Hosting Holiday Guests

When you get to host guests for the Holidays, you’ll definitely be experiencing the holidays in a different way! Here at Canyon Park, we want to help you have the most enjoyable time possible even with a few extras under your roof. Taking a few extra moments to prepare a space for your loved ones is a great touch and goes a long way. You can definitely learn from trial and error here. Take into account what has worked — and what hasn’t — in the past when hosting guests.

 

Every experience helps you to be able to make each visit better and better. Also think about which of your visits have been special in the past and what details made them so. Contacting your guests beforehand is a great way to get a feel for what they are expecting upon arrival and through the duration of their stay. Take into account how far they are traveling and how long they plan to stay. There are tactful ways to communicate with your guests so no feelings get hurt. Decide where guests will be sleeping and which restroom they will be utilizing. We compiled a list of things you might want to have prepared when guests arrive:

 

  1. Stock up on snacks! Traveling can certainly be expensive. You shouldn’t feel obligated to cook a five-course meal three times a day, but a basket with easy snacks like jerky, popcorn, fresh fruit, and granola bars can be a great on-the-go snack when your guests are headed to nearby tourist attractions.

 

  1. Prep the bedroom — an extra blanket is the perfect touch when setting up sleeping arrangements for your guest. Make sure sheets are clean and comfortable. A fan or heater might be necessary depending on the room or space. A night light is an inexpensive perk which is helpful when navigating the path to the restroom at night.

 

  1. Towels and toiletries- other than essentials like soap, toilet paper and towels, it can be fun to provide a “hotel feel” for your guests. Head to a nearby Sephora or Ulta and check if they have any trial sized samples (some places will just give these for free!). These can be displayed on a counter or in a clear glass jar for a thoughtful and useful decoration.

 

  1. Home is where the wi-fi is! If you don’t know your wi-fi password, find out before guests come so they can check emails, look up local restaurants, and instagram their hearts out! Also, picking up spare phone or device chargers is a relief for travelers who may have forgotten their chargers at the last minute.  

 

What are your favorite hosting hacks? Please share in the comments so we can all benefit.