628 WFTT getTV 629 WFTS Laff
629 WFTS Laff 5 WFTT UniMás
635 Educational Access 626 WFTT LATV
636 Higher Ed Access 628 WFTT getTV
637 P.E.G. Access 12 WMOR IND
638 P.E.G. Access 627 WMOR Estrella TV
639 P.E.G. Access 19 WRMD Telemundo
640 Government Access 93 WTAM Azteca
641 Government Access 4 WTOG The CW
642 Government Access 10 WTSP CBS
643 Government Access 610 WTSP Twist
644 Government Access 611 WTSP TRUE Crime
948 WZRA IND 6 WTTA MyTV
1197 Spectrum Sports Network 609 WTTA COZI TV
1213 News Channel 13 13 WTVT FOX
1235 MotorTrend 613 WTVT Movies!
1326 QVC 15 WVEA Univisión
1328 Jewelry TV 17 WXPX ION
1331 GEM Shopping Network 948 WZRA IND
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10147 Gifford Drive Floor Plan
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Weeki
Wachee
Springs
State Park /
Buccaneer
Bay
Alfred A.
McKethan
Pine Island
Park
(Beach)
Nature
Coast
Botanical
Gardens