The home
What should be in the house before the first guest?
Guests forgive a dated backsplash. They do not forgive nowhere to sleep, no blackout, a mystery AC, or a kitchen with one pot. Buy for a tired family arriving from the airport at 9 p.m., not for a magazine.
- 01Sleep
Real mattresses, backups in the closet, dark curtains, and a pack-and-play if you are advertising kids.
- 02Cooling
AC serviced before summer, filters on hand, and a thermostat guests are allowed to touch.
- 03Kitchen
Enough plates for the occupancy you publish, a coffee setup, and a starter of soap and paper.
- 04Entry
A lock that works without you, parking instructions, and the resort rule card.