What to put in Renters' Welcome Folder?

[Paula]

Thanks, Katie, for building on the information I leave at our cottages for renters. You got it all and then some!

The other thing I do in the cottage rentals is I leave the full address and phone number of the property, along with emergency numbers (fire, sheriff, etc.), as well as directions to our property in case the guests have to call in an emergency and need to give an address, phone number, and directions.

 

[DBOldford]

(1) Instruction on how to use the remote control, particularly if you have digital cable in your place.

(2) A magnet advertising the best pizza delivery places (Angelina's and Bruno's).

(3) The info compiled by KatieBlue, which is excellent, along with a page about Dune protection.

(4) A few of the history essays from the www.graytonbeach.com site.

(5) Instructions on how to start the showers if you have those little o-rings under the faucets...impossible for most people.

(6) One of those laminated front-and-back sheets for stain removal and for first aid, both of which can be found in stationary stores or book stores.

(7) Prominently displayed, the telephone number at your place, along with the access codes for the major long distance carriers. Same for Internet access, but I think KatieBlue's list covered this.

(8) A list of cinemas and their telephone numbers and/or Web sites. Same with charter fishing companies, chair & umbrella services, etc.

(9) Instructions as to where they can find emergency flashlights, first aid kit, simple tool kit, and extra light bulbs, if you have them.

(10) Multiple copies of the welcome folder that housekeeping can put out as they disappear (and they will). I don't think people actually take them. Rather, they tend to throw pages into the trash and they are then discarded.