- 2 full propane tanks plus a couple of BBQ cleaning brushes
- Make sure your BBQ is clean and in working order for the WHOLE summer
- Paper Towel – one roll for each Rental week(end)
- Toilet Paper – two rolls for each rental week(end)
- Coffee filters that will fit your coffee maker, or a reusable filter
- Salt/pepper, Sugar (small container) and some spices are a nice touch
- Drinking water (label tap accordingly) this is very important! Information on where you get your water jugs replaced would be good
- Leave the fridge empty (renters are bringing enough food for the week). Make sure you have left an empty cupboard or pantry for their non-perishable food. Please note that if you leave food at the cottage the renters may use it
- Dish Soap, rack for dishes, dishwasher tabs, oven mitts, dish towels, tea towels (You need 2 sets of these for weekly turnovers if you do not have laundry facilities at your cottage)
- A working vacuum cleaner, broom, Mop and pail
- Cleaning supplies for the renters to use – glass cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, a dusting product, a bathroom cleaner. Cleaning cloths and kitchen sponge
- Clear Garbage bags are required. Recycling bins, dump card & full instructions/hours for your dump. We do provide directions to the dump but please leave GOOD INSTRUCTIONS for your renters right on the fridge or in welcome binder
- A guest book left at the cottage is a nice idea, so that the renters can leave you a few comments – some renters like to leave you a thank-you note, or a few suggestions for items the cottage may need
- Ice cube trays, Emergency flashlights, games, and movies are good to leave.
- De-clutter the cottage of your personal items and keep them in a locked closet. Please do not leave oil lamps, as some renters do not know how to use them, and this may pose a fire hazard
- Remove any inflatable toys from the property
- Instructions regarding power outage. Good to leave a note on the fridge saying “If power is out Do Not flush the toilet, or run any water” (you could have your 911# here as well)
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
- First Aid kit in a labeled drawer
- Change all batteries in the smoke detectors at the beginning of the rental season
- Extra batteries for remote controls, flashlights and smoke detectors etc.
- Extra lightbulbs
- Welcome binder should include
“Cottage rentals 247.com will provide a general list of do’s and don’ts, but if there is something specific, please leave it on the fridge or in a binder on the table!”
Feel free to add other items beyond this list. This is simply a guideline to help you get started.