Olde Millie
Owners Portal
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Hint: the street + the year we bought her

Site content

Edit the text that appears on the public website. When done, click "Export Updated index.html" and drag the file to Netlify to publish.

Hero & intro

The story (Meet Millie)

Guest reviews

Replace sample reviews with real ones as they come in. Never use a last name without permission — initials only.

✓ Changes saved to browser Changes saved locally in your browser

Operations

Logins, contacts, and how-to for running Millie.

Key logins & accounts

Website domainGoDaddy · oldemillie.com · auto-renew ON · ~$15/yr
Website hostingapp.netlify.com · free tier · drag-and-drop deploys
Owners emailhello@oldemillie.com
Instagram@oldemillie
Store credentials in1Password or Bitwarden — shared vault "Olde Millie"

Property manager — NEVR

CompanyNew England Vacation Rentals
Address133 North Shore Boulevard, East Sandwich, MA 02537
Phone508-888-4998
Websitenewenglandvacationrentals.com
HandlesAvailability, rates, bookings, guest communications, turnover

How to update the website

Text changesEdit fields in the "Site Content" tab above → Export → drag index.html to Netlify
Photo changesAdd/replace files in images/ folder → drag entire website/ folder to Netlify
How to deployNetlify → site dashboard → Deploys tab → drag-and-drop zone
Roll back a deployNetlify → Deploys → find prior deploy → "Publish deploy"
DNS checkdnschecker.org

Insurance & legal

LLCMacChella LLC · 4 equal owners
CarrierMPIUA (Massachusetts Fair Plan) · Policy period 02/12/2026–02/12/2027
Annual premium$2,671
Dwelling coverage$550,000 (Coverage A)
Liability$500,000 personal liability · confirm rental use is covered with agent
Named storm deductible2% of Coverage A (~$11,000) — budget for this
Action itemsConfirm in writing short-term rental use permitted · consider raising liability to $1M

Who does what

Domain renewalWhoever owns the GoDaddy account · auto-renew is ON
Content updatesAny of the four owners via this page
Photo / structuralWhoever is most comfortable dragging folders to Netlify
Emergency rollbackAnyone with the Netlify login
Guest emergencyNEVR handles — 508-888-4998

Season checklist

Run through this before the season and before each guest stay. Checks are saved in your browser.

Before season opens

  • Insurance confirmed for rental useWritten confirmation from agent that MPIUA policy covers short-term LLC rental
  • NEVR contract renewed / reviewedConfirm rates, commission, and calendar for the season
  • Gas grill inspected & tank full
  • Fire pit checked & cleaned
  • Beach gear inventoriedChairs, umbrella, towels, sand toys — replace anything worn out
  • Barnstable resident beach sticker obtainedRequired for free beach access
  • Smoke & CO detectors tested
  • All locks & keys workingIncluding Twin Villa cabinet
  • Local guide booklet updated & printedPlace on kitchen island before first arrival
  • WiFi password confirmed & posted
  • Coffee setup fully stocked
  • Website reviewed & up to dateCheck all photos load, phone number works, NEVR link is correct

Before each guest arrival

  • Full professional clean complete
  • All beds made with fresh linensBoth queens, twin/king room
  • Fresh towels — bathroom & beach
  • Kitchen restockedCoffee, dish soap, paper towels, trash bags, basic spices
  • Sunroom & patio furniture wiped down
  • Welcome note left from owners
  • Guest contact sentNEVR pre-arrival email with access instructions

After each guest departure

  • Walk-through inspection documentedPhotos of any damage for NEVR
  • Inventory checkBeach gear, kitchen items, remote controls
  • Any maintenance issues loggedReport to NEVR within 24 hrs
  • Review request sentAsk NEVR to send guest a review prompt

Finances

Annual cost summary and things to budget for. Update as actuals come in.

Annual insurance
$2,671
Domain renewal
~$15
Website hosting
$0

Fixed annual costs

Insurance (MPIUA)$2,671/yr · auto-pays 02/12
Property taxesCheck Barnstable Town assessor — map/parcel 141-057
Domain (GoDaddy)~$15/yr · auto-renew on
Website hosting (Netlify)$0 — free tier
NEVR management feeConfirm % with NEVR — deducted from rental income

Budget for these

Named storm deductible~$11,000 (2% of $550k dwelling) · Cape Cod hurricane risk — keep in reserve
All-perils deductible$2,500 · for non-storm claims
Water backup coverageOnly $5k — consider supplementing for older Cape home
Annual maintenanceBudget 1% of home value/yr · ~$5,000–7,000
Beach stickerAnnual · small cost · required for resident beach access

Rental income notes

SeasonSummer weeks (target ~6 weeks) — exact dates via NEVR
Tax treatmentShort-term rental income taxable — consult your accountant · MA short-term rental registration may be required
Loss of rental incomeConfirm whether MPIUA policy covers rental income loss (not just displacement)
Income splitEqual 4-way split · MacChella LLC operating agreement governs