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How to Make Your Guests Feel Right at Home - Guest Room Essentials

               

Have a lot of house guests? Let your hospitality shine by making sure you have the following guest room essentials that will help you create a warm and inviting atmosphere that helps your guests feel more than welcome. Thanks to Kim via Today's Creative Blog these helpful tips (& Free Printables!) will help make this your guests feel at home.

      Welcome your guests with a sentimental note or a special greeting. Be creative and make your own framed note, or leave a short letter letting them knwo where they will find everything they need during their stay!

      This one is a no brainer, make sure the bedding is fresh and clean! This doesnt necessarily mean you need to go out and buy new bedding, use what you have, as long as it is comfortable. And always make sure to stow extra blankets in the closet and make sure your guest has plenty of pillows.

      Make sure your guests have plenty of space, clear out the closet and the dresser, its ok to use some of the space for storage but make sure there is at least the top drawer and a place for your guests to hang their items in the closet.

      Next think about the #1 question you get from guests - "Whats your WiFi password?" Most of us run off of our technology these days so set up a little charging station and place in plain sight your WiFi paswoord like on a nice notepad or frame a print out to add as a decor piece.

      Whether you have a guest bath or not its a nice touch to supply a basket of toiletries for your guest. These are so easy to find whether you travel a lot and have your very own collection of hotel toiletries or you can always run to your local pharmacy and visit the travel isle for pint sized toiletires. Kim supplies a great list:

  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Toothpaste, Extra Toothbrushes, Floss & Mouth Wash
  • Blow Dryer
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Body & Face Lotion
  • Shower Gel or A Fresh Bar of Soap
  • Disposable Razors
  • Hair Ties
  • Face Cleanser
  • Chapstick
  • Pain Reliever, Tums, Sleep Aid
  • Earplugs

      On the bedside table think about leaving some reading material, whether it be their favorite magazine, or a funny book or a current bestseller!

      Every guest loves some snacks, leave out some bottled water and a selection of snacks that you know your guests will enjoy!

      Fresh flowers always brighten up a room, pick a colorful bouqet that compliments the decor of your guest room. 

Your guests will feel right at home by adding these touches, and without a doubt your friends & family will have a very enjoyable stay!

South Burlington, Vermont Open Houses - Sunday 5/3, 1-3 PM

This Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 1:00-3:00pm, Geri Reilly Real Estate is hosting an Open House! Join us at 32 Dewey Place in South Burlington. Stop by to say "hi" and take a look around!

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

32 Dewey Place, South Burlington

Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath farmhouse style home in sought after south village neighborhood filled with charm & upgrades. Popular Elderberry floor plan with open, sunny floor plan for modern living. Beautiful hardwood floors on the 1st floor, spacious living room with gas fireplace surrounded by built-ins. Formal dining, gourmet kitchen with quartz counters & custom cabinets, center island opens to family room, great for entertaining. 4 season porch with gas stove overlooking picket fenced in yard. 1st floor office & spacious mudroom, built in audio system. Private master suite with 2 walk-in closets, master bath with soaking tub & tiled shower, 2nd floor laundry. Superior corner lot with brick patio, white picket fence, covered front porch overlooking the green. Great curb appeal!
 

MLS#4412410/ $539,900

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Burlington, South Hero & Huntington, Vermont Open Houses - Sunday 4/26, 1-3 PM

This Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 1:00-3:00pm, Geri Reilly Real Estate is hosting two Open Houses! Join us at 1189 Main Road in Huntington, 48 Stirling Place in Burlington and 290 Route 2 in South Hero. Stop by to say "hi" and take a look around!

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

1189 Main Road, Huntington

Wonderful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath gambrel colonial on 1.77 acres including frontage on the Huntington River. Sunfilled with lots of windows, living room & dining room with new carpet, low maintenance laminate floor in the family room, recently painted in many rooms, 1st floor laundry with 1/2 bath. Spacious master bedroom with double closet, new oversized 24x28 - 2 car garage with extra storage, chicken coop/shed, fenced area for animals, lots of garden space. Enjoy swimming, kayaking or fishing on the Huntington River. Great home, move-in ready, minutes to Huntington village, Richmond village & I-89. Easy commute to Burlington or Montpelier.

MLS#4414940/ $269,900

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48 Stirling Place, Burlington

Enjoy this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath contemporary in one of Burlington's sought after neighborhoods! Spacious kitchen with granite island opens to dining room, enjoy the walk-in pantry for extra storage. Beautiful hardwood floors & vaulted ceiling in formal dining & living room with dramatic woodburning brick fireplace, overlooking back yard & slider to back deck. 2nd floor loft area with door to outside balcony, 1st floor office & guest bedroom. Upgraded bathrooms with granite & new tile. Finished basement with 2 rooms, great back yard, fenced with shed backing up to bike path. Double deck - perfect for entertaining, enjoy the crescent beach association.

MLS#4415801 / $379,900

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290 Route 2, South Hero

Beautiful & charming 4 bedroom. 2 bath Victorian home located in the heart of South Hero. Gorgeous woodwork throughout, hardwood floors, fireplace, spacious rooms, formal dining with built-ins, courtesy kitchen, lots of storage, 3rd floor walk up attic could easily be finished. 3 porches, 12x9 unfinished storage space, restorable barn/garage, great for shop or studio! Walk to village amenities including post office, eateries, bank, bike path, minutes to town beach & Lake Champlain, convenient to Burlington or Montreal, plenty of room to work from home or have a B&B.

MLS#4398825 / $259,900

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