We have a new Nest thermostat installed. It is WiFi-enabled, accessible remotely through the Nest mobile app. You can check the temperature of the house while you're away or turn on the heat before arriving. It will tell you how long it estimates it will take to heat up to the temp you set it to. You can also set a schedule for it to heat. Currently, if setting a schedule, it's set to pre-heat to the temp you want it to be at by the time you have set rather than beginning to heat at that time.
FYI, we don't technically have a cooling system; just a furnace for heating. But the thermostat does have a Cool setting. This is most likely just blowing air through the vents, which is always much colder in the basement compared to the top floor. So don't leave it running on cool for long unless you're trying to circulate the air. If it's cooler outside than inside, just open windows. If it's hotter outside than inside and you still want it cooler, running the fan may help circulate cooler air from downstairs to upstairs; but no guarantees this actually helps. Close window blinds when not in use to help keep it cooler when it's hot out.
Remotely adjust the thermostat from your phone:
To do this, you'll need to be invited to the Google Home for Seven Peaks Lodge by someone already in it. Start by downloading the Nest mobile app and follow instructions in the app.
To invite someone, download the Google Home app and log in. Go to Settings > Household and tap “+ Invite Person”. Just click through all the steps and; nothing special you need to select. At the end, they’ll be invited to the account. They can then download Google Home app or Nest app to control the thermostat.
In both master bathrooms (upstairs), there are wall thermostats that control heating through the floor. So if you're there during Winter months, it can be a nice perk. For help with use, ask David/Debbie or David/Linda.
For temporary heating in the upstairs half bath, there is a wall heater controlled by a dial. It runs silent, but you should feel radiant heat when it's on.