To say no to these visitors?

[TooTweeOrNotTooTwee]

Brief bit of background: DH and I both have stressful jobs, DC are little.

We are going on a two week holiday in July. Can't wait. Anyway, DH's cousin, who we don't know very well and lives abroad, has just announced she will visit our area with husband and her two DC in July, and it would be nice to see us. DH would like to invite them to stay with us. They'd be arriving two days before we go on holiday, and staying one day after, meaning they'd be responsible for things like emptying bins / fridge etc before they leave.

AIBU to find this a bit too much? Four people who are essentially strangers in my house while I prepare and pack for the holiday while finishing off what needs to be finished at work and look after DC?

There are very nice and affordable hotels nearby.... Happy to meet them / host a dinner etc but don't think I want the house guests...

[Petal02]

Good Lord - you really don't need people staying with you, just before you go on holiday!! And there's no way I'd leave strangers to lock up/set alarm/secure my home after I've left. It would ruin the holiday.

[TooTweeOrNotTooTwee]

Thanks all. Glad I'm just being practical not mean/horrible. We will of course plan a nice day with them.