The Room by Room Guide to Setting Up Your Airbnb
I’ve partnered up with Minoan to walk you through the set up process of your short-term rental. Minoan is a completely free service that gets hosts 40%, 50%, and even 60% off furniture and home goods from 200+ of your favorite brands – Pottery Barn, CB2, West Elm, Wayfair, Parachute, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters Home, Public Goods, Samsung, Brooklinen, Casper, and more! Let’s take this room by room, so you know exactly what your property needs.
1. Bedrooms
In bedrooms, the things to keep in mind are to get the biggest bed size you can, and think of what you need within reach of the bed. I also love providing an iron/ironing board, and full length mirror for your guests to get ready in the room, before heading out to hang in the common areas.
Bed (Queen or King) Mattress
Mattress Cover
Bed Sheets
Duvet Cover/Duvet Insert
Pillows
Extra Blankets
Blackout Curtains
Nightstands
Reading Lamps
Luggage Rack or Bench Dresser
Full Length Mirror
Hangers
Iron/Ironing Board
Artwork or Wall Hanging
Extension Cords for Phone Chargers
2. Bathrooms
Shelf space, counter top space, and towel hooks! Style your consumables in non-branded pumps, or simply branded items like Public Goods that look great in any space. Add big impact upgrades on a budget like mason jars of cotton balls and Q tips. Find cute options for your utilitarian items, such as toilet brush and plunger sets!
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Refillable Dispensers
Hand Soap
Lotion
Cotton Balls/Q Tips
Air Freshener Spray
Bath Mat
Towel Hooks
Basket w/ Washcloths
Shower Curtain and Liner
Toilet Brush/Plunger
Toilet Paper
Hair Dryer and Bag
Shelves
Mirror
Good Lighting
3. Living Room
Enough seating for everyone the place is advertised for, pullout sofa if possible, and minimize the amount of furniture!
Couch
Pullout Couch Bedding
Throw Pillows
Throw Blankets
Arm Chairs
Ottoman or Coffee Table
Area Rug
Smart TV (wall-mount)
Organized Wifi Hub
Board Games
Printed Welcome Book
Ambient Lighting
4. Dining Area
Make sure to have a seat for everyone at your dining table! Find beautiful placemats that can stay out on the table at all times to protect your quality table, and avoid fabric and upholstered dining chairs.
Dining Table
Chairs (enough for advertised # of people)
Placemats
Centerpiece (not fragile)
Hanging Light Fixture
Artwork or Wall Hanging
5. Kitchen
Make sure to have enough glasses, plates, etc for everyone, and have all the kitchen essentials you’d need to make a pasta dinner, start to finish, with sides, salads, and appetizers.
Coffee Maker
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
Baking Sheets
Casserole Dishes
Trivets
Colander
Wine/Bottle Opener
Can Opener
Scissors
Salt/Pepper
Olive Oil
Dish Soap
Dishwasher Pods
Dish Sponges
Dish Towel
Paper Towels
Paper Towel Holder
Trash Can
Welcome Basket (tea, coffee, creamer, sugar)
6. Outdoor Area
Outdoor areas are very popular right now in listings, and while there isn’t necessarily a “filter” for guests to sort listings that have a vibey backyard, guests can filter by the amenities you’d typically find in an outdoor space – fire pit, hot tub, and outdoor dining. Outdoor spaces are also a great opportunity for some really nice photos on your listing, so lean into creating an ambient atmosphere with the help of string lights, hammocks or swing chairs, and custom branded lawn games!
Outdoor furniture
Fire pit
Hot tub
String lights
Hammock
Swing chairs
Outdoor umbrellas/shade
Lawn games (cornhole, connect 4, giant jenga, branded beer pong tables, etc)
Want this list in a printable PDF format? Click here to download my room-by-room furniture checklist, and thank you again to Minoan for partnering up to create this list for hosts! Be sure to sign up for the Minoan shopping platform with this link and start taking advantage of these incredible discounts on your listing today.
xo, Natalie
