What forgotten items do you let your guests know about?

[Inna22]

I usually message about everything I find with the exception of charging cords (simple cords only, if it looks like a lap top charger- I let them know). Sometimes we overlook kitchen items because it is hard to remember if we have a certain item or if a guest brought it. Our kitchens are pretty well stocked so we do not do a full inventory every time. Curious to know how others handle it

[Helen744]

Inna22 I would not worry about food items generally ,although I was once surprised when a guest complained that they had left two small beers,I am not sure if they wanted them posted ?I always remind guests in the outgoing message to check before leave that they have all of their personal belongings. guests have left all types of belongings , some things in the bin that are really such a waste and things like vapes. Childrens toys I will always notify.A bible was looked for for days but never turned up .Some people leave caps , phone chargers , drop jewellery or watches under the bed , leave underwear in the bed or anything you can imagine. The important thing is always look under the beds , behind the fridge , in the fridge as you clean , so that you can match the item accurately with the people. when you find an item , any item , text and leave the item for a day in the letter box, sometimes people will request that you post items, its up to you if you charge or do it gratis... H

[Trude0 · Accepted solution]

@Inna22 : My listing is a tiny house, and guests usually stay only 2-4 nights. I think this combination makes it less likely for people to leave things behind - because they very rarely do. 

The few times they have left anything, I’ve contacted the guest, asking if they wanted the item sent. They never did, but it seems like the right thing to do to at least ask - no matter how small or insignificant the item might be.

If someone would actually take me up on it and ask me to send something, I’m sure they will also offer to pay for shipment. And whether I would let them pay, would probably depend on the cost.

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Inna22 we just store any items left behind and wait until people ask for them. So far we have sent a shirt and two children rucksacks back which is a pain especially as it feels cheap to charge for postage and our time.

[Fred13]

We bring it up with them if we think is of value. 99% of the time, the next guests take it with them and ships it to the owner once they get back home, if they live in the same country which they usually do (i.e. North America)

[Sudsrung0]

@Inna22 @Helen744 @Fred13 

How about 4000 Euros in the safe? do you think I should tell them? 

[Inna22]

@Sudsrung0 wow!

I guess it would depend on how well my business is doing and how clean they left the house 🙂