48-Point Vacation Rental Turnover Checklist

Keep your turnovers smooth, your presentation 5-star, and the details that drive reviews and repeat bookings dialed in.

Kitchen

  • Appliance exteriors cleaned

  • Refrigerator interior checked and wiped out

  • Refrigerator shelves and drawers wiped clean

  • Leftover guest food removed

  • Oven interior cleaned

  • Stovetop cleaned

  • Drip pans / burner area cleaned

  • Microwave interior and exterior cleaned

  • Dishwasher exterior cleaned

  • Sink scrubbed and disinfected

  • Counters and backsplash cleaned and disinfected

  • Cabinet fronts cleaned

  • Interior cabinets and drawers spot-checked and wiped as needed

  • Coffee station wiped and guest-ready

  • Windowsills and ledges cleaned

  • Floors vacuumed and/or washed

  • Trash emptied and liner replaced

Bathrooms

  • Tub and shower cleaned, disinfected, and rinsed

  • Shower walls / tile scrubbed

  • Toilets cleaned and disinfected inside and out

  • Sink scrubbed and disinfected

  • Countertops cleaned and disinfected

  • Mirrors cleaned streak-free

  • Chrome fixtures cleaned and shined

  • Cabinet fronts cleaned

  • High-touch surfaces wiped and sanitized

  • Light fixtures dusted and wiped clean

  • Windowsills and ledges cleaned

  • Baseboards dusted and wiped

  • Floors vacuumed and/or washed

  • Trash emptied and liner replaced

Bedrooms, Living Areas, Hallways, Stairs

  • Carpets vacuumed

  • Hard floors vacuumed and/or washed

  • Hallways and stairs vacuumed and/or washed

  • Windowsills and ledges cleaned

  • Doors, door frames, and switch plates wiped free of fingerprints

  • Baseboards dusted and wiped

  • Light fixtures dusted and wiped clean

  • Ceiling fans dusted

  • Hard surfaces and shelves dusted

  • Furniture straightened for guest-ready presentation

  • Entry area cleaned and presentation-ready

  • Vents / return grilles dusted

  • Leftover debris removed

  • Trash emptied and liner replaced

Guest-Ready Final Check

  • Final walkthrough completed for guest-ready appearance

  • Obvious damage or maintenance issues noted

  • Lost items left behind by guests set aside and reported

Optional Add-Ons

  • Linen washed / changed / bed reset

  • Interior windows cleaned

  • Interior blinds cleaned

  • Patio / balcony swept

  • Laundry room cleaned

  • Washer and dryer exteriors cleaned

  • Spot-cleaning marks on walls, doors, and trim

  • Interior closets wiped top-to-bottom

  • Exterior of entry door cleaned

  • Heavy buildup removal