48 hours before festival weekend check-in. The single highest-ROI operational pass of the year runs now. Our team's field checklist:
The 40-minute pass
- Water heater. Run hot water in every bathroom for 60 seconds. Feel for adequate heat.
- HVAC. Set to 68°F for 30 minutes. Confirm even cooling across all rooms.
- Pool/hot tub. Test pH, clear drain strainer, run the heater if applicable.
- Outdoor furniture. Inspect cushions, wipe down the grill, test the patio lighting.
- Linens. Smell-test towels and sheets. If stale, rewash.
- Locks. Test every exterior door lock manually. Confirm smart-lock batteries.
- Wi-Fi. Run a speed test. Reboot the router if under 100 Mbps.
- Kitchen essentials. Coffee filters, dish soap, sponges — stock as if 8 people are cooking.
What skipping this costs
One missed item produces an hour of ops-team communication with the guest, a concession (often a partial refund), and a review that mentions the specific failure.
Every property passes or waits
If a property fails any item, it doesn't check in until the item is fixed. No exceptions. This is how festival weekends stay clean.
