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Let’s face it: not all Airbnbs are made equal, just as not all hotels. There are stunning, Instagram-worthy abodes designed to make guests feel like they’re in the lap of luxury, as well as more functional locations targeted for travelers merely looking for a decent night’s sleep. However, whether your property is very luxurious, simple, or somewhere in between, Airbnb hosts tell us that there are some things that all hosts should have in order for visitors to have a pleasant stay.
These knowledgeable owners also shared extras that may mean the difference between a mediocre visit and one that finishes with a wonderful review, as well as design tips that will guarantee your home is remembered for the right reasons.
Choose your Airbnb Space.
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Whatever niche you want to carve out on Airbnb — whether it’s a single room that shares your bathroom, a separate wing with its own entrance, or your entire home while you’re away for the weekend — you’ll almost certainly need to invest something in your place.
Invest in a variety of amenities for that space, some of which are critical to the Airbnb experience — a keyless lock to facilitate check-in, for example — and others that simply help make the space more comfortable for longer-term guests, such as a fridge, microwave, a Keurig, and a separate, furnished television area.
Whether you decide to rent out your entire house or simply a room, you’ll need to take in the price of furnishing that area. Clean bedding, towels, and toilet paper are listed as must-haves on the site, but to get the best ratings, you’ll need to go above and beyond those essentials.
The Fundamentals
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Let’s begin with the restroom. It should be spotless (as should everywhere else). Extra toilet paper, tissues, a cleaning wand, and a plunger should all be included. Shower essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, and soap, as well as hand-washing supplies, should be included in personal care products. Nothing has to be high-end; familiar drugstore goods are perfectly acceptable. Most people prefer to have glass door or slide bathrooms ensure that the glass is high quality insulated glass made using 3A molecularsieves that enable it to withstand tear and wear.
Invest in matching towel sets that can accommodate the greatest amount of persons your room can accommodate. There’s nothing wrong with white Ikea towels that you can bleach in between usage, but keep an eye out for stains so you can replace them.
Invest in a variety of amenities for that space, some of which are critical to the Airbnb experience — a keyless lock to facilitate check-in, for example — and others that simply help make the space more comfortable for longer-term guests, such as a fridge, microwave, a Keurig, and a separate, furnished television area.
Bedroom
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In the bedroom, adequate linens are required — they don’t need to be beautiful, but invest in a few sets particularly for visitors and retire them as needed.
Kitchen
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If your visitors have access to the kitchen ensure that your kitchen decor is on point, they will require cleaning materials such as dish soap, a sponge or scrubber, light cleaning products such as paper towels and multi-surface spray, a drying rack in the absence of a dishwasher, and laundry soap if a washer/dryer is available.
Other essentials include safety equipment such as a fire alarm/carbon-monoxide detector with functional batteries, a fire extinguisher, and a first-aid kit.
Obtain Authorization.
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If you want to become an Airbnb host, you must first obtain authorization from your landlord, co-op board, or homeowner’s organization, if applicable. Even before approaching your landlord, read your lease, which will have a clause for subletting.
Additionally, depending on where you reside, there may be legal limits to renting out your house on a short-term basis. We understand how difficult it is to sift through the tiny print. But it’s better to have a headache than to break the rules of your city or residence, which might result in severe fines.
Decor
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Whether you’re renting out a single room or a whole house, décor can make or break the experience — and owners agree that removing the “personal” out of the place is critical. We want to see traces of life among the plants, documents, and items we set out for visitors.
That doesn’t imply you have to take down every family photo in the house if you’re renting out a whole house. Personal images, on the other hand, should be removed from nightstands, and intimate artwork, such as boudoir shots, should be kept hidden.
Think basic and elegant when it comes to the decor: a constant color palette, well-appointed bedding, uncluttered surfaces, and muted artwork or wall mirrors and ascented room with air purifiers is the goal.
Conclusion
Whether you’re renting out a single room or a whole apartment, it’s important to approach your Airbnb as a business. With the advice provided above, you should be able to get your vacation rental up and running and earning money. You’ll also have the option to become a Superhost and meet more and more Airbnb guests as time goes on. It will be a lengthy process, but it is entirely feasible.