GUEST GUIDES
Helpful guidance for safer, smoother vacation-rental stays.
From wood-burning stoves and outdoor fires to property amenities, arrival preparation, and common house systems, these guides are designed to help guests feel confident and enjoy the stay.
Fireplaces, stoves & outdoor fires
Clear, practical instructions for enjoying fires responsibly and leaving the property safe afterward.
- How to Safely Use a Wood-Burning Stove at a Vacation Rental — coming soon
- How to Build, Maintain, and Fully Extinguish an Outdoor Fire — coming soon
Safety first: Always follow the property’s specific instructions, manufacturer guidance, local fire restrictions, and directions from your host.
Property how-tos
Simple explanations for common vacation-rental features such as hot tubs, grills, generators, smart locks, thermostats, and other systems guests may not use every day at home.
Safer stays
Helpful reminders about smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms, emergency information, exterior cameras, slippery surfaces, decks, stairways, and other property-specific considerations.
Plan a better stay
Packing tips, seasonal preparation, local expectations, house etiquette, and small details that can make arrival easier and the entire trip more enjoyable.
New guest guides are being added as we document the questions that come up most often across our own vacation rentals.
