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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