Including local baked goods in your guest welcome basket can be an excellent way to greet new guests at your rental.
A guest welcome basket is a great way to make guests feel appreciated when they stay at your vacation rental. It offers some of the essentials guests will need for an amazing experience while providing a look at your local area and everything it has to offer. But what exactly should you include in your welcome basket? Consider the following essential-yet-affordable items for your basket.
Something Special From The Neighborhood
Is there a nearby tea shop that your guests will love? A bakery that provides the best treats in the city? Is there a local winery your guests must check out? Or are there locally-crafted soaps and lotions or jars of locally sourced honey? Do you have a local artists’ community that can provide unique items for your guest welcome basket?
Consider what makes your local area special, especially the niche shops that guests might not find on their own. Then, include a few special items from the best locations. Be sure to label where they came from so that guests can find those hidden gems!
Brochures, Menus, and Information
You know your local area incredibly well, including what restaurants deliver, which spots are most worth checking out, and what attractions really impress guests. Include some of that information in your guest welcome basket so that guests who haven’t yet planned out their trip can better understand what the area has to offer and how they can enjoy it.
Be sure to note any special instructions on menus or brochures. For example, if you’re in a gated community, you might want to include the information guests will need to share with a delivery driver to have food delivered.
Toiletry Essentials
Chances are, your rental is already stocked with things like hand soap for the bathrooms. However, guests generally expect to bring basic toiletries along with them. As you prepare your welcome basket, consider including a few toiletry essentials. Body wash, shampoo and conditioner, and even toothpaste not only provide a warm, welcoming feeling to your guests, but they could also help spare your guests a last-minute trip to buy those items if they forgot to pack them.
Coffee and Accessories
Your vacation rental likely includes a coffee maker. However, on that first morning, guests may not yet have had a chance to pick up coffee for their morning wake-up. Include coffee and any filters needed to make it in the welcome basket to make that first morning at the vacation rental a more comfortable experience for your guests. If you want to take it to the next level, include tea and hot chocolate for guests who don’t start their mornings with coffee.
Personalized Items
Often, when your guests prepare for their stay in your property, they will include information about their plans for the trip. If they mention something special, such as a birthday or anniversary, you might want to include personalized items for the celebration. If you know your guests are traveling with kids, little toys or treats can make a huge difference in entertaining little ones.
Preparing a guest welcome basket is a great way to make your guests’ vacation even more memorable. Your guests will be grateful for whatever you take the time to add, so get creative, check out the local sights and offerings, and consider how you can improve your guests’ rental experience.
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