Owner’s Guide

04. Pillows 05. Beach Towels

a. King for king beds a. The number it sleeps (maximum 6)
b. Standard for others
c. From either Costco or Sam’s Club b. Sam’s Club or Costco- do not buy the big
d. Will need to replace at a minimum every ones! Purchase the ones that are $10-$11

2 years but most likely every year. c. Get all the same color so they are easily
e. At $5 apiece for standard they are identified with your unit

disposable. d. Mark with you Unit no. and name with a
f. It is against Florida state statute to have permanent marker

pillows with stains. e. Buy extras as replacements and lock up
until needed

Linen Calculation Sheet

Bed Type Number ×2

King ×2

Queen ×2

Full × 2

Twin ×2

Total Bed Sheet Cost

Bathroom Number Hand Towel ×2
(Including ½ baths)

×2

Maximum Property Towel Set (Towel Set includes a bath towel and wash cloth)
Occupancy ×2

×2

Kitchen Towel - 4

Annual Property
Maintenance

01. Light Bulbs

a. Provide a ready supply of all types and
sizes of replacement bulbs for your
property. Cleaners will be glad to replace
them if you have them available (guests
will too).

b. We recommend buying LED bulbs.
They use less energy than standard
incandescent. The LED, although more
costly, are extremely efficient and long-
lasting. These can be purchased at Sam’s
Club and Costco at a discounted price.

c. Replacement Light Bulb Bin - Keep a
bin in a cabinet with a supply of spare
light bulbs. Label it. Guests will happily
replace a burnt out bulb IF THEY HAVE
ONE there.

02. Hot water heaters

a. Should be drained once a year to eliminate sediment build up which can lead to rust.

b. View this link for how to do this yourself. http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-
drain-a-water-heater/index.html WARNING: If the bottom of the unit shows visible rust,
it needs replacing. In the past, one leaked out and damaged the property’s hardwood
floors! We recommend purchasing a High Efficiency unit as a replacement. Although it
costs more, you should earn the money back in about 2 years. Since most water heaters
last about 10 years, it is well worth the investment. If space allows, we recommend
buying a Hybrid Electric Heat Pump unit, which pulls heat from the surrounding air and
deposits the heat into the tank. (This creates efficient hot water production, with cooler &
dehumidified air as a bonus.)

03. Air Conditioner 04.
Filters

a. Purchase the solid white 3M brand filters. • Replace the batteries in your smoke
(Cheap filters are ineffective.) detectors

b. If you are currently paying the Condo • Replace batteries in clocks
Association to routinely replace your
filter, know they typically use the cheap • Schedule Annual Deep Cleaning once a
ones which allow the coils to get covered year
in dust. Dusty coils don’t cool efficiently,
resulting in higher electric bills and • Schedule to have furniture
faster deterioration of the AC unit. professionally cleaned once a year and
reapply any stain protectant such as
c. Keep a ready supply so Cleaners or Scotch Guard after cleaning
guests can change them if necessary.
• Consider a Heat and Air Yearly Service
d. We suggest replacing filters in January, Contract with local company
March, May, June, July, August,
September, October and November.

05. OWNER’S REPLACEMENT CHECK-LIST WHEN
VISITING VACATION PROPERTY:

√ Check that all light bulbs are working. (Replace burned out bulbs and replenish your
Replacement Light Bulb Bin.)

√ Change Air Conditioner Filter. (Check stock of replacement filters.)

√ Check smoke detectors’ batteries.

√ Check stock of batteries, storage containers, hangers and kitchen staples (like salt,
pepper, sugar etc.)

√ Check all linens (dish, bath & beach towels and sheets). Cleaners may also indicate when
linens need replaced.

√ Check condition of beach accessories (chairs, floats, boogie boards, skim boards, etc.) and
replace as needed.

√ Check kitchen supplies that may be damaged or missing (e.g. glasses, dishes, cookware,
flatware, cooking utensils…)

√ Check shower curtain liners which may need replaced.