Everyone needs a break from a stressful lifestyle including you, so that’s why you’re going on a trip to the Ozarks soon. All you want to do during your trip is explore and have fun. No calls or emails. No talks about work or business. Just a relaxing vacation. You’ll most likely stay in one of the best Branson vacation rentals, so unlike a hotel, there won’t be daily housekeeping. You’ll have to clean up after yourself.
Technically, it might not be included in the contract that you have to clean up the place before you leave. But as common courtesy, you shouldn’t make a mess and just leave it. When you rent any of the Branson vacation home rentals, you also accept the responsibility of taking care of it. Written or not, this responsibility is a gesture of respect for yourself and the owner. We do it because it’s the right thing to do and not only because we’re told to do so. So here are a few rules a tenant should observe.
Be honest about the state of the Branson vacation rentals you booked
Owners clean up between renters. But sometimes there is a minor issue with the rental, something missing or not working perfect. So before settling in, inspect the unit for signs that everything is good to go. Call the owner or management immediately to tell them about the unit’s issue. You never know what the prior tenant may have accidentally taken or broken and not informed management about. Every once in a while something gets missed by the cleaning crew. Take a photo of the issue and let the management know.
Put the bedding and towels in the laundry room before you leave your Branson vacation home rentals
It’s common to strip the bed and put the dirty bed sheets and pillowcases in the laundry before leaving. Dirty towels, too. Not that it is required, it’s just a courtesy, but you might want to spare a stranger from dealing with soiled items. And those items will be washed anyway, so think of it as a favor for the caretaker, which they might remember and reciprocate when you revisit Branson.
Replace goods and supplies you used without the owner’s permission
It’s often safe to assume that any supplies you find in the vacation rental are for your consumption. But to be sure, ask the caretaker about them or check if there’s a mention of free supplies in your contract. If you can’t reach the caretaker but badly need to use those supplies, just replace them afterward once you confirm who they are for.
Don’t break anything and spend your last few hours tidying your Branson, MO vacation rentals
You’ll pay for any unnecessary damage you cause on the property. That’s pretty much standard in all rental contracts. So, before entering the vacation house, have everyone review the house rules. If you’re traveling with your pets, see that you trim their fingernails and bring their favorite toys so they won’t leave scratch marks on surfaces and only play with their own stuff.
Leave a guestbook thank you note – with some suggestions
Did you find the rental home comfortable and safe? Did you have everything you needed while staying there? Regardless of your experience, leaving a thank you letter before checking out is excellent. Also, if there are issues you think the owner should fix, don’t hesitate to mention them in your letter. They’ll be glad to get honest feedback because it will help improve their services.
A vacation rental will become your house for a couple of days, so treat it like how you’d treat your own home. When you clean up before you leave, you’re doing something good for the owner or caretaker, however small. For more tips, check out www.bransonregal.com. Branson Regal helps travelers find the best lodging in Branson and the surrounding areas.
Sources:
6 Things You Should Always Clean Before You Leave a Vacation Home or Airbnb, RealSimple.com
Rent. Rinse. Repeat., NYTimes.com
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