A turnover checklist for short-term rentals: clean, restock, check for damage and report, room by room.
Short-term rental reviews often mention cleanliness. A consistent turnover list keeps standards the same no matter who cleans.
Add the property’s own details: where linens are stored, appliance quirks and the host’s restock list.
19 items. Fill it in on screen or print a copy.
A cleaner finds a broken lamp and a stained rug during a turnover. She photographs both before cleaning, reports them to the host, and the host files a claim the same day.
Short-term rental platforms usually set short windows for hosts to report guest damage, so dated photos taken at arrival matter. The same checklist also confirms safety items such as alarms are working before the next guest checks in a few hours later.
| Property and date | Lakeside Cottage, South Lake Tahoe, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Arrival | 11:05 am; guest checkout 10:45 |
| Damage check | Red wine stain on sofa cushion: photographed first |
| Bedrooms | 2 queen beds stripped and remade |
| Kitchen | Fridge cleared; coffee pods restocked to 12 |
| Smoke and CO alarms | Both tested, working |
| Report to host | Sent 1:40 pm with 22 photos; check-in at 4 pm |
Photos of the stain are taken before any cleaning, since most platforms want evidence from right after checkout to support a host damage claim.
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Yes, before and after.
The cleaner, from a list.
Per turnover or per hour; check pay rules for employees.
Photograph the item where it was found, bag and label it with the date and unit, and message the host before leaving. Do not throw away chargers, jewelry or medication. The host decides whether to ship it, which keeps the cleaner out of any dispute with the guest.
Many hosts add it, because guests sometimes remove batteries or cover alarms, and some local short-term rental permits require working alarms. Press each test button and note the result. Report a silent alarm so it is fixed before the next check-in.
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