Today’s travelers expect vacation rentals to offer the comforts of home along with thoughtful upgrades that make the stay feel easier and more memorable. The post explains that well-stocked homes and quality items help guests feel pampered, support better reviews, and can lead to more bookings and repeat stays. It also points owners to AVHR’s startup inventory list as part of the setup process.

• Pet Policy: We do not allow pets inside our homes because of allergies, added cleaning, and possible damage.

• Smoking Policy: We do not allow smoking inside or outside of our homes.

• Summertime Thermostats: We ask owners not to lock thermostats or adjust them remotely while guests are staying in the home.

• Security Cameras: We install a front-facing garage camera with audio turned off for guest privacy and ask owners to remove other guest-facing cameras.

• AVHR Restocking: We supply and restock dish soap, laundry soap, hand soap, toilet paper, and paper towels as part of our service.

• Smart Technology: We recommend high-speed internet, smart TVs, bedroom TVs, and strong Wi-Fi coverage throughout the home.

• Kitchen Setup: We recommend extra dishes and silverware, outdoor-safe drinkware, durable cookware, and both Keurig and drip coffee makers.

• Bedroom Standards: We prefer king beds whenever space allows, premium bedding, luggage racks, dressers or closet storage, and practical sleeping layouts.

• Guest Comfort: We want each bedroom to feel like a mini hotel room where guests can unpack, settle in, and sleep comfortably.

• Bathrooms and Laundry: We recommend quality towels, enough pool towels for full occupancy, clear soap dispensers, step stools, and a commercial-grade washer and dryer.

• Outdoor Amenities: We strongly recommend hot tubs, ample patio seating, umbrellas, outdoor games, bikes, weekly pool service, and regular landscaping and pest service.

• Pool Heating: We recommend pool heat, especially with electric heaters, and advise leaving pool pumps on continuously for cleaner and warmer water.

• Final Touches: We ask owners to provide labeled key sets, update dated hardware, and keep improving comfort, convenience, and cleanliness over time.