The Airbnb stocking checklist.
Every staple a rental needs, 68 items, one recommended product each, with quantities that scale to your bedrooms, bathrooms, and guests. No furniture, no decor, no deliberating. Check items off as you buy; your progress stays on this device.
STRKit Editorial
Updated September 2026
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Bedrooms
0/11Per bed. Three of anything that touches the guest, two of anything that protects the mattress.
Bathrooms
0/14Towels scale with guests; everything else scales with bathrooms.
Kitchen
0/21Capacity plus two for anything guests eat or drink from.
Entry and tech
0/9One of each. These are the purchases that show up in reviews as "easy check-in" and "fast WiFi."
Cleaning and safety
0/13The turnover closet and the things an inspector or an insurer will ask about.
- Smoke alarms: in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, on every level, and in the basement. NFPA smoke alarms
- CO alarms: in a central location outside each sleeping area, on every level, and wherever local laws or codes require; follow the maker’s placement instructions. NFPA carbon monoxide
Where the picks come from.
Each pick is one of the recommended products from that item's comparison, usually the overall or value pick. Its scores for durability, cleanability, guest delight, and value are editorial judgments, not lab tests. The Options link on a row opens the comparison with the budget and premium alternatives. Our methodology explains the scoring; the starter kit covers furniture and the rest of the room.
Common questions.
What do I need to stock an Airbnb?
Per bed: a waterproof protector, about three sheet sets, four pillows, a duvet with three covers, and blackout curtains. Per bathroom: towels at two per guest plus spares, a bath mat, a dispenser set, and a hair dryer. Kitchen: cookware, dinnerware and glasses at capacity plus two, flatware, a chef's knife, and a dual-format coffee maker. Then a smart lock, mesh WiFi, a Roku TV, a noise monitor, the cleaning kit, and safety gear. This checklist lists all of it with quantities for your layout.
How many towels and sheets does an Airbnb need?
Start near three sheet sets per bed and adjust to your laundry turnaround, plus two bath towels per guest and two spares. Hand towels go four per bathroom and washcloths two per guest. Our linen par levels guide explains the rotation.
Is my checklist progress saved?
Your checklist progress is saved in this browser. We also send usage events, such as checked-item names and the page viewed, to our analytics services to improve the site. Print it if you want a copy for a shopping trip.
Why one pick per item instead of a comparison?
If you would rather not compare, one pick per item gets you stocked. Each pick is one of the recommended products from that item's comparison, usually the overall or value pick. The Options link on each row opens that comparison if you want the alternatives.