If you have a French country house, a B&B, a pension or rent a Spanish country house, a city flat in Germany or a holiday villa in Portugal, this article will be faithful to you. All self-catering accommodation owners know that even the most respectful guests can have mishaps and sometimes break things. Damage limitation is a sensible course of action, so to create this ultimate checklist for vacation rental owners, I’ve scoured a wide selection of French and Spanish expat blogs and websites to zero in on the basics. key to get it right and the pitfalls. to avoid.
The result is a list of do’s and don’ts to help keep your vacation rental running smoothly.
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• Buy a good supply of nonstick pans and cookware.
• Stock the basics, ie soap, toothpaste, liquid detergent
• Buy non-scratch (silicone) cookware to protect those non-stick pans
• Invest in premium cotton towels, luxury bedding and easy-care bedding
• Buy multiple sets of replaceable white or cream dinnerware that is easy to mix, refresh, and replace.
5 Ultimate Don’ts for Vacation Owners
• Don’t buy expensive wine glasses when value sets are of such good quality.
• Don’t buy white towels, opt for hotel-quality pima cotton towels in contemporary colors
• Don’t over personalize your guest space, keep images generic and of local interest
• Don’t forget a microwave, much less mess and lower energy use than a stove
• Don’t skimp on the size of kitchen bins, especially in hot weather where food waste spoils faster.
