The Housekeeping Squad

10/27/2026

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10/22/2026

Some people don’t just show up for work—they show up for you. Get you a LeeAnn!

Running a business comes with plenty of stressful days, and it’s easy to get caught up taking care of everything and everyone else while forgetting to slow down yourself.

Then someone like LeeAnn comes along with a thoughtful reminder that you’re appreciated, too.
It’s the thought behind this that means the most to me. I’m pretty lucky to have her on our team!

And yes, I’m keeping her! 😂

10/21/2026

I've been reading a lot of comments surrounding Airbnb's new cleaning rules, and one thing keeps jumping out at me…

“But I pay a cleaning fee!”

Yes, you do! But I think there's a BIG misunderstanding about what that cleaning fee actually covers.

It's so much more than someone showing up with a mop and a vacuum!

It's stripping every bed, removing dirty linens from the property, laundering them, and bringing fresh linens back in. It's cleaning and sanitizing every bathroom, kitchen, floor, and surface. It's the labor, laundry, chemicals, cleaning supplies, and all those little starter amenities waiting for you when you arrive… shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, dishwasher tablets, and so much more.

It's also the quality control inspector (aka Sparkle Specialist) who comes in behind the cleaning team to make sure everything meets the company's standards before the next family walks through the door.

And that's just scratching the surface! All of this happens within a matter of hours, often while juggling dozens of properties on the same day.

**THAT is what your cleaning fee helps pay for.**

Nobody expects guests to scrub toilets, wash linens, or mop floors before checking out. That's our job, and we take pride in doing it well!

But have we really reached a point where taking out your trash, picking up after your pets, or simply starting the dishwasher is considered too much to ask?

To me, that's not cleaning. That's common courtesy.

The people working behind the scenes to prepare your vacation rental are working hard to make sure your family arrives to a clean, safe, and welcoming space. The next family deserves that same experience.

Paying a cleaning fee shouldn't mean leaving common courtesy at the door.

Just a little perspective from someone who sees firsthand how much goes into every single turnover.

10/08/2026

We now have mandatory evacuation orders for all guests in the area!

𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗞𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued an executive proclamation declaring a mandatory evacuation for all non-residents, tourists, and visitors in Alabama coastal areas, effective immediately as of 2:30 p.m. CDT today, October 8, 2026, due to the threat of Hurricane Isaias.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: All non-residents, visitors, and tourists.

𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: All Baldwin County areas south of the Intracoastal Waterway, including the City of Gulf Shores and the City of Orange Beach.

𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: In effect until the state of emergency expires or is modified.

All visitors currently staying south of the Intracoastal Waterway, including the City of Gulf Shores and the City of Orange Beach, should make immediate preparations to safely evacuate the area.

➡️ Full proclamation:https://governor.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-10-08-SOE-First-Supplemental-Hurricane-Isaias.pdf

Please monitor official City of Gulf Shores social media channels, the city’s website gulfshoresAL.gov, and local emergency management updates for ongoing developments and road conditions.

10/07/2026

Please take a minute to check your email for an important update from us regarding the upcoming weather and our cleaning schedule over the next few days.

We’re watching things closely and making plans as the forecast continues to change. As always, our Squad’s safety comes first, and we’ll keep everyone updated as we know more.

Thanks so much for your patience and understanding!

10/05/2026

One of our PMs has an outside company come in every so often to do random property inspections. And let me tell you... there’s not much better than getting a message saying the inspector had to REALLY look to find something wrong to report back.

THAT makes me proud of our Squad.

I know I’ve been on everybody pretty hard lately. Lots of reminders, lots of corrections, lots of “come on y’all, we can do better than this.” But this is exactly why. We aren’t perfect. Nobody is. We’re going to miss something every now and then. But when an outside inspector has to go hunting for something to write down, I’d say we’re doing a whole lot right.

So yes, I’ll keep pushing. I’ll keep reminding. And I’ll keep expecting our Squad standards every single time. Because moments like this prove the hard work is paying off.

Proud of y’all. Keep spreading that sparkle. ✨

09/27/2026

Work feels a little less work-y with views like this.

Just a little reminder that we're still looking for housekeepers and inspectors to join our Squad. This isn't a bad office to be working from, y'all.

DM or call/text 251-202-9794 if interested

09/25/2026

How blessed are we to call this home!

Be sure to tell your guests about this restaurant. The shrimp stuffed bacon wrapped jalapenos will not dissapoint.

09/17/2026

A little LeeAnn appreciation post.

She’s sassy, straight to the point, keeps everybody on their toes, and there is absolutely no predicting what she might say (or do) next.

She keeps things moving, keeps us laughing, and definitely keeps my rose-colored glasses in check.

Basically… The Housekeeping Squad would be a whole lot quieter without her, and a lot more boring.

09/15/2026

Okayyyy housekeepers… this one is a little different.

We’re looking for a few people who want to really know their properties, take pride in them, and make sure every clean is one they’re proud to put their name on.

And y’all — SHARE THIS! Your ridiculously picky, detail-obsessed friend might just be exactly who we need.