67 Amenities Your Vacation Rental Guests Will Love
This page is an excerpt from our book "How to Build a Short-Term Rental Business & Create Wealth", part of our complete Short-Term Rental Kit
Making a great first impression and creating a great overall experience takes foresight and planning but the payoff will be huge. If you need ideas, book another high-rated short-term rental in the area and learn from what they’ve done to make their place an amazing stay.
Thoughtful amenities can transform an ordinary stay into an extraordinary one. From the basics to the unexpected, here are 67 amenities that will make your guests fall in love with your vacation rental property and drive more 5-star reviews.
General Features
- Eliminate chore lists for guests or make them very minimal such as take trash to garbage cans
- Welcome baskets
- Welcome/guidebook with rules and suggested things to do
- Charging areas and lamps with USB plugs
- Electronic door locks for a smooth check in and check out
- Plenty of lighting options: under cabinets, hallways, mirrors, etc.
- Plenty of temperature control options (AC, fans, blankets, dehumidifiers)
Kitchen Amenities
- New or quality appliances including dishwasher (with soap), stove, oven, refrigerator with filtered water and ice, and microwave
- Fully stocked kitchen with small appliances such as a blender, toaster, toaster oven, waffle maker
- A variety of quality pans, cookware, and utensils
- A quality knife set
- A variety of spices, condiments, oils, etc.
- Large variety of glassware such as plastic cups for the pool area, wine and cocktail glasses
- Wine fridge
- Coffee bar with coffee maker, grinder, coffee mugs, flavorings, whole coffee beans, and travel mugs
Bedroom Amenities
- Quality mattresses
- Luxurious bedding & quality pillows with varying levels of firmness
- Suitcase stands
- Dresser for clothes
- Room darkening/privacy window shades or curtains
- Lamps with USB ports for charging phones
- Plenty of light and temperature options such as fans, extra blankets
- Hangers for clothing with an iron and ironing board
Bathroom Amenities
- Bathrooms with hair dryers and curling irons
- Multi-mode shower heads
- Fluffy, oversized towels
- Robes and slippers
- Toiletries: Toothbrushes and toothpaste, luxurious soap, and shampoos, etc
- Non-slip mats on floors and in tubs
- Grab bars in showers
Living Space Amentities
- Fireplace
- Comfy, durable furniture with enough seating for your maximum occupancy
- Plenty of lighting options (both lamps and overhead lighting)
- Plenty of places to charge phones
Dedicated Office Space Amenities
- Super-fast Wi-Fi
- Desk and comfy office chair
- Extra computer monitor
- Office supplies & printer
- Lots of power options
Entertainment & Games
- Smart TVs with streaming subscriptions (in all rooms)
- Arcade machines
- Game consoles
- Pool table, foosball, ping pong, basketball shoot, etc
- Rainy day items such as a reading nook with books, movies, board games, puzzles, playing cards, kid’s toys, and Legos
- Yard games such as mini golf, bocce ball, basketball hoops, Spike Ball, giant Jenga, play area, sand box
Outdoor Amenities
- Swimming pool, lounge chairs, and inflatables
- Patio/deck with ways to avoid sun
- Outdoor furniture and sun umbrella or gazebo
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Firepit with firewood, smores, and skewers
- BBQ grill with grill tools
- Patio heater in areas where it may be needed
Safety & Security
Cleaning Supplies
- Mops
- Sponges
- Broom & Dustpan
- Vacuum
- Cleaners
Additional 5-Star Amenities
- Laundry room with washer, dryer, soap, drying rack, etc.
- Workout room with free weights, yoga mat, and treadmill
- Kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, and skis
- Sporting items such as tennis rackets, golf clubs, pickleball rackets
- Beach items such as beach towels, beach toys, umbrella, cooler, beach chairs
- Pet area with dog washing station, treats, poop bags, bed, bowls, leashes
- Baby items including high-chair, pack & play, stroller
- Electric car charger