Your Shopping List of EVERYTHING You Need in Your Airbnb
Jun 23, 2023
image above: Banner Day Interiors
When it comes to hosting guests in your Airbnb, creating a comfortable and inviting space is crucial. Design plays an important part in this... I mean, OBVIOUSLY! But providing the right amenities is super important, too.
The right amenities mean that your guests have everything they could possibly need at their fingertips, and also that these items are good quality, pleasant to look at and use, and won't break before they've paid their dues... Simple, right? But shopping for these items can be overwhelming because the needs are vast if you're starting with an empty house. Not to mention the options are a-plenty on the great big endless interwebs.
That's why I've curated this free purchase list to ensure that your Airbnb is stocked with absolutely everything you need. And did I mention that it's FREE?! 🥳
Here's a quick run down of what is included...
The Kitchen
A lot of this shopping list focuses on the kitchen's needs. It is the heart of the home after all, and part of the reason people are booking a short-term rental versus a hotel. Kitchen appliances and tools are going to get a lot of use so they need to be up to the job! Quality is important, and so is not missing any of the key kitchen tools and gadgets your guests will need.
Some people say have all of the kitchen tools necessary to cook a big turkey dinner in your rental. I think that's a good guide, but it's really about knowing your ideal type of guest and catering to what they may need or desire to have in the home during their stay.
The two items that are missing the most in rentals in my experience are storage containers and sharp knives. Do you have these in your place?
The Bathroom
Regardless of whether you're catering for solo business travelers or families on vacay, every guest is going to make good use of the bathroom!
Download to shop my favorite tried-and-true items. 👇
Bedroom
Knowing how to layer the perfect bed for your rental is a skill that you CAN acquire! I've included my favorite items that I've used personally and recommended with success to clients for years!
(Click Here to read more about selecting the right beds/headboards.)
Everything in between!
These are the all-important "I'm soooo glad our host thought of that!" touches that will ensure your guests stay happy, thus giving you the 5-star reviews you deserve!
The best part of this list? It comes with a corresponding Google spreadsheet to easily keep track of your purchases. The visual list you see above is all hyperlinked in the download, and also you get this spreadsheet to edit and make your own as you're making your purchases. This makes the ordering process so much easier!
You don't need to buy everything on this list (and I talk more about the "essentials" and the "nice to haves" on the download), but if you want to make life easier then just add to cart and be done with it. These products are tried, tested, reviewed and approved and are guaranteed to make your guests' stay comfortable and memorable (for all the right reasons!).
And remember... a happy guest is more likely to leave a positive review, leading to increased bookings and greater success as an Airbnb host.
Happy hosting! XOXO
PS. A quick word on Walmart... I shopped around a lot for this list and for a lot of items I landed on Walmart. It's easily accessible for almost everyone, with quick delivery times and great customer service. Plus, easy in-person returns can really help when needed over Amazon.
