Vacation Rental Pool Turnover Checklist
A fast, reliable pool inspection and handoff checklist for Airbnb, VRBO, and vacation rental properties. Ensure every guest arrives to a safe, clean, and chemically balanced pool.
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- Safety & Equipment
- Inspect pool fence and latching gate
- Verify life ring and reaching pole are in place
- Check pool cover is stored or functioning correctly
- Inspect ladders and handrails for stability
- Cleaning
- Skim surface debris
- Empty skimmer and pump baskets
- Brush walls and steps
- Vacuum pool floor
- Clean waterline tiles
- Wipe down pool furniture and deck
- Chemistry Test & Adjustment
- Test chlorine (target 1–3 ppm)
- Test pH (target 7.2–7.6)
- Test total alkalinity (target 80–120 ppm)
- Add chemicals as needed and note quantities
- Confirmation
- Water is clear, no visible algae
- Equipment running normally
- Pool area left clean and ready for guests
- Photo taken for records
How to Use This Resource
- Complete the turnover within 2–4 hours of guest checkout.
- Keep a log of chemical additions to identify patterns.
- Document any damage with photos before each guest arrival.
- Post pool rules laminated near the pool entrance.