Priority:
Must Have Required before first guest
Nice to Have Improves guest experience
- Research local STR permit requirements Must Have
- Apply for STR permit / business license Must Have
- Check HOA rules (if applicable) Must Have
- Get STR-specific insurance policy Must Have
- Understand local occupancy tax requirements Must Have
- Create house rules document Must Have
- Quality mattress with waterproof protector Must Have
- Minimum 2 sets of sheets per bed Must Have
- 2 pillows per person (max occupancy) Must Have
- Duvet / comforter with 2 covers Must Have
- Bedside lamp and outlet access Must Have
- Luggage rack (1 per bedroom) Nice to Have
- Blackout curtains or blinds Nice to Have
- Full-length mirror Nice to Have
- Closet with hangers (min. 10 per person) Must Have
- Alarm clock or bedside USB charging Nice to Have
- 2 bath towels per guest Must Have
- 2 hand towels per bathroom Must Have
- 2 washcloths per guest Must Have
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash Must Have
- Hand soap at every sink Must Have
- Toilet paper (min. 4 rolls per bathroom) Must Have
- Hair dryer Must Have
- Trash can with liner Must Have
- Bath mat Must Have
- Makeup remover wipes Nice to Have
- Cotton balls and Q-tips Nice to Have
- Pots and pans (at least 3 sizes) Must Have
- Baking sheet and casserole dish Nice to Have
- Plates, bowls, cups (max occupancy x 2) Must Have
- Full cutlery set Must Have
- Cooking utensils (spatula, ladle, tongs, etc.) Must Have
- Coffee maker + coffee, tea, sugar Must Have
- Toaster or toaster oven Nice to Have
- Blender Nice to Have
- Can opener, bottle opener, corkscrew Must Have
- Dish soap, sponge, dish towels Must Have
- Paper towels Must Have
- Trash bags in multiple sizes Must Have
- Salt, pepper, basic cooking oil Nice to Have
- Cutting board(s) Must Have
- Sharp knife set Must Have
- Smart lock installed and tested Must Have
- Smart lock integrated with PMS / automation Must Have
- Backup key lockbox installed Must Have
- Outdoor security camera (front door) Must Have
- Noise monitor installed and disclosed Must Have
- Carbon monoxide detector Must Have
- Smoke detector (every floor) Must Have
- Fire extinguisher (kitchen) Must Have
- First aid kit Must Have
- High-speed WiFi with guest network set up Must Have
- WiFi password clearly posted Must Have
- Smart TV with streaming (or cable) Must Have
- Smart thermostat installed Nice to Have
- USB charging outlets in bedrooms Nice to Have
- Extension cords / power strips (labeled) Nice to Have
- House manual printed and displayed Must Have
- Emergency contact numbers posted Must Have
- Local restaurant and activity recommendations Nice to Have
- Appliance instruction cards (if complex) Nice to Have
- Checkout instructions posted Must Have
- Welcome gift or note Nice to Have