Creating the Perfect Environment for Your Guests
Having this quick checklist will help you to easily insure you have supplied everything your guests expect and need for a review-worthy vacation:
Home Essentials Checklist
- Welcome Book – Property info
- Framed Guest Instructions and House Rules
- Welcome Mat
- Umbrella
- Multi device charger
- European converter
- Fans
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight/Battery Candles
- Light dimmers
- Smart lock: August, Schlage, or Nest
- Motion Sensor Light for exterior door
- Smoke detector
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Extra Batteries
- Lightbulbs
- Multi-purpose cleaning spray
- Hangers in all closets
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Extra bedding
- Extra pillows
- Laundry detergent
- Stain Remover/Dryer Sheets
- Multipurpose cleaning wipes
- Lint roller
- Broom & Dust Pan
- Vacuum & Steam Cleaner
- Bucket
- Duster
- Step ladder
- Drain-O/WD-40
- Small Tool Kit/Sewing kit
- Magic Eraser
- Pool/Beach/Lake Accessories
Kitchen Checklist
- Kitchen table & chairs
- Bar stools
- Décor
- Rugs (if tile/wood)
- Keurig/Coffee Maker/Grinder
- Silverware set/Tray
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Basic pots & pans
- Colander
- Knife set
- Cutting boards
- Basic dishes, plates & bowls
- Can/bottle opener
- Coffee mugs
- Glassware
- Wine glasses
- Wine opener - Ideally 2
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheets
- Cooking utensils
- Fire extinguisher
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Ice cube trays
- Blender
- Martini glasses/shot glasses
- Cocktail tools
- Tupperware containers
- Tea kettle
- Dish towels
- Pot holders
- Garbage can
- Pitcher/Serving Platters
- Paper towel holder
- Spice Rack (nice optional)
Kitchen Replenishable Items (Ideally)
- Coffee/Tea/Hot Cocoa
- Sugar/Creamer
- To go coffee cups/lids/stirrers
- Salt/pepper
- Cooking spray/Olive Oil
- Dishwashing detergent
- Sponges/Scrub Brush
- Dish soap/Counter Spray
- Hand soap - Make it cool
- Garbage bags
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic wrap
- Paper towels
- Napkins
- Sandwich bags/gallon bags
- Solo cups
Living Room Checklist
- Smart TV
- Couch and additional seating (enough for how many guests)
- Side tables and lamps
- TV Stand/Dresser (doing double duty for storage)
- Coffee table
- Rugs
- Alexa or Bluetooth Speakers
- Instructions for TV remotes, etc..
- Local maps/attractions book
- Coasters
- Throw blankets
- Decor (lighting, candles, pillows, plants, etc)
- Board games/Playing cards
Desk/Utility Drawer:
- Pens
- Paper
- Scissors
- Pencils
Bathroom Checklist
- Body towels - Enough for each guest plus extra in linen closet
- Hand towels- Enough for each guest plus extra in linen closet
- Wash cloths- Enough for each guest plus extra in linen closet
- Bath mats
- Hand soap by each sink - Ideally in a replenishable container
- Shampoo - Ideally in a replenishable container
- Conditioner - Ideally in a replenishable container
- Body soap - Ideally in a replenishable container
- Toilet paper
- Bathroom trash can - Lined with small trash bags
- Hairdryer
- Plunger
- Shower curtain, liner, rod and hooks
- Décor
Bathroom Replenishable Items
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Hand Soap
- Toilet Paper
- Small trash bags for can
Bedroom Checklist
- Bed Frame - Preferably one that does not need box spring
- Mattress
- Mattress protector
- Night stands
- Lamps - Ideally with phone charger built-in
- Pillows
- Pillow protectors
- Bed Linens (2 Sets-Use different colors for each size bed in home)
- Blankets
- Rugs
- Alarm clocks - Ideally with white noise machine built-in
- Full length mirror
- Blackout Drapes
- Luggage rack
- Pack-N-Play
- Floor Fan
- Décor
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