Having an attractive property upon a guest’s arrival is the most effective way to start the customer journey and build your brand presence. Each scenario needs to have a planned process; back-to-back guests, VIP experiences, pre-arrival, post-arrival, standard departure, etc.
Vacation rental managers who articulate and perform high-quality inspections customized for each property and scenario, record insightful operation data, maintenance issue monitoring, and set-up each property to reflect brand standards.
Being in the inspection game means our team overlooks hundreds of checklists a day. We also review equal amounts of inspection reports daily, which is why we think that our free vacation rental checklist will be a great asset to your short-term vacation rental properties.
Free Vacation Rental Checklist:
Pre-Arrival
- Set thermostat correctly depending on the season
- Open blinds and curtains
- Leave check-in packet and make sure troubleshooting sheet is in property
- Check smoke alarms – Are they beeping?
- Leave a welcoming porch light on
- Sweep and blow leaves off the deck – Must be done before 10 am
- Spray air freshener through the property
- Does the overall property look and feel clean?
- Are the washer & dryer empty?
Living Room, Porch, Deck
- Is the fireplace clean and working? (If applicable)
- Is furniture clean? Detail and stains or tears
- Check under the couch pillows for any mess
- Check for significant stains on the carpet
- Make sure cable TV is working on All TV’s equipped throughout the house and that appropriate remote controls are in each room.
- Make sure porch furniture is clean
- Is the internet connection working and solid?
- Check both propane tanks are full
- Check all lightbulbs. Replace if they are out
- Check room against reference photos, make changes if needed
Kitchen
- Is the hot water working?
- Garbage disposal working and has no smell
- Refrigerator, Freezer and any ice makers working- check for dirt and crumbs in the drawers?
- Coffee machine-cleaned with no leftover beans present?
- Dishes, and cutlery all clean and stored?
- Trash bags properly placed in cans?
- Cabinets under sink free of leaks?
- Replace any lightbulbs that are not working
- Check room against reference photos, make changes if needed
Bedroom
- Is the HVAC System working? Does the filter need replacing?
- Check ceilings for any water spots
- Check Bedding for any stains or tears
- Check nightstand drawers. Check the floor around the nightstand and headboard.
- Replace any light bulbs not working
- Change sheets, fit mattress with a fitted sheet
- Place decorative pillows in front of the pillows already on the bed
- Check and clean under the bed
- Check room against reference photos, make changes if needed
Bathroom
- Toilet flushing & operating correctly?
- Cabinets under the sink free of leaks?
- Check for hair around sinks, the base of the toilet and in drawers.
- Grout/Chalk looks good around tub or shower & shower liners free of mold?
- Are there two hand towels and four wash towels?
- Are there new toiletries? If not replace/ renew
Landscape/Exterior
- Does the yard look clean, free of weeds and foliage look good?
- Change any outdoor lightbulbs that are not working
- Is patio furniture clean?
- Screen-free of holes?
- Outdoor shower checked?
- Does the house need pressure washed?
- Are the exterior windows clean?
Additional Info
- Tenants Signature and date
- Inspectors Signature and date
- Inspection time and date
- Video of entire asset walkthrough
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