Sex toys, kitchen machines, LEGO sets and more - what guests forget on holiday
Time and again, guests forget things in their accommodation while on holiday, including some quite unusual items. An analysis by holiday home specialist Interhome reveals which items are most often left behind - and which of them have already caused a surprise or two.
Shortly before departure, guests often have their minds elsewhere and overlook the most obvious things in their holiday home. According to the Interhome analysis, this most frequently includes items of clothing and shoes, closely followed by charging cables, books, keys and purses. The service teams and hosts were particularly surprised by things they didn't expect to find, such as a brand new LEGO playset worth around 400 francs or an expensive kitchen appliance they had brought with them.
2’800 francs under the bed and please forward seafood
It was not a purse, but a large sum of cash that caused a stir among Interhome employees: while making up the beds, the cleaning staff discovered an envelope containing no less than 2’800 francs. The guest only realised it was missing when he was already on the plane and returned immediately to collect the money in person and to thank the staff with a gift. Sex toys of all shapes and sizes are less surprising, but always cause a stir and make people smile.
A guest has also called after leaving and asked if his frozen seafood could be forwarded to him. Some of the smaller surprises are things that are taken away. However, some guests try to be particularly clever when, for example, an expensive mattress from the holiday home is exchanged for a cheaper one.
Further results of the study by holiday home provider Interhome on forgotten things and unusual guest requests can be found here in German and here in French.
Research methodology
As part of a survey conducted by the holiday home specialist Interhome among its local service offices across Europe, they indicated which items were most frequently forgotten by guests and which special requests the local teams receive. The data was collected and analysed in December 2024/January 2025.
