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Short Term Rental Must Haves: The Ultimate Airbnb Host Essentials & Tools
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items Looking to boost your bookings and achieve 5-star reviews? This curated Benable list features the exact short term rental must-haves I use to create a standout guest experience.
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The Ultimate Coffee Bar!
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The 5-Star Sleep Suite
Spa-Grade Bathroom Essentials
The "Insta-Ready" Decor
The Ultimate Hangout (Game Room)
The Ultimate Coffee Bar!
Transform a basic morning routine into a boutique experience. Guests love a high-end caffeine station that rivals their favorite local shop. This section features the best Nespresso machines, artisanal syrups, and those "perfect" mugs that look great...
This cabinet is perfect to use as a mini coffee bar! Store the coffee dispenser on top, and all the fixings on the bottom.
31" Fluted Buffet Sideboard Cabinet , Coffee Bar Cabinet with 2 Doors, Kitchen Buffet Storage Accent Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves, Black
Want something a little more universal for your coffee bar. This can aid in that! Storage on top and bottom, very spacious!
70'' Coffee Bar Cabinet with Storage Hutch and Cup Holder, Tall Kitchen Pantry Cabinet with Sliding Barn Doors, for Home Dining Room, Gray Oak
Need more space? Go up the wall! Hang your cute coffee cups (or branded ones would be best, with your STR name on it, or company name.) Love to display my cute drinkware for my guests.
Sorbus Small 6-Tier Metal Mug Rack Organizer - for Home, Kitchen & Bar, Coffee Station (Holds 21)
Dress up your BORING coffee bar with some cute, but useful accessories! Have all of the tools your guest MAY need! Better to have it than for a guests to need it and leave a bad review about it.
5pc Brass Bar Tool Set with Stand - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia: Stainless Steel Barware, Farmhouse Style
Rather have an alcohol bar? (Please don’t supply the alcohol, without permits!!) guests bring their own alcohol, at their own leisure, so have the tools they need to whip up a quick cocktail.
True Barware 20 Piece Bar Kit with Shaker, Mixing Glass, Muddler, Double Jigger & More, Stainless Steel, Glass, Set of 20,Multicolor
Not a necessity, but looks nice to have that luxe hotel feel! It’s an ice bucket, btw! (Not may people know about these design must haves!!)
Metal Ice Bucket with Tongs Gold - Threshold™
Having some juice/water containers is very important! I’ve had many guests make large fancy meals with fresh juices! Nice to have a basic pitcher, doesn’t necessarily need to be fancy like these, but this gives that luxe and modern feeling.
JoyJolt Hali Glass Carafe Bottle Water or Juice Pitcher with 6 Lids - 35 oz - Set of 3
Coasters are a MUST HAVE! You don’t want water stains or juice stains on your nice and new furniture! They don’t have to be this fancy, but these fit that luxe feel.
4pk Stone Salt Agate Coasters - Threshold™: Traditional Off-White Drink Coasters, Spot Clean, 4" Square, Pretty Set
Every single space should have a can opener! That is a basic kitchen necessity. Doesnt have to be fancy, doesn’t have to be electric either.
Ultrean Manual Can Opener Bottle Opener(Black)
I recommend a coffee pot that suits the best of both worlds! Individual pod lovers and a hot steaming pot can be made with this one. Trust me, you’ll have guests that request both!
Cuisinart Coffee Center 2-IN-1 Coffee Maker and Single-Serve Brewer -Black Stainless Steel- SS-16BKS: Programmable K-Cup & Ground Coffee Machine
For that premium coffee bar feel, flavored syrups are a must. Stick to the basics though, occasionally offer seasonal flavors.
GHIRARDELLI Premium Chocolate Sauce - 16oz
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The 5-Star Sleep Suite
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Spa-Grade Bathroom Essentials
Nothing fancy, but it IS a need! Keep those toilets clean, okay!
Toilet Brush with Holster - Dealworthy™
Towels, towels, towels. You’ll go through a lot of them. Nothing expensive is needed, unless your experience is $1000+ a day, then you might want a higher quality towel.
American Soft Linen Luxury Turkish 6 Piece Towel Set, 100% Cotton Soft Absorbent Bath Towels for Bathroom
Please, I beg you. Please get a hair trapper for your drains!! You’ll save SO much money on plumbers if you do so.
TubShroom Ultra (Stainless) Hair Catcher to Prevent Clogged Tub Drains, Drain Protection
A mildew proof shower curtain is needed. Also, please wash these after each guest stay…
GoodGram Hotel Collection Waterproof White Fabric Mold And Mildew Resistant Shower Curtain Liner - 72'' W x 72'' L
Any large over the sink mirror will do. Just keep in mind the height that you hang it! And please, center your mirror to the sink! If you have a jack and Jill sink, something larger is needed.
Bathroom Mirror with Aluminum Frame – Fogless Wall-Mounted Mirror for Vanity, Entryway
The "Insta-Ready" Decor
Such a cute, but simple dresser. Looks good with any theme.
6 Drawer Dresser for Bedroom, Fluted Horizontal Chest of Drawers, 47" Wide Wood Dresser with Metal Handles, Modern Storage Dresser, White & Brown
The Ultimate Hangout (Game Room)
Love these TVs! Cheap, but great quality smart tv. An absolute must have in my units. (I literally have a tv in just about every room)
Samsung 50" Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV: Alexa, Bluetooth, HDR10+
This tv is a bit pricier, but always gets great reviews from guests. It’s definitely an investment piece. It also doubles as art, so no need to add a picture!
TCL 65" Class NXTVISION 4K QLED Smart Frame with Google TV and Flush Wall Mount - White 65A300W: 120Hz Refresh, Dolby Vision, HDR10+
Depending on the tv, you may or may not need a Roku tv. I thought i’d share a more affordable smart tv option, if you have older TVs available or get pre-owned, you can use this to give the tv smart capabilities!
Roku Streaming Stick 2025 HD Roku Streaming Device with Voice Remote: Wi-Fi, HDMI, 1080p, Apple Airplay
Love these Soundbars for immersive gaming! Or even just bluetoothing tunes from your guests phones.
TCL S45H S Class 2.0 Channel Sound Bar: USB, HDMI, Bluetooth, Wall Mountable
This is another cool, tv option. It doesn’t take up much space and can be used in many ways!
Vankyo Leisure 570D 1080P Projector with Built-In Streaming Content Full HD: Freestanding Adjustable Focus