@Jimmy294
1. Try to anticipate your guest's needs. At least leave the coffee, tea, creamer, and sugar available for guest's. Think about what you would like if you were the guest.
2. Buy a key pad code door lock so guests can check in on their own (lots of guests don't want to have to wait for you to meet them at the unit-maybe their plane arrived late, etc.).
3. Send a welcome message the day the guest checks in.
4. Send a thank you message when guests check out.
5. Avoid hosting locals unless they have a good reason to book your place.
6. If a guest messages you, try to respond as soon as possible.
7. Occasionally check in with your guest during their stay to make sure that there stay is pleasant and that they have what they need.
8. Buy nice, fluffy towels and nice sheets (patterned sheets are good; especially for hiding subtle stains/marks).
9. Take a video or pictures of the place after you clean and before the next guest checks in
10. Remember to look under the beds (I just recently found a guest's Apple watch), behind the couches, in the couch cushions, etc.).
11. Have a doorbell camera or recording spotlight and disclose it in your listing, description, and house rules. Post signs noting that the outside premises are being recorded for guest's safety.
12. Make sure your unit and entry ways are well lit.
13. Keep fans on hand inside the unit.
14. Buy inexpensive makeup remover wipes/pads for your guests (saves washcloths from becoming permanently stained).
