Improve Guest Experience with these Welcome Gift Ideas
When guests arrive at your rental, you want them to feel right at home. Have you ever thought about going the extra mile for your guests?
Guest experiences can be enhanced with thoughtfully-curated welcome baskets, which can be the icing on the cake for a satisfied four-star reviewer and a raving, five-star reviewer alike.
The difference is more pronounced than it appears at first glance. Adding a single star to a home’s rating increases its annual booking value significantly. Additionally, it is unnecessary to spend a lot of money on welcoming presents for your guests, and in fact, it may not cost you much at all.
Here are five of the most popular welcome gifts for vacation rentals that we’ve gathered. If you want to help an already successful vacation rental become the finest in hospitality, use this as a guide.
A Personalized Welcome
It’s lovely to be greeted by someone, but that’s often not possible because guests usually arrive late.
So, consider leaving a handwritten note welcoming the guests, along with any specifics about the home or location that you think are worth mentioning.
Consider creating a welcome book with information on local stores, hikes, or scenic routes and add flyers with discounts to popular local attractions.
DIY Treats and Fresh Local Produce
One approach to make guests feel welcomed and connected to their surroundings is to provide a welcome basket or platter filled with fresh, local foods.
Pastries are a great way to satisfy a guest’s sweet taste while creating memories of home-cooked meals. The local farmers market may have tasty treats, or a nearby coffee roaster may have excellent coffee that you may provide for them as a welcome gift.
These thoughtful gifts are evident in your attention to detail and dedication to meeting their every need. It also provides guests with a wide range of products to use during their stay.
A Bouquet of Fresh Flowers
A bouquet of fresh flowers is a lovely way to greet Airbnb guests, especially those coming for a special occasion. A vase of freshly cut flowers on the kitchen counter instantly lifts the spirits of your guests. In addition, it shows that you pay attention to the finer points of your home’s design, demonstrating your dedication to keeping your rental in top condition at all times.
It’s common for guests to want to toast the beginning of their holiday with a drink after a long day of travel. Donating some wine or beer from your favorite local brewery shows your guests that you’ve thought about their experience and want to create an enjoyable and relaxing setting for them.
While on your property, if your guests mention they’re celebrating anything special, you might want to provide them with a bottle of champagne to commemorate their arrival.
Greetings for the Holidays!
Guests who book over the holiday season could get a holiday-themed welcome package from your vacation rental. A pumpkin pie and turkey tips for Thanksgiving tourists are a nice gesture. For Halloween, provide a dish of sweets and spooky treats. Add some glitz to your New Year’s Eve ensembles by using accessories that count down to the new year.
Decorating your home for the holidays should consider people’s varied religious beliefs. For example, to keep things non-denominational, don’t bake Christmas-themed cookies in December and use white lights instead. You want your guests to experience the holiday spirit, but you don’t limit their options.
Certus Managers will help you go the extra mile
Homeowners who go above and beyond with a personalized welcome package for their vacation rental guests uniquely show their hospitality. Then there are all the extras that they’ll be looking for.
When you partner with Certus Managers, every management process component must be optimized to guarantee that those extra touches enhance the client experience. We will handle everything for you – from marketing and booking to customer service responsibilities on prominent platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
As a result of all of this, you’ll be able to devote more time to enjoying yourself with your family while we provide your guests with the best possible guest experience.