Free template · updated November 3, 2026

Tiny house welcome book template

Tiny houses charm guests but surprise them too: a ladder to a sleeping loft, a small hot water tank, and a power supply that trips if the kettle and heater run at once. A guide that explains the small-space quirks keeps everyone comfortable.

This template walks through each section with sample text for a tiny house, including safe loft use, short showers, which appliances not to run together and where to tuck the luggage.

The template

Replace anything in [brackets] with your own details.

Welcome

Welcome to [Tiny house name]! It's small, but everything has a place. Here's how it all works.

Check-in

Check-in is from [Check-in time].
Your code is [Door code]. The door opens outward, so step back as you open it.

Wifi

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

Parking

Please park at [Parking spot] and follow the path [Path directions] to the house.

How things work

Loft: please face the ladder going up and down, and use the handhold at the top. Mind your head in the loft.
Hot water: the tank is small and gives about [Shower length] of hot water. It refills in about [Recovery time].
Power: please don't run the [High-draw appliance, e.g. space heater] and [Second appliance, e.g. kettle] at the same time, or the breaker will trip. The breaker panel is [Panel location]; flip the tripped switch fully off, then on.
Storage: luggage fits under [Storage spot]. Extra blankets are in [Blanket location].
Ventilation: please run the bathroom fan during showers and crack a window when cooking, so it doesn't get damp.

House rules

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

Trash and recycling

Small bins are under the counter. When they're full, the outdoor bins are [Outdoor bin location]. Collection is [Trash day].

Local picks

Coffee: [Cafe name].
Short walk: [Trail or park name].
Dinner: [Restaurant 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, sort trash into the indoor bins, and turn off the heat and lights.
Close the windows, lock the door and leave the key at [Key spot]. Thanks for living small with us!

Tips

Put a photo of the breaker panel in the guide and say which appliances not to run together; it's the most common tiny house call.
Be honest about the hot water supply so guests can plan back-to-back showers.
Mention the loft ladder and ceiling height in your listing too, so guests with mobility needs can decide before booking.
Explain ventilation; condensation builds up fast in a small space.
Show where luggage goes, because there's rarely an obvious spot.

Put it on one guest page instead of a binder

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Questions

What should a tiny house welcome book include?

The regular sections plus the tiny-house specifics: loft ladder use, hot water limits, which appliances can't run together, the breaker panel, storage and ventilation.

How do I explain limited power in a tiny house?

Name the appliances that can't run at the same time and show where the breaker is and how to reset it. Keep it short and practical.

Is a loft ladder safe for guests?

Ladders and lofts need care, especially for children and older guests. Describe the loft clearly in your listing, add handholds and a guard rail, and give simple up-and-down tips in the guide.

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