Houseguest Checklist

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  • Before Arriving
  • Tell your hosts when you'll be arriving and when you're leaving.
  • Stick to the dates of the visit.
  • Inform about your plans so that your hosts can plan accordingly.
  • Be clear about who'll be joining you.
  • If you're taking children with you, be sure to communicate their daily schedules.
  • Consider brining a small gift.
  • Pack smart - stick to the essentials.
  • Your Stay
  • Respect the rules of the house.
  • Show your hosts that you realize and appreciate their kindness.
  • Contribute what you can.
  • Hang up towels, make the bed, and don't leave your stuff lying around common areas of the house.
  • Adopt the schedule and the routine of the hosts.
  • Don't disrupt your hosts lives.
  • Let everyone have their privacy.
  • Try not to use things that aren't yours.
  • If using anything, replenish the things you've used e
  • Keep your bathroom and toiletries in a bag in your room or suitcase between use.
  • Don't mess around with the heating or air conditioning settings.
  • Watch your children.
  • Leaving
  • Be sure you leave behind a good impression and a hope that you'll return again.
  • Invite your hosts to stay with you next time they're in town.
  • Send a thank-you note

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Nicole Nichols-West

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Who it's for

This Houseguest Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Houseguest essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Houseguest structure instead of a blank page
  • Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

How to use it

How to use this Houseguest Checklist

  • Save Houseguest Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
  • Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Houseguest (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
  • If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
  • Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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