The guest book
We used to write in guest books. Now we have a guest book people write in. And we circle it like a nervous bomb squad for hours every time we go to the house until one of us finally screams Okay! I’m reading it! And then it turns out to be the highlight of the evening. We can only speak for us, but I’d guess most people LOVE reading all the comments in their guest books. (And theoretically, we could rip out bad ones.)
Guest book etiquette: Write something about the house, write something about what you did, include the highlight of your trip and, if you want to be really cool, reference something somebody else wrote in the guest book. Guest books are sometimes full of fun tips and ideas. Oh, and mention the mosquitoes. You can’t have a guest book entry without mentioning the mosquitoes.
Guest tip: If the guest book has lots of pages ripped out, don’t unpack.
June 7th, 2007 05:48
you’re still worrying? sheesh! I know you are getting repeat customers and you were booked when I wanted to return. Why worry?
June 7th, 2007 06:38
Not only writing in but reading a guest book is one of my favorite things about renting a house anywhere. I have no doubt your comments are fabulous!
June 7th, 2007 07:32
I love reading the guest book. The place we stayed in May didn’t have one. Now THAT was a bummer. I started to go get them one and just decided to save my poem for your house in November.
My suggestion to everyone is not to wait until the last morning to write in the book. We have done this a few times and are always rushed. Then I think about all the things I wanted to write and forgot.
I am with Mary Beth, don’t worry abour your house anymore. It is awesome. I can’t wait to see what has been done since last November.
June 7th, 2007 08:02
I need a guest book for our lake house. Any suggestions on where to find one? I am striking out.
June 7th, 2007 08:28
Hubs and I practically fight over the guest book. Our typical vacation house rental arrival is unpack, drinks, deck and guestbook!
June 7th, 2007 09:23
Can someone tell me if the guys from Bongo Bongo keep this website updated and if they are referring to their villa in the article above? We are staying there in April 2008 and can’t wait! It’s our first trip to St. John
June 7th, 2007 10:03
Yes this is the gu’s website that took over from their construction blog. X Give Ruth at STJ Spice a call she has them.
June 7th, 2007 10:54
For Xislandgirl,
Check out a Hallmark store for a guest book! Or a nice stationary store!
June 7th, 2007 12:08
Dawn/John, I spent my first visit to STJ at Bongo Bongo. Happy to share my experiences and photos with you if you’d like. It’s going to be fantastic! Believe me
June 7th, 2007 12:52
We have cabin rentals in Ohio (if you’re ever stateside, check us out at http://www.lazylanecabins.com) We love reading our guest books, however, from an owner’s standpoint, we don’t need to know TOO much personal info!!! We have been to St John several times and that is one of our evening rituals, drinks on the deck and read the guest book. Lots of good tips, too!! Xislandgirl: we buy our guest books at Wal-Mart.
June 7th, 2007 13:19
mary beth: Yes, I’d love to hear about your experience and see some photos. You can email me at dawnrd3@aol.com
Thanks!!
June 7th, 2007 14:23
you have mail! Sorry, thought you could pick up my email address from here.
June 8th, 2007 07:28
Mary Beth: Got the pics – thanks sooo much! I’ll be in touch on your private email with some questions. Looks fabulous!!