Hi I listed my property a few weeks ago and got a few bookin...
Hi I listed my property a few weeks ago and got a few bookings come in quickly. Since then I’ve had nothing. My first guest d...
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once tried leaving some fruits (mandarins, oranges, apples, bananas), but guests didn’t touch them at all, so I stopped adding them.
What extras do you usually provide to make guests feel more comfortable?
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@Etmont0 That's a great question to get squared away on early, Etmont!
I guess it could be broken down into a few categories:
1) "In Case You Forget" items
2) Common household items
3) Misc conveniences
For the "in case you forgot basket," I've seen a broad diversity of items offered by different hosts. So I'll stick with some of the staples and then have yourself fun by including a couple of your own unique items. Always a toothbrush and miniature toothpaste tube, a couple make up wipes, Individually dental picks, vanity sized hand lotion, and some type of a feminine hygiene product. One of our more unique items offered is a miniature lint roller that we buy in bulk. We wanted there to be something that most people don't offer. Have yourself some fun choosing yours.
In regard to common household items, we stock at least 1/2 dozen different spices beyond salt and pepper. Our listing makes note that they can vary so no one gets twisted if we're suddenly out of garlic for instance. Garlic, onion powder, A generic Italian seasoning, a generic Mexican seasoning, a generic Asian seasoning, and a steak rub are a good start. Of course dish soap and laundry detergent. Back to the kitchen, we always ensure there's some cooking oil, some quartz sized zip lock bags, and both of aluminum foil as well as plastic wrap. No condiments or food stuffs.
Finally for the miscellaneous items, we include a bit of a kitchen junk drawer just like most people have at home. Included in there is a flashlight, rubber bands, a couple screwdrivers of each type as well as a pliers (not only handy for guests, but if a minor item around the house needs tightening, most guests are appreciative enough of having the option to just tighten it themselves). Our one unique item we keep in our junk drawer is both an Android and an iPhone charging cord with our name taped to it so they don't walk away too quickly (note - they still do, lol.)
Hope all this helps. Here for any other questions or co-hosting needs you may have.
Best,
Tom
PS - I didn't even get to the coffee bar!
What a lovely experience, thanks so much for sharing this, @TatsuandAina0. Are your guests usually from outside Japan? I love the concept of offering something very Japanese 💮
I always put out fresh flowers and supply makings for mimosas, or wine/beer, etc. depending on the reason for stay. I include grapes, cheese, crackers—and fresh bakery muffins for the first morning. If coming for a football game in the winter, I supply hand/foot warmers and blankets for the stadium.
In the kitchen, I include a ton of extras for cooking (slow cooker, hand mixer, tons of spices and dry goods, etc.) It is not a barren kitchen. There are jars of sauce and dry pasta—in case needs to make something quickly without heading to the store. The fridge is stocked with condiments, eggs, milk, OJ and butter.
In the bathroom, I have a towel warmer for the hot tub towels, citronella candles for the patio. I also include bath items such as Neutrogena wipes, QTips, extra toothbrushes, etc.
Every room has a combo alarm clock radio with built in mag phone charger. I also have other chargers.
The office has a monitor, mouse, keyboard and printer with plenty of paper, writing implements, etc.
For kids, I have plenty of games, puzzles, cards and markers. Although markers on rugs aren’t fun to clean. lol.
We allow pets and have pet bowls, a huge dog bed—that a human actually slept on once.
I tailor some “extras” and chalkboard messaging to the guest and occasion.
Hi,
Next to toiletpaper, a tissue box, shampoo, soap, coffee, tea, milk and sugar. I put on every pillow a small choclat. In the kitchen a basket with candy bars, a local loaf of bread and a local piece of cheese. When there are childeren i put small gifts like a collouring book, candy and bathducks. In the living room is standard games and books for ages 0 to 100 in different languages.