What belongs in the house manual
The house manual should be direct and easy to scan. Guests usually open it when they are trying to do something: turn on heat, find the WiFi, dispose of rubbish, use the coffee machine, or check out properly.
- WiFi network, password, and router location.
- Heating, cooling, fireplace, fan, and thermostat instructions.
- Kitchen appliances, coffee machine, dishwasher, washer, dryer, and any quirks.
- Bins, recycling, collection days, and where rubbish should go.
- Parking, gates, access codes, and quiet hours.
- Checkout steps: dishes, keys, towels, windows, heating, bins, and timing.
Write it like a host, not a warning sign
Rules matter, but tone matters too. "Please keep noise low after 10pm; sound carries to our neighbours" is better than "No noise after 10pm." The best house manuals prevent problems without making the guest feel policed.
Why digital helps
A digital manual can be updated the moment a code changes. It can also link to appliance manuals, maps, restaurants, taxis, emergency contacts, and checkout reminders.
Welcomly separates the practical manual from the local guide, so guests can find urgent answers quickly while still enjoying curated recommendations when they are planning.