Rooms

Rooms are personal spaces within a shared home. Caring for them is part of caring for the community and for whoever sleeps there after you.

Room Assignment

Rooms are assigned first-come first-served, with priority for longer stays; twin beds go preferentially to families, elders, and couples (see What to Expect). The available rooms and their capacity are listed in Accommodation Details. Spaces are ultimately allocated by the stewards based on the needs of the community, duration of stay, and type of contribution (see Financial Contribution).

During Your Stay

• Keep the room tidy: store belongings properly and keep the floor clear.

• Air the room daily by opening the windows; close them when rain or wind is expected.

• Don't accumulate dishes or food in the room — it attracts insects and other visitors. Non-perishable personal food is the exception (see Food Storage).

• No shoes inside: we don't use shoes in the common spaces, and rooms are no different.

• Turn off lights and heating/cooling when you leave, and use them mindfully (see Utilities).

• In shared rooms, be considerate with light, noise, and space; use headphones and coordinate rhythms with your roommates.

• Don't move furniture between rooms or attach things to the walls without asking first.

• If you stay in a caravan, follow the Caravans Use protocol.

Weekly Care

• Sweep or vacuum the floor (the robot vacuum can help).

• Dust surfaces and windowsills.

• Empty your rubbish.

• Check for moisture or mold and report it if found.

When You Depart

Follow the departure checklist in Arrivals and Departures:

• Remove your bedsheets and bring them to the laundry room (wash and hang them, or arrange for someone to do it).

• Clean the room: dust, vacuum, clean windows and mirrors, mop the floor.

• Remove all personal belongings and take out your garbage.

• Return anything you borrowed.

• Leave the room cleaner than you found it — this is also the condition for getting your deposit back, and a regenerative deep clean earns you extra bonus points.

Report to the Stewards

• Broken furniture, fixtures, windows, or screens

• Leaks, electrical problems, or heating/cooling malfunctions

• Pest sightings, mold, or moisture issues

Your room is your sanctuary within the community — please care for it accordingly.