We have spaces in two locations. The Atlanta apartment already had self-checkin, but we removed:
- decorative pillows and blankets from the beds and couch;
- under the room darkening curtains, replaced the blinds with sheer curtains to diffuse light;
- blocked and sealed the floor vents;
- kitchen items, such as pizza cutter, garlic press, the waffle iron, food processor, extra pot-holders, extra cutting boards, and the coffee maker (there's a Keurig);
- we committed to the enhanced cleaning protocol, because our cleaning process already incorporated many of the guidelines;
- raised the cleaning fee by a few dollars;
- added a 24 hour buffer before and after reservations;
- we put up laminated documents for general household instructions;
- we created e-documents that can be viewed on the TV for more detailed items such as the house rules, full appliance instructions. and information about local sights and activities;
- we plan to resume hosting again in the next couple of months.
For our guesthouse in St. Lucia, we will:
- change the lock to enable the guests to self-checkin;
- close the shared guest kitchen;
- renovate the guest suites, and install kitchenettes with sink, two-burner cooktop, toasters, Keurig, microwave, and mini-fridge;
- stop room cleanings during the guest's stay;
- install compact washing machines in the bathrooms;
- raise the cleaning fee by a few dollars;
- add a 24 hour buffer before and after reservations;
- we will put up laminated documents for general household instructions;
- we will create e-documents that can be viewed on the TV for more detailed items such as the house rules, full appliance instructions. and information about local sights and activities;
- we plan to resume hosting guests again in the fall.