If your space does have a lot of ambient noise, consider doing something to mitigate that for your guests. Get a white noise machine or supply guests with earplugs. Perhaps replace noisy machines with quieter ones, if finances allow. Your guests will thank you. Happy hosting!
Month: February 2018
Tuesday Tip: Noise Levels
Is your place near a highway? Are there children who live nearby or in adjacent spaces? Do you have something in the home that makes a lot of noise, such as a dehumidifier or loud air conditioning unit? Make sure this is clearly indicated in your listing. Some people are light sleepers, and […]
Tuesday Tip: Stairs
For most able-bodied people, stairs are no big deal. However, for some people, stairs or even a sloping yard to get into the house can be a prohibitive challenge. That’s why it’s important to make a note of stairs or steep yards on your listing if they exist. Most guests won’t care one […]
The trick with lending
During our Colombian invasion, we grew really close to the students who were staying with us. It’s hard not to when you see so much of someone in such a short period of time! By the end of the summer, we had grown comfortable enough with them to even let them borrow our […]
Tuesday Tip: Repeat Yourself
It’s a verifiable fact that most people don’t read. This applies to your guests, too. Whether you’re trying to convey house rules, access instructions, or something else entirely, don’t assume your guests will read the information just because you’ve written it once. You need to write it over and over again, in different […]