| Whether this is your first or third time renting a | | | | fee is an excellent guideline. |
| luxury vacation home you may still be confused | | | | Housekeeping |
| about how much to tip the staff. Luxury vacation | | | | Was the service very basic or did the |
| villas generally provide more staff and a higher | | | | housekeeper leave imaginative towel origami on |
| level of personalized service, therefore warranting | | | | your bed every day and special decorative |
| more generous tips than staff at a luxury hotel. | | | | touches around the house? Did she smile and try |
| You're likely to be in more direct contact and | | | | to communicate even if there was a language |
| come to know the staff by name. The amount | | | | barrier? The tip ranges from $20 to 50. |
| you tip will depend upon the quality and quantity | | | | Maintenance |
| of service, length of your stay and the size of | | | | Were you rescued from an overflowing toilet at |
| your group. These recommendations are based | | | | midnight? Did the fridge stop working or did the |
| on a 5-7 night stay. Follow these insightful tips and | | | | hot tub stop heating? If there was an onsite |
| you won't under tip or over tip. | | | | maintenance man who performed one or several |
| Concierge | | | | services for you a $10-$20 tip is appropriate. |
| Your concierge books your tours, activities and | | | | Gardener |
| services. He'll save you time, energy and | | | | Was the gardener there on a daily basis and were |
| frustration by making recommendations perfectly | | | | the grounds beautifully kept? Did he perform |
| suited to your needs. Any bookings he makes for | | | | extra services such as bringing you fresh cut |
| you will cost the same as if you made them | | | | flowers or fruit from the garden? If so, $20-$30 |
| yourself but without all the hassle. Your concierge | | | | is appropriate. If the gardener worked only one |
| is just a phone call away and is there to answer | | | | day a tip is not required. |
| questions, take care of issues with the rental and | | | | Security Guard |
| deal with your personal concerns. Unlike hotels | | | | The Security Guard is the most overlooked |
| that offer limited service, a luxury vacation rental | | | | member of the staff when it comes to tips, yet, |
| concierge will be available 24 hours a day. Did your | | | | he's the one who's sacrificed the most. Perhaps |
| back go out and you need a chiropractor? Your | | | | his nightly shift was from 7 P.M. to 7 A.M. and you |
| concierge will likely steer you to his own trusted | | | | never even saw him. He stayed awake all night |
| chiropractor and maybe even drive you there | | | | and left his own family unprotected so yours |
| himself. | | | | could be safe. If there were no incidents $20 is |
| If you're familiar with the location and don't need | | | | appropriate. If something highly unusual occurred |
| concierge services a tip is not required. But if your | | | | $40 is generous. |
| concierge made your vacation stress-free and | | | | Delivery Method |
| provided great service the tip can range from | | | | Should you hand the staff individual envelopes |
| $150-$350. The size of the house and your party | | | | with their tip inside or give the full amount to the |
| are factors. A larger vacation rental house and a | | | | concierge with a note as to the amount you want |
| larger party require more time and energy as | | | | each person to receive? Both methods are |
| more things can go wrong. For a small party of 6 | | | | appropriate but customs may vary. If you're |
| start at $150 and for a larger party of 8 start at | | | | traveling abroad you can always ask the |
| $200 then add more if you feel extraordinary | | | | concierge or check the vacation villa's guidebook |
| services were provided. | | | | for suggestions. If you're visiting a 3rd world |
| Chef | | | | country keep in mind the staff probably earn |
| The variables here are the number of meals | | | | very little and your tip can significantly affect the |
| prepared, how much you liked the food and how | | | | quality of their lives. If in doubt, error on the side |
| personable the chef was. Chefs aren't expected | | | | of generosity but most of all let your conscience |
| to clean the kitchen but if he does that's a big | | | | be your guide. |
| plus. A 10% to 20% tip based on the chef's total | | | | |