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Hi all, I am looking for options to give as a welcome gift to the guests, any idea? do you know what's something that the guests like the most?
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My place is like a home for them, although its a cabin. In my general note i include that they can use whatever they may find in the kitchen or fridge. I always have the basic necessities for cooking, breakfast like eggs, Milk ketchup, bottle of coke etc. in the fridge. Some of them love it, some never use it. Coffee, hot choco and teas, honey, lemon, pasta, choco bars detox tea, etc. Icecream pops if they like, but i also put potato chips or an apple on the kitchen table along with my general note and attached a small note to it as a welcome gift. Depends what kind of guests you have. I leave small notes around the cabin as well on how to use some equipments in the cabin. Some of them loved it, they felt at ease and truly welcome, feels like home. I also make sure the TVs are on with a fireplace back ground or an acquarium or scenes from Norway with very low instrumental sound, to make the room alive but in a cozy way,. I don’t buy things as a gift but like the other hosts said, its best to give them tips about the sorrundings, ideas where to go written in a jouful manner or politely.
its not bad with local stuff, its amazing, perfect for non locals. What the guests like most is what they can do inside for fun, some only likes my place because of the sauna, specially couples, some like groups of youth love the karaoke, dart, Chess and some traveler on bikes enjoys my massage chair. If you like to put on weight of your service on welcome gifts maybe add some local flowers on the table, it will do some magic of welcome for them, a nice chilled champagne probably is better than things, specially for older couples. If champagne is costly you might try bake then some thing that you like cookies, muffins but just few slices is enough to save for the next day guests. 🤗 that’s all i can recommend for now. Wish you luck Brenda.☺️
Şu an için ilana eklemek istediğim bir olanak ya da atıştırmalık yok. Evde temel pişirme malzemeleri zaten bulunuyor. Eğer yanlarında getirdikleri bir şeyleri pişirmek isterlerse yağ, tuz baharatlar vb mevcut. Bunun dışında şayet gelir gelmez çok aç durumdaysalar bir yemek planı yapana kadar açlıklarını yatıştıracakları kadar sağlıklı atıştırmalık bırakıyorum. Çiğ tohumlar çerezler veya kurutulmuş meyve gibi (incir, kayısı vb). Ancak bunun bir zorunluluk gibi algılanmasını istemediğimden olanaklara eklemiyorum. Çünkü mevsimine göre değişiyor koyduğum "hoşgeldin" atıştırmalıkları. Gelen kişi sayısına ve yaş gurubuna göre değişebiliyor sağlıklı atıştırmalık çeşidi. Bilirsiniz rutin dışına çıkmak bazı insanların metabolizmasını değiştirir bu nedenle özellikle yaşlılar için kuru meyve çok iyi oluyor. Bağırsakların kolay çalışmasını sağlıyor. Ve takdirle karşılanıyor. Bunun için Karbonhidrattan kaçınıyorum.
We provide a bottle of water, an instant noodle pack, and an instant coffee pack.
Hi @Mina1446 , this is such a simple yet comforting combination for guests! I bet people are relieved not to have to hunt for food right away. Do you ever get requests for different snacks, or has this combo been the winner so far?
Hi @Bhumika , I have not received requests for different snacks so far. Our place is very close to convenience stores and local food stalls, so guests usually prefer to go out and try local food.
Honestly @Mina1446 , I think having those local food stalls nearby is such a win for guests 💯 They get to dive right into the culture and flavours near your listing. Do you ever recommend any specific stalls or snacks to your guests?
Hi @Brenda1845,
we leave a welcome basket on the entry table, a small assortment of snack chips, nut bars, individual snack nuts & small chocolates anything from Costco that's individually wrapped always is a winner. And the most important things is fresh bakery bread we buy from Coles or Woolworths here in Australia.
And on the entry table a bottle of wine again from Costco to keep the cost's down, not everyone takes or eats/uses these but the thought goes a long way.
A small bowel of seasonal fruit e.g. one apple, orange, 2 banana's pear plum's etc, anything that is discounted at the grocery store on the day.
And
In the fridge , small Costco bottles of water ,small soft drinks, small cheeses from Costco, snack KitKat Etc. Eggs & small butters & 1Ltr if milk, I asked them what type of milk they drink when they book, if it's a person that drinks milk alternatives I have long life milk's, soy almond, Oat etc stored from Aldi.
And
Basic's in the pantry, cup's of noodles, tuna, baked beans, canned soup, breakfast clerical's from Costco. But NO gift's per say, just basic's that will get them through the first night. We've had nothing but all 5 star rating because of this.
I have added in the the house manual & entry instruction message.
( Take what you need - Leave what you don't )
We stopped taking one day bookings due to the costs of supplying these items, but you could have minimum booking 2 plus or more days.
Hi @Miriam1049 , seems like you’ve really thought of everything that guests may need. So impressive! Do you have a dedicated budget to accommodate these items?
We normally try to keep it under$20-$30
Keeping it budget friendly makes sense @Miriam1049 ! How did you come up with the idea of adding these welcome treats though? Did you see it somewhere or thought to add it to your listing based on your experiences as a guest?
Both as a guest & my son & Daughter in-law have an Airbnb in Auckland they suggested similar thing but a smaller basket as they only have a studio bedroom , we have a full 1 bedroom apartment.
We also have a blackboard I write a welcome personal message in chalk for each stay.
Thanks for sharing @Miriam1049, I think the blackboard for personalized welcome message is a great idea too!
Do you usually do an in-person check in and greet guests or is it more connecting through Airbnb chats? Many hosts prefer virtual check-in , so wondering what's your approach 😉
Regards,
Hi @Brenda1845 !
The guest mostly like some snacks, welcome card and also for special occasion like birthday or anniversary you can add art towel with small note as well 🙂
Hi @Maya-At-Lifestyle-Residence-Uluwatu0 , these are great ideas! Do you often get birthday or anniversary requests from guests?
My place is like a home for them, although its a cabin. In my general note i include that they can use whatever they may find in the kitchen or fridge. I always have the basic necessities for cooking, breakfast like eggs, Milk ketchup, bottle of coke etc. in the fridge. Some of them love it, some never use it. Coffee, hot choco and teas, honey, lemon, pasta, choco bars detox tea, etc. Icecream pops if they like, but i also put potato chips or an apple on the kitchen table along with my general note and attached a small note to it as a welcome gift. Depends what kind of guests you have. I leave small notes around the cabin as well on how to use some equipments in the cabin. Some of them loved it, they felt at ease and truly welcome, feels like home. I also make sure the TVs are on with a fireplace back ground or an acquarium or scenes from Norway with very low instrumental sound, to make the room alive but in a cozy way,. I don’t buy things as a gift but like the other hosts said, its best to give them tips about the sorrundings, ideas where to go written in a jouful manner or politely.
its not bad with local stuff, its amazing, perfect for non locals. What the guests like most is what they can do inside for fun, some only likes my place because of the sauna, specially couples, some like groups of youth love the karaoke, dart, Chess and some traveler on bikes enjoys my massage chair. If you like to put on weight of your service on welcome gifts maybe add some local flowers on the table, it will do some magic of welcome for them, a nice chilled champagne probably is better than things, specially for older couples. If champagne is costly you might try bake then some thing that you like cookies, muffins but just few slices is enough to save for the next day guests. 🤗 that’s all i can recommend for now. Wish you luck Brenda.☺️
@Mary-Jane51 Wow! there´s so much beyond a welcome gift! Thanks for sharing your experience 🙂 this sound like great idea!