Win 5-Star Reviews With These Easy-to-Miss Airbnb Must-Haves
After staying in countless short-term rentals over the years, I’ve learned which little things make a big difference. These often-overlooked essentials are the secret to making guests feel right at home — and they just might earn you that 5-star review!
Livin Like a Champion
5/8/20242 min read
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The Most Forgotten (But Appreciated) Short-Term Rental Items, and links to some fantastic finds:
1. Full-Length Mirror
Your guests want to see their game-day outfits, graduation dresses, or just make sure their shoes match. Don’t make them use a microwave reflection.
This mirror is a beautiful addition to any room
2. Nightstands or Lamps With Outlets or USB Ports
No one wants to go diving behind the bed to charge their phone. A lamp with a built-in USB port is a bonus.
This gorgeous set of boho night stands is perfect
These lamps are a great addition as well
3. Extra Phone Chargers
People forget theirs all the time. Having a spare iPhone and Android charger makes you an instant hero. Chargers also tend to "walk away". This is a great option to lock up cords but still have them available
4. Blackout Curtains or Shades
Your guests might have traveled across time zones (or just partied hard on The Strip). Let them sleep in peace with these beautiful curtains.
5. Sound Machine or White Noise App Guide or Box Fan
Especially helpful in apartments or college town condos where street noise might be a thing.
6. Labeled Light Switches
Guests shouldn't have to play switch roulette every time they want to turn on a lamp.
7. Makeup Remover Wipes or Dark Towels
Saves your white linens and keeps guests from feeling bad about foundation stains.
These towels are the perfect option and they are bleach safe!
8. First-Aid Kit
Even a basic one with band-aids, Tylenol, and tweezers goes a long way. Here is great option.
9. A Local Favorites Guide
A little printout or QR code linking to your fave restaurants, coffee shops, and game-day tips = next-level host.
10. Umbrellas or Ponchos
Guests never pack for rain — especially during college football season. Tossing a couple in the closet shows major hospitality points. Here is a pack of 10, they don't have to be fancy. These will do the trick!
Thoughtfulness makes the difference between a “fine” stay and a fantastic one. These small additions don’t cost much, but they create the kind of guest experience that leads to glowing reviews and return bookings. Win-win!
