The most important appliances to have an in Airbnb holiday rental
If you either own an existing Airbnb or are thinking about setting one up then one of the things to do is to consider what appliances to you make available in your rental home. Having the right mix of appliances can make a stay really comfortable and memorable.
A holiday rental is “not just a holiday rental”, it should have the same kind of standard that you’ve got at your everyday home. This is what helps differentiate your property compared to someone staying at a hotel or motel.
So the appliances and facilities that you should make available include;
Kitchen Appliances
- Refrigerator: A full-size fridge with a freezer compartment to store food and beverages.
- Oven and Stove: A reliable oven and stove (gas or electric) for guests to cook meals.
- Microwave: A microwave for quick and easy heating of food.
- Dishwasher: A dishwasher to make cleaning up after meals convenient.
- Toaster: A toaster for quick breakfasts and snacks.
- Kettle: An electric kettle for boiling water for tea, coffee, and other hot beverages.
- Coffee Maker: espresso machine (either manual, auto or pod)
Laundry Appliances
- Washing Machine: A washing machine for guests to do their laundry.
- Dryer: A dryer or, alternatively, a clothes drying rack if space is a concern.
Living Room and Entertainment
- Television: A modern TV with streaming capabilities (e.g., smart TV or a device like Google TV).
- Sound System: A wireless Bluetooth speaker or sound system for playing music.
Heating and Cooling
- Air Conditioner: An air conditioning unit, especially in warmer climates, for guest comfort.
- Heater: A heater or central heating system for cooler months.
- Fans: Ceiling fans or portable fans for additional ventilation.
Bedroom and Comfort
- Iron and Ironing Board: For guests to iron their clothes.
- Hair Dryer: A hairdryer in each bathroom for guest use.
Miscellaneous
- Vacuum Cleaner: A vacuum cleaner for guests to use, especially for longer stays.
- Cleaning Supplies: Basic cleaning supplies like a broom, dustpan, mop, and cleaning sprays.
Additional Convenience Appliances
- Slow Cooker: A slow cooker for convenient, hands-off meal preparation.
- Blender: A blender for smoothies, soups, and other blended recipes.
- Food Processor: A food processor for chopping, slicing, and mixing ingredients.
- Rice Cooker: A rice cooker for guests who prefer to cook rice easily.
Outdoor Appliances (if applicable)
- BBQ: An outdoor BBQ for guests to enjoy cooking outside.
Safety and Security
- Smoke Detectors: Functioning smoke detectors in all required areas.
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors: If the property has gas appliances or a fireplace.
- Fire Extinguisher: A fire extinguisher in an easily accessible location.
- First Aid Kit: A basic first aid kit for minor injuries or emergencies.
These things can upgrade your property to make it just that little bit better than the competition – that could be all you need to get the booking that they don’t.
What if appliances break down in an Airbnb holiday rental?
Have you ever had your dishwasher break down?
Imagine if this happened at your holiday home while you had guests staying there.
Do you have an emergency response service if an appliance decides to stop working?
It is so important to think about the guest experience, firstly to create an amazing Airbnb property that people love to stay in, but also, having the right support in place if something does go wrong.
If the dishwasher, fridge or air-conditioning breaks down you have to have the right processes and systems in place to be able to respond to the issue quickly so that your guests don’t get upset.
Fortunately, our Airbnb property management company has years and years of experience managing those types of situations to make it easy for any property owner. We use the latest software to track all our properties, have staff available most hours of the day and a range of local tradespeople that can replace or repair most things too.
