I do not clean my accommodations so I never give a late check out or early check in, unless it’s last minute and I know for a fact my housekeeper won’t be cleaning until later or has already cleaned.
Most guests are amazing about leaving on time. I’ve only had a few who weren’t. One woman was downright awful- marching over to complain to my property manager while she’s already an hour and a half late to leave.
Some bad apples feel entitled. They don’t stop to think how their actions affect your life. Or they don’t care one bit. Just because a person is paying money for your space and they are relaxing on vacation doesn’t mean they get to decide how the rules work. They are coming into your home! And it doesn’t mean they can inconvenience you. Or, in my case, the hard working housekeeper.
While this woman was running around talking to my manager, my housekeeper was waiting in her car across the street. She had six cleans that day. Did the lady even care that my H got home at ten at night and could have gotten home in time to help put her grandsons to bed if she had had the chance to clean on time? No. It never crossed her mind.
Dont be afraid to tell people the rules. Most people actually appreciate clear and upfront boundaries. They make for pleasant relationships. And if someone doesn’t respect yours, you respect yourself. Your time is valuable too.
