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Shopping List for Shared Home Rental (Perfect for Private Bedrooms in Short-Term or Mid-Term Rentals)
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items As an experienced short-term rental host and Airbnb Ambassador, I get a lot of questions about which products & tools I recommend using to streamline the management of furnished private bedroom rentals. Here's a quick shopping list that includes ...
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Optional Private Bedroom Upgrades
Shared Kitchen
Shared Bathroom Towels
Private Bedrooms
Home Office
Shared Bathroom
Optional Private Bedroom Upgrades
These are some really nice items to include in a private bedroom rental if you want to incentivize the guests to stay inside their room rather than spending too much time in the living room or kitchen areas.
Simple, affordable, and compact coffee maker –perfect for a private bedroom rental. The key here is that it comes with its own reusable coffee filter (so you don't have to worry about buying the paper filters and finding a place to put those). You do...
Gevi 4 Cups Small Coffee Maker, Compact Machine
Even if you provide a tea kettle, you don't have to feel pressured to also provide tea. Your guests can buy the tea they like, and then have the option of preparing it at the property using this electric kettle.
Amazon Basics Electric Glass and Steel Kettle - 1.0L
Sugar packets to include for your guests by the kitchenette or by the coffee maker.
TSHomeGoods Sugar packets, Brown Sugar, Splenda, ...
You can either put out a few single-serve salt and pepper packets for each guest, or use refillable shakers.
Gourmet Ground Black Pepper and Iodized Salt | 1000 Packets
Mini Fridge (Option 1) - The most energy efficient! I like the simple design, the affordable price, and the fact that it comes in 3 different colors (white, black, silver).
BLACK+DECKER BCRK32V Compact Fridge, 3.2 Cu Ft
Mini Fridge (Option 2) - Very energy efficient. I like the minimal design, how quiet it is, the amount of storage space it has, and the affordable price.
Upstreman 4.5 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
Mini Fridge (Option 3) - Not quite as energy efficient, but a smaller, more trendy design style option to add to a stylish bedroom design.
Galanz Retro Compact Mini Fridge, 3.1 Cu FT, White
Great little microwave - Compact, affordable, and reasonably energy efficient!
Comfee EM720CPL-PMB Countertop Microwave Oven, Black
Compact toaster oven in case you prefer offering a toaster instead of a microwave.
BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Crisp 'N Bake Air Fry Oven
Shared Kitchen
If you're renting multiple private bedrooms within one shared home, you may want to consider getting some tools to help organize and label what foods belong to which guest.
Keep a single marker at a time by the shared fridge to label food
Nicecho 30 Black Fine Point Permanent Markers
Keep these labels hanging on the shared fridge so all guests can label their food with their name & date
Removable Freezer Labels, 1x2 Inch, 300/Roll
Alternative shared fridge label option with different colored labels
100 Freezer Labels - Easy Peel Off, No Residue
You can stick this little basket on the side of your fridge as a great way to keep your fridge labels and markers organized.
loukin Magnetic & Adhesive Marker Holder (White)
Amazon: Color-coded dinnerware set for each guest! This one is perfect for 6 guests. It has a nice bright yet sophisticated color palette.
Beyoung Wheat Straw Dinnerware 6 Sets (54Pcs)
Amazon: This color-coded dinnerware set is very similar but the set includes enough dinnerware for 8 guests.
56 Pc Wheat Straw Unbreakable Dinnerware Set
Amazon: If you're more of a minimalist, you'll love this grey & black color-coded dinnerware set (perfect for 4 guests)
Teivio 32-Piece Wheat Straw Dinnerware Set
Amazon: This is a plastic version of a labeled pantry basket for each guest.
Sterilite Tall Weave Basket, Cement, 6-Pack
Amazon: This version of a labeled pantry basket is made of metal wire.
X-cosrack Foldable Wall Mount Metal Wire Basket - 4 Pack
Amazon: Another cute and simple version of a labeled pantry basket could be this foldable fabric version.
artsdi Set of 10 Foldable Fabric Storage Cubes
A great premium alternative to having a Brita, is to add an under kitchen cabinet water filtering system (often requires way less maintenance since you only have to change filters like once every 3 years or so, depending on what kind you get)
Under Kitchen Cabinet Water Filtering System (Aquasana)
Sponges! Subscribe & save to get bulk deliveries before you run out!
Kitchen Sponges Bulk Set of 50
Nice option for bulk Dish Soap! It's easy to re-purchase whenever you run out or set automated deliveries on Amazon.
Palmolive Eco Dishwasher Gel, Lemon - 45oz (3 Pack)
Keep these close to your oven. Saftey first!
Oven Mitts & Pot Holders (6 Pack) Heat Resistant
Protect your counters from hot pots & pans (keep these near sensitive surfaces as a reminder to guests)
Bamboo Trivet Set: Hot Pads/Pot Holders
Dispensers to refill so your kitchen stays looking great!
Dish & Hand Soap Dispensers w/ Waterproof Labels
Bulk Hand Soap! You can use Amazon to set automated bulk deliveries so you never run out!
Fragrance-Free Hand Soap, 1 Gallon (4-Pack)
This is a different option for hand soap in case you prefer a more skin-nourishing & environmentally friendly option.
Liquid Hand Soap Refill, Ocean Breeze, 34 fl oz
Cute & simple cloth set for everyday use.
Kitchen Dish Cloth Set (12 Piece)
Essential silverware set: It's easy to buy more of this same kind if too many break over the years (so they always match)
72-Piece Silverware Set for 12, Stainless Steel
Great stainless steel pots & pans set that won't easily get destroyed by guests
Cuisinart Contour Stainless 13-Piece Cookware Set
Basic large coffee maker to place in the shared kitchen for all those coffee loving guests.
12-Cup Coffee Maker with Reusable Filter
Premium version of a coffee maker for your fancy guests.
Mixpresso Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker 27 ...
Perfect simple coded door lock for owner's closets, maintenance rooms, or private bedrooms.
Signstek Keyless Entry Door Lock, Satin Nickel
My favorite budget-friendly option for a digital door lock. Great for the front door!
Sifely Deadbolt Smart Keyless Entry Door Lock
I currently use Google Nest to remotely manage all the heating and cooling in all my properties and I love it.
Google Nest Smart Thermostat
This is the most popular noise monitoring device for Airbnbs!
Minut Noise Monitoring System
If you don't have a water filter attached to your refrigerator door, use this! Always keep extra filters around for either option!
Brita Extra Large 18-Cup Filtered Water Dispenser - Gray
Shared Bathroom Towels
If you're guests will be sharing a bathroom within your shared home rental, you may want to consider getting some tools to help organize which towels and toiletries belong to which guests.
Target: Threshold Assorted Colors Bath Towel Set
Quick Dry Ribbed Bath Towel Set - Threshold™
Target: Room Essentials Towel Set in grey
Antimicrobial Towel Set - Room Essentials™
Target: Blue Nile Mills Assorted 18-Piece Towel Set
Eco-Friendly Absorbent Assorted 18-Piece Towel Set - Blue Nile Mills
Amazon: Each private bedroom gets their own color-coded towel set (option 1)
Cleanbear Ultra Soft Hand Towels 12 Pack 100% Cotton
Amazon: Each private bedroom gets their own color-coded towel set (washcloths that match option 1)
Cleanbear 12 Pack 100% Cotton Face Washcloths
Amazon: Each private bedroom gets their own color-coded towel set (option 2)
Towel and Linen Mart 100% Cotton 6 Pack Bath Towels
Amazon: Each private bedroom gets their own color-coded towel set (washcloths that match option 2)
Towel and Linen Mart 100% Cotton Wash Cloth Set
Amazon: Each private bedroom gets their own color-coded towel set (option 3)
Microfiber Bath Towels Set 4 Pack Quick Dry
Amazon: Each private bedroom gets their own color-coded towel set (option 4)
Microfiber Bath Towels Set 4 Pack Soft & Quick Dry
Amazon: Each private bedroom gets their own color-coded towel set (option 5)
OLESTER Microfiber Bath Towels, 4 Colors, 8 Pcs
Amazon: Each private bedroom gets their own color-coded towel set (option 6)
TBYOYi 4 Colors Microfiber Towel Set
Amazon: Each private bedroom gets their own color-coded towel set (option 7)
TBYOYi Microfiber Bath Towels 4 Colors, Quick Dry
Amazon: Each private bedroom gets their own color-coded towel set (option 8)
Cotton Paradise Turkish Cotton Towels, 6 Piece
Amazon: Each private bedroom gets their own color-coded towel set (option 9)
LUZIA 8 Piece Towel Set - 100% Turkish Cotton
Private Bedrooms
Use these items to label each private bedroom with a number, and place a towel hook inside each bedroom (rather than the shared bathrooms) to make it easier for guests to know which towel is theirs.
You can number each private bedroom by placing a sticker number on each door.
Hy-Ko Self Adhesive Vinyl Numbers 2" 39 Pcs
I recommend having towel hooks both in each bedroom and in the shared bathrooms.
Taozun Self Adhesive Towel Hooks 4-Pack
If you can drill into your wall to mount the towel hooks, I recommend doing that to prevent hooks from falling down with the weight of a heavy wet towel.
NearMoon Bath Towel Hooks -SUS304 Stainless Steel Square Clothes Robe Hooks Hanger, Heavy Duty Coat Hooks for Bathroom Livingroom Hotel Kitchen Garage, Wall Mounted - 3 Pack (Chrome Finish)
Black Portable Shower Caddy
F-color Mesh Shower Caddy, 7 Pockets, Black
White Portable Shower Caddy
mDesign Plastic Shower Caddy with Bamboo Handle
Home Office
If you want to really make your guest feel comfortable in their room, you may want to add some additional amenities like an office desk or a TV.
Black desk for a private bedroom
SHW Home Office 32-Inch Computer Desk, Black
White desk for a private bedroom
Ameriwood Home Parsons Desk with Drawer, White
Simple affordable office desk chair (around $30)
Sweetcrispy Armless Office Chair, Low-Back Mesh
Shared Bathroom
Sharing a bathroom is tough! Make it as comfortable and convenient as possible by making sure you offer your guests either a designated storage area for each bedroom, shower caddies, or offer some basic refillable shampoo, conditioner, and body wash....
Nicely designed refillable shower dispenser for shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
3-Chamber Wall Mounted Shower Pump Dispenser
I've found this shampoo option to be good and cost-effective.
Moisturizing Shampoo, 1 Gallon Refill (4 Pack)
This is a simple conditioner you can consider.
Moisturizing Conditioner, 1 Gallon Refill (4 Pack)
This body wash works great and is fragrance free.
Nourishing Body Wash, 1 Gal Refill (Pack of 4)
Premium hair catcher / drain protector for the showers - a must have for any rental (especially a shared home rental).
ShowerShroom SHSULT755 Ultra Shower Drain Protector
White bath mats get dirty quickly, so go with a simple yet darker color like grey if you can!
Bath Mat, Plush Non-Slip, 15x23, Light Grey