If you lent someone your holiday apartment for a week would you expect a token thank you gift?

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My cousin and her partner and his two teenage children have asked to use our apartment in Cornwall for a few days in September. Would you expect them to pay or at least contribute towards their utility bills while they are there?

Yes, I don’t think leaving you a bottle of wine cuts it. I would ask them to cover the utilities and cleaner as a minimum . Maybe ask them to take their own bed linen. They might be glad that you are clear with them. It’s so awkward when you get a favour and then spend hours agonising how you can repay them.