Holiday Let Photo Checklist for Changeovers

For most holiday-let repairs, the best report is short and consistent. A cleaner or keyholder should capture the room, the defect, the likely cause if visible, the access route and any guest deadline. That gives the owner enough context to authorise sensible next steps.

This is particularly important in Cornwall where access windows can be tight, summer diaries fill quickly and remote owners may be approving work from outside the county.

Not every mark needs immediate repair, but anything affecting access, safety, water, hygiene or a core guest facility should be escalated quickly. Loose stair trim, damaged thresholds, sticking locks, leaking taps and failed bathroom sealant can all become bigger problems if they are ignored through a busy run of bookings.

Presentation also matters. Small wall marks, damaged furniture details and tired high-contact finishes can affect reviews even when the property is otherwise clean and well-managed.

Cleaners should not be expected to diagnose every repair, but they are often the first people to spot a problem. A simple photo checklist gives them a way to report issues without long explanations, while the owner or property manager can decide whether Coast & Quay should quote, inspect or schedule the work.

For recurring faults, keep the images attached to the property record. If the same door, bathroom, deck or kitchen fitting keeps appearing in reports, it may be better handled through a planned maintenance visit or care plan.