The 7 Best Clocks And Alarms For Short Term Rentals
Your guests are traveling for either work or leisure and either way they don’t have any time to waste looking at confusing clocks. They have many things planned and they need to squeeze in a lot of activities in their limited schedule. If they miss a task or two, they might end up feeling like they missed out. It is easy to make mistakes like that when you have moved to a new place for work or if you are in vacation mode.
When you are in a new place, you tend to lose track of time as you move away from your daily routine. To keep your guests on time and in control of their plans, you should consider equipping the house with some wall and alarm clocks. They will not only offer a chance to accessorize your property but also add necessary functionality.
What to look for when buying clocks and alarms?
If you are going for a wall clock, think of it as a utility that can spruce up your place. You don’t have to spend a lot to get something that can tell the time and look good while doing it.
Firstly, you need to decide whether you are getting analog or digital. They all have their own styles. It really depends on the room and space on the wall where the clock will go. Some styles that you will encounter are retro clocks, cuckoo clocks, children’s designs, contemporary analog, contemporary digital with LEDs, flap clocks and more. Spend some time going through a website’s catalog and you may just might something that suits what you are looking for perfectly.
The clock should be easily legible and easy to operate. You shouldn’t get something overly ornate that can’t be read properly. The numbers should be large and clearly visible with large minute and hour hands. In case of a digital clock, find something that has a backlight. This way, it can even act like a faint night light.
If getting a bedside clock then it should have robust alarm features. The alarm should be easy to set and have the snooze functionality. Usually, guests might just use their cellphones but it is good to provide an option in case their cell phone runs out of battery at an inopportune time. For a digital clock, having a display for the date is a nice to have.
If you are getting something like a cuckoo clock then you should look for volume features on the clock because some people might find the constant hourly reminders distracting. If you have something like a grandfather clock in your property, then it should be well maintained. It would be a great talking point as long as it functions properly.
If you are getting a smart clock, make sure it supports most voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. If the smart clock has a display for wallpapers, then select some non-personal and pleasant wallpapers to display on the screen.
Recommendations from Amazon:
Bernhard Products Black Wall Clock: This is a classic simple design that gets the job done and should fit right into most contemporary homes. It has a non-ticking mechanism with a sweeping mechanism that should be absolutely silent. It runs on a single AA battery.
RCA Digital Alarm Clock with large display: This comes with an easy to read large LED display. It has support for the snooze functionality along with a brightness control to tone down the display in case the red color is too harsh. It is powered by a 9V battery.
Bekith 12 inch round classic clock: This one is a great retro looking clock that we love for the style. It will fit into any traditional room. It looks sophisticated and old school. Highly recommended for retro lovers.
LOHAS Home Vintage Wooden Round Wall Clock: This one is for the owners running rustic Airbnbs who want something to go along with the theme. It is made of wood MDF without glass or cover so it is not recommended if your property catches a lot of dust frequently. Otherwise, it makes for a great addition to add character to the room.
PICTEK Projection Alarm Clock: This one is a fancy little device with a trick up its sleeve. It has a tiny project that projects the time on a nearby wall or ceiling. It is a fun little gimmick that is also surprisingly functional as the guests won’t have to turn in their bed to look at the time. They can see right above their heads as they lay in bed. This is surely to be a talking point.
Digital Alarm Clock with Wooden Electronic LED Time display: This one we absolutely adore for the minimalist design. Also, the fact that it is made of wooden materials makes it a stylish addition to your bedroom. It has 3 alarm settings and 3 brightness settings for personalization. This one runs on USB power so you will need a wall socket that offers USB out. It can run on batteries but it drains them very quickly.
GLOUE alarm clock with USB charger: For not a lot of money, you get this futuristic looking clock that has a unique large mirror like display. The slim and simple mirror design blends in perfectly with the rest of the room. It also supports two USB charging ports and thus makes a great addition to the bedside table for hooking up a phone to as your guests sleep. It requires a USB socket for powering it on but it comes with battery backup to preserve the time when it is not powered.
Precautions to take:
Keep some spare batteries in case the batteries die. You might need to change them once every 6 months or so. If you are getting a clock that runs on wired power then make sure you have the appropriate USB wall sockets or at least some sort of adapter to run the device.
Preferably get a silent clock that does not make ticking sounds. The constant tick can be a sticking point for some guests.
Love,
Scooch and Steve
