Vacation rental turnover checklist

1. Arrival walk-through

• Photos of damage, stains, missing items (before cleaning)
• Left-behind items collected in one place
• Repairs noted for the host
• Windows opened or fans on to air out

2. Start laundry and trash

• Beds stripped, first load started
• Towels and bath mats collected
• Trash and recycling out from every room
• Dishes loaded or washed

3. Kitchen

• Guest food out of fridge; shelves and handles wiped
• Microwave, stovetop, oven door
• Coffee maker emptied and wiped
• Counters, sink, appliance fronts
• Dishes put away, full sets in cabinets
• New trash and recycling liners

4. Bathrooms

• Toilet, shower, tub, sink, mirror
• Hair off drains, floor, shower walls
• Water spots off faucets and glass
• Fresh towels and mats, folded the same way
• Trash emptied, new liner

5. Bedrooms

• Fresh linens, beds made the same way
• Mattress protectors and pillows checked
• Nightstands, lamps, headboards dusted
• Under beds, drawers and closets checked

6. Living areas

• Fans and fixtures dusted, top down
• Cushions straightened and checked under
• Remotes wiped and in their spot
• Switches, handles, slider glass

7. Outdoor and lake gear

• Sand swept from entries, patio, garage
• Patio furniture wiped; sunscreen marks checked
• Grill grates and grease tray
• Coolers and lake gear rinsed, dried, put back
• Pool and beach towels to laundry

8. Restock

• Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues
• Hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher detergent
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash
• Trash bags, coffee, kitchen basics
• Low supplies noted for the host

9. Floors and final check

• Vacuumed and mopped, ending at the door
• Rooms match the listing photos
• Thermostat set as the host wants
• Lights off, windows locked, blinds set
• Door code or lockbox reset
• Photo of the finished place sent to host

Notes for the host