Short-Term Rental Supplies List.
The 67 things to stock before the first guest, organized the way you will shop for them. Furniture is covered in the starter kit; this is everything else.
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Updated September 2026
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Quantities are for a two-guest listing; scale linens and dinnerware to your listed capacity plus two, because guests break things and mugs disappear. Items marked as consumables belong on the turnover checklist with a par level.
01Kitchen supplies
Dinner plates, salad plates, bowls (capacity + 2)
Drinking glasses and wine glasses (capacity + 2)
Coffee mugs (capacity + 4; they walk off)
Cutlery set (capacity + 2)
Cooking utensils: spatula, tongs, ladle, whisk, serving spoons
Chef's knife, paring knife, serrated knife
Cutting boards (2, one for meat)
Fry pan, sauce pan, stock pot, baking sheet
Mixing bowls and measuring cups
Colander, can opener, corkscrew, bottle opener
Coffee maker plus pods or filters, kettle
Toaster, microwave
Dish soap, sponges, dish brush, dish towels (6)
Dishwasher pods, trash bags, food storage containers
Paper towels, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, zip bags
Pantry basics: salt, pepper, cooking oil, sugar, coffee, tea
02Bathroom supplies
Bath towels (2 per guest + spare set)
Hand towels (2 per bathroom), washcloths (2 per guest)
Dark makeup-removal cloths (2 per bathroom)
Bath mat (2 per bathroom, rotate)
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash in wall dispensers
Hand soap pump, lotion
Toilet paper: 2 rolls out, 4 in reserve per bathroom
Tissues, cotton swabs, cotton pads
Hair dryer (1875W, visible)
Plunger and concealed toilet brush per bathroom
Trash can with lid and liners
Shower curtain plus spare liner
First aid kit
03Bedroom supplies
Mattress protector (waterproof) per bed
Sheet sets: 3 per bed, white
Pillows: 4 per queen/king (2 firm, 2 soft), with protectors
Duvet with 2 washable covers, or a comforter plus spare
Extra blanket per bed
Hangers: 6 per guest, matching
Luggage rack or bench
Blackout curtains
Bedside lamp and charging outlet per side
Full-length mirror somewhere in the unit
04Cleaning supplies (for the cleaner and the guest)
Cordless stick vacuum
Broom, dustpan, mop with refills
All-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, bathroom cleaner
Enzyme stain remover for upholstery and mattresses
Disinfecting wipes
Microfiber cloths, color-coded
Laundry detergent and dryer sheets (guests too, if there is a washer)
Trash bags in every bin size
Spare lightbulbs and batteries (AA, AAA)
Basic tool kit: screwdriver, pliers, tape measure, picture hooks
05Safety and compliance
Smoke detectors in every bedroom and hallway
Carbon monoxide detector on every level
Fire extinguisher in the kitchen
First aid kit
Emergency information card: addresses, shutoffs, host phone
Flashlight with batteries
Lockbox with spare key as smart-lock backup
Nightlights in hallways and bathrooms
06Guest consumables and welcome
Bottled or filtered water
Coffee pods or ground coffee, tea assortment, sugar, creamer
A shelf-stable snack per stay
Welcome note card and pen
WiFi card with network and password
Printed house manual or QR code to the digital one
Umbrella, reusable shopping bag
Board games or cards, a few books
Iron and ironing board or steamer
Hair dryer, phone chargers (USB-C and Lightning)
Common questions.
What supplies do I need for a short-term rental?
Beyond furniture: a full kitchen for the listed capacity plus two, bathroom linens and dispensers, three sheet sets per bed, cleaning supplies for the cleaner, safety equipment, and the consumables you restock every turnover: toilet paper, paper towels, coffee, soap, and trash bags.
How much do short-term rental supplies cost?
Budget $300 to $700 for the initial supplies of a one- or two-bedroom rental at the standard tier, excluding furniture and appliances, then roughly $15 to $40 per stay in consumables. Buying paper goods, coffee, and toiletry refills in bulk cuts the per-stay cost noticeably.
What do guests notice is missing most often?
A hair dryer, enough mugs, a sharp knife, a can opener, a corkscrew, and coffee. Those six items show up in reviews far more than anything expensive.