Airbnb Kitchen Essentials For Great Reviews
Having a beautiful kitchen in your Airbnb can immediately result in great reviews. There is even a specific filter for “Chef’s Kitchen” that guests can select when browsing on Airbnb. An attractive kitchen will catch the eye, but they may stop in their tracks if it doesn’t seem well equipped. This is where your guests will start and end their day, so it is important they feel comfortable. Below we discuss a few essentials for creating an Airbnb kitchen that will lead to great reviews!
What Is A Chef’s Kitchen?
This is a question that many people ask, and the answer can be a little bit confusing. While some may say it must include luxurious appliances and an extensive amount of space, it can simply be a kitchen that is well-designed for those who love to cook. There are many things you can include in your Airbnb kitchen to make your guests feel like the head chef during their stay.
Appliances For Your Airbnb Kitchen (Big and Small)
You don’t need top-of-the-line appliances for your Airbnb kitchen, but you want to be sure to provide them with the basics. A microwave, oven, stove, and refrigerator are pretty standard appliances needed to cook a good meal. Having an electric stove could be a nice option when dealing with renters as it is easy to clean. If you are unable to fit a full dishwasher, be sure to have a spacious drying rack available to the guests.
For some people (myself included), waking up and having coffee and breakfast first thing in the morning is a must. Providing smaller appliances such as a coffee maker, tea kettle and toaster is a great way to help your guests start their morning off right.
Upgrade Your Basic Cooking Essentials
Many guests will spend a lot of their time on vacation trying out new restaurants, but it is nice to give them the option to cook meals at home. While you might not have all the items in your Airbnb kitchen as in your own home, there are some cooking essentials that you can provide.
Cookware and Kitchen Essentials
Having a few different size high-quality pots and pans will allow your Airbnb guests to prepare a variety of meals. This is something that people who love to cook will notice right away. You can buy them in a set with everything you need at any home store for a great price.
Guests may need some other cooking utensils to get the job done. Items such as measuring cups, a spatula set, oven mitts, and a set of sharp knives go a long way.
Additional Accessories for Cooking
If you want to stock your Airbnb kitchen with more than the basic utensils, baking sheets, a cutting board, mixing bowls, and Tupperware are a good place to start.
Something as small as bottle openers and dish towels is also an easy but nice touch to help your guests feel that they have everything they need.
Place Settings
Giving your guests the essentials for making a meal is important, but not all guests will cook during their stay. Be sure to have the bare minimum of a complete place setting, with at least enough for the maximum number of guests. Each set will consist of plates and bowls, silverware, cups, coffee mugs, and wine glasses.
Stocking Up The Refrigerator And Pantry
As an Airbnb guest in the past, I always manage to make my way to the grocery store to be sure I have everything I need during my stay. It has been a nice surprise when I show up and the host has already stocked up the kitchen with some essentials such as butter, salt & pepper, and condiments. You can take that extra step and provide more than the basics. Having options other than olive oil such as vegetable, coconut, or avocado oil will stand out to your guests.
You don’t need to be preparing an elaborate meal to use good spices. Extra spices like chili flakes, cumin, onion salt, and parsley is another inexpensive and easy addition to your Airbnb kitchen. You can buy a full spice set for under $50 on Amazon and it will last through many guest visits.
Help Keep Your Airbnb Kitchen Clean
Even if a cleaning crew comes after each guest, we hope the they will do their best to stay tidy. To do so, you need to give them the proper tools.
Paper Products
Having a kitchen stocked with paper products is important should your guests not want to spend their vacation scrubbing dishes! Paper plates, napkins, and cups are essential to give them the option. Also consider having foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich bags so guests can store leftover food.
Cleaning Supplies
Not all guests will clean up thoroughly, but if you make it easy you can hope for the best. The basics like dish soap, sponges, and all-purpose cleaners can get the job done after using the kitchen for the day.
Some spills may be bigger than others, so having a broom, mop, and vacuum on hand is also helpful for your Airbnb guests.
In Conclusion
Creating an environment for your guests to feel at home makes for a great Airbnb host. You don’t need to have the biggest kitchen on the block to be considered a Chef’s Kitchen, you just need to have the right kitchen essentials. Being thorough and thoughtful about what you provide in your Airbnb kitchen goes a long way. Having items that guests are used to allows for an effortless and comfortable experience for all.
