Host Guide
A practical checklist for getting your short-term rental ready before winter visitors, big events and spring training arrive.
For many Scottsdale and East Valley hosts, the busiest stretch of the year runs from winter through spring. Winter visitors arrive, and events like Barrett-Jackson, the WM Phoenix Open and spring training bring waves of back-to-back bookings. When turnovers are tight, small issues snowball, so the work you do before the rush matters most.
Regular turnovers keep a home guest-ready; a deep clean resets it. Before peak season, clean inside cabinets and appliances, wash or replace shower curtains and mattress protectors, descale fixtures, clean window tracks and dust ceiling fans, vents and high ledges.
Patios, pools and outdoor seating are a big part of what guests book in Arizona. Wash patio furniture and cushions, sweep and clean outdoor rugs, check grills and fire features, and make sure pool towels and lounge cushions are in good shape. Book pool service ahead of the season too; Gold Cactus Pool Services is our sister company.
Back-to-back bookings mean linens are always in the wash. Many hosts keep at least three sets of sheets and towels per bed, so one set is on the bed, one is clean and ready, and one is being laundered.
Buy toiletries, paper goods, coffee and cleaning supplies in bulk before the season and store them in a locked owner’s closet, so restocking never holds up a turnover.
Replace air conditioning filters, test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, check smart locks and Wi-Fi, and fix small maintenance issues now, while you still have gaps in the calendar.
Experienced cleaning teams book up quickly during peak weekends. Share your calendar with your cleaners early, confirm same-day turnover windows and agree on a plan for last-minute bookings.
Summer is quieter in much of the Valley, and monsoon storms bring dust. It is a good time for maintenance, a mid-year deep clean and refreshing your listing photos before demand returns.
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