Overnighters — The Austin Alpaca Playhouse

Welcome to the Austin Alpaca Playhouse community!
This guide covers what you need to know for overnight stays – days, weeks, or months.

📖 Also Read: The Orientation Guide covers day-to-day basics like wifi, parking, music, spa operations, and alpaca care.

🤝 Community Principles

Throughout history, successful co-living communities have been built on the principle that the interests of the individual are enhanced by the condition of the commons. Each of us at the Austin Alpaca Playhouse is a steward of the commons.

Respect the Commons Treat shared spaces as your own

Contribute Give back through presence & participation

Embody Live the values we share

Gratitude Appreciate this community

Wisdom Make thoughtful decisions

🍳 Kitchen & Food

Food Storage

Kitchen refrigerator: You may use the bottom section
Doghouse refrigerator: Available for your use (this is the only place for meat)
Garage freezer: Available for frozen items
Label your food with your name and date

⚠️ Reminders:

NO meat inside the house – cook outside only
NO alcohol (unless it's your wedding)

Kitchen Etiquette

Clean as you go: Wash dishes immediately after use
Don't leave dishes in the sink
Wipe down counters after cooking
Put items back where you found them

🧺 Laundry & Climate Control

Laundry

Washer and dryer are in the garage
Remove clothes promptly when done
Clean the lint trap after every dryer use

HVAC & Climate

Main house: Central AC/heating via thermostats
Cabins & outbuildings: Individual climate control units
Be mindful of energy usage
Close doors and windows when AC/heat is running

Trash & Recycling

Take trash out when full – don't let it overflow
Recycling bins are next to trash
Compost is available for food scraps

🛒 Supplies & Shopping

Shared Supplies

Basic supplies are shared: toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, etc.

If you use the last of something, please replace it or let a resident know.

Nearby Shopping

H-E-B 15 min in Bastrop

Walmart 15 min in Bastrop

Amazon Don't block circle or garage!

👥 Inviting Guests

🚨 Important: Please do not invite guests without asking a resident first.

Guest Rules

All guests must read the Visiting page
Share the link alpacaplayhouse.com/visiting – not the address
NEVER give out or post the address – this always causes problems

Overnight Guests

Do not invite others to stay overnight unless there is an email-confirmed agreement with a resident
Do not let guests sleep in common areas

✅ Departure Checklist

When you leave, please complete the following:

☐ Strip your bed – leave linens in the laundry area
☐ Clean your space – leave it better than you found it
☐ Remove all personal items – check drawers, bathroom, fridge
☐ Take out trash from your room
☐ Return borrowed items to their proper place
☐ Close and lock doors and windows

🛏️ Looking for a Room?

Furnished rooms are available for rent at the Alpaca Playhouse for short or long term occupancy.

View Available Spaces

📚 More Info

Day-to-Day Basics

Wifi, parking, music, spa, and alpaca care.

Orientation Guide →

Essential Rules

The core visiting rules everyone must follow.

Visiting Rules →

Questions?
Email pai@alpacaplayhouse.com • Voice (737) 225-9525 • SMS / Text (737) 747-4737

Overnighters Guide