Holiday guest week checklist
Plain House Manual
Guests: ________________Arriving: ________________Big meal on: ________________
| Done | Item | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two weeks out: count | |||
| Sleeping list: guest, nights, bed | |||
| Each bed checked against its room | |||
| Air mattress floor patch measured | |||
| Seats counted at 24 in a person | |||
| 36 in behind the chairs checked | |||
| Ten days out: borrow | |||
| Short list: beds, tables, chairs, sheets | |||
| Borrowed items asked for, lender written down | |||
| A week out: first room pass | |||
| Guest room floor cleared | |||
| A drawer and hangers free | |||
| Air mattress inflated overnight, topped up | |||
| Fitted sheet pocket deep enough | |||
| The day before | |||
| Beds made, spare blanket out | |||
| Towels set out for each guest | |||
| House card: Wi-Fi and shower notes | |||
| Nearest smoke alarm test button pressed | |||
| Table set; chair count checked | |||
| Last hour and after | |||
| Door swings clear of each guest bed | |||
| Night light on the bathroom route | |||
| Borrowed items returned | |||
| What fit, what didn't: | |||
Source: Casper mattress size guide, checked October 7, 2026. plainhousemanual.com/fit/holiday-guest-prep/Planning and measurement only, not furniture, safety or hosting advice.
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