I'd add to that, that the guests answer any messages I send them in a timely fashion and respond to all I have written rather than just part of it.
I like guests who aren't shy to ask if they are confused about something, rather than just go ahead and use something improperly. Like the European guest who asked for clarification about what she was expected to sleep under and over, as she was used to just a duvet, rather than a top sheet and blanket. (I'm not referring to guests who don't bother to read provided instructions or need constant hand-holding).
A guest who has obviously put a little time and effort into writing a review, rather than just dashing off a one-liner or not bothering to review at all (That's one way a guest is showing appreciation).
And because I don't use IB, a friendly, informative initial message when they request to book is a big plus and tells me a lot about what sort of person this is. It's important to me because I'm a home-share host, so getting the impression that this will be a nice guest to have around puts me at ease with the booking.
And of course, guests who do generous, appreciative and considerate things like arrive with a small gift, or ask if there's any small thing I need that I can't get in Mexico (yes, several guests have asked me that and brought those items), leave me a thank you note or give me a picture they've drawn, or bring home a bottle of wine to share, are awesome.
Offer to help out, especially in the kitchen (unless your host objects).Be adaptable.Be ready for anything—or for nothing.Show that you're enjoying yourself.
Never stay in someone's house for more than 3 days. ( Move to a hotel, if a longer visit) Be helpful/make your bed/help with dishes, and leave the room tidy. Be a considerate guest, and let the host/ess have private time with their family. Just be kind/don't be demanding/ and have good manners.
Planning. Take time beforehand to consider what kind of event you are going to host and what you will need to buy and prepare in order to offer an amazing experience for your guests. ...
Being a good guest is about flowing with the home: not disrupting the flow, but adapting to it, and only then adding to it, contributing to it. Keep Ur eyes, ears, heart, awareness open. Watch closely how Ur hosts move, how they spend their time, what they do and don't.
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