EPISODE 30: The Room by Room Guide to Setting Up Your Airbnb
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The general hospitality for how each room should be used, what to focus on in each space and how to make it comfortable for guests across all markets.
Bedroom
Bigger is better! Go with the bigger bed
Comfortable bedding
Black out curtains
Keep things within reach while you’re laying in bed
Envision yourself as the guest - is there cold hardwood? Put a rug under the bed.
Full length mirrors, iron, steamer, full length mirror, hangers
Extension chords for phone chargers
Bathroom
Have great counter space, or ample shelf space
HOOKS
Good lighting
Elevate the experience with complimentary q-tips and cotton balls
Provide wash cloths
Leave a toilet brush, plunger, bathroom spray
Hairdryer with bag
Hand soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash (in non-branded refillable containers)
Bathmat - one you wash between every guest
Living Room
Have enough comfortable seating room for the advertised amount of people
Pullout mattresses are a plus!
Remove furniture you don’t actually need.
Make the path of navigation as easy as possible!
Dining Room
Have enough seating for the advertised amount of people
Place mats
A non-fragile centerpiece
Avoid upholstered dining chairs
Kitchen
Need
Coffee, electric kettle
Water filter
Toaster
Microwave
Silverware set
Knife set, wood cutting board
Water glasses, mugs, wine glasses
Bowls, plates, mixing bowls
Measuring cups, spoons
Cooking utensils
Pots, pans, pot holders, trivets
Baking sheets, casserole dishes
Collinder
Wine/bottle openers, can openers
Scissors
Salt, Pepper, Olive Oil
Dish soap, dishwasher pods, sponges
Dish towel, paper towel, paper towel holder
Trash can
Welcome basket
Caddy organizer
Don’t Need
Food processor
Panini presses
Waffle makers
Blenders - depends on area
Outdoor Area
Highlight amenities!
Outdoor furniture - again, have enough seating for the advertised amount of people
Fire pit
Sting lights
Hammocks, swing chairs
Outdoor games (big connect four, corn hole, bocce ball, etc.)
Hot tub!!!
Curb Appeal
Easy to see numbers
Good landscaping
Nicely paved steps
Motion sense lights
Easy to find lockbox or smart-lock key pad
No paint chipping
Gutters clean
Clean welcome mat
Click the Airbnb Quick Tip link to find a more detailed list.
Airbnb Quick Tip
Read the room by room set up guide and download the furniture checklist!
Am I the Airbnb-hole?!
Reacting to a follower’s (also STR host) experience trying to book a place as a guest while dealing with a management company.
