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Start for freeAirbnb's Basic Amenity Requirements: What You Need to Know
When you're starting as an Airbnb host, knowing the platform's required amenities is crucial. These include the absolute essentials such as toilet paper, hand and body soap, towels, pillows, and bed linens. While these seem obvious, they form the foundation of a guest's comfort during their stay.
Taking It to the Next Level: The Airbnb Plus Standard
Airbnb Plus listings, which are a cut above the standard listings, mandate additional amenities. A host must offer items like butter, oil, salt, pepper, pots, pans, coffee maker, shampoo, hairdryer, iron, Wi-Fi, TV, and climate control devices, as well as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Being a Plus host myself, I've seen firsthand how these amenities can enhance guest satisfaction.
Wow Your Guests: Anticipating Their Needs
Beyond the basics and Plus requirements, consider what guests might forget to bring. Think travel-size toiletries, phone chargers, or even a sewing kit. Supplying these can be a game-changer in obtaining those coveted five-star reviews.
The Bathroom Basket: Travel-Size Comforts
- Loofahs
- Bathroom spray
- Shampoo, body wash, conditioner
- Baby wipes
- First-aid kit
- Sewing kit
- Hair care products
- Deodorants
- Shaving creams
- Sunscreen
- Makeup remover
- Hand sanitizer
- Soap bars
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss
- Razors
- Mouthwash
- Feminine hygiene products
The Bedroom Boost: Chargers and Clocks
Ensure you have multi-tip phone chargers and alarm clocks in each bedroom. This small touch can save guests from a common travel mishap of forgetting their charger.
The Kitchen Kit: Snacks and Essentials
Offering a variety of snacks and drinks can make guests feel immediately at home. This includes coffee, tea, sugar, and light breakfast items. Keeping non-perishable food left by previous guests, like condiments or uncooked pasta, is also a thoughtful touch.
Cost-Effective Hosting: Smart Shopping
You might wonder about the costs of these extra amenities. Surprisingly, they are quite affordable. With strategic purchases from dollar stores or hotel supply companies, you can stock up on bathroom essentials for about $75 to last six months. Snacks and other extras can also be sourced economically from places like Costco.
The Bottom Line: Return on Investment
Investing in these amenities offers a significant return through positive reviews, which lead to more bookings and potentially higher profits. It's about creating a welcoming experience that meets – and exceeds – guest expectations.
In Conclusion: Create a Memorable Stay
To recap, while Airbnb mandates certain basics, and the Plus program adds a few more, striving to exceed these standards can set your listing apart. By anticipating guest needs and offering thoughtful extras, you not only provide convenience but also demonstrate exceptional hospitality that can lead to a successful and profitable hosting experience.
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