Vacation rental cleaning in Orange Beach & Gulf Shores, AL · Short-term rentals only

251-290-4144 clean@thecleaningmermaids.com

Spotless kitchen island and dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows and a Gulf view in an Orange Beach condo

Our services

Vacation Rental Cleaning & Housekeeping Services

We focus on one thing and do it right: specialized cleaning and housekeeping designed for short-term vacation rentals in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama.

  • Short-Term Rentals Only
  • Orange Beach & Gulf Shores

Automatic scheduling

Each new booking on your calendar triggers a turnover clean.

Guest-ready confirmation

You hear from us when your rental is clean, inspected, and ready.

Licensed & insured

A local, licensed, and insured cleaning team.

Clean white condo kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances and a tidy breakfast bar

Turnover cleaning

Vacation rental turnover cleaning

We specialize in vacation rental cleaning, and that’s it. Focusing on one service lets us deliver consistent, high-quality turnovers that help you earn more 5-star reviews.

Every turnover includes a full clean of the property, reset for the next guest.

Linens & towels

Linens and towels

Every bed gets a fitted sheet and a flat sheet with pillowcases, and sofa sleeper sheets are provided. Each bathroom gets towels, hand towels, washcloths, and a bath mat, and the kitchen gets a dish towel. Linen service carries a yearly linen fee.

  • Fitted and flat sheets with pillowcases on every bed
  • Sofa sleeper sheets provided
  • Towels, hand towels and washcloths
  • A bath mat for each bathroom and a dish towel for the kitchen
Freshly made bed with crisp linens, coordinated pillows and coastal artwork in a Gulf Shores condo
Paper towels and guest supplies set out on a vacation rental condo counter

Stocked for arrival

Guest starter sets

Each turnover includes a guest starter set for the bathrooms and kitchen, from toilet paper and a bar of soap to paper towels, dish soap, and a sponge, so guests walk into a clean, well-stocked space.

Quality control

Inspections and light maintenance

After cleaning, an inspector walks the unit and checks the fine details, from fingerprints on faucets to scuffed baseboards. Quick maintenance items that can be handled on the spot are taken care of during the visit.

If anything is broken, missing, or not working properly, we notify you right away.

Clean bathroom vanity with folded fresh towels in a Gulf Shores vacation rental

Linens & guest starter set

What’s included: linens & guest starter set

Here is exactly what our linen service and guest starter set include at every turnover.

Beds

  • Fitted sheet and flat sheet
  • 1 pillowcase for twin beds
  • 2 pillowcases for queen and king beds
  • Sofa sleeper sheets provided (sofa sleepers are not made up)

Each bathroom

  • 4 towels
  • 1 hand towel per sink
  • 4 washcloths
  • 1 bath mat
  • 1 roll of toilet paper
  • 1 trash bag
  • 1 bar of soap

Units that sleep more people than this would suit get additional towels and washcloths. For example, a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit that sleeps 10 gets 2 additional towels and washcloths.

Kitchen

  • 1 roll of paper towels
  • 3 trash bags
  • 1 single-use packet of dish detergent
  • 1 single-use packet of laundry detergent
  • 1 sealed, wrapped sponge/scrubber
  • 1 small bottle of dish soap
  • 1 dish towel

Provided by the owner

  • Mattress encasements
  • Mattress pads
  • Quilts and blankets
  • Pillows

Optional extras

Owners may keep additional items in a closet for us to leave out, such as coffee cups and K-cups, shampoo, conditioner and body wash, or koozies.

Yearly linen fee: Linen service carries a yearly linen fee. Call 251-290-4144 for details.

How it works

Automatic scheduling from your booking calendar

We connect with your booking calendar so each new reservation automatically triggers a scheduled clean. When the clean and inspection are complete, you receive a confirmation that your property is ready for the next guest. If anything is broken, missing, or not working, we let you know. The system is built for back-to-back bookings, same-day check-ins, and peak-season volume.

Booking triggers an automatic clean

Your short-term rental platform sends us the booking, and our system immediately schedules the turnover clean. You don’t have to lift a finger.

Our cleaning crew arrives

On departure day, our professional cleaners show up fully stocked. Every room is thoroughly cleaned and reset for the next guest. If anything is broken, missing, or not working, we let you know.

Detailed inspection and light maintenance

After cleaning, an inspector walks the unit and checks the fine details, from fingerprints on faucets to scuffed baseboards. Quick maintenance items that can be handled on the spot are taken care of during this visit.

Add-on for cleaning clients

Monthly Maintenance Plan

Our cleaning clients can add the Mermaids Monthly Maintenance Plan for $30 per month. It covers preventive maintenance on the consumables that often need replacing in vacation units.

  • LED light bulb replacements
  • Air filter replacements
  • Battery replacements
  • Shower liner replacements

This plan does not replace your handyman. For example, it will not fix leaky sinks or clogged toilets. For handyman repairs, we refer owners to Beach Condo 911.

Mermaids Monthly Maintenance Plan

$30

per month

LED bulbs · Air filters · Batteries · Shower liners

Who we clean for

  • Condo owners who need dependable condo maid service between guests
  • Beach house owners who need vacation rental housekeepers
  • Airbnb, VRBO, and direct-booking hosts in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores

What we don’t do

  • We do not clean primary residences or long-term rentals. We clean short-term vacation rentals only.
  • We do not service pet-friendly units at this time.
  • We do not service Fort Morgan, Foley, Perdido Key, or other surrounding areas at this time.

Mermaids · Orange Beach & Gulf Shores

Get a quote for your vacation rental

Pricing depends on your property. Send us your bedrooms, bathrooms, and complex or neighborhood, or give us a call.