Expectations for a 9-night booking

[Peter3663]

Hi, we are new to hosting and have accepted a 9 night booking. Just wondering what the usual expectations around the cleaning and washing (bedding and towels) for a 9 night booking. Would we be expected to go in and clean and change the sheets and towels during the stay?  We do have a washing machine and dryer, so would we expect the guests to clean and do their own washing.  Thanks, Peter.

[Martin3344]

@Peter3663 I certainly wouldn't plan for any mid stay cleans, and I don't think that guests would expect that either. Like you I have a washing machine / dryer for guests to use as they wish. For a long stay like this one I would simply put in a complimentary extra set of towels at the outset to assist them during their stay. At the end of the day we are providing self catering accommodation rather than a hotel stay and guests understand that. Hope this helps, and good luck and success with the hosting 🙂

[Daniel2888]

I anticipate my guests will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the house and taking precautions to avoid damaging anything within the house. I will also arrange for cleaning services once a week if they stay more than 7 days. I typically supply three towels, two extra sets of bedding, soap, and access to a washing machine for their convenience

[Helen744]

Peter3663 It is customary to do 'changeover halfway through a week with general cleaning ,kitchen ,bathroom and linen change. Simply tell your guests very clearly which day that will be and organize a time ,hopefully when they are out and remind them to secure valuables . If you do the clean yourself be aware this is a matter of trust between host and guest and speak with the guest . this is also a way to maintain your property and continue to offer after all ,what is serviced accommodation and short term accommodation , not long term... H

[Helen744]

I personally do not wish ever to have guests washing any linen,because that is fast track to destroyed linen.. H

[H-Cricket0]

Good Question!

Speaking as a host with a cleaning company, my view is that its more accommodating to offer a clean linen exchange, and to also make the info easy to find in your Guide or House Manual rather than  Guests washing the linens themselves.