Search “welcome book template” and you’ll drown in Word and Canva files: hours of layout work, exported to a PDF that dies the day your Wi-Fi password changes. Here’s a better starting point: living templates.
Open real welcome books, right now
Live exampleAppartement Montmartre
Paris 18e · Visit →
Live examplePenthouse vue mer
Marseille · Visit →
Live exampleAppartement Vieille Ville
Annecy · Visit →
Real example guidebooks published with Cléo — open them just like a guest would.
Notice what works: the visual welcome, modules ordered by the guest’s journey, tap-to-copy codes, recommendations with photos and directions, the language switcher top right.
The template structure, section by section
| Section | What goes in | Classic mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 4–6 warm lines + a photo | A cold, generic intro |
| Arrival | Step-by-step access with photos | Assuming “it’s obvious” |
| Wi-Fi & codes | Network, password, door codes | Burying them mid-document |
| Appliances | One card per device, 2–3 steps | Scanning the manufacturer manual |
| House rules | 5–8 rules, kindly phrased | Legalese |
| Local tips | 8–15 spots with a personal line | A soulless list |
| Checkout | Time, keys, 3–4 requests | A 15-chore list |
Why we won’t hand you a Word file
- Static files can’t translate themselves — a digital book displays in each guest’s language automatically.
- They can’t be updated instantly for every future guest.
- They can’t measure anything — views and scans tell you your welcome is actually used.
- They can’t offer tap-to-copy Wi-Fi, clickable directions, or real-time opening hours.
The template and the tool are one
Every section above is a ready-made module in Cléo. Fill it in, preview live, publish for a one-time €29 — yours for life.
Frequently asked questions
Can I copy the structure of your live examples?
Please do — that’s what they’re for. The structure is battle-tested across hundreds of stays.
Is there really no PDF download?
No download, no email capture. The examples are live pages, and the checklist is interactive on this site. Your guests deserve better than PDFs anyway.
Create your guest guidebook in minutes
Free to create and test. Publish for a one-time €29 — the guidebook is yours for life, editable forever.
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