Great question! Balancing cleanliness and guest privacy can be tricky with longer stays. For week-long guests, a good approach could be to mention light maintenance at check-in. You could explain that, to keep the property welcoming, you might do a quick, unobtrusive cleanup of leaves or snow a couple of times during their stay. This way, guests are informed ahead of time and know it’s about making their experience enjoyable without too much disruption.
Many guests actually appreciate the effort to keep things tidy and safe, especially with snow. And if possible, maybe do this when they’re out for the day to keep things as convenient as possible!