Vacation rental reviews are won or lost in the first five minutes. Guests walk in, drop their bags, and look at three things: the bathroom, the kitchen, and the bed. If those are spotless, they relax. If there's a hair in the shower, they start looking for more.
A good turnover starts with linens. Strip every bed, even the ones that look unused, because guests nap in every room. Fresh sheets, fresh towels, and extra blankets folded and staged where the next guests will find them.
Next, the kitchen reset. Run and empty the dishwasher, wipe the inside of the microwave, check the fridge for leftovers, and clean the stovetop and sink. Restock the basics: dish soap, sponges, trash bags, paper towels, and coffee filters.
On the Crystal Coast, sand is the enemy. It gets tracked onto porches, entries, stairs, and under beds. Sweep before you mop, check outdoor showers and decks, and shake out entry rugs. Salt air also leaves a film on sliding doors and windows that guests notice in photos.
Finally, walk the property like a guest would. Test the lights, check the remote batteries, look for anything broken, and note supplies that are running low. Sandy's Cleaning Services sends hosts those notes after every turnover so nothing surprises the next arrival.