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

g. toothpaste.

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

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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