➡️ Meanwhile, here’s the PDF version!

To simplify the list, we have come up with the must-haves (or the essentials), and the nice-to-haves (or those extras). In fact, we have made the list customizable where you can also add a few items to the checklist depending on the kind of experience that you are offering your guests.

Let’s take a look!

• [ ] Comfy and cozy couch, sofa, and chairs
• [ ] Coffee tables to set down their things such as books, gadgets, laptops, and drinks
• [ ] Smart TV or streaming device for guests to have movie nights and watch their favorite shows
• [ ] WIFI with high internet speed, complete information on how to use it
• [ ] Adequate lighting to have a cozy and homey feel in your living room (eg. floor lamps, table lamps, etc)
• [ ] Welcome package booklet with house rules and check-out instruction
• [ ] Window coverings such as curtains or blinds for privacy

Kitchen Essentials

One of the top benefits of a vacation rental is a well-equipped kitchen. Travelers relish the freedom to cook, save money, cater to dietary needs, and eat healthily.

As a vacation home manager, it’s crucial to ensure your kitchen has essential items as this is the first thing most guests look into vacation homes. Check out this vacation rental kitchen checklist to meet your guests’ basic cooking needs and expectations.

Kitchen Appliances

• [ ] Refrigerator
• [ ] Oven and stove top
• [ ] Microwave
• [ ] Toaster
• [ ] Blender
• [ ] Rice Cooker
• [ ] Waffle Iron
• [ ] Coffee maker
• [ ] Dishwasher

Tableware & Flatware – make sure you give extras. For instance, if you have a maximum of 4 guests, then provide 8 sets so they don’t run out.

• [ ] Plates (large & small)
• [ ] Bowls
• [ ] Utensils (butter knives, spoon & fork)
• [ ] Flatware and cutlery (knives & cutting boards)
• [ ] Water glasses
• [ ] Wine and cocktail glasses
• [ ] Mugs for hot beverages
• [ ] Pitcher
• [ ] Big serving platter and bowls
• [ ] Serving platters
• [ ] Food storage containers and aluminum foils

Condiments & cooking essentials

• [ ] Salt & pepper, sugar
• [ ] Cooking oil
• [ ] Vinegar and soy sauce
• [ ] Mustard and ketchup
• [ ] Toothpicks

Other important stuff

• [ ] Pots, saucepans, spatulas, and baking sheets
• [ ] Cleaning supplies (dish soap, sponge, and dishwashing detergent)
• [ ] Kitchen towels, garbage bags, cleaning gloves, and paper towels

Toiletry and Bathroom Essentials

Research indicates that cleanliness ranks as the foremost consideration for guests when choosing from hundreds of vacation home listings. Check out the vacation rental inventory checklist essentials below:

• [ ] Towels (bath towels, hand towels, face towels, etc)
• [ ] Shower curtain
• [ ] Toilet paper with extra rolls
• [ ] Toiletries such as hand soap, face soaps, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
• [ ] Toilet cleaning supplies such as toilet brushes and bathroom cleaner
• [ ] Hair dryer
• [ ] Small wastebasket

Bedroom Essentials

Who wouldn’t want that comfy and cozy feeling—where you don’t want to get up in the morning when you’re on vacation? Give that feeling to your guests through this vacation rental bedroom checklist:

• [ ] Thick mattresses and soft bedsheets for comfy sleep
• [ ] Two pillows
• [ ] Duvet or comforter
• [ ] Closet and dressers
• [ ] Window covers such as curtains and blinds
• [ ] Hangers and hooks for clothes
• [ ] Lamps and bedside table
• [ ] Air conditioner or space heater

➡️ Check out the complete list of Airbnb Host Expenses

The Nice-to-haves or those Little Extras for your Airbnb and Vacation Rentals

Every vacation rental home is different. Your checklist should be adaptable to your specific vacation rental setting. Whether your property is near a lake, a beach, or in the mountains, customization is key to aligning with the unique experiences your guests seek.

In this case, we’ll share a general nice-to-have list, and feel free to add up according to the kind of experience you’re offering!

Living Room Extras

• [ ] Paintings, photographs, and other designs hanging on the wall
• [ ] Smart speakers like Amazon Echo or Google Home to play their favorite music (although we recommend this as an extra, make sure that your vacation home won’t disturb neighbors if your guests play loud music)
• [ ] Fireplace accessories for cold areas such as vacation homes in the mountains
• [ ] Local recommendations on what to do outdoors. This is a huge plus for tourist places. You may want to offer good recommendations to your guests on the top things to do in the area: the must-try foods, places to visit, and adventures to try out!

Kitchen Extras

• [ ] Kid-friendly items such as high chairs for kids and sippy cups!
• [ ] Other cooking tools such as pancake spatula, cheese grater, potato masher, peeler, and pizza cutter

Bedroom Extras

• [ ] Extra pillows and blankets
• [ ] Alarm clock on the bedside table
• [ ] Thick rugs in the bedroom
• [ ] A chair and a study table for those who want to work/study
• [ ] Iron and ironing board
• [ ] Decor and accessories
• [ ] Laundry basket
• [ ] Full-length mirror
• [ ] Bathrobe and extra towels (face towels, foot towels, etc)
• [ ] Cleaning supplies such as vacuum cleaners, dustpans, waste baskets, and brooms

Bathroom Extras

• [ ] Body and hand lotion
• [ ] Toothpaste and a new toothbrush
• [ ] Mouthwash
• [ ] Shower caps
• [ ] Cotton pads and swabs
• [ ] Shaving cream and razors
• [ ] Assorted mini travel toiletries
• [ ] No-slip mat for inside the shower
• [ ] No-slip mat for outside the shower

Outdoor Space – if you have one!