When travelers decide to stay in a vacation , they have different expectations than they would if they were staying in a hotel. Make sure they have everything they need to feel at home in your property by including these items.

KITCHEN It may seem obvious, but your guests rent your vacation home so they can live like they’re at home. That means having everything they need to make a home cooked dinner, a microwave for popping some oven popcorn, and a dishwasher – because no one wants to wash dishes on vacation! Appliances Cooking accessories Miscellaneous 1 Refrigerator & freezer 1 Skillets 1 Cutting board 1 Dishwasher 1 A few saucepans with lids 1 Wine/bottle opener 1 Oven with stovetop burners 1 Roaster with a lid 1 Can opener 1 Microwave 1 Dutch oven with a lid 1 Ice Cream scoop 1 Coffee pot/coffee maker 1 Baking dish 1 Fire extinguisher 1 Toaster 1 2-quart Pyrex dish 1 Pizza cutter 1 Blender 1 Cookie sheet 1 Pot holders/oven mitts 1 Large casserole dish 1 towels/washcloths Dinnerware (Make sure you have 1 Measuring spoons (at least 2 of each) enough for the number of people your 1 Colander 1 Pot scrubber property sleeps!) 1 Spatula 1 Kitchen scissors 1 Plates (small and large) 1 Tongs 1 Dishwasher soap 1 Bowls 1 Soup ladle 1 Paper towels 1 Flatware 1 Mixing bowls Bonus items: Recipe books, spice (forks, spoons and knives) 1 Rolling pin rack, crock pot/slow cooker 1 Steak knives 1 Beverage pitcher 1 Water glasses 1 Cake pan 1 Coffee cups 1 Wine glasses 1 Large serving platter 1 Serving spoons

PANTRY For the , the rule of thumb is: if the renters will only use a small portion during their stay, then you should probably provide it. If you’re not able to provide some of the suggested items, be sure to let your guests know ahead of time. 1 Salt and pepper 1 Cooking oil 1 Flour 1 Coffee and coffee filters 1 Cooking spray 1 Chili powder 1 Non-dairy creamer 1 Vinegar 1 Italian seasoning 1 Sugar 1 Ketchup 1 Toothpicks 1 Mustard ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR ANY VACATION RENTAL

BATHROOM When stocking the , try to think of the things you use and make sure there’s enough of each item for each guest that will be staying in your property. 1 2 rolls of paper in each bathroom 1 Towel hooks 1 Box of tissues in each bathroom 1 Liquid hand soap 1 Plastic or washable shower curtain liners 1 2 bath towels per guest 1 Hair dryer in each bathroom 1 2 hand towels per guest 1 Plunger and toilet brush 1 4 washcloths per guest

BEDROOM It’s important to make sure your guests are comfortable and can get a good night’s sleep. That means providing a reasonably sized bed, somewhere to put their clothes, etc. And obviously, the more comfy the better! 1 At least a queen-sized bed in 1 treatments or blinds for privacy master 1 Armoire or dresser if there is no 1 2 sets of high-quality sheets for each bed in the 1 Pillows with pillow protectors and Bonus: TV, King-size beds, feather pillows, mattress pads down comforters 1 Reading lamp

LIVING ROOM Your , like your kitchen, is something most hotels don’t offer, and is probably one of the main reasons they’ve chosen to stay in a vacation home. So make sure there’s enough space for all your guests (however many people your property sleeps), the entertainment center works, and they have something to do in case it rains! 1 Comfortable seating for the number of 1 Basic cable people your rental sleeps 1 DVD player 1 TV large enough to watch across the 1 of cards and/or board games room (at least 27 inches)

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS/AMENITIES There are plenty of other items that are nice to have and will make your guests experience even better, but the ones below are common and most guests will expect to find them in your rental. 1 High-speed internet 1 Air conditioning 1 Guestbook 1 Vacuum 1 Liners for trash cans 1 Flashlight 1 Washer/dryer 1 Full length mirror 1 First aid kit