Cabin linens... stocking your cabin for comfort and convenience

Your supply of cabin linens will vary depending on how much time you spend at your cabin or lodge, how large or small it is, how much storage space you have, if you have laundry facilities, and how many people typically visit.

The better equipped you are, the more pleasurable your stay will be.

Towels and bedding make such an impact on your comfort - it's one place you don't want to cut corners. Buy the best quality you can afford (watch for sales).

Here is a checklist for your basic needs

	2 sets of sheets and pillowcases for each bed, one for on the bed, one for in the laundry.
	If you live in a colder climate you might enjoy having some flannel or fleece sheets on hand for chilly weather.

TOWELS

	2 bath towels per person*
	2 face cloths per person*
	2 - 4 hand towels
	1 beach towel per person.* If you live on water and spend a lot of time doing water sports and recreation, you may need 2 per person

*based on typical number of people likely to be there at any given time

KITCHEN TOWELS

	4 - 6 dish towels
	4 - 6 wash rags

BLANKETS

one per bed plus some extras - especially if you live in a colder climate

Tips:

I read about one woman who is short on storage space so she keeps her second set of sheets folded flat and stored between the mattress and box spring. A great solution - but perhaps a bit too cumbersome to get at each time you change the bed or want to put the clean sheets away.

I've also heard of adding a bundle of chalk in a linen closet or armoire to help absorb extra moisture and keep linens fresh and dry.