So, you're thinking about getting into short-term rental hosting, huh? That's awesome! I've been there, done that, and let me tell you, it's a wild ride. I get asked all the time what products I use for my listings, so I put together this beginner's ...
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Smart Home Management
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
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Guidebook / House Manual
Smart Home Management
Smart locks, security, smart thermostats, noise monitoring and more!
Temperature Management Option #1
Google Nest Smart Thermostat
Temperature Management Option #2
Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat
Noise Monitor Option #1
Minut Noise Monitoring System
Budget Option: A great front door digital lock is a must-have! This one is awesome and budget-friendly.
Sifely Deadbolt Smart Keyless Entry Door Lock
Top of the line digital door lock that integrates with Point Central system
Yale Assure Keypad Door Lever - Nickel
Mid-Range Option: Another top-quality digital lock from a classic trusted brand. I personally prefer the option with physical keypad and with the key access as well. The app can be a little buggy at times, but overall a really great option that's a l...
Yale Assure Lock 2 Keypad Wi-Fi Satin Nickel
Premium Option: A great digital door lock option to consider from a trusted brand (a bit pricy tho)
Schlage Century Bright Chrome Encode Smart Wi-Fi Door Lock with Alarm
Perfect simple coded door lock for owner's closets, maintenance rooms, or private bedrooms
Signstek Keyless Entry Door Lock, Satin Nickel
Noise Monitor Option #2
Roomonitor: Noise Monitoring System
Noise Monitor Option #3
NoiseAware: Noise Monitoring System
Security camera with two-way audio & motion sensor flood light
Ring Home Security Cameras
Key exchage option if you have a gate or require a physical key/fob
Combination Key Lock Box
Key exchage option if your rental is in an urban building
Keycafe - Automate Key Access for Your Guests
Totally optional but this can help you automate alerts. Not super necessary unless you're managing a lot of homes, but it's nice if you're a bit of a control freak haha
Short-Term Rentals - PointCentral
Option #1: A phone number that's not your personal number
Google Voice
Option #2: A phone number that's not your personal number
Grasshopper Business Phone Number
This is useful for big homes with a lot of Wifi connected devices
TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi System (Deco S4) 3-pack
Kitchen
All the things you need to get your kitchen ready for guests!
Basic large coffee maker 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 ...
Sugar packets tend to work better than one large sugar container (in my experience) but salt and pepper shakers do well. So get packets for sugar, not for salt and pepper.
TSHomeGoods Sugar packets, Brown Sugar, Splenda, ...
Basic pots & pans to start with if you're on a budget
Cooking, Baking & Storing Kitchen Set
Great stainless steel pots & pans set that won't easily get destroyed by guests
Cuisinart Contour Stainless 13-Piece Cookware Set
Professional Grade Set! The best of the best!
All-Clad D3 Stainless 10-Piece Cookware Set
Essential dinnerware set: It's easy to buy more of this same kind if too many break over the years (so they always match)
18-Piece White Dinnerware Set (Service for 6)
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
Plastic that looks like glass is prettier and classier than those bright colored plastic glasses, and these can help you prevent glass breaking around your pool etc.
22 oz Clear Plastic Tumblers (Set of 6)
Investing in glasses that won't easily break is always a good idea!
Unbreakable Stemmed Wine Glasses, 12oz (Set of 8)
Budget Knife Set
22-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block Set
simple kitchen cloths set
Kitchen Dish Cloth Set (12 Piece)
"unbreakable" plastic pitcher
Shatterproof Plastic Lemonade Pitcher, 90oz
large serving bowls for salads, pasta, and other large group dishes
Large Salad Bowls, 2.8 Quart, Set of 2, 9.5"
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 with Labels
Option #1 Hand Soap. Subscribe & save to get bulk deliveries before you run out!
Fragrance-Free Hand Soap, 1 Gal Refill (4-Pack)
Option #2 Hand Soap. Subscribe & save to get bulk deliveries before you run out!
Liquid Hand Soap Refill, Ocean Breeze, 34 fl oz (6 Pack)
Option #1 Dish Soap. Subscribe & save to get bulk deliveries before you run out!
Liquid Dish Soap, Basil Scent, 1 Gal (4 Pack)
Option #2 Dish Soap. Subscribe & save to get bulk deliveries before you run out!
Sponges! Subscribe & save to get bulk deliveries before you run out!
Kitchen Sponges Bulk Set of 50
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
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)
Bathroom
Bathroom essentials for any rental property.
18-Piece Towel Set! One set of these is perfect for an Airbnb that sleeps 2 guests. Buy multiple sets if your place sleeps more people.
LANE LINEN 18 PC 100% Cotton White Towel Set
For extra sets of simple white towels on Amazon (set of 4 bath towels)
CHATEAU HOME White Bath Towels- Set of 4, 100% Cotton
A nice reminder to wipe off makeup with a dark towel
Microfiber Makeup Remover Washcloths, 6-Pack
White bath mats get dirty quickly, so go with a simple yet darker color like grey if you can!
Bath Mat, Plush Non-Slip, Light Grey (15 x 23)
Subscribe & save to get bulk deliveries before you run out!
Moisturizing Shampoo, 1 Gallon Refill (4 Pack)
Subscribe & save to get bulk deliveries before you run out!
Padlifter - Find & Book Cleaning and Turnover Services
Syncs with your property details & reservation data to coordinate cleaning, inspections and maintenance
Breezeway - Pro Vendor Management Software that Integrates with your Calendar
Book & manage cleaners & other vendors for your property
TIDY - Book & manage cleaners & other vendors
Finding Property Managers or Co-Hosts
Have you considered hiring a property manager yet? They can do all the work for you, and you'd still get some of the profit! This means you would be paying a fee (usually around 20-35% of your earnings) to a person or a team of people to help you man...
Find a Co-Host to help you with managing your listing long-term
Evolve | Authentic Vacation Rental Homes You Can Count On
Property Management Option: AvantStay
AvantStay - Vacation Rental Management and Property Management
Learning More & Leveling Up
Continue learning more about short term rentals and how to keep imrpoving your listing with expert tips & suggestions
Fun & entertaining!
ROBUILT YouTube Channel
To-the-point and clear
The Fearless Investor Kyle Stanley YouTube Channel
Strategic & thoughtful
BiggerPockets YouTube Channel
Quirky & practical
The Real Estate Robinsons YouTube Channel
Business-oriented
Short Term Sage YouTube Channel
No-nonsense & detailed
Optimize My Airbnb YouTube Channel
Entertaining, strategic, practical, “work smarter not harder” approach
Sean Rakidzich YouTube Channel
Educational
STR University YouTube Channel
Professional Property Management Software (for multiple listings)
This is only in case you want extra tools to manage your short-term rentals yourself, or you want to start building your own short-term rental property management business
Hostaway - All-In-One Vacation Rental Software & Airbnb Management System
Manage your vacation rental properties like a Pro
Guesty - Professional Short Term Rental Property Management Software
Guesty For Hosts
Properly - Professional Short Term Rental Property Management Software
Properly
Lodgify - Professional Short Term Rental Property Management Software
Lodgify
Uplisting - Professional Short Term Rental Property Management Software
Uplisting.io
Hostfully - Professional Short Term Rental Property Management Software
Hostfully
All-inclusive Channel Manager & PMS
Hosthub Channel Manager
Boostly - Vacation Rental Web Design and Marketing
Direct Bookings Website Building Agency
Formerly (TurnoverBnB) - schedule, pay, and find vacation rental cleaners
