What essentials do you appreciate in an airbnb

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We got a place we rent as an airbnb. What sort of things you like to find when you get there. What make it a top review.

Loo roll/tea and coffee/w/u liquid/milk/ bottle of water

I want simple instructions on appliances
Dish washer tablets

I'm bringing the rest

I agree with most of these. There was another thread on a similar topic insisting no one should expect enough toilet paper to last the stay! MN is a crazy place.
Proper light to read by is a must for me, most places have lights that are too dim.

Soap.

We recently stayed at an airbnb where they thought it was ok for us to land at past midnight and buy soap before we can use the toilet..

I think what you'd want for yourself, you would do the same for your guests saying at your airbnb. It isn't rocket science.

For me the most useful thing is a really accurate listing. It's really helpful if things like towels and coffee are provided, but what's even more helpful is knowing either way before I set off.
The last place I stayed in provided loads of towels but hadn't listed them in the amenities, so we took a gamble that if they were included in a photo then they probably were included at the property.

And free parking.

I’d suggest you spend a week in the air bnb before renting it out, and see what things you think “oh, could really do with that!”

Interesting. All Airbnbs we stayed they asked us to put plates in dishwasher and rubbish away.

The rest of course is included in the cleaning fees. I think that is reasonable

Easy recycling and efficient bin arrangements. Properly working out side light for a dark night/late arrival. Good directions to the property. Simple heating controls. Toilet that flushes properly.

I don't let mine out on air bnb, but occasionally let friends/acquaintances use for a reduced rate. It's a our family home, so I don't feel it's up to what people now expect from an Air bnb.

That said, we always ensure there are loo rolls, dish/laundry tabs, teabags, sugar, coffee pods, hand soap, etc.

I leave tampons and cotton wool pads in bathroom, plus a hairdryer. Towels, robes etc.

We have USB charging units, plus loads of USB plugs plus charging cables for Samsung, iPhone and kindle. Books, board games, plus a few toys.

We get milk in if asked, and leave parking permits for anyone with a car.

For me it varies depending on whether we drive or fly, which is always hand luggage only.

I've stayed in too many places that don't have basic supplies in the kitchen, so if we drive I bring a few essentials like cooking oil, herbs and spices, etc. - the sort of thing you only need a bit of and don't want to buy. If we're flying I limit it to salt and pepper. But really, it would be nice to know this stuff would be there. The worst one was in Greece, we arrived about 10pm to find there was NOTHING to eat or drink in the kitchen, not even instant coffee. They also had no tourist information whatever in the flat, but many copies of leaflets promoting the owner's business .

We don't drink milk. One of the best welcome pack things we had was Ryvita thins, and new discovery for us and now a staple. Wine or cake is nice, but of course not everyone would want it.

We mostly cook rather than eat out, so things that enable a range of meals are good - an oven-proof dish, lemon squeezer, grater, sharp knives, oven gloves, decent-sized spoons for serving, garlic press, etc. I also prefer to have some serving dishes rather than having to dish up straight from saucepans.

More than one loo roll per bathroom - I don't mind buying loo roll if we're staying a few days, but having just one feels stingy.

Enough seats. On our most recent trip I nearly booked somewhere for 3 people with only 2 dining chairs; the next one on my list had enough dining chairs but just one 2-seater sofa. It gets tiresome peering at all the pictures in listings to make sure that the basics are provided - if it sleeps 4 there should be at least 4 dining chairs and 4 soft seats.

Netflix 😂😂

Only on mumsnet would Ryvita Thins be preferred to milk
Actually, I do like them, but as a tea drinker I would find a pint of milk in the fridge on arrival very welcome.

Have stayed in lots of Airbnbs. TBH the only terrible ones were bad because they were filthy.

Not sure if it’s been mentioned yet but some plug sockets near the bed for a phone charger. And a loo brush please - very embarrassing if that’s missing 🤣🤣🤣

This! I did this for my guest bed and that’s what prompted me to buy a heated blanket!

Glad to be of service

Enough of everything for the number of people staying, including comfy seats on a sofa so that we can all watch a movie or play a game together.
Decent size mugs.
Toilet paper for the amount of time we are staying, enough cleaning equipment to deal with emergencies ( eg DS suddenly vomiting on first night of a 4 day stay before we'd had a chance to go shopping - we were told that washing up liquid etc was supplied, but in fact it was about half a centimetre in the bottom of a travel sized bottle, and nothing to clear it up with, no bleach, we ended up having to use towels- thanks well-known boat hiring company).
We stayed in a holiday let recently that supplied eggs, butter, small loaf of bread, croissants and jam, along with usual tea, coffee and milk - that was unexpected but lovely. That same place had an honesty cupboard with suggested prices in the communal hallway, I think that included soft drinks, beers, crisps etc, very useful indeed.
In the bathroom, shower gel and shower cap, but also a mini box of emergency sanpro would be great.
A selection of maps and leaflets for local attractions are useful, and I like to see a few books and magazines as well.

check-in before three and checkout after twelve, good shower, enough of the basics like milk, teabags, coffee, loo rolls etc to get you through till next day and a leaflet with local info

Corkscrew! DH and I once bought a lovely bottle of red to enjoy at our otherwise charming Air Bnb in Berlin. Got back, couldn’t open it. Nowhere to buy one that night so nothing to drink with our home cooked meal. We were on a budget as the following day was the gig we’d come for, so we couldn’t afford to go out that night as well. Now we always check before going shopping.

Proper milk, tea, decent coffee and snacks.
Plenty of loo roll.
Extra pillows and blankets.
Heating that is simple to turn on.
Shower gel / hand soap.
Cleaning supplies.
Good quality crockery - matching and no chips.
Towels.
Hair dryer.
Mirror close to a socket.
Fan.
TV and games.
A guide of where is good to eat / what’s good to see.

Definitely cotton bedding.
Proper coffee, not instant.
Wine glasses
Bottle opener
Ice cubes
Side tables to put drink
Full length mirror

For future reference it is possible to push the Cork into the bottle when one finds oneself without a corkscrew (tested when I'd shipped all the furniture and utensils but had 2 more nights left before moving myself!)

Check in before three and checkout after 12 @Misbella? Leaving less than 2 hours for a changeover 😳
You would be holidaying in a filthy pit 😂
For all the pps saying ditch the spurious bed cushions - I had the same argument with Visit England for years! They insisted that it was expected in more luxurious accommodation 🙄

For me as long as it’s clean (properly clean) it’s all good 😊

Agree totally. One of ours sleeps 12 and it’s a 3 hour minimum changeover with two of us at it full tilt.

Definitely milk and enough tea and coffee for the first night. Washing up liquid and sponge. A few cleaning cloths for wiping down. A few dishwasher tablets and washing capsules. Tea towels. Bin bags. Salt and pepper and olive oil as a minimum. Hand soap and toilet roll.