Top 10 Airbnb Amenities That Your Guests Want

Do you want to rise above your competition? Then you need to look at the Airbnb amenities you provide. The rental business has hard competition and you need to leave as many guests satisfied upon checkout.

Airbnb amenities are items considered to benefit a listing and thereby increase their value. The basic Airbnb amenities include toilet paper, soap, one towel per guest, one pillow per guest, and linens for each guest bedroom.

1. 24 Hour Self Check-in

Meeting guests at your Airbnb listing upon check-in is a thing of the past. The only exception is if you are living at your listing where it is convenient.

Airbnb guests frequently have delayed flights or a last-minute change of plans. With your listing, include a self check-in option such as a lockbox, smart lock, or any other option.

Furthermore, guests love to check-in whenever they please. It avoids any otherwise awkward interactions and gives them the freedom to explore your Airbnb themselves.

2. Host Recommendations (Restaurants/Things To Do)

Very few Airbnb listings have a guidebook or offer local recommendations. The host who is living in the city will be more in tune with the best places to eat or visit. Things that are not easily found.

Some of our best traveling experiences have been from asking locals where we can go to eat or see.

Either put your guidebook in your listing description or create a binder filled with restaurant menus and a customized map of your city with a leger.

3. Fast Wifi Speed

Unless you advertise your Airbnb listing as a “modern getaway” then provide wifi. You don’t have to have the most expensive wifi package but make sure the internet doesn’t cut out frequently and is fast enough to stream movies.

Whether your guests are a businessman or cultural buff, almost everyone will expect a decent internet connection at your Airbnb listing.

4. Smart T.V. with Streaming Sites

Unfortunately, if you don’t provide a t.v. you will receive negative reviews every so often from a guest. A smart t.v. may be an item you have to save up for, but it will greatly improve your guest reviews.

Most smart t.v’s come with the most popular streaming sites including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Create a guest account and include the details either in your listing description, a short message upon guest check-in, or instructions in your guidebook.

5. Charging Stations or Electrical Adapters

Base this on your Airbnb location. If you have frequent guests from all over the world then provide a universal adapter that charges every countries electronics.

Most guests will pack their own adapter but even the most experienced traveler forgets an item or two.

6. Free Parking

Whether you have a spot on your driveway or on the side of your street will depend on the location of your Airbnb. Guests want a place that is easily accessible to their vehicle and to carry the luggage from.

6. Welcome Basket Upon Check-in

A welcome basket for us included a local beer from our city and local fruit that is in season. This keeps the cost down and showcases a tiny bit of our city.

Most Airbnb listings don’t include one. Including a welcome basket leaves a great first impression and is a compelling way to make your guests feel relaxed.

7. Tupperware Containers

Not everyone wants to spend money on eating out. The cost is the main reason guests book an Airbnb over a hotel in the first place.

If you do provide a kitchen then obviously all the proper cooking items are necessary but most Airbnb hosts miss leftover containers. Give your guests a way to pack up leftovers for a midnight snack or for whatever the next day entails.

8. Scale For Luggage

After purchasing souvenirs, gifts, new clothes or any other items, provide a bathroom scale that your guests can use to make sure they are within the airline travel limit. Include a visible suggestion above the scale to check bags or suitcases for weight limits.

9. Your Favorite Books

Some guests will travel to “get away”, which could mean no electronics and staying at a place to unwind from the year’s events.

We always include a picture with the books in our Airbnb description and provide books for all genres and age groups. You could even have a book swapping station where you give a book to get a book.

10. Provide Outdoor Equipment

Whether your Airbnb is a beachfront property, in the mountains, or in the middle of a city, providing outdoor equipment goes a long way. Here are some examples of outdoor Airbnb amenities you can provide:

Beach Amenities – surfboard, snorkel, beach towels, frisbees, paddleball, beach chairs, umbrella, cooler/insulated bag, floatables, life jacket.

Mountain Amenities – Mountain bike, daypack, tent, headlamp, hiking stick, extra blanket, bug spray.

City Amenities – Peddle bike, skateboard, longboard, umbrella

11. Air Conditioning

12. Heating

13. Pet Friendly Airbnb

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Final Thoughts

To grow your Airbnb, you need to improve your amenities. Guest satisfaction should be your goal. The above list will surely give you some ideas on how you can do so. Enjoy and happy hosting.