If you are looking to improve your guests' experience and bag more positive reviews to score your future guests, you need to offer them the best amenities in your Airbnb. Being an Airbnb host is not just about providing guests a place to eat and sleep. To stand out from the thousands of Airbnb in your locality, you need to take their experience into account as well. With more than 6 million listings right now, we have curated a quick vacation rental checklist of the top 110 ideas to improve your guests' experience that is guaranteed to even make the fussiest guests feel at home. Let's dive right into it. 

Airbnb Essentials Must Haves:

• Plenty of clothes hangers

• Iron and ironing board

• Private entrance to the home

• Extra pillows and blankets

• TV (with cable or Netflix connection)

• Washer/dryer with detergent

• Air conditioning and/or heater

• Clean towels for each guest

• Sufficient pillows

• Freshly laundered bed linen

• Hot water 

• Wireless internet connection(Wifi)

• Private entrance to the home

Airbnb Bathroom Essentials:

• Bathroom toiletries such as shower gel, hand soap, body soap, moisturizers, shampoo, conditioners, etc

• Floor mat

• Towel hooks

• Toilet paper

• Hairdryer

Airbnb Kitchen Essentials:

• Pans, pots, oil, salt, pepper, versatile herbs and condiments such as basil, oregano, cilantro, paprika

• Dishware and cutlery

• Stove

• Microwave 

• Fridge freezer

• Oven/grill

• Coffee maker

• Kettle

• Sugar/sweeteners

• Garbage bags

• Dishwasher

• Teas and instant coffee pouches

• Sponges, scourers, and dishwashing soap

Airbnb Kitchen Additionals:

• Hand blender

• Tupperware

• Ice cube trays

• Bleach

• Disinfectants

• Smoother maker or juicer

Airbnb Open Air Amenities :

• Potted plants

• Outdoor blankets

• Durable outdoor furniture

• Clean and efficient BBQ or grill

• Mowed lawns or backyards

• Neat balcony or patio

• Gas or coal with firelighters

Airbnb Open Air Additionals:

• Hot tub or jacuzzi

• Garden games

• Kids play area

• Hammock

• Patio swing

Airbnb Essentials for Disabled Travelers:

• Accessible-height bed

• Accessible-height toilet

• Handheld shower head

• Bathtub with shower chair

• Roll-in shower with chair

• Step-free access to the house

• Wide hallway clearance for easier accessibility to wheelchairs

• Elevator at least 32 inches wide 

• Wet room styles bathroom

• Well lit path around the house

• Wide clearance to bed

• Flat and smooth pathway to the front door with little to no slope

• Grab rails in the bathroom

• Wide doorway at least 32 inches

• Disabled or wide parking spot

Airbnb Accessibility Additions for Disabled Travelers:

• Accessible pool/hot tub entrance

• Braille signage

• Faucets usable with one hand or automatic

• Door hardware functional with one hand

• Lowered closet bars and shelvings

• Accessible power outlets

Airbnb Essentials for Kids:

• Cribs

• Fireplace guards

• Stair gates

• Plastic dinnerware

• Childproof electrical outlets

• Table corner guards

• Window guards

• Game consoles

• Babysitter recommendations

• High chairs

• Bids books and toys

• Changing table

• Baby monitor

• Bathtub

• Baby bath

Airbnb Additionals for Kids:

• Bibs

• Bottle warmers

• Portable changing mats

Airbnb Essentials for a Secure Stay:

• Fire extinguisher

• Fire blanket

• Smoke detector

• Window safety locks

• First aid kit

• Carbon monoxide detector

Airbnb Essentials Location Highlights:

If you are wondering, this checklist is to choose amenities solely based on your property's location.

• Beachfront

• Lake access

• Waterfront

• Ski-in/out

Airbnb Essentials Logistic Highlights:

Most guests appreciate knowing about specific features of the vacation rentals before they make the booking. Here are the essentials you need to mention to prevent any inconveniences or miscommunications with your guests:

• Luggage drop off restrictions, if applicable, for guests that arrive late or early

• If any pets live on the property

• Long term stays wherever applicable

• If guests need to clean the room or certain parts of it before departure

Special Airbnb Essentials you can charge for:

• Free parking on the premises

• Hot tub

• Gym facilities

• Electric vehicle charger

• Private or shared community pool

• Breakfast or dinner

• Single level home(no stairs)

• Weather essentials like umbrellas, waterproof ponchos or raincoats, and wellington boots

• Beach essentials like towels, parasols, picnic blankets

Wrapping Up

While every Airbnb offers the basic amenities to their guests, you need to step up today with this list of ideas that can make their stay even more memorable. The more efforts you make to keep them comfy, safe, and equipped at your Airbnb, the better are your chances of scoring positive reviews during their departure and welcoming new high-paying guests in the future. Thus, make sure to use this checklist of ideas every time you make your Airbnb ready for the arrival of a guest, and rest assured your service will spellbind them!