What amenities are renters looking for in a summer/fall rental?

[alisphunt]

I agree with Janet's comments. Most of my family comes up from Florida and if it were not for my Sister and Aunt being able to provide the sheets and towels it would be very difficult for us to bring them.

As for the condiments we do use the salt, pepper and spices but tend not to use other condiments. There is no telling how long something like mayo has been left in the fridge and also no telling how many people have used it and how sanitary the contents are if you know what I mean.

[WakeboardMom]

Originally Posted by alisphunt

I agree with Janet's comments. Most of my family comes up from Florida and if it were not for my Sister and Aunt being able to provide the sheets and towels it would be very difficult for us to bring them.

As for the condiments we do use the salt, pepper and spices but tend not to use other condiments. There is no telling how long something like mayo has been left in the fridge and also no telling how many people have used it and how sanitary the contents are if you know what I mean.

Thank you. I decided to compromise. I have put some towels in the cottage; sheets are provided for $30. (There is a washer and dryer in the cottage, so they can be laundered by the tenant as necessary during the length of the rental.)

I wondered about condiments for the same reason. If you go to the grocery store on the way to your vacation, are you going to want to cart that stuff home? Which leads me to one amenity that I haven't seen mentioned "Trash pick-up." We have a dumpster on-site. : )

[alisphunt]

I forgot to say in my previous post that my Sister and Aunt live in Massachusetts so that is why we get them to bring linens! I think the comprimise is good..provide towels and chg for the sheets.

We do give them any condiments they want to take home, again because they live close by. Having said that if we didn't have them with us and we were on our own coming from Florida I would still stop and by condiments. It's a waste of money sure but i'd rather not take the chance of getting sick.