Pre-arrival stocking · Auburn area

Order ahead.
Arrive, ready.

Groceries and essentials in place before you walk in. You attach the order from Publix or Walmart; we stock the home, so your trip begins the moment you arrive.

§ 01 Where we shop

Two stores.
One destination.
Your kitchen counter, before you walk in.

→ 01 / GROCERY

Publix.

Place your order through Publix online or Instacart. Send us the confirmation. We accept the delivery, refrigerate cold items, and stock the kitchen.

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→ 02 / EVERYDAY

Walmart.

Groceries, household basics, beach towels, that forgotten phone charger. Walmart delivery or pickup. We receive it, unbox it, place it.

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§ 02 How it works

Three steps. Attach the order.
We do the rest.

01

You order.

Publix · Walmart
Place your grocery order directly with Publix or Walmart and schedule your pickup for no later than 2:00 p.m. on your check-in day. This ensures we have enough time to pick up and stock your home before your arrival.
02

You attach.

Receipt → us
Forward the order confirmation. We confirm the route, calculate the fee transparently from the formula below, and send you the total before we move.
03

We arrive.

Before you do
A team member picks up your order, stocks your home, refrigerates cold items, and neatly organizes everything before you arrive.
Field notes

"Attach the order. Walk in to a stocked kitchen. That is the whole service."

Founder's note
Guest voices

What guests say after check-in.

Walking into a fully stocked home after a long day of travel was incredible. Cold drinks were in the fridge, essentials were organized, and everything was exactly where it should be. ArriveReady turned a rental house into a true welcome experience.
Family of four · Auburn rental
We sent our grocery list 48 hours before and walked in to find everything already in the fridge and pantry. No stop at the store, no stress before kickoff — just unpacked and enjoyed Auburn.
Weekend renters · Game day
We flew in for parents weekend with no time to shop. The kitchen was already stocked with everything on our list — cold drinks, breakfast basics, even paper towels. We walked in and started catching up right away.
Parents · Parents weekend
§ 03 Pricing

One transparent formula.
Calculated the moment you attach an order.

Convenience

A flat fee per order. Covers receiving, inspection, refrigeration, and placement inside the home.

$50flat per order
  • Order pickup or in-home receiving
  • Item-by-item inspection
  • Cold chain maintained
  • Placed where it belongs
  • Photo confirmation on completion
  • Packaging removed & recycled
Grocery

A percentage of your basket, applied only to the items inside the bag from Publix or Walmart.

20%of order subtotal
  • Applied to receipt subtotal
  • Publix · Walmart only
  • No markup on goods themselves
  • Fully itemized statement
Add-on cost
Mileage

Applied only when the property is more than 20 miles round-trip from the nearest Publix or Walmart.

$1.25per mile beyond 20
  • Waived within a 20-mile round-trip
  • Calculated round-trip
  • Quoted before we move
  • No surge pricing
  • No surprises on arrival
Worked example · edit the inputs ↓
Total billed on attach
max(0, miles − 20) × $1.25  +  $50  +  subtotal × 20%
$101.00
§ 04 Frequently asked

Ten things guests ask
before they attach an order.

01 What exactly does Arrive Ready do?
We are a white-glove delivery service that stocks your short-term rental with groceries and essentials before you arrive. You place your order through Publix or Walmart, attach the order total, and we handle everything from there: receiving the delivery, refrigerating what's cold, and placing everything where it belongs. You walk into a rental that's already ready.
02 How do I get started?
It's simple. Place your grocery order through Publix or Walmart, book with us, and then we take care of the rest.
03 How far in advance do I need to place my order?
We require that all orders be placed within 24 hours before your arrival. The earlier the better; it gives us time to coordinate the delivery and make sure everything is in place when you walk through the door.
04 Will my cold items be refrigerated properly?
Absolutely. Every order is inspected item by item. Cold items go straight into the refrigerator, frozen items into the freezer, and everything else is placed where it belongs on the counter or in the pantry. We treat your groceries like they're our own.
05 Do I have to be at the rental when you arrive?
Nope, that's the whole point. We coordinate directly with the property manager, so you don't have to be there. By the time you arrive, you can begin enjoying your stay.
06 Can I use Arrive Ready at any short-term rental?
At this time, Arrive Ready is only available at properties managed by our partner short-term rental management companies. This is because we need authorized access to the home to stock it before you arrive, something we coordinate directly with the property manager on your behalf. If you are interested in becoming a partner, book a meeting with us on the “Our Partners” page.
07 How do I know if my rental is eligible?
If you booked through one of our partner management companies, you're good to go. Not sure if your property qualifies? Reach out to us with your rental details and we'll confirm eligibility quickly.
08 What areas do you serve?
We currently serve the Auburn / Opelika areas as well as Lake Martin. Not sure if your rental is in our coverage zone? Reach out and we'll let you know.
09 Will I get confirmation when everything is stocked?
Yes. Once your order is placed you'll receive an email confirmation when we've received your order, when the order is in progress, and finally when it is fully stocked.
10 What if something is missing from my order?
Your order is picked and bagged entirely by Publix or Walmart, so order accuracy is in their hands — we receive your groceries as-is at pickup. That said, we're always looking out for you: if our stocker notices something visibly off, we'll speak with the store right then and keep you in the loop. Where we really shine is everything after pickup — bringing your groceries to the property and stocking the fridge, freezer, and pantry with care, so everything's ready the moment you walk in. That's the ArriveReady standard. For missing or substituted items, Publix and Walmart will make it right directly with a credit or refund, and you'll receive order status notifications from them along the way.
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Manage properties?

Run short-term rentals? We stock them for you.

Arrive Ready partners with property managers across the Auburn area to keep every rental guest-ready before check-in, with no extra work on your end.

Ready when
you arrive.