Run this before anyone arrives — 30 minutes now beats midnight scrambling.
| Task | Done | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheets washed and bed made | Even for family — nobody minds fresh bedding | ||
| Extra blanket + backup pillow within reach | Guests won't ask; they'll shiver quietly | ||
| Closet and drawer space cleared | Six empty hangers and one empty drawer is plenty | ||
| Towels: bath, hand, washcloth — on the bed or rack | Stack them visibly so nobody opens your linen closet | ||
| Toiletries basket — soap, shampoo, spare toothbrush | Travel-size spares from your own trips work fine | ||
| Phone charger reachable from the bed | The single most-used guest item | ||
| Wifi name + password written down | Paper card on the nightstand; say it out loud too | ||
| Water carafe or bottle by the bed | Nobody wants to navigate a dark kitchen at 2am | ||
| Lamp reachable from the bed | Overhead-only lighting makes everyone feel like a lodger | ||
| Hook or chair for luggage and clothes | A cleared chair does double duty as a closet | ||
| Tissues and a small trash can | The two things guests never think to request | ||
| House basics note — breakfast time, thermostat, locks | One card answers the eight questions they were too polite to ask | ||
| Spare key location decided | And tell them where it is before they need it |
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