House rules work best before they're needed.
A host shouldn't wait until a guest breaks a rule to explain the rule.
Clear expectations should come before arrival.
Think about the areas that commonly create confusion:
• Smoking policies
• Extra guests
• Noise
• Parties and gatherings
• Check-in and checkout
• Parking
The goal isn't to make guests feel restricted.
It's to make expectations clear for everyone.
When guests know the rules early, there is less room for confusion later.
And when expectations are communicated professionally, you're not just protecting the property.
You're protecting the guest experience too.
Good hospitality doesn't mean having no boundaries.
It means communicating those boundaries clearly and respectfully.
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1. Posted on the listing.
2. Posted in some sort of welcome letter / info sheet.
3. Posted inside the unit.
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