Owner Handbook - Laura Bowers

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Preparing for Guests Kitchen Many guests choose a vacation rental over a hotel for the express purpose of preparing meals, so providing a well-stocked kitchen is key to guest satisfaction. Please provide: ✔ 1 1⁄2-quart covered saucepan ✔ Potato masher ✔ 3-quart covered saucepan ✔ Ladles ✔ 8-quart covered stockpot ✔ Potato peeler ✔ 4-quart covered sauté pan ✔ Oven gloves ✔ 10-inch skillet ✔ Cutting boards (2) ✔ 8 1⁄2-inch skillet ✔ Strainer ✔ Coffee maker ✔ Knife sharpener ✔ Coffee grinder ✔ Beer bottle opener ✔ Toaster ✔ Plastic or glass food containers ✔ Microwave ✔ Baking dish ✔ Water glasses (1.5 of max occupancy) ✔ Roasting pan ✔ Wine glasses (1.5 of max occupancy) ✔ Cookie sheets (2) ✔ Large plates (1.5 of max occupancy) ✔ Pizza pan ✔ Small plates (1.5 of max occupancy) ✔ Pizza cutter ✔ Coffee cups (1.5 of max occupancy) ✔ Kitchen towels (set of 10) ✔ Silverware (1.5 of max occupancy) ✔ Paper towel holder ✔ Wine/bottle opener ✔ Plastic cups - for young children ✔ Can opener ✔ Plastic plates - for young children ✔ Spatulas ✔ Pitcher ✔ Measuring cups ✔ Serving platters (at least 2) ✔ Sharp knives (at least 3) ✔ Mixing bowls/salad bowls (at least 2) Mixer ✔ Steak knives ✔ Blender ✔ Mixing spoons ✔ Slow cooker (optional) ✔ Pancake spatula ✔ Rice cooker (optional) ✔ Cheese grater ✔ Waffle iron (optional) visit vacasa.com 877.562.3105 | operations@vacasa.com Preparing for Guests For Each Bedroom The bedroom should exude comfort and a welcoming energy. We’ve found that the best way to dress a bed for vacation rentals is a comforter inside a duvet cover, a few throw pillows, and extra blankets to cozy up. Make sure you have matching sheets! Vacasa’s Linen Program helps to keep our homes outfitted with standardized bed and bath linens. For more information, see the Operations section (page 6). ✔ 2 pillows per twin bed ✔ 1 comforter with matching pillow shams per bed (duvet sets preferred) ✔ 4 pillows per bed for full, queen, and king-size beds ✔ 1 backup comforter/duvet cover for emergencies ✔ 1 protective pillow cover per pillow per bed ✔ 1 protective mattress cover per bed ✔ 1 or more accent pillows for display ✔ 1 additional blanket or coverlet per bed For Each Bathroom ✔ 1 plunger for each bathroom ✔ Bath towel holder and hand towel holder for each bathroom ✔ 1 toilet brush for each bathroom, with stand ✔ Hair dryer Other - Required ✔ Doormat at each door outside ✔ Iron ✔ Garbage container ✔ Fire extinguisher ✔ Recycling container (required if city recycling ✔ Smoke detector available) ✔ Carbon Monoxide detector ✔ Specialty light bulbs (if needed in the home) ✔ First aid kit ✔ Ironing board Other - Not Required, but Preferred ✔ Vacuum - bagless ✔ BBQ utensils ✔ Broom/dust pan ✔ 2 spare propane tanks for gas grills ✔ Battery-operated candles (in case of power outage, ✔ Wood required if fireplace or wood stove is present to be kept under sink) ✔ Garden hose with nozzle - if outdoor water source ✔ Flashlights (at least 2) – rechargeable, plug-in is available models preferred ✔ Electronic Lock - ✔ Step ladder Model BE369NX for deadbolts ✔ BBQ (propane, NOT charcoal) Model FE599NX for levers ✔ BBQ cleaning brush visit vacasa.com 877.562.3105 | operations@vacasa.com