Top 25 Airbnb Bedroom Essentials Every Host Must Have

Falling asleep on the first night in an Airbnb bedroom can be tough. Ensure your guests end their day comfortable and start the next day refreshed for whatever it entails.

For an Airbnb bedroom, having a high-quality mattress and bedding is important. Both of these will help your guests have a good night’s rest. Every Airbnb bedroom will have the basics including a bed, bedsheets, pillows, blinds, a place to unpack, a smoke alarm, a carbon monoxide detector, and a trash can.

The bedroom is where your guests will spend most of their time (even if it’s sleeping). Let’s look into more details on which items can improve their stay.

What Are Your Airbnb Bedroom Idea Basics?

1. A Good Quality Mattress

Sleeping on a bad mattress is a major reason for negative reviews. Whether you are in a hotel or an Airbnb, guests will notice the quality of your mattress.

On the same topic, many things could affect someone’s sleep. Having a bad frame, a squeaky bed, or the mattress could be worn and soft.

To fully understand how your guests feel, take the time to sleep on your own mattress. This way you will truly understand what your guests are going through.

For us, the Zinus mattress has treated us very well and guests have only left good reviews about it.

How to pick a new mattress:

• 1) Set a budget and stick to it. Do not be convinced into buying a box spring set unless you actually need it.
• 2) Test the bed and lie on all mattresses you consider
• 3) Check the return policy in case your guests give bad reviews.

2. Bed Frame

The bed frame is just as important as the mattress. They both go hand-in-hand and complement each other. You can’t have a good Airbnb bedroom without a good mattress and bed frame. Our absolute favorite is the Zinus bedframe, which we have in our Airbnb and our own bed. It holds up to 1200 lbs, is extremely sturdy and is an overall great product.

3. Bed Sheets

The order of bedding goes as follows – a fitted sheet, flat sheet, then top layer (duvet, quilt, comforter, blanket). High-quality bedding will always be noticed and appreciated. Not only does it go noticed, but it lasts longer and tends to be easier to maintain.

Make sure your bed sheets are clean, especially if you have pets that shed. Store a second set of bed sheets in case your guests accidentally spill or for a fast check-in/check-out. We use hypoallergenic bed sheets that are fade, wrinkle, and stain-resistant.

4. Duvet, Quilt, Comforter, Blanket

All you need is one of the four. What you pick really depends on your Airbnb property location and weather. If you live in hot weather year-round, a lighter layer is needed. With colder weather, multiple layers will do.

On top of your location make sure you pick the properly fitted ones (twin, full, queen, king). We always place an all-season hypoallergenic comforter on all our beds for allergy-sensitive guests and an extra blanket nearby in case our guests get cold at night.

5. Two Pillows Per Guest

Airbnb’s policy is a minimum of one pillow per guest. Place one pillow per guest at the head of the bed and decorative staging pilows if you choose.  Every guest has a different preference. Having one memory foam pillows and one goose feather pillows will leave every guest satisfied.

6. Waterproof Mattress Spill Cover

We use a spill cover on all our Airbnb mattresses. The cover prevents water damage or any kind of accident your guests would otherwise cause. Spill covers can also save your home from dust mites and bed bugs. We love our hypoallergenic breathable covers for any guests who are sensitive to allergies.

7. Blinds, Curtains, or Shutters

Airbnb properties need privacy. Choosing one of these three, which will block out sunlight for guests who can only sleep in complete darkness or want to sleep in later than sunrise.

Here’s our favorite combination:  we use blinds for our basement windows (They are normally higher up and the pull strings are easier to get to) and shutter for all other windows.

Shutters are the easiest to clean and maintain.

8. A Place to Unpack (Dresser or Closet)

There is never enough room to unpack. For us, unpacking makes us feel more relaxed and at home instantly. When our Airbnb bedroom closet isn’t big enough, we use a thin tall dresser or an armoire. Don’t forget to provide clothes hangers.

9. Smoke Alarm or Carbon Monoxide Detector

By code in most countries, you need to provide a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. These do come together in one unit making it easier to install or replace. Our favorite is the battery-operated smoke & carbon monoxide combination detector.

10. Trash Can & Extra Bags

You will want a trash can big enough to hold 4 nights of garbage. For us, a 2-gallon capacity is big enough. One of our time-saving tricks is to leave extra garbage bags at the bottom of the trash can.

What Are Your Additional Airbnb Bedroom Options?

11. Nightstand

In all our Airbnb properties we provide a nightstand with extra water bottles on them. A nightstand stops your guests from having to reach down or kicking their devices off the bed while they sleep. We love this simple nightstand with shelving underneath for extra guest storage.

12. Heater or Air Conditioning

Depending on where you live will change if you need an extra heater or air conditioning unit. We live in Canada, so it gets cold in the winter months and hot in the summer months.

We provide a combined heater/cooling window unit that is stored in the closet during off-seasons. If your guest gets too hot or cold, it will affect your reviews.

14. Safe or Vault

Think about when you have traveled to a high-end hotel. The majority of them will have a safe or a vault included for passports, money, etc.

The purpose is to make you feel like your personal belongings and important documents are protected.

Mentioning the safe before or during your Airbnb guest’s check-in will help them relax right away. Make sure you get a safe that includes a backup key for emergency use in case your guests forget their code.

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15. Iron and Ironing Board

While you travel your clothes get wrinkled. A suitcase can only do so much with airlines throwing your bags around. Guests traveling for work or a special occasion will appreciate a good steam iron and ironing board.

One of our favorite tricks is to use downy wrinkle release spray and iron the bedsheets after we wash them. If you want to go one step further, iron the pillowcases.

16. A Box of Tissues

Depending on what time of year your guest’s travel may affect being in the flu or cold season. On top of that, your guests may have allergies in a new country.

Be prepared and leave a box of tissues where your guests can see them.

17. Pen & Note Pad

If your Airbnb guests are staying with you for work, they may get a call late at night. Leaving a pen & notepad is a great option. If you’d like to get really brandy you can even engrave them with your Airbnb or company logo.

18. Alarm Clock

An alarm clock is old school, but your Airbnb guests will be of all ages. Most people use cell phone alarm clocks with multiple alarms. Other heavy sleepers like to have backup alarms on a separate device to wake up.

Our favorite is the home labs sunrise alarm clock. It is great for heavy sleepers and provides multiple nature alarms and six LED color boards.

19. Candles

Have you ever walked into an Airbnb bedroom that smells like cinnamon? It’s awesome! Candles are great for covering up the smell of burnt food or setting a mood.

20. Hangers

Nothing relaxes your guests faster than unpacking and getting comfortable with their surroundings. Giving them hangers for their clothes is one step closer to vacation mode.

21. Lamp

We love to read and the Airbnb bedroom lights are never enough in our eyes. By placing a lamp beside the bed you stop your guests from getting up, which can disrupt their partner’s sleep.

If your Airbnb bedroom is short on wall outlets near the bed, place a nightstand lamp with an outlet built-in. The lamp gives your guests an opportunity to charge their devices and read at the same time. Our favorite is the dimmable LED nightstand lamp with a USB port for all devices to charge on.

22. Extra Blankets

You can choose to supply one or more. In one of our Airbnb’s, we have a couch, air mattress, and pull-out couch. The amount of times we have had last-minute surprise guests is baffling. An extra blanket has helped with all the surprises and adds another layer for warmth.

23. Bench or Chair

Extra furniture in a room can serve as multiple functions. A bench, for example, can be a place to sit while tying your shoes for your older guests or can be just for decorative purposes. The main deciding factor will be if you have the extra space.

24. Decor

You want people to feel at home and having decorations is a good way to do that. Whether you desire paintings on the wall, plants in your Airbnb bedroom (fake is fine), or any other form of decorations, it’s guaranteed to bring character to the room.

We love to decorate all our Airbnbs with paintings that connect with one another and fake plants that are very easy to maintain.

25. Speakers

Either a speaker built into your Airbnb or a simple Bluetooth speaker will suffice. Letting your guests have their own music will make the trip more enjoyable.

26. T.v. In Your Bedroom

Every guest has a different way of falling asleep. Some reading a book and others watch t.v. If you choose to put a t.v. in your bedroom remember to set up guest accounts on all your streaming platforms.

The two recommendation we would make is to get last years model of a smart t.v. and place it on a wall-mounted bracket. Smart t.v’s comes with practically any movie streaming site built-in and the wall mount will save you floor space.

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Extra Set of Bedding

Accidents do happen, whether your guests have an accident themselves or spill something. A clean, ready-to-go set of bedding will come in handy in an emergency situation or for fast check-in.

Having just one set of bedding has caused us grief and headaches numerous times. We now have multiple sets ready to go.

A trick of ours is to provide a high thread count set which you will normally use for your bedding and a low quality set for emergency situations.

Laundry Basket

Some of your guests will want to stay organized during their visit and placing a laundry basket for dirty towels will help.

Not often, but every once in a while, our guests will clean the towels for us and speed up the cleaning process.

Nightlight

On guests first night, the walk to the bathroom can be disorientating and confusing. In one of the Airbnb’s we stay in, the host set nightlights in their hallways leading into the bathrooms to help guide us.

We both thought it was a great idea and a best-kept secret. You are able to purchase nightlights that have an outlet built into them, but for cost purposes, we recommend a standard 6-pack.

Outlet Near Bed

We have been to one Airbnb that had no outlet besides the bed, whether it is because of how the room was built or how they designed the Airbnb layout, we don’t know.

This isn’t the end of the world for most guests, but since we use our laptops for blogs such as this, it was a hassle. Other guests may want to watch their favorite t.v show on their laptop before bed.

Fan

Every Airbnb will have different conditions, sometimes the bedroom has bad circulation or is small. For us, air conditioning in the summertime will make our guests to cold, but a fan is a perfect solution. Place one tucked away in your closet or storage area and let your guests know.

Robes

If you want your Airbnb to have that 5-star feeling without the 5-star cost then offer robes to your guests.

Flashlight

Always prepare for emergency power outages, especially if you are in an area that it commonly happens to. Warn your guests beforehand and let them know where to locate the flashlights.

Earplugs

We always bring earplugs with us while we travel. You never know what to expect. If your Airbnb bedroom gets noisy from a highway, a local train going through your city, living downtown, etc, go one step further and offer earplugs to your guests.

Final Thoughts

Providing your guests with a few of these items or all is your choice. We are here to suggest some of the items we use in our Airbnb listings. It really comes down to the room your bedroom has and what style of look you are going for. Enjoy and happy hosting!

8 Airbnb Bathroom Essentials – The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide

What hosts offer in their Airbnb bathroom greatly depends on the nightly price and country. In some cities like New York, a large bathroom is too expensive and for others, sewer systems may be underdeveloped leading to backups.

Every Airbnb bathroom should have most of the basics including toilet paper, towels, hand soap, a place to hang clothes/towels, shampoo, bathroom floor mat, and a trash can. The main factors when designing your Airbnb bathroom is the size, layout, and location.

Normally the size of an Airbnb bathroom is limited which means thoughtful planning goes a long way. Furthermore, a well-designed bathroom will stand out more than any other room in your Airbnb listing.

In this article, we will help you set up the perfect Airbnb bathroom and more. Let’s get started.

What Are Airbnb Bathroom Basics?

1. Toilet Paper On A Dispenser

Most guests won’t notice what brand of toilet paper you have but do notice when they run out. If your guests are staying for a week or longer supply extra toilet paper and mention you have more if they need it.

Our rule of thumb is to supply one roll of toilet paper per guest for every two nights. For any extra toilet paper rolls, we either stack them on a shelf above the toilet or use a roll holder/dispenser combination that holds up to two extra rolls. Furthermore, buying in bulk or on sale is a great way to get high-quality toilet paper for your guests.

2. Towels For Each Airbnb Guest

We stock all our Airbnb properties with two bath towels, one hand towel, and one washcloth per guest. For longer stays, store extra towels wherever you have space. We always install a shelf above the toilet and place our extra towels there. Another option is neatly rolling your towels up and placing them in a basket. If you want more details on towels, then check out our full blog post on Airbnb towels. Remember, if you live near a beach then provide a full-sized beach towel.

3. Hand Soap – Scented and Unscented

We have had complaints about guests being allergic to chemicals in laundry detergent and hand soap. For us, when we stay in an Airbnb we love a good smelling hand soap. To avoid problems, provide a well-scented handsoap but have unscented as a hidden backup. Unscented also ensures anyone can use the soap.

4. Place To Hang Extra Clothes and Towels

We always place a hanger either on the back of the bathroom door or get creative on the bathroom walls. Remember, no guest wants to step too far out of the shower just to grab their towel. Make sure your hangers are a well-designed masterpiece.

For a larger bathroom (more guests), drying racks may be filled or slow drying. In this case, we use a double rail rack.

5. At The Very Least Provide Shampoo

On the Airbnb amenities page for your listing, it only includes shampoo. Supplying anything more such as conditioner and body wash is up to you. Guests normally travel with small sample-sized shampoo bottles, but for longer vacations, they may want to refill.

Our favorite amenity tip which makes your Airbnb bathroom look luxurious and costs less is to use a wall-mounted dispenser in your shower. You can keep shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the dispenser and it looks great in any bathroom.

6. Bathroom Floor Mat For No Accidents

The last thing you want is for your Airbnb guests to slip. When wet, bathroom floors get slippery and a floor mat will absorb excess water. Furthermore, you will save years of water damage by using a floor mat and that will save you money in replacement costs.

If your bathtub or shower floor is in the same condition, place a shower mat down. Be sure to get floor mats that are washer friendly.

7. Somewhere To Throw Garbage Out

Each country has different cultures and standards. In some countries, recycling doesn’t exist. All our Airbnb guidelines mention where guests can throw out garbage and recycle.

Furthermore, we always place instructions on the toilet bowl lid explaining what you can and can’t flush. Many guests flush unwanted items down the toilet which can clog it.

Our time-saving tip is to place extra garbage bags at the bottom of each trash can, which prevents you from forgetting and speed up your cleaning process.

What Are Optional Airbnb Bathroom Items?

Keeping Your Airbnb Bathroom Clean

Even if your Airbnb guests start with a clean place, they may accidentally spill something or want to tidy up a bit.. Give them that option with a broom, dustpan, and all-purpose cleaner.

You would be surprised at how many guests clean during their stay and make your checkout cleaning faster.

Makeup Remover So Your Towels Stay Unstained

One of our first bad Airbnb experiences was having our guests wipe their makeup on our brand new white towel. Since then makeup has ruined a few more towels but providing makeup remover wipes will limit these events.

Furthermore, makeup can ruin bedsheets and much more. Tuck extra makeup remover pads under your sink or your bathroom shelf.

Mosquito Repellent For The Outdoors

If you live in a country where mosquitos are common then leave some repellent for common courtesy.

First Aid Kit & Common Over The Counter Medication

Travelers love to try new places and food, which could result in a minor injury or an allergic reaction. We stock all our Airbnb listings with a standard home first aid kit and Tylenol for headaches.

Mirror For Getting Ready

Whether your Airbnb guests come for work or a vacation, make sure your guests can do their makeup, put in contacts, or anything else their day/night entails. We have never been to an Airbnb or hotel without a bathroom mirror.

However, having a mirror without adequate bathroom lighting is far too uncommon. One of our favorite tips to improve lighting is by increasing the wattage of your bathroom bulbs. Another option is installing a bathroom mirror with a backlit included.

Shelving Unit For Extra Storage

Finding an organized spot for extra bathroom supplies can be tough, especially with a small bathroom. During longer guests stay, a shelving unit is perfect for extra toiletries.

For us, in most bathrooms, we see two spots of extra storage space. First, either under the sink with a vanity cabinet and second, above the toilet with a cabinet or wire shelf. Both of these methods can also double as a place for your Airbnb guests to store their personal bathroom belongings.

Unique Ventilation Option In Your Airbnb Bathroom

Having a good exhaust fan will prevent mold, keep your bathroom smelling fresh and lengthen the condition of your overall bathroom. We bet you have never heard of an exhaust fan that plays music. Neither had we until recently. We stayed at an Airbnb that had a Bluetooth speaker built into the exhaust fan allowing us to play music while showering. It was fantastic.

Toilet Plunger In Case Of Emergencies

No guests want to tell you they plugged the toilet. Furthermore, no host wants to unclog a toilet. It makes for a very awkward conversation. Tuck a plunger behind your toilets.

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Box Of Tissue Paper

You never know if your guests will have allergies, catch a head cold or even the flu. Leave a box of tissues on top of the toilet.

Drying Rack For Clothes & Towels

Whether your guests just got home from the beach, exercised, or just don’t want their clothes to shrink in the dryer. Give your guests the option to dry everything freely. Furthermore, if your Airbnb listing is limited for the room, a collapsible drying rack works perfectly.

A Complimentary Hair Dryer

Having a hairdryer in your Airbnb bathroom is inexpensive and guests expect you to have one. We hang our hair dryers on the wall with a hanger clip or place it on our toilet wired shelves. Both are great ways to save room and hassle. My wife does the purchasing for the bathroom and buys affordable Revlon hair dryers.

Nail Polish Remover

On-top of removing nail polish, it is also great at cleaning up leather shoes, getting rid of ink stains, and cleaning minor scratches off your watch face.

Outlet With A Motion Sensor Night Light

The night light will guide any Airbnb guests on their first-night stay. Place one in the bathroom so your guests do not have to turn on any lights. For us, we also leave one plug-in nightlight in all our hallways and bathrooms which leaves a great impression for all our guests.

Tampons For Emergencies

Tucking a few of these under the sink can save someone’s day while they search for a drugstore.

Airbnb Bathroom Airbnb Freshener

Being comfortable around your spouse can mean many things. One is the bathroom has no limits. A simple bottle of air freshener or outlet plugin freshener is appreciated.

What Are Airbnb Toiletries?

Airbnb toiletries are personal care items used for hygiene or grooming. Supplying toiletries to guests will increase their overall experience. Here is a list of some of the items we include in our Airbnb bathrooms:

• Toothbrushes (unopened)
• Toothpaste
• Mouthwash
• Floss
• Toothpicks
• Hairdryer
• Towels
• Hand towels
• Bar soap
• Liquid hand soap
• Q-tips
• Cotton balls
• Toilet paper
• Air freshener
• Bathrobe
• Feminine products
• Disposable razors
• Shaving cream
• Aftershave (basic scent)
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Scent-free hypoallergenic body lotion
• Shower caps
• Combs
• Nail clippers
• Nail file

Final Thoughts

Airbnb bathrooms can be confusing, especially when you have limited space. We have talked about ways you can improve your Airbnb and our top tricks we used in all our bathroom listings. You will be able to put all our suggestions together and impress any guest. Enjoy and happy hosting!