Setting up Your Short-Term Rental

Transforming your home into a short-term rental can seem daunting. That’s why we’ve created this checklist for new short-term rental owners! Working through our checklist room by room will help you prepare your home for guests with ease.

It can be hard to imagine the space as anything but your home. The secret to overcoming this is to put yourself in a guest’s shoes. Your guiding mantra is, “What would I need as a guest?” And remember, it’s the little touches that make an enormous difference and leave a lasting impression.

Guest Realty provides linen, & key amenities like shampoo, toilet paper, dishwashing tablets and more for your guests. You can access the complete list of what Guest Realty provides for your guests here.

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Short-Term Rental Checklist

Tip: Make sure you check the expiry dates on any herbs / spices you might provide.

Tip: Leave a few coat hangers in each bedroom wardrobe.

Tip: Change your Wi-Fi password to an alpha-numeric code.

Guest Realty compile a comprehensive compendium for your guests specific to your property which includes passwords, emergency contact numbers, instructions on how to use appliances etc. We also provide information on best local restaurants, popular tourist spots, secret beaches, what to do with kids, walks, running tracks, local events and festivals.