The Complete
Airbnb Host
Checklist
How to rent an Airbnb
The Complete Airbnb Host Checklist
Congratulations, you have decided to turn your investment property into a
short-term rental!
Before diving into the next steps, take a moment to breathe and review our
essential checklist. It will help ensure you don't overlook any important details.
Strategy
Understanding the marke Marketin
Conduct a profitability analysis based on the Hire a professional photographer to take attractive,
property's location, size and amenities. Learn high-quality photos of the entire property, from
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unique details to common area
Decide which online booking platforms to list the
property on (e.g., Airbnb, Booking...). For optimal
results, we recommend hosting on a minimum of
Seasonalitie
5-10 booking site
Identify peak seasons and low seasons in the
Set up profiles and descriptions correctly on each
area
platform. Make sure to research which formats
Develop a strategy to maximize income during
perform best on each platform. The goal is to have
high-demand periods and optimize occupancy
your property rank on the first page of the search
during low-demand periods
result
Develop an online marketing strategy to promote
your property. You may consider opening a social
Calenda
media account. To boost followers, consider inviting
Have a system to manage and update
local influencers or content creators to stay in
occupancy dates, check-ins, and check-outs to
exchange for online promotio
avoid conflicts with cross-channel booking
Establish your nightly rates using dynamic pricing.
Consider cleaning and maintenance times
Most OTAs have built-in tools for this, like Airbnb
between stays
Smart Pricing, but it is essential to do your own
research to make sure your pricing is benefiting your
Laws & regulation business and not just the OTAs you’re hosting on
Familiarize yourself with relevant local
regulations regarding vacation rentals
Get necessary licenses and permits
Home Essentials
Boile Optional item
Air conditioning / Fan / Heating (if applicable Smart lock / Lock bo
High-speed WiF Board game
Iron/Ironing boar Books / Magazine
Beach/pool towels (if applicable Bluetooth speake
Printed information about House Rules, WiFi Universal charger / Adapte
password, local guidebook, etc Welcome gifts (ex. wine, local snacks, flowers, a
Parking/garage access control (if applicable)
personalized note)
Kitchen
Furnitur Kitchenware
Cupboard / Drawers / Storage spac *Consider one set per guest plus one additional pair in case of
Countertop / Kitchen island / Bar
damaged or lost item
Placemats
Large plates
Appliance Small plates
Soup bowls
Refrigerator with freeze
Stov Mugs
Toaste Water glasses
Blende Wine glasses
Microwav Cutlery
Coffee make Cutting knive
Kettle (manual or electric)
Cutting board
How to rent an Airbnb
The Complete Airbnb Host Checklist
Pots and pan Coffee filters (depending on the type of coffee
Cooking spoon maker available
Spatul Ground coffee/pods (depending on the type of
Kitchen scissor coffee maker available
Grate Tea (caffeinated and non caffeinated
Peele Wate
Corkscrew / Bottle opene Napkin
Plastic containers / Tupperwar Paper towels
Dish rack
Napkin holde
Salt shake
Optional item
Air frye
Pepper shake
Plastic plates and cups for childre
Trash ca
Coaster
Kitchen towels
Decorative items
Consumables
Monitor these items closely after every check-out to ensure
they are constantly replenished
Sal
Peppe
Cooking oi
Sugar / Sweeteners
Living/Dining Room
Furnitur Appliance
Armchairs / Sofa / Cushion Smart TV
Coffee tabl
Floor lam Optional item
Full-length mirro Designated workspace: Desk/table and chai
Dining tabl Decorative item
Sufficient dining chairs for maximum capacit Felt protectors to prevent chair legs from scratching
TV stand / Wall mount
the floor (if applicable)
How to rent an Airbnb
The Complete Airbnb Host Checklist
Bedroom
Furnitur Extra
Bedfram Kleenex / Disposable tissue
Comfortable mattres Clothes hangers
Nightstan
Table lam
Closet / Drawers / Clothing rack
Optional items
Saf
Disposable earplug
LiQuantities
nens
listed below are per be Decorative items
Mattress cove
Pillow protector
Duvet insert / Comforter / Thin quil
3 sets of sheets (with pillowcases
3 sets of duvet covers (if applicable
1-2 extra blankets and pillows per room to
accommodate guest preferences
Bathroom
Furnitur Appliance
Drawers / Storage spac Hair Dryer
Mirror
Towel
If not included in the bathroom setup, also Body towels (two per guest
consider Hand towels (one per guest
Face towels (one per guest
Shower shel
Towel hooks
Bath mats (one per bathroom
How to rent an Airbnb
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Personal care products
Optional bathroom item
Consider one unit per bathroom in the property and Bathrob
remember to monitor them after every check-out to ensure Cotton swab
they are replenishe Feminine products (sanitary towels/tampons
Shampo Decorative items
Conditione
Shower ge
Hand soa
Body lotio
Toilet paper
Cleaning
Cleaning tool Cleaning supplies
Broo Remember to monitor them constantly to ensure they are
Dustpa always available
Mo Cloth
Mop bucke Trash bag
Plunge Dish spong
Toilet brush
Dish soa
Glass cleane
Bathroom cleane
Floor cleane
Surface cleaner
Laundry Area (if applicable)
Appliance Cleaning supplies
W ashe Remember to monitor them constantly to ensure they are
Dryer or drying rack
always available
Laundry detergen
Fabric softener
How to rent an Airbnb
The Complete Airbnb Host Checklist
Safety
Essential item
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector
Closet lock for owner’s use (if applicable
Flashlight / Emergency Lam
Batterie
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Gauz
Cotto
Alcoho
Band-Aids
Thermomete
Basic over-the-counter medication
Local emergency number
Insect repellent spray (if relevant)
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