Making sure that your property has everything to enable your vacationing guests have an enjoyable experience is a top priority on any host's responsibility list. In addition to making sure that the bedding is luxurious and the home is cleaner than clean, you want to make sure that the home is well stocked with items to help your guests feel comfortable and like they are in an extension of their own home. As a host, it can be difficult to know if you are lacking something your guests may expect to be at the property.

The Importance of an Inventory Checklist

To help make sure all your bases are covered it is a good idea to have a rental inventory checklist. You want to make sure that your vacation property is one that provides a relaxing atmosphere.

Having an inventory checklist can help you to ensure that all items that should be on the property are still there after a guest has returned back home. It will help you to get the property ready for your next guest and aid you in remembering all of the details.

What to include in a vacation rental inventory checklist

Your rental inventory checklist should provide a space to record the quantity and type of item in your vacation rental as well as its condition on arrival and departure of each guest. It is also helpful to have a column to check off whether each item was reviewed for its condition.

Here is a list of items that are good to include in your rental and on your inventory checklist

In the kitchen

This room might take a little longer than other areas of the home as there are many different items that good hosts keep in their vacation rental kitchens. Good items to include for your guest in your kitchen include:

• Basic seasonings and condiments

• Silverware, good quality dishes that are dishwasher safe, and basic cookware

• kid friendly dishes including cups and utensils

• Glassware including wine glasses

• Mugs for hot beverages as well as a tea kettle and coffee pot

• A cutting board and some knives for food preparation

• Garbage can and trash bags

• Tea and coffee

• Basic cooking utensils

• Dishwashing soap and a sponge

• Basic cleaners and some paper towels

It is not mandatory to include extras like tea, coffee, and spices but these items are well appreciated by guests as an extra touch that helps to earn repeat customers.

Bedrooms

• High-quality bed linens that are soft and comfortable

• High-quality pillows, if you would like to go a little extra you can offer different density types

• Hangers for clothing

• Curtains that help block out a good amount of light in the morning

• An alarm clock

• Bedside tables with lamps

Bathroom

• High-quality towels, we suggest using basic white so that you can easily clean and disinfect them

• Toilet paper including a few extra rolls

• Small garbage can lined with trash bags two more easily clean

• Travel-sized toiletries to go the extra mile

• A hairdryer and maybe some hair styling tools

Living room

Beyond the obvious necessary furniture and possibly a television set it is good to include bonus items like board games and blankets. You can even attract guests by offering more sleeping space with a fold-out couch.

Extra amenities for children and pets

Having amenities to help make a trip easier for a family with small children will also go a long way in receiving good reviews and repeat customers. If you allow pets, having some things communicating that you have thought of pets is also a nice touch. These items can include:

For Small Children:

• Crib

• Changing table

• Simple monitor system

• High chair

• Stroller

And for pets:

• Water and food bowls are acceptable for animals to use

• Pet bed or kennel

• Dog treats as an extra touch

When running a vacation rental you want to make sure that guests feel like they are truly on a vacation where they can relax and simply enjoy the property. A comfortable and well-stocked vacation home is one that guests will want to make sure they book over and over again.

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