WHAT YOU PROVIDE FOR GUESTS

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WHAT YOU PROVIDE FOR GUESTS

As a host, I am always disappointed when I stay in other Airbnb establishments.  I provide more than is necessary in my property.  It is a 6 sleeper, and I provide more than 6 pieces of cutlery, crockery, glasses, dish towels, etc.  Why do people only provide 4 knives and forks, 4 glasses and so on in a 2 sleeper establishment?  It looks mean.  You should be making your place feel luxurious and comfortable. There is more than enough dishwashing liquid; the soap containers in the bathroom are all full, not half full.  You should be making your guests feel welcome and it doesn’t cost much to do this. 

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Hi @Kim4860 

I definately agree with you, but if you provide 12 of everything for a 6-sleeper, that's the same as 4 of everything for a 2-sleeper?

 

For me, there are 2 things that can go wrong if a host provides too much cutlery and crockery. Both are only relevant when the guests aren't very considerate:

 

(1) some use everything available before they wash, so if there's plenty, they carry on using without washing. This is a nightmare time-wise at checkout when you have same-day guests arriving.

 

(2) some guests may see it as a signal that you cater for them to invite friends and family over. This may be an issue, depending on how strict the host is on that point.

 

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I offer snacks,  water, coffee, tea, wash clothes, towels, cutlery. cups, wine glasses, plates.  pots/pans. extra sheets/comforters, blender, popcorn machine, waffle maker. rice cooker, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel,  lotion, hand gel, dish soap. blow dryer, safe. iron, salt/pepper. wondering if I am offering too much? 

@Lesslie0  I don’t think it can ever be too much. It just shows how considerate you are by anticipating the needs of your guests.  I’m sure you have very grateful guests 😊

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