10 ways to delight guests at your holiday rental

Simple but thoughtful touches can make a world of difference in creating a memorable stay. Ensure that your holiday rental property is equipped to delight guests with these tips.

There are many kinds of amenities, so it’s fine if your rental doesn’t feature all of them. However, you’re more likely to delight guests if you:  

1. Provide some modern basics, such as Wi-Fi and satellite or streaming TV

2. Show off your hospitality with extras like a gift basket or a list of local attractions

Whether they’re cooking large meals or simply preparing the occasional drink or snack, make your kitchen convenient and cosy for guests by:

3. Investing in an easy-to-use coffee maker 

4. Stocking a basic collection of spices, starting with salt and pepper

It may be a temporary leisure visit, but it’s still a new home in a new city. Keep guests safe and help keep their sense of holiday wonder intact by:  

5. Installing and maintaining outdoor lighting—automatic floodlights in particular can create an extra sense of safety for guests arriving or returning after dark.

6. Installing carbon monoxide and natural gas detectors—it may seem obvious, but it’s still one of the first things that travellers look for after they check in.

Bathrooms are extremely personal spaces. Invite guests to feel at home with small touches like:

7. Conveniently placed toilet paper and hand soap

8. An array of travel toiletries placed in bathrooms and showers—they’re cheap, and your local corner shop probably has a section for these little wonders.

Have you ever packed in a hurry and only realised that you forgot something (or many somethings) after check-in? Show guests you’re going the extra mile by: 

9. Supplying plenty of laundry detergent and surface cleaner.

10. Providing extra phone chargers and headphones—this sounds pricey, but many online retailers offer inexpensive versions of these items in bulk.

Once you’ve spruced up your property’s offerings, make sure you’re showcasing all the perks of staying at your holiday rental by updating your amenities in the Vrbo dashboard.