Arrival & departure services
Arrival and departure service means the house is opened, aired and ready before you come down, and properly closed after you leave, with a photo report each time.
Walk into a house that's ready for you. Arrival and departure are separate services: book either one, or both, for any trip. Each is priced by home size and billed when the trip happens.
What's included
Arrival service (before you come down) and departure service (after you leave) are booked separately.
- Heat or A/C brought to temperature two days ahead
- Water turned on, lines flushed, ice maker running and the first batch dumped
- Beds made with fresh linens, towels out, bathrooms stocked
- Groceries bought to your list and put away
- Golf cart charged, lawn furniture out, patio and porch cleaned off
- Walkthrough and photos sent the day before you land
- Perishables cleared, refrigerator wiped, freezer left running
- Trash and recycling taken out
- Linens and towels stripped, laundered and put away
- Dishwasher run, sinks and disposals cleared
- Thermostat set for the empty season, water shut off at the main
- Doors, windows and gates secured, alarm set, photo record filed
Pricing
| Service | Up to 3,000 sq ft | 3,000–5,000 sq ft | 5,000–8,000 sq ft | Over 8,000 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival serviceThe house opened, aired and ready before you land | $495 | $575 | $665 | from $825* |
| Departure serviceThe house closed down properly after you leave | $295 | $345 | $395 | from $495* |
Per trip, billed when the trip happens. Not part of your monthly price. * Over 8,000 sq ft is quoted after a walkthrough.
Build your exact price → A travel fee may apply for homes farther from our base.
Questions
How much notice do you need?
Please book as early as you can, ideally a few weeks ahead for busy weeks.
How is it billed?
Each is billed when the trip happens, by home size: arrival \$495 / \$575 / \$665 / from \$825, departure \$295 / \$345 / \$395 / from \$495. You can book one without the other. A travel fee may apply for homes farther from our base.
See your home before you fly back
Book a free walkthrough. We'll walk the house with you, build its checklist and suggest a visit plan. No cost and no obligation.