Home Guide Checklist

Home Guide Checklist

For most guests, a great stay starts with learning everything they need to know about their vacation rental home, from arrival times and door codes to house rules.

Our Home Guide Checklist makes it easy for you to provide the vital information that guests need, including instructional videos and photos for operating the security system and using the coffee maker. Look over our categories, drop any that you don’t need and add any that your business requires. Your guests will thank you.

Arrival
Everything your guests need to know before they arrive.
  • checkbox Welcome note
  • checkbox Check-in information
  • checkbox Property address
  • checkbox Key pick-up
  • checkbox Key code
  • checkbox Directions
  • checkbox Recent photo of the home exterior
  • checkbox Photo or video instructions of the door code
Departure
All the information your guests need when it’s time to depart.
  • checkbox Departure times
  • checkbox Key return
  • checkbox Clean-up instructions
  • checkbox Express check-out
  • checkbox Keyless check-out
About the Home
Everything your guests need to know about the home for an amazing stay.
  • checkbox WiFi password
  • checkbox Coffee maker (make, type of coffee used and a photo)
  • checkbox Kitchen supplies provided
  • checkbox Bathroom supplies provided
  • checkbox Bedroom supplies provided
  • checkbox BBQ supplies provided
  • checkbox Firewood provided
  • checkbox What to pack
  • checkbox Trash and recycling
  • checkbox Dishwasher
  • checkbox Laundry
  • checkbox Crib
  • checkbox High chair
  • checkbox Kids’ equipment
  • checkbox Entertainment systems
  • checkbox TV
  • checkbox Instructional video for operating the TV
  • checkbox Music
  • checkbox Sports equipment
  • checkbox Hot tub
  • checkbox Instructional video for operating the hot tub
  • checkbox Grilling
  • checkbox Instructional video for operating the grill
  • checkbox Pest control
House Rules
Ground rules for an enjoyable stay.
  • checkbox Maximum occupancy
  • checkbox Pets
  • checkbox Smoking
  • checkbox Parties
  • checkbox Noise
  • checkbox Items left behind
  • checkbox Trash separation
  • checkbox Composting
  • checkbox Equipment and appliances
  • checkbox Security deposit
  • checkbox Damage waver
Safety Guidelines
Everything guests need to know for staying safe during their visit.
  • checkbox Emergency contacts
  • checkbox Fuse box
  • checkbox Fire extinguisher
  • checkbox Hurricanes
  • checkbox Wildfires
  • checkbox Evacuations
  • checkbox Earthquakes

Email the Home Guide to guests two weeks before arrival to help with trip planning. Text it to guests two days before arrival so they can use it on their phones during their stay.

Also, see our Area Guide Checklist.