Plan your own stays around guest bookings

Start with the dates that matter

List preferred arrival and departure dates, whether they are fixed, and any alternatives. Include family visits or maintenance trips that may not feel like a holiday but still make the home unavailable. Mellow's detailed information says personal-use requests are subject to existing bookings. An apparently quiet week is not confirmation that the home is free.

Use an owner-stay request

1. 01

   Stay details

   Provide arrival and departure times as well as dates, the people staying and the beds needed.

2. 02

   Availability

   Request the block through the agreed owner process. Ask for confirmation that it has been recorded correctly before making firm plans.

3. 03

   Cleaning and linen

   Confirm the required reset, linen use and any costs associated with your visit. Leave enough time before the next guest.

4. 04

   Work during your stay

   Mention contractor visits, furniture changes or supplies you plan to deliver so the team can keep records up to date.

Keep changes in the same conversation

If you shorten or extend your trip, ask for the calendar and cleaning arrangements to be updated together. Do not assume dates become bookable as soon as you leave, or remain blocked after you cancel. Check the confirmation rather than changing availability separately on a booking platform. One agreed record reduces the chance of mixed messages.

Leave a useful departure note

Say which beds were used, whether any items were moved and whether anything needs attention. Remove personal food or belongings according to your agreement. Mellow's Owner Portal provides visibility of bookings and personal-use dates, but exact approval and reset arrangements should be confirmed for your home. Keep your visit enjoyable by making the handover as clear as a guest changeover.