ESSENTIALS

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The Hosting Journey essentials page is a curated list of products and companies, which I use for my own Airbnb. I created this page to help you become the Airbnb host guests can't stop raving about.

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PRODUCTS TO HELP YOU BUILD YOUR VACATION RENTAL:

Whether you’re first starting out or you have welcomed your 100th guest, you want to make sure you have products that will take your vacation rental to the next level without breaking the bank… It’ll only look like you did. If I discover a new and easier way I’ll share it here. Because it’s always about adapting and changing.

Click here for more products for your vacation rental. A thorough list so you can have it handy at any time.

Bedroom

Kitchen

Living Room

Bathroom

General

Technology

BEDROOM

Sheets

Threshold™ Performance Sheet Set. I love the double corners. the top and bottom labels and easy care. Yes, I use these for my Airbnb!

Duvet Insert Comforter

Easier to change the duvet cover per guest change over.

Duvet Covers

Threshold™ Duvet Covers I like this brand and try to get their duvet covers on sale.

Bed Bug Mattress Encasement

Don't forget to protect the box spring as well.

Pillow Bed Bed Bug Covers

They also need to be protected.

Luggage Rack

You don't want the luggage on your bed.

Charging Station Organizer

A great extra to have for your guests.

Hangers

It's about those extras.

Bathrobes

Perfect to have for sharing your home.

Podcast Episode to help you about your home:

THJ 03: Starting a Brand New Airbnb without Worry

THJ 12: How to Get Rid Of Bed Bugs: A Complete Guide For Your Airbnb

Kitchen

The downloadable pdf will have a longer list including small appliances like toaster, blender, etc.

Kitchen Gadget Cookware Utensil Set

And don't forget the wine opener!

Knife Set

Yes, please provide knives for your guests.

Wine Glasses

Another item to better have a double set off.

Dinnerware Set

Something neutral and dishwasher safe.

Glassware Set

Also, buy a second set because they will break.

Keurig

It's always great to provide Coffee, tea, and some essentials.

Flatware Silverware Set

It's best to buy a double set. I don't know why I'm always losing pieces.

Stainless Steel Cookware Set

You can go with nonstick but we careful with scratches.

Living Room

Friheten Sofa Bed

The sofa bed I have in my Airbnb. I like the storage.

Smart LED TV

I do recommend having a television, but not in the bedrooms.

Fire TV Stick

Just in case you don't provide cable tv.

Throw Blanket

Have a warm and cozy blanket.

Bathroom

Bath Towels

Nice and thick. They feel luxurious just like their name.

Basic Washcloths

Don't forget the washcloths, even if you don't use them.

MakeUp Washcloths

Great to provide a specific Makeup removal towel.

Curtain Liner Mold & Mildew Resistant

It's great to get a machine washable liner.

Bathroom Wastebasket

Best to have a wastebasket that has a lid.

Toilet Plunger & Bowl Set

Get a good plunger, it will be used.

General

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector

A guest can cancel a reservation if you don't have a detector.

Charging Station Organizer

A great extra to have for your guests.

Power Strips

A good way to avoid furniture moved around.

Flashlight Nightlights

Perfect to guide your guests and for emergencies.

TECHNOLOGY

Echo Dot

Voice control that uses Alexa.

Google Hub

Nest Thermostat

A good way to keep your place warm and keep track of usage.

Ring Video Doorbell

It works with Alexa.

Podcast Episode about Technology for your Airbnb:

THJ 19:Technology Made Easy For Your Airbnb

COMPANIES TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS:

These companies and brands will help you to create an easier way to check-in your guests, send instructions to your cleaners, get a loan for your renovations, and much more. Please note, I haven’t tried out every company in this category, but I want to keep you informed about new products. Tell me about your experiences and/or any new ones you recommend.

The list has the companies as well!

Check-In

Cleaning

Data

Finance

Guest Management

House Manual

Insurance

Monitoring

Pricing

CHECK-IN

Remote Control Access to Your Rental Properties

Master Lock Lock Box. I have a lockbox at my Airbnb.

Ring Video Doorbell.
What I have at my Airbnb!

Schlage Keypad Deadbolt

Cleaning Tools

Providing the Tools and People for the Best in Short Term Rental Cleaning. Sign up for your free 14-day trial.

Los Angeles Cleaning Service

Cleaning and Handy Company for your Vacation Rental

From Cleaning to Handy Man

DATA INSIGHTS

Airbnb Data & Insights to Succeed in the Sharing Economy.

Search for investment property begins and ends with Mashvisor.

Get a 50% forever discount and a 14-day free trial.

Podcast Episode about Taxes:

THJ 30: How to Use Airdna Data to Improve Your Airbnb

FINANCE

Financing for the New Economy

Premiere Tax firm for Sharing Economy Workers

Small Business Accounting

Get Paid Today for Future Bookings

Podcast Episode about Taxes:

THJ 35: 2018 Useful Tax information for Airbnb Hosts

THJ 02: Airbnb, Taxes and You

Guest mANAGEMENT

Airbnb Management Vacation Rental Software

New York-based Airbnb property management and concierge service.

Automate Your Airbnb Messages

Your solution for compliant short-term rentals.

Cloud-based short term Property Management.

Automate the digital chores of your Airbnb.

Unified Mailbox for Airbnb

Podcast Episode about Property Managers:

THJ 25: How to Hire a Property Management Service Company

HOUSE MANUAL

The 5-Star House Manual, spend less time answering questions and more time enjoying your life.

Unified Mailbox for Airbnb

Digital Guidebook

Digital Guest Welcome Book.

A touchscreen tablet that creates new revenue streams.

Podcast Episode all about creating your House Manual:

THJ 10: A House Manual Guests Will Read

INSURANCE

CBIZ has been the insurance company for my Airbnb for over 3 years.

Seasonal and Vacation Home Insurance.

Vacation Rental Insurance for Homeowners.

Slice covers home sharing and private bedrooms. One of the few companies.

Podcast Episode all about Vacation Rental Insurance:

THJ 17: Everything you need to know about insurance for your Airbnb

monitoring

Powering Awareness with Noise Detection

Keep Your Home Under Control

Always Home.
What I have at my Airbnb!

PRICING

Automatic pricing for your vacation rental, data-driven pricing.

Wheelhouse. The smartest way to price your short-term rental.

Be the Airbnb Host Your Guests Can't Stop Raving About.™