I would love to be able to add a self check-in option, but this is really not an option where I live. I live in South Africa, where the crime rate is higher than most countries, and in a suburb where opportunistic crime is frequent.
We have motorised driveway gates to access the premises, and these are operated by a remote controller. It is not possible to put the remote into a lock box on the outside of our property, as the entire box will likely be pulled off the wall and stolen.
I ensure that each and every guest is greeted personally. Check-in times are flexible, and I always ensure that I am at home at least an hour before the guest is due to arrive, in case they do arrive early. If guests are more than an hour later than the check-in time, I phone to ensure that they are safe, and haven't got lost. Guests are always welcome to change their arrival time, even at the last moment.
We've had guests arrive as early as 08h00, and as late as 22h30, and all are greeted with a smile, and are handed a set of keys and a remote. After that they can come and go as they please. I just make sure that I am also there for check-out so I can retrieve the keys - again, this is very flexible.
I would love to be listed on the Work Collection, and I comply with all items, except for self check-in. Why can't flexibility and high check-in ratings be considered and recognised.