Four things, in order
1. Family comfort
Enough beds that nobody is on a sofa. Enough bathrooms that the morning works. Somewhere to sit together that is not the kitchen table, and somewhere to escape to when you have had enough of each other. Outdoor space that gets sun for a decent part of the day. A kitchen you could genuinely cook a week of meals in, not a decorative one.
2. Convenience
Realistic drive times to the things guests actually go to. Parking for the vehicles a group that size will arrive in. Groceries nearby. Wi-Fi that supports a family all online at once, not a single laptop. Laundry in the house, because a week with children generates laundry.
3. Safety
Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, tested and logged. Pool barriers and door alarms where children are expected. Secure entry with codes we can change between guests. Lighting on the approach and the driveway. Properly registered and permitted for short-term letting, with the paperwork current.
4. Cleanliness
Professionally cleaned between every stay, with photographic proof of completion filed before the next arrival. Linens and towels to a par level, so the cupboard is never empty. Deep cleans on a schedule, not on complaint. Inventory checked and replenished every turnover.
The inventory standard
Every home we host carries the same baseline, so you know what you are walking into.
| Area | Standard |
| Kitchen | Full-size appliances, cookware, crockery and cutlery for maximum occupancy plus two, coffee maker, toaster, blender, dishwasher. |
| Bedrooms | Quality mattress and pillows, two pillows per guest, blackout where possible, storage per bedroom, bedside lighting. |
| Bathrooms | Two towel sets per guest, starter toiletries, hairdryer, non-slip where relevant. |
| Living | Seating for maximum occupancy, smart TV, streaming ready, board games or console. |
| Outdoor | Pool furniture for maximum occupancy, shaded seating, BBQ where permitted, pool towels. |
| Laundry | Washer and dryer, iron and board, detergent starter. |
| Safety | Smoke and CO alarms tested, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, pool barrier where required. |
| Family | High chair, travel cot, stair gates and pool alarm available on request. |
How we inspect
Every property is inspected before a guest arrives, not just cleaned. Our team checks the inventory against the standard, tests the alarms, runs the taps and the AC, and photographs the condition. Those photographs are dated and filed, which protects you as much as it protects the owner.
Own a property that meets this standard?
If your home would pass, we would like to talk to you. We either lease it from you outright on a sustainable monthly income, or run the whole operation on your behalf.