Cleaning with a View

After staying in the Orca Suite, I had a chance to clean it.

This was a chance to learn how Mary wants things done, which was very helpful. It was also nice that the first place I cleaned for Mary was a place I had stayed - I knew where things were because I'd been using them for days.

Mary also asked me if I had suggestions for the place. That was fun! And it gave me a chance to think about how I would want to have things set up, the things I liked, and the things that I might do differently.

Things I liked include:

• A good variety/ supply of cooking and baking items
• The themed artwork
• Nice towels and sheets
• The beautiful view!

Things I might do differently include:

• Having the guest book for people to sign out in the open
• Having doorstops behind the doors to protect the wall
• New blinds (which I happen to know are in the process of being ordered :)

Back to the beautiful view: Even with water on the outside windows, that view just can't be beat! I just had to capture the beauty of the blue sky and puffy white clouds and water and grass reflecting through the drips!

Perks of the Job: A Temporary Stay

Before I officially started working, I had a chance to stay in one of the suites I'll be cleaning and helping rent this summer.

The Anchor Inn by the Sea has three suites, with an additional room connecting two of the suites. I stayed in the Orca Suite while my boss was out of town -  a double benefit: I got to see first hand what our guests experience, and I was able to keep an eye on the place and check in one guest who came while I was there.

This cute, cozy space was a great place to start my vacation rental adventure in Ketchikan!

Here are pictures of the inside (directly from the website, photo credit goes to Mary!)

Kitchen in Orca Suite

Bedroom in Orca Suite

But I do claim the photos below - all taken from the deck of the Orca Suite:

Dusk from the deck - about 11pm :)

Watched the tide come in....

...and go back out :)

Eagle flying over the ocean