Free template · updated November 3, 2026

A-frame welcome book template

A-frames photograph beautifully, but the shape brings its own questions: steep stairs to the loft, low sloped ceilings, heat that rises to the top, and a wall of windows with no easy curtains. A clear guide stops sore heads and too-hot lofts.

This template walks through each section with sample text for an A-frame, including fan settings for the loft, privacy for the big windows and local picks for the views guests came for.

The template

Replace anything in [brackets] with your own details.

Welcome

Welcome to [A-frame name]! We hope you love the view from the big windows as much as we do.

Check-in

Check-in is from [Check-in time].
The code is [Door code]. The door is under the deck on the [Side] side.

Wifi

Network: [Network name]
Password: [Wifi password]

Parking

Please park on [Parking spot]. The last bit of the drive is [Drive note, e.g. steep, so go slowly in the wet].

How things work

Loft stairs: they're steep, so please use the handrail and go down facing the steps, especially at night. A night light is at the top.
Sloped ceilings: mind your head near the edges of the loft and the bathroom.
Heat: warm air rises, so the loft gets toasty. The ceiling fan switch is [Fan switch location]; set it to [Fan direction note] to push warm air down.
Windows: the big windows face [Direction]. Blinds are [Blind note, e.g. on the lower windows only]; the upper glass has no covering, so expect early sunrise.
Stove or fireplace: [Heating appliance instructions].

House rules

Up to [Max guests] overnight guests. No parties or events.
Quiet hours [Quiet hours].
Pets: [Pet policy]. No smoking or vaping inside.

Trash and recycling

Please sort into the bins in [Bin location]. Outdoor bins are [Outdoor bin location], collected [Trash day].

Local picks

Sunrise view: [Lookout name].
Lunch: [Cafe name].
Swim or hike: [Spot name].

Emergency info

Emergency: [Local emergency number]. Address: [Address].
Smoke and CO alarms: [Locations]. Fire extinguisher: [Location].
Host: [Host name], [Host phone].

Checkout

Checkout is by [Checkout time].
Please put used dishes in the sink, gather used towels, and turn off the heat, fan and lights.
Lock up and leave the key at [Key spot]. Thanks for staying!

Tips

Describe the loft stairs or ladder in your listing so guests with young children or mobility needs can decide.
Show how to set the ceiling fan to move warm air down; it makes the loft far more comfortable.
Warn guests about early light through upper windows and leave eye masks if there's no covering.
Pad or mark the lowest ceiling edges, and mention them in the guide.
Add a night light near the top of the stairs.

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Questions

What should an A-frame welcome book include?

The usual sections plus the A-frame quirks: steep loft stairs, sloped ceilings, how to manage heat in the loft, window light and privacy, and how the stove or fireplace works.

How do I keep the A-frame loft cool enough?

Explain the ceiling fan and any window you can open, and set the heat lower than guests might expect, since warm air collects at the top.

Are A-frame loft stairs safe for kids?

They can be steep, so describe them in the listing, add a handrail and a gate if possible, and remind parents to supervise children on them.

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