I always try to walk around the area, listen to the surrounding, and smell around the villa.. making sure the plants are watered, and the fish are feed.. it's consistency usually give the soul to the villa ..
I also try to have a system for cleaning.. so cleaning can be more faster and cleaner.. since my villa is a natural concept of a villa it does require a constant cleaning from the leave and plantation that is falling from the plantation..
It have been a I while take care my villa on my own.. the more you try to make it better on your own, and improve the system daily, makes it easier you train people that will appointed to help you and also increase the speed of the require time to complete it.. in Indonesia, Bali a professional cleaner always make a good impression at the beginning but made regression toward the quality of the work all the time.. so a good understanding and a mature system of cleaning that if comprehensive is a crucial factor for a responsible effective and efficient cleaning.. In my country a professional need to be train and shape toward a level where is suited your guest expectation.
is just a common thing in any business you need to attend most time, to help them feel appreciated, so they can perform admirably on they assign task..
a surprise for the guest.. such as some thing that is not on the page, some thing that is out of ordinary, but not to fast (at the beginning, before payment is send) but right as the perfect moment present them self that is perfect for your guest interest.. usually I spare 5% of my income to surprise the guest with complimentary.. It is a sign of gratitude but also to perform beyond their expectation. it is not written on the page but it is always written in the review..
the surprise does not have to be every day.. just enough to steal a single moment of their breath away.. it helps me to increase their lever of satisfaction on their experience staying with us, so you don't have to ask for a 5 star rating.. just an honest one should do, and when is done properly a 5 star will happen 98%..
but be careful for guest that is asking more and more of this complimentary (this is why I rather do it at the end of their stay), a discipline on the spending is crucial.. also your communication should help you determine the best type of surprise complimentary that sill be executed to increase their experience when staying in your place..
I like to think, as a combination between home hosting and an experience hosting, but located inside your house..
A welcome presentation of the guest is one of the most important factor of hosting.. your first appearance always play a major effect towards your guest journey.. you can let the guest know about your personality, but also know the guest expectation toward your place..
A send off at check out also has a great value of impression toward the guest..
We usually send a free transport to their next destination, for security purposes..
We try to adjust with in 5% of my total income for all complimentary with in their stay at our place.. I thought It would be a better choice than a box of encyclopedia about Bali.. is not much but, most of the time it give a good balance between the human limitation that leads to an honest mistake rather than a must on perfect service..
try to focus, know when is time to move back, but also aware when the guest wants us to come in presenting our self.. different people has different way of handling.. when is needed attend.. it really help to comfort of the guest to stay with in the premises.. but as a human you can only assume so much, so remind the guest to communicate any thing that can help you to adapt with in their stay..
is different for every one.. but this is pretty much how I try my best.. Even though my physical endurance cost by certain disadvantage some times, it does takes my energy level to the bottom, a good back up would be a good idea.. but the harder the experience you over come, the better your skill will grow..
Problem always help me to study more deeper expertise, and I get smarter only by playing with smarter people..
well if we try our best.. it will always definably paid out eventually..
"if you know your self and know the enemy, you will not need to fear the result of a thousand battle"
- Suntzu-
even if you fail, you learn some thing..
good luck you all
Sincerely, -MANASUI-
Jeffrey Bong