Airbnb Shopping List – Kitchen Essentials
As an Airbnb Superhost, we understand that preparing your new short-term rental may seem overwhelming. Figuring out what to provide and determining your budget can be challenging.
However, with our experience, we've discovered the most effective items to satisfy both our needs and those of our guests. Offering a memorable experience doesn't require purchasing the priciest products.
Since it's unclear whether guests prefer dining out or cooking in, it's vital to equip your Airbnb with essential kitchen items. Here's a fail-safe checklist to outfit your short-term rental perfectly!
Kitchen Fundamentals:
Focus on sturdy, timeless kitchen necessities. We've experienced remarkable success with the following items:
8-Piece Glassware Set
8pc Classic Break-resistant Restaurant-quality SAN Plastic Tumblers, four 14-ounce rocks and four 18-ounce water
- Brand - US Acrylic, LLC
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These versatile glasses cater to your guests' diverse beverage preferences while offering exceptional durability, sparing you the concern of frequent replacements due to breakage.
100% Cotton Towels
Utopia Towels -12 Kitchen Towels Set - 38 x 64 cm - 100% Ring Spun Cotton Super Soft and Absorbent Dish Towels, Tea Towels and Bar Towels (Black)
- Brand - Utopia Towels
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It's advisable to provide a minimum of four kitchen towels for your guests' convenience, while maintaining a straightforward color scheme.
20 Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set
LIANYU 23-Piece Silverware Set with Serving Utensils, Stainless Steel Silverware Flatware Set for 4, Elegant Cutlery Tableware Includes Fork Spoon Knife, Mirror Polished, Dishwasher Safe
- Blade material - Stainless Steel
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Opt for a reasonably priced and classic flatware set, ensuring you have a spare set in your storage closet. As forks and spoons may occasionally disappear, having a backup set enables you to maintain a well-equipped kitchen for your guests.
Flatware Organizer
Pipishell Bamboo Expandable Drawer Organizer for Utensils Holder, Adjustable Cutlery Tray, Wood Drawer Dividers Organizer for Silverware, Flatware, Knives in Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room
- Material - Bamboo
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Make sure to purchase an organizer for your flatware!
Silicone Pot Holders
Rorecay Extra Long Oven Mitts and Pot Holders Sets: Heat Resistant Silicone Oven Mittens with Mini Oven Gloves and Hot Pads Potholders for Kitchen Baking Cooking, Quilted Liner, Gray, Pack of 6
- Outer Material - Silicone
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Potholders can be easily overlooked, but they're a must-have if your guests plan on cooking. We suggest opting for silicone potholders as they offer superior heat protection compared to the conventional cotton ones.
Pots and Pans
Cook N Home 15-Piece Nonstick Stay Cool Handle Cookware Set, Black & Farberware 22-Piece Never Needs Sharpening Triple Rivet High-Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Block and Kitchen Tool Set, Black
- Nonstick coating
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Obtain a set of pots, pans, and cooking utensils at a reasonable cost. Your guests will appreciate having the opportunity to prepare their meals!
Knife Set
Farberware Edgekeeper 16-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block Set with Built in Knife Sharpener, High Carbon-Stainless Steel Kitchen Knives, Razor-Sharp Knife Set, Black
- Blade Material - Stainless Steel
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Investing in a mid-range knife set is a wise choice. While you wouldn't want to overspend, it's important to avoid low-quality options as your guests may take notice.
Dinnerware
Amazon Basics 16-Piece Cafe Stripe Kitchen Dinnerware Set, Plates, Bowls, Mugs, Service for 4, Blue
- Material - Porcelain
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For your dinnerware, it is advisable to opt for a simple style and color scheme. Avoid using fragile or bulky plates and bowls. We have been using this set, which is both economical and functional, and it has served us well as an essential part of our kitchen.
Wine Glasses
LeSuz 100% Tritan Plastic Stemless Wine Glasses. Set of 4, 16oz or 20oz. Shatterproof, BPA-FREE, Dishwasher Safe, Long Lasting Stemless Wine Glasses. Better than Regular Wine Glasses. (16)<br>
- Material - Tritan, Plastic
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After renting out our initial property, we discovered that numerous guests were inquiring about wine glasses. Consequently, we made it a standard provision in all our properties. We recommend the use of stemless, shatter-resistant glasses.
Wine Bottle Opener
Foho Wine Opener, Multifunctional Wing Corkscrew Wine Bottle Opener for all Cork Stoppered and Beer Cap Bottles, Luxury Waiter Corkscrew with Stopper Set for Wine Enthusiast, Waiters - Black
- Material - Stainless Steel
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Kindly share your thoughts in the comments section on the items that you believe are necessary for an Airbnb kitchen.
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