A Turnover Checklist for South Florida Airbnb Hosts
Cleaners reset a rental. They are not there to notice that a cabinet hinge is working loose or that the patio door has started to drag. Those small things are what end up in reviews. A short maintenance pass at each turnover catches them while they are still ten-minute fixes.
Every turnover
- Open and close every door, closet door and drawer. Note anything that sticks, squeaks or does not latch.
- Check walls for new scuffs, dents and marks from luggage, especially in hallways and beside beds.
- Sit on the chairs and stools. Wobble means a loose joint.
- Test blinds, curtain rods and shades.
- Look at the caulk around the tub, shower and kitchen sink for gaps or dark spots.
- Check that the TV mount, shelves, towel bars and hooks are still tight.
- Replace burned-out bulbs and dead remote batteries.
- Walk the outside: gate latch, patio furniture, loose pavers, anything a guest could trip on.
Once a month
- Check the AC filter. In a rental that runs cold all day, it clogs faster than in a home.
- Wipe the return grille and supply vents.
- Look under sinks for drips or swollen cabinet floors. A plumber fixes the leak; note it early.
- Touch up paint in high-traffic spots.
- Tighten cabinet pulls, door handles and toilet seats.
Each season
- Pressure wash the entry, patio and pool deck.
- Refresh caulk where it has pulled away.
- Before storm season, check fence panels and gates and plan where outdoor furniture goes.
- Deep check of grout, baseboards and door bottoms for swelling.
Keep a running list per property
The hosts who stay ahead keep one list per unit and add to it after every stay, with a photo. Small items get bundled into a single visit on a gap day instead of becoming an emergency the morning of a check-in.
Know what needs a different trade
A dripping valve, a dead outlet or an AC that is not cooling needs a licensed plumber, electrician or AC contractor. A musty smell or a stain that keeps growing is a moisture problem, and that goes to our sister company DryMiami.
If you would rather not run the checklist yourself, our rental turnover service does the pass after each checkout and sends you what we found, with photos.
Rather have someone do it?
Send us your list with a few photos and get one written quote for all of it.
