The owner of Relax Concierge (a successful linen and beach equipment rental company) responded to my recent post regarding expectations for Summer 2020:
All owners should have 2 sets of bedding for each bed ( comforters, mattress pads, pillows). Even if they aren’t cleaned each week it gives the bedding a week to rest.   I recommend this anyway for when renters mistakenly take home a pillow sham. It drives some tenants crazy. I totally get it.
Owners should arrange for some extra cleaning time.  Create a cleaning check list that includes all touch surfaces like door handles, light switches, railings that are not normally on cleaning schedule. Possibly also include the surface checklist to show renters what was done for peace of mind.
Houses with really nice kitchens will be at a premium since many guests will probably prefer to dine in more often.
I’m hopeful that our linen service will be still desired since guests may not want to bring from home and that our guests know we take cleaning very seriously.  I will continue to post about our cleaning procedures as we prepare to reopen.Â
All the best,
Erin
Regarding the additional cleaning, our agency has discussed extending the change over time to allow cleaning services the opportunity to tackle the extra tasks.
Memories While Walking
Today’s long walk included my childhood neighborhood in Avalon.
Although I’ve lived and worked on the island forever, I find that walking past a specific location or building triggers long ago memories.
The slower pace of our lives has allowed me this gift.
My husband and I started dating in high school, so he is often part of those stories and tolerates my nostalgia!
For example- from the 55th Street Bay Park, the neighborhood kids would take row boats or a Sunfish over to the sandy beach near the end of Fourth Avenue that we considered our “swimming hole” 😎