Owning a home on the lake ensures that you’ll have a welcome stream of family and friends visiting for the weekend. Taking the time to make sure your guest room is well stocked shows how much you care about your visitors. With a few simple items, you can make a guest room feel just like home and take care of needs even before they arrive!

Extra Bedding
Your preferred sleep temperature can differ considerably from that of your guests. Help them sleep soundly by offering additional blanket options to keep them warmer (duvets, feather comforters, throws) or cooler (quilts, silky sheets). Having a few spare pillows gives them the option to select a firmer or softer one to suit their needs. Plus, additional pillows make sitting up in bed much easier.

A Mirror
Don’t make your guests stumble down to the hallway bathroom to brush their hair or check their appearance. Providing a mirror in their bedroom saves them the embarrassment of risking a fashion faux pas. A full length mirror is an even more welcome touch as they can easily see their entire outfit.

Technology Station
In today’s world, it would be rare to have a guest without a smartphone who is used to easy internet access. Outfitting a small table or desk with a universal charger ensures they won’t need to run to the store if they forget their chord. And adding a picture frame with your lake home’s wifi password is the epitome of 21st century hospitality.

Bottled Water and Snacks
Staying hydrated in the summer is especially important when most of your lakeside activities are outside. Make it easy for your guests by stocking their bedroom with extra bottles of water they can take with them during the day. Providing snacks helps prevent them from needing to wander into a dark kitchen for a midnight bite.

Clock
While one of the best parts of lake living is the relaxed atmosphere, sometimes it’s important to know what time it is. Make sure your guests are always ready for your dinner reservations by providing a clock in their room. Keeping one with an alarm is a helpful feature for many early morning risers who like to go for some morning cardio or for your guests who enjoy an afternoon catnap.

Bedside Lighting
Your visitors might enjoy a little late night or early morning solitude in bed with a book. A bedside lamp makes it easy for them to finally tuck in for the night or start their morning routine without shuffling out of bed to find the light switch.

Books & Reading Material
Providing your own favorite books or magazines is a wonderfully personal touch. It makes guests feel even more at home and encourages them to cozy up and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere on the lake. Swap out your reading selections every season to ensure they always have something new to read.