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Every one is looking for that side business that will generate extra income to supplement their bills. When you think of it, your home if strategically located could be a gold mine. Not everybody is receptive to having strangers in their space but with an open mind and prospects of getting a minimum of Sh3,000 per person per night we could all warm up. Sixty percent of the adult population live in a house with more rooms than they need so why not turn that extra space into a cash cow? There are several sites that allow you to sign up for this service and handle advertising, vetting, payment on your behalf. Once you make the decision to sign up here is how to get that home looking like a boutique hotel.
Common Area Checklist
Guests who pick a home over a hotel will not expect to get five star hotel services at your home. They are happy to have a roof over their head albeit with attention to cleanliness. The good thing is you do not have to be home 24 hours a day; no one bought a plane ticket to come and steal your stuff. For your living and dining space here's what you will need:
• Comfortable couches • End tables with table lamps for night ambience • A bookshelf with a collection of books and board games • Minimal art • A sectional rug • A coat rack • A dining table with sturdy chairs and a baby feeding chair • A wine rack (optional) • Wifi (vital but optional) • A list with important contacts • A city map
Kitchen Checklists
A vacation kitchen should be clean and well equipped with time saving gadgets. Point to remember is we don't all cook the same way. Top on your list should be: • A coffee percolator • A functional refrigerator • A microwave • Different kinds of glasses • Set of knives • Chopping boards • Cutlery and crockery • Salt and condiments • Non-stick sufurias for soups, sautéing, dip frying and regular cooking
The Bathroom
Give your guests a wonderful bathroom experience by stocking up on bathroom supplies. The basics will include: • Toilet paper • Hand, Face and Bath towels • Serviettes or paper towels • Trash can • Bathroom cleaning supplies • Bathroom scents and candles • Absorbent bathroom floor rugs • Good quality shampoo, hand soap and shower soap • A washing machine
Bedrooms
The bedrooms you assign to your guests will make or break their experience. Aim to make the rooms as serene as possible. You will need to have: • Sturdy beds, a pair of full size beds in bigger rooms • Baby cot or a co-sleeper • Comfortable mattress • White cotton or satin beddings • A nightstand with a drawer • A safe (optional) • Table lamps • Black out curtains • A bedside rug • Empty closet space • Extra bedding • A pet sleeping basket if you accept guests with pets
Hosting or being hosted by people from around the world is a very enriching experience and what better way than with a well-designed space. You state your house rules on most sites so most guest will come in aware of them. Your guests will generally clean up after themselves. Don't forget to keep your spaces light and airy.
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