The list below highlights the fundamental must haves. Think about bringing the 'wow' factor to your property by adding extra items and thoughtful touches like a welcome basket of local produce, which will not only help give your listing personality but also show your guests that you care.
Bathroom
- Hair Dryer
- Toilet brush
- Small bin
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Dryer (optional, however most short stay guests prefer one)
- Clothes horse
- Iron and ironing board
- Vacuum cleaner (good-quality and preferably bag-less)
- Mop
Kitchen cutlery, crockery and glassware
- Crockery (min. two per person of side plates, dinner plates, and bowls)
- Cutlery (min. 2 per person set, including steak knives, butter knives, spoons and forks)
- Coffee mugs
- Small tumblers (min. 2 per person
- Large tumblers (min. 2 per person)
- Wine glasses (min. 2 per person)
- Water jug
Kitchen Utensils
- Knife set (min. three: bread, food prep and paring knife)
- Spatula
- Wooden spoon
- Tongs
- Mixing bowl
- Strainer
- Serving spoons
- Can opener
- Ice cream scoop
- Pizza cutter
- Oven gloves
- Bottle opener
- Chopping board
- Grater
- Kitchen scissors
- Salad bowl
- Serving platters
- Dishwasher and dishwashing detergent
- Dish cloths/tea towels
- Scouring pads
- Kitchen towel
Kitchen pots, pans and appliances
- Frypan (min 2. one large and one small)
- Saucepans (min three)
- Stock pot, Roasting dish / baking trays (min 2.)
- Toaster, Electric kettle
- Coffee machine (alternative plunger or stovetop coffee maker)
- Fridge/freezer
- Microwave
- Oven/grill
- Stove
Pantry
- Foil
- Cling wrap
- Baking paper
- Salt and pepper
- Basic spices/seasonings
- Coffee and coffee filters
- Sugar
- Toothpicks
- Cooking oil
- Cooking spray
- Vinegar
- Tomato sauce
- Mustard
- Flour
Lounge & Dining
- Suitable seated meals area with enough chairs for max. guest capacity
- Lounge and/or arm chairs large enough for max. guest capacity
- Coffee table
- TV suitable for Netflix via Apple TV (or built-in capability)
- TV cabinet
- Artwork
- Extra decoritems (cushions, throws etc.)
Bedrooms
- Suitable sized bed with frame or ensemble
- Good quality mattress that doesn’t squeak or sag (remember, guests value a good night’s sleep)
- Windows in bedrooms provide privacy and can be darkened (i.e. through curtains or blinds)
- Four good quality pillows (per double/queen bed, two pillows for single beds)
- Doona (one per bed)
- Pillow and mattress protectors
- Bedside tables with lamps (and extension cords for phone chargers, if needed)
- Coat hangers (min. eight per bedroom)Chest of drawers or wardrobe shelving, Artwork
- Extra décor items
Balcony/Outdoor Area
- Suitably sized seated/dining furniture
- Barbecue (optional)Safety
- Smoke detector
- Carbon monoxide detector
Heating & Cooling
- Central heating or space heater
- Air Conditioning or fan
- Spare blankets
Keys
- A minimum of 3 full sets required
- Light bulbs that match fittings and luminosity of existing light fixtures in your property
- Batteries that suit TV and garage remote controls as well as other battery powered devices that may be in your property
Emergency Contact Numbers
- Please provide contact numbers for the property:
- Building manager or body corporate contact person (for apartments)
- Electricity provider
- Water provider
- Gas provider (if applicable)
- Internet provider
Miscellaneous
- High-speed internet
- Wifi
- Vacuum cleaner
- Outdoor safety lighting
- Bin liners
- Full length mirror
- Guestbook
- First-aid kit
- Torches
- Broom
- Dustpan and brush
- Phone charger
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