@Erna26 no this is not typical at all. You can ask for money from the guest if you feel that it is worth the trouble. People don't just take the towels. Be sure to leave an honest review of the guest.
@Erna26- I had a woman and her very elderly mother stay here. The mother had Alzheimer's and despite her daughter trying to prevent her mother from walking out with linens, a hand towel and a pillow case went home with them. She contacted me to let me know and offered to mail them back, but they had been lovely guests and had stayed for several weeks, so I told them I would simply replace them. She has since been a repeat customer.
Omg ... I purchased very nice towels large, cover your whole body, sea green my color scheme... only 6 guest so far started with 8 towels five are gone... I think I am going to go cheaper not so nice on the towels... anyone have a bulk towel company?