I've seen tipping discussed several times here, but never very specific as to what percentage is appropriate in regards to a housekeeper. We are renting a house for two weeks, and would like to show our appreciation without "raising the bar", so to speak, for future guests. Can y'all help?

Tip what you want - to heck with what others do.

If I am in a studio I usually leave $10.00 per night.

6 years ago a friend and I were sharing a studio at one of the larger resorts. We both were leaving tips(we both worked in bars and clubs when we were younger)not knowing the other was doing the same. Every day when we returned to our apartment there were fresh cut flowers everywhere, including on our pillows, fresh towels and the place looked spit shined. The
wonderful ladies were always waving and smiling at us.

Now here is where we were blown away. The next year we arrived after dark. As we were heading to our suite we heard "Happy Lady (If you knew Peggy you would understand her title) and Big Man you are back!" It was those same housekeepers. Guess who took care of us that year as well.

Give whatever you are comfortable with. The staff will appreciate your kindness.