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22 Things to Put into a Book for Your Renters
Tips for creating a local attraction book.
| To create a local atraction book to leave in your vacation rental home for your guests, go to your local office supply store, and purchase a high quality three ring binder (the cheap ones will fall apart too quickly). Also, buy some top load sheet protectors like the one to the right.
A handwritten and signed welcome letter inserted into the front of the book adds a personal touch to your book. Collect and add many of the items listed below and slip them into the binder.
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Your local attraction book should include:
Information about your vacation home area:
- maps
- menus from local restaurants
- area-amusement brochures
- church schedules
- directions to hospitals
- airport information
- shopping information
- discount coupons for shopping or attractions
Information about your second home:
- instructions for the DVD player/satellite TV
- how to override the programmed thermostat
- how to work controls for swimming pools, boats, or other amenities
The following contact information:
- housekeepers
- maintenance staff
- owners
- security officers
- local police/fire
- weather information
Rental rules:
- check-in policy
- check-out policy
- complex/subdivision rules
- quiet times
Quick Note: Don't forget to supply blank insert pages for the guests to jot down their own “local finds" too.
© Christine Karpinski 2006
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