@Jenny this must be the shop aisle that I had mentioned to @Quincy and @Mariann4
It was Aisle 4 the fun side of Hosting but in another direction. The Aisle 4 has been divided into 2 by yourself with how do we rate ourselves.
1.What is your design style ?
I think I am made up of all the mentioned
(A) minimalist - less is more space in the rooms and open plan living. Less nick -knack's to clean.
(B) Efficiency and functionality and sustainable with solar panels, water tanks, only one property to maintain and clean myself. Always trying to save on expenditures.
(C) Contemporary trend setter with up dated furnishings to fit in with beach deco, but not too lavish.
(D) Shabby Chic, we have recycled second hand timber used on kitchen bench top husband made, recycled and revarnished dining table and chairs, FB market place twin beds painted with new mattresses, second hand stove from renovations.
(E) Traditional always buying bed linen and towels, curtains, quilts, blankets on sale, making own scatter cushions. Bought furniture beds and lounge middle of the range.
2. How do you check in Hosts ?
(C) we meet and greet each guest at the main residence as the cottage is on same block behind the house and show them where things are. This way communication is honest and open, questions can be asked to try and eliminate problems before they arise. Also no extra guests staying.
3.How would you keep your guests entertained?
(A) We provide a Smart TV - most people have their own streaming accounts.
(B) Guest arrive with own plans, eg. meet family and friends, beach holiday, weddings, triathlons, get away from the city.
(C) Board games a small collection of reading material, colouring books and toys for children.
(D) occasionally we will invite guests if staying more than five days for pre dinner drinks and nibbles. Or return guests have shared a meal barbeque or in winter a soup or stew.
(E) Supply brochures or if asked recommend what to see depending on the weather.
4. If Guest lose the Key. How do we react or fix the problem?
(D) It is all good as we have extra keys. in 2 years we have only lost one set. we have no markers on keys to say where they belong or address and we live onsite, so would know if strangers were about.
5. A guest left the Airbnb extra dirty.
(E) It hasn't happened yet in 2 years. We have a sign in the kitchen to say "we hope you enjoy the kitchen and please leave it as you find it" We don't charge a cleaning fee and I mention this to the guest when showing them through the cottage and say that I am the cleaner.
6. Your Airbnb smells of?
(A) Fresh linen- lavender,.
(B) Bathroom and kitchen, washing machine a disinfectant smell.
(C) Spray home with homemade lavender on made beds, curtains, carpets, cushions and lounge
(E) Leave windows and main door open on day of arrival.
7. When guests leave food in the fridge worth more than the nightly rate ...
Notify the guests as they maybe still in the area to pick up.
If food is unopen or can be cooked I recycle it myself.
Some perishables goes in the bin or green waste is composted or in the worm farm.
Criteria to rate myself.
I think I am a combination of all the criteria's and have no set box.
(A) bit pf technology,- robot vacuum cleaner for bedrooms, vacuum cleaner for skirting boards and carpet square.
(C) Still the newbie after 2 years. You always learn something new every day.
(D) A Bohemian I take pride in being a host being a human being with a face and a smile, provide home comforts, a giver, a communicator try to make one welcome, a helper when required and give respect and require respect to be given in return. The saying "give unto others as you would like to receive" and try and make my day a peaceful place to live in. Harmony is good it is good for the soul and mind.
@Jenny I found this quest difficult as I can't cut corners or take short cuts.