You either loved sleepovers as a child or you didn’t. If you loved them, you probably can recall the sweet mom of one of your childhood friends who went above and beyond to make you feel like you never wanted to leave.
Replicating this feeling for your adult house guests can be difficult. What we think they’ll notice versus what they will actually notice usually differs. My husband mocks me for the extreme dusting before guests arrive, but WHAT IF they notice how dusty the baseboards and window sills are! Meanwhile, I have two large shedding dogs, so it really is somewhat futile but alas the baseboards must be spotless.
Meanwhile, your guest is actually more likely to notice that we didn’t have an outlet in a convenient enough place next to their bed to charge their phone overnight or that it was bright AF in the morning and the sun woke them up at 5:00 am.
I feel I've nearly nailed down the realm of what guest could possibly need during their stay with you. You'll sometimes see this topic referred to as "everything you need to replicate a luxury hotel experience", but this is not that.
We're going for a quaint bed & breakfast here. So whether your guests crash on a room in the basement, an air mattress, or some dedicated room, these tips will apply. Just think about how you want your guests to feel in your home and make conscious design decisions that evoke that feeling.
Your north star here will be - how can I leave my guests asking for nothing?
So let's get into our favorite tips and products for hosting. Oh, and this pretty neurotic but helpful checklist.
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1. Provide a warm & personalized welcome. We love a handwritten note. What sweeter way to greet your guests than with a simple “I’m so glad you’re here and here’s everything you need to know -”
Things to include on your welcome note:
wifi password
instructions for the temperamental TV or thermostat
the Door Code or Security System Info
The tentative itinerary for the weekend (so they can menu stalk ahead of time!!)
where they can find snacks and refreshments
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