The Ultimate Preparation Guide for Seasonal Rental Owners

• Personal Belongings: Remove all family photographs, personal items, and valuable knick-knacks.
• Clear Surfaces: Keep kitchen counters, dressers, and bathroom vanities minimal and clutter-free to create an open, airy feel.

• Dinnerware & Drinkware: White everyday dishes, bowls, cutlery, and drinking glasses for 8. Include an assortment of wine glasses, highball glasses, and martini glasses.
• Bar Accessories: Wine key, corkscrew, bottle stoppers, and shaker set.
• Cookware & Small Appliances: Pots, pans, baking sheets, coffee maker, air fryer, toaster oven, hand mixer, and mid-sized food processor.
• Prep & Utensils: Organized cooking utensils, a new knife block set, clean cutting boards, serving platters, and cheese boards.
• Under-Sink Essentials: Mrs. Meyer's multi-purpose spray and hand soap, Dawn dish soap, Cascade dishwasher pods, household cleaners, and a 6-pack of new sponges.

Step 3: Linens, Bathrooms & Bedding

• Bedding (Per Bed): Two complete sets of crisp white linens and pillowcases, a fresh duvet cover, and a decorative throw blanket placed at the foot of the bed.
• Bathroom Towels (Per Bathroom): At least four new white bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths.
• Guest Amenities: A new paper towel holder with a fresh roll, four new kitchen dish towels, boxed Dove soap (or Meyer's liquid hand soap) at each sink, and travel-sized shampoo and conditioner in every shower/tub.

• HVAC Maintenance: Have all A/C units professionally serviced before occupancy. Supply a 6-pack of air filters per unit and replace them before arrival.
• Electronics & Lighting: Equip every bedroom and living area with a flat-screen TV. Ensure remote controls are sanitized with fresh batteries installed. Replace burned-out lightbulbs throughout the property.
• Cleaning Equipment: Provide a new vacuum cleaner (with extra bags), a mop and bucket or Swiffer (with replacement pads), Swiffer dusters, and a 12-pack of microfiber cloths.
• Laundry Room Supplies: Everyday laundry detergent, bleach, fabric softener, and dryer sheets.
• Paper Products: A 12-pack of high-quality toilet paper (Charmin or Cottonelle) and a 12-pack of Bounty paper towels.

• Deep Clean: Perform a comprehensive deep cleaning of the entire interior, including interior/exterior windows, bathrooms, appliances, and light fixtures.
• HVAC & Vent Cleaning: Vacuum and dust all bathroom exhaust vents and A/C returns. Replace A/C filters.
• Kitchen Refresh: Wipe down the refrigerator, place a fresh box of Arm & Hammer baking soda inside, clean the ice trays, and turn on the ice maker.
• Utilities: Verify that the hot water heater is turned on and operating correctly.
• Final Touch: Make all beds neatly and place fresh towels in each bathroom.

• Garage: Clear out, sweep, and organize storage areas.
• Curb Appeal: Pressure-wash exterior walls, driveways, and walkways. Refresh landscaping with clean mulch and seasonal flowers.
• Pool & Spa: Ensure all pool, spa, and heating equipment are fully serviced and in top working condition.

1. High-speed Wi-Fi network names and passwords.
2. Security alarm system instructions and key codes.
3. Emergency phone numbers (property manager, plumber, electrician, and local emergency services).