You might never have rented out your holiday home before – or maybe you've done it so many times that you're now looking for new inspiration on how to do it differently.
At Landfolk, every holiday home is different and the preparations needed to get it ready for guests might of course differ.
Here’s a general guide based on advice from other wonderful Landfolk hosts combined with our own best practices.
The holiday begins the best when arriving at a sparkling clean holiday home. If you're unsure what guests expect when arriving, check out our cleaning guide.
We all know the feeling of fresh air. One of the best tips from our hosts is to open the windows and doors while you're getting the holiday home ready, so it feels nice and airy when the guests arrive.
Is it cold outside? Then there's nothing better than stepping into a preheated, warm and inviting holiday home.
Holiday homes on Landfolk stand out because of the hosts' own love for the places. One of the great benefits for guests is that there are basic items in the holiday home that you are allowed to use. For example:
salt and pepper, spices, and oil
dishwasher detergent and hand soap
cleaning products and toilet paper
firewood, gas bottles for bbqs, and lighter fluid/briquettes
TIP: Some of our hosts write a note to their guests encouraging them to replace the things they empty. In that way there's enough for the next guests.
Our guests love it when they don't need to think about bringing linen and towels. If you've agreed to prepare the beds, your guests will relax the moment they walk in the door.
The cherry on top is the personal greeting. Everyone loves to be welcomed and surprised. Doing something special for the guests help them feel welcome. It could be a bouquet of flowers from the garden on the table, stones from the beach with their names on, that special chocolate you can't keep your hands off, a handwritten card… it doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated to make an impact.
Generously share your best recommendations for the holiday home and the area. Share what you love to do when you're in the holiday home yourself. It could be anything from the best spot to enjoy the morning sun, to what games to play, to campfire meals in the garden – and where to find the best beach, shop for great local vegetables, go for a walk or cycle or find the best view of the area.
Still not sure how best to prepare your holiday home? We'd love to help – just get in touch with our Guest & Host Care team at support@landfolk.com or call us at +45 3939 3202.