When it comes to providing guests with facilities and extra touches and attention to detail, then the more the better. But there are times when the old adage “less is more” applies. Is it really necessary to stock your holiday rental with items that serve no purpose? That clutter up the place? That cause guest frustration? […]
SCUMP time – that’s what! SCUMP time for me, is a couple of days booked out of the availability calendar, every few months to tackle Sorting, Cleaning, Updating, Maintaining, Painting in more detail. And I’ve set aside a few days the beginning of June to do just that. Tasks that are all part of the weekly housekeeping checks […]
These essential, non-essential items to put in a holiday home’s kitchen are items that guests will use regularly at home. But items they wouldn’t expect to find in a holiday rental. Non-Essential as guests can still cook and prepare food without them. Essential as they add value to your guests holiday experience. Exceeding guests’ expectations is always […]
High standards of cleaning and cleanliness are ESSENTIAL No matter where your property is, how much you charge, who your target market is – cleanliness is key. So here’s my essential cleaning advice for holiday home owners: Equipment Invest in good quality equipment; from vacuum cleaners to cloths to detergents. They do the job more effectively […]
You know your holiday rental properly well, but imagine what it’s like for your guest arriving there for the first time. They don’t know what the wifi code is, how the dishwasher works, where you keep the hairdryer, how to unlock the patio doors. So by leaving out a detailed welcome folder explaining such things […]
Get your guests’ holiday with you off to a flying start by following these simple steps to impress. All without spending a lot of money! 1. Spotless Cleaning Cleanliness is next to godliness according to the ancient proverb. Or put another way “cleanliness is next to success” and if you haven’t already done so, this should be forefront […]
Here are my tips on how to prepare and decorate your holiday home for Christmas, so they’re ready for your Christmas guests. It’s our job as holiday rental owners to not only provide accommodation, but to help guests create new and special holiday memories and this is particularly important over the festive period. By being prepared […]