Property launch · 8 min read
How to prepare a new STR property for its first guest
Build the cleaning, linen, inventory, access and inspection baseline for a new short-term rental launch.
The first turnover standard becomes the reference for every stay that follows. Treat launch preparation as an operational setup, not just a one-time clean.
Create the presentation baseline
Photograph the intended room layout, bed setup and amenity placement after the initial deep preparation.
- Furniture and décor positions
- Bed and towel presentation
- Kitchen setup
- Entry experience
Build linen and consumable reserves
Count complete linen sets, define guest quantities and choose labelled storage that cleaners can verify quickly.
- Linen par level
- Critical consumables
- Emergency reserve
- Reorder responsibility
Test access and property instructions
Walk through the exact cleaner and guest entry sequence, including parking, fobs, alarms and waste procedures.
- Keys and codes
- Building procedures
- Parking notes
- Waste and recycling
Run a guest-ready inspection
Complete a final route from the guest entrance and resolve maintenance, connectivity or presentation issues before the listing opens.
- Lighting and temperature
- Appliance checks
- Wi-Fi and guest materials
- Final completion photos