Your vacation rental kitchen should include these essential items to provide the best guest experience.
When guests stay in a vacation rental, they expect a functional kitchen. One of the biggest appeals of a vacation rental over a hotel, especially for large groups, is the ability to cook instead of dining out for every meal. A properly-stocked vacation rental kitchen can make the difference between a great guest experience and review and a vacation your guests long to forget.
What must a vacation rental kitchen include to create a great experience for your guests? Make sure it has these key items.
Dinnerware, Drinkware, and Utensils
Make sure you stock an adequate number of plates, glasses, and utensils in your vacation kitchen rental. Consider the number of people your rental can reasonably hold, then make sure you have enough dinnerware for each person to eat at least two meals a day. You don’t want your guests to have to wash dishes constantly.
Don’t forget to include child-friendly dishes if your vacation rental provides space for more than two occupants! Make sure you have plastic tumblers and plates in the cabinets for little ones who are more likely to drop or break glass items.
The Right Cooking Pots and Pans
Consider the size of your vacation rental. If it’s only large enough for a cozy vacation for two, you may not need to throw in an extra-large stew pot. However, if your rental is designed for family or large group gatherings, you will need larger pots and pans on hand. Try to offer a wide selection so that your guests can cook up the same fantastic meals they would in their kitchens.
Cooking Tools
You will want to ensure that you have serving utensils, a slotted spoon, a ladle, and other essential items. You don’t want your guests to go out and buy kitchen utensils to prepare the meals they have in mind. You should include basic utensils like:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- A can opener
- A wine bottle opener
- A vegetable peeler
- A whisk
- Tongs
- Spatulas in a couple of different sizes
- Kitchen knives
In a large vacation rental kitchen, you will also want to make sure you have enough potholders for your guests.
Baking Dishes
Not everyone goes on vacation ready to cook all day every day, but many guests will want some comforts of home. This means that your kitchen should be equipped for desserts, too, and the tools needed for biscuits, brownies, and cookies. Include:
- Large casserole dishes
- Smaller casserole dishes for sides, brownies, and more
- Baking sheets (at least two!)
Kitchen Basics
As you stock your vacation rental kitchen, consider including some essential items that your guests are most likely to need and which they may forget at the grocery store. These everyday basics include:
- Salt and pepper
- Basic spices
- Coffee (single-serve pods or bags are often best)
- Coffee filters
- Oil
You don’t have to fill the pantry, but you should ensure it contains the items your guests are most likely to need.
Cleaning Supplies
If guests can use your vacation rental kitchen freely, they need to be able to clean up after themselves. Include:
- Dish soap
- Dishwasher tabs
- Dishrags
- All-purpose cleaner
Stocking your rental kitchen is a critical step in ensuring guest satisfaction and loyalty.
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