A well-appointed home can make or break the guest's experience at your vacation rental. This list was created for my clients to make it easy to get their STR up and running quickly and successfully. (Disclaimer: As an Amazon Affiliate Associate I may...
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Exterior
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Living Area
Bathrooms
Office
Exterior
A great lock that is wifi enabled to easily change door codes remotely.
Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt, Satin Nickel
Easy to use lockbox to store a back-up door key.
Puroma Large Key Lock Box, Resettable Code
Simple outdoor chairs and small table, perfect for a balcony or patio.
Ebern Designs Malcohm Square 2 - Person 17'' L Outdoor Restaurant Bistro Set & Reviews | Wayfair
This all-weather rattan bistro set will add comfortable seating to your porch, balcony or patio.
Ebern Designs Ables Square 2 - Person 15.8" Long Bistro Set with Cushions & Reviews | Wayfair
Solo Stove is a nice, smokeless alternative to a traditional fire pit.
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Smokeless Fire Pit
If you have a pool, hottub or are near the beach, this sturdy towel rack will keep wet and sandy towels outside to dry.
Heavy Duty Metal Pool Towel Rack, 6 Bars
Foldable acacia wood bistro set is high on style but low on space requirements. Good for a small balcony or beside the grill.
Beachcrest Home Eramana Round 2 - Person 23.5" Long Bistro Set with Cushions & Reviews | Wayfair
Fire pit with spark screen for safety
Sunnydaze 25" Steel Wood-Burning Fire Pit
These exterior security cameras have worked well for us at our properties. The app is easy to use. Place to cover exterior entrances at front and back of the house.
Blink Outdoor 4 Wire-free Security Camera 5pk
Kitchen
Great coffee for the Keurig and supports a good cause!
Boxer Coffee 52 Count Organic House Pods
Ready for a pina colada? This blender will do the trick!
BLACK+DECKER 10-Speed Blender, 6-Cup Jar
Basic inexpensive colander for the kitchen
Chef Craft Select 5qt Plastic Deep Colander
Nice stemless wine glasses
Godinger Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 4
These are great to have in the kitchen, in addition to a fire extinguisher.
Mondoshop Fire Blankets for Home & Camping
Not a necessity but a nice touch for a well stocked kitchen
14-Piece Mixology Bartender Kit & Tools
This dual purpose coffee maker can make a full pot, or use individual k-cups.
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-in-1 Coffee Maker
Multiple size cookie sheets are a must for the well stocked kitchen.
Farberware Nonstick Cookie Baking Sheets Set
Pyrex casserole dishes with lids are appreciated by guests that like to cook.
Pyrex Colors 2-Pack Tinted Glass Baking Dish
Basic measuring cups and spoons set
TILUCK Stainless Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons
Pyrex Glass 2-cup measuring cup is a kitchen staple
Pyrex Prepware 6001075 Measuring Cup
Easy to use toaster, with auto shutoff safety feature
Hamilton Beach 2 Slice Extra Wide Toaster
Nice set of drinking glasses from Anchor Hocking
Anchor Hocking Rio 16-Piece Glass Set
This set of 3 mixing bowls has a nesting design which saves space in the cabinet.
GLAD Mixing Bowls Set of 3 with Pour Spout
This Crock Pot is perfect for soups or chili.
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Manual Slow Cooker, Steel
Basic hand mixer is a kitchen essential.
Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer
A good set of knives is essential for the kitchen of any home. This set is high quality, yet affordable.
ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Dynamic 12 pc. Knife Block Set - Brown
Basic kitchen utensils set so your guests have everything they need.
Umite Chef 22Pcs Silicone Utensils Set
When it's time for a glass of wine, don't let your guest down by not having a corkscrew! This one will do the trick nicely.
WOTOR Zinc Alloy Wing Corkscrew Opener
Basic ceramic dishes that look nice and are budget friendly. Quantity should be at least max number of guests + 2.
Mainstays Glazed White Stoneware Round Dinner Bowl, 6.1”
Place setting for 4 people. Basic ceramic dishes that look nice and are budget friendly. Quantity should be a place setting for each guest + 2 extra.
Mainstays Glazed White Stoneware Dinnerware Set, 12-Pieces
Basic ceramic plate, budget friendly and looks nice. Easy to replace from your local Walmart. Quantity should be max number of guests + 2.
Mainstays Glazed White Round Stoneware Dinner Plate, 10.3”
Basic salad plate. Quantity should be max number of guests + 2.
Mainstays Glazed White Round Stoneware Salad Plate, 7.5”
Basic stoneware coffee mug. Quantity should be equal to max number of guests + 2.
Mainstays Glazed White Stoneware 12 - Ounces Mug
If you have a firepit, you must have s'mores skewers!
MalloMe 32" S'mores Sticks - 5 Pack
Consider a coffee organizer station to hold K-cups or ground coffee bags, teas, sugar packets and creamers.
Wooden Coffee Station Organizer with Handle
The slim design of this K-cup holder works well under the single serve Keurig machines. Check the measurements of your machine and this item before ordering.
EVERIE Coffee Pod Holder Drawer for Keurig
A knife block with cutting and steak knifes. Practical and easy on the budget.
Moss & Stone 14-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Set
Basic pitcher is a standard kitchen necessity.
Rubbermaid Clear Pitcher, 1 Gallon, Red
Raw sugar packets for coffee station.
Sugar In The Raw Turbinado Sugar Packets
Individual creamers for coffee station.
Land Lakes Mini Mo's Half and Half Creamer
Great for kitchens that have high cabinets! Don't make your guests climb to reach items.
Handy Laundry Folding Step Stool - Black
Children's Dinnerware in assorted colors
Kid’s Dinnerware Set - 15 Pieces - Ocean
Help guests understand the rating system for vacation rentals.
Guest Review Rating Magnet, 5" x 6" Sign
Display your vacation rental license, house rules and check out instructions.
Miratino 23x18 Inch Cork Bulletin Board
Bedrooms
Clean white cotton sheets are a must! These are affordable and hold up well. Two sets per bed. Do not use microfiber sheets, as they are hair magnets.
Organic Cotton Brushed Percale Cool and Breathable Sheet Set & Pillowcases, Choose Size and Color - Sam's Club
Waterproof mattress encasements are a must to protect your mattress. They completely surround the mattress and are not easily removed. You'll want to top with a washable mattress pad or protector.
Utopia Bedding King Mattress Encasement
Make sure bedroom closets each have 10-15 clothes hangers
Heshberg Space Saving Plastic Hangers (50, White)
Have a luggage rack in each bedroom for your guests luggage.
SONGMICS Luggage Rack, Pack of 2, Black
Waterproof pillow protectors keep your pillows in great shape. King and Standard size. Two for each pillow.
Utopia Bedding Waterproof Pillow Protectors
Waterproof mattress pads add to the comfort of the bed while protecting your mattress.
Utopia Bedding Waterproof King Mattress Protector
We really like the pillows from Sam's Club. Be sure to get two sets of pillow protectors for all pillows.
Member's Mark Hotel Premier Collection Bed Pillows, Assorted Sizes Set of 2 - Sam's Club
If you prefer a non-quilted mattress pad, this protector does the trick. Waterproof, yet easily washable and does well in the dryer, adds that extra layer between the sheets and mattress encasement.
ProtectEase Waterproof Mattress Cover, Assorted Sizes - Sam's Club
Living Area
Cozy up on the couch with this soft throw blanket.
Exclusivo Mezcla Extra Large Fleece Throw
Outlet covers help create a safer space for guests with children.
Safety 1st Plug Protectors, 36 Count
This handy portable radio also is a bluetooth speaker. It plugs in, but keep batteries in it for emergency situations and portability. Have a battery operated radio in the house and be prepared for hurricane season. (Don't forget extra batteries for ...
ONGTEED Portable Retro AM FM Bluetooth Radio
Bulletin Board for hanging important STR info: Business License, No Smoking Sign, Check-out Instructions.
DOLLAR BOSS 16''x12'' Double-Sided Cork Board
Make you “no smoking” policy crystal clear with this tasteful sign.
No Smoking & Vaping Sign for Home/Office
Don't forget to give your guests the wifi password!
Wooden Chalkboard Table Centerpiece Sign
Bathrooms
Save your washcloths from makeup stains!
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes, 20 Count
Keep a bottle in each shower. I also recommend having individual toiletries.
Everyone 3-in-1 Soap, 32oz, Citrus & Mint
High quality, yet affordable, towels. I recommend white, two per guest plus one extra set. For larger homes, you may want to get assorted colors.
Member's Mark Hotel Premier Luxury Bath Towel, Assorted Colors - Sam's Club
High quality and affordable hand towels. White recommended, at least one per guest.
Member's Mark Hotel Premier Luxury Hand Towel, Assorted Colors - Sam's Club
Nice quality washcloths. White recommended. Two per guest.
Member's Mark Hotel Premier Luxury Washcloth, Assorted Colors (Set of 2) - Sam's Club
Inexpensive washcloths in bulk. Keep extras on hand in your supply closet to quickly replace damaged ones.
Member's Mark Commercial Hospitality Washcloths, White, 24 pk. - Sam's Club
Replace bathroom rugs with these easy-to-wash bath mats.
Utopia Towels Cotton Bath Mats 21x34, 2 Pack
Save your washcloths from makeup stains by providing two makeup washcloths per bathroom.
American Soft Linen Makeup Remover Cloths
Don't forget the hairdryer! This basic amenity means a lot to your guests. Have at least one in the house, or one in each bathroom.
REVLON Travel Hair Dryer, 1875 Watts, Black
Oversized beach towels are a must for a home near the beach. One per guest.
Kaufman Joey Velour Multi-Color Stripe Towel
It's a good idea to have a first aid kit handy in case of accidental cuts and scrapes.
First Aid Only 50-Person Emergency Kit
Washable shower curtain liner, can go inside of decorative curtain or use on its own.
CLOROX 2-in-1 Shower Curtain Liner, 72"x72" White
Environmentally friendly and economical alternative to individual toiletries.
Better Living Euro Series TRIO Soap Dispenser
Office
Useful extension cord and charger for the desk
Flat Plug Power Strip, 5ft, 3 Outlets, 4 USB
Laundry
It's important to have an iron and ironing board for business travelers and military.
BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron IR06V
It's important to have an ironing board for military and business travelers.
Honey-Can-Do Collapsible Ironing Board
Basic laundry hamper will make it a breese for your guests to do laundry.
Sterilite Ultra Laundry Basket, White
These roomy bags are great for laundry that needs to be transported.
USGI Military Cotton Canvas Laundry Bag 3Pk
For the Owner's Cleaning Supply Closet (NOT for guest use or front door) - a straight-forward mechanical lock so no batteries to replace.
