Ensuring your holiday home is stocked with essential items can enhance the overall guest experience resulting in positive reviews, repeat bookings, and happy guests. Use this holiday let inventory list from our experts to determine the holiday home essentials your property needs. Our holiday letting experts give you everything you need to know to provide your guests with a comfortable and well-equipped space.
What to include in a holiday let inventory list
Creating a comprehensive holiday let inventory list is essential for making sure your property is well-prepared for guests.
In the following sections, we’ll break down the essential items you should include in each room of your holiday home. From the living room to the garden, we’ll cover all the bases to help you create a welcoming and enjoyable space for your guests.
Some of these suggestions might seem obvious but we have found keeping a comprehensive list in one place is very helpful indeed!
Don’t miss our beginners guide to holiday home investment here too.
Living room holiday home essentials
The living room is the heart of your holiday home, where guests gather to relax, unwind, and socialise. To create a cosy and inviting atmosphere, make sure to include:
- Comfortable seating (sofas, chairs, cushions)
- Coffee table
- Side tables
- Entertainment system (TV, DVD player, streaming services)
- Board games
- Books and bookshelf
- Blankets and throws
- Ambient lighting and table lamps
- Decorative bowls for storage and style
- Houseplants (optional)
Holiday home inventory list for the kitchen
The kitchen is a central hub for guests to prepare meals and enjoy moments together. Stock your kitchen with the following items to meet your guests’ needs. We’ve broken this into essential cooking accessories, appliances, dinnerware and basic cooking ingredients for your guests.
Cooking accessories and essentials
- Pots and pans (of varying sizes)
- Utensils (spatulas, ladles, knives, chopping boards)
- Peeler
- Masher
- Bottle opener
- Can opener
- Baking sheets and ovenware
- Pizza trays
- Ice cube trays (or a fridge with in built ice maker)
- Mixing bowls and measuring cups
- Tin foil
- Baking paper
- Cling film
- Fire extinguisher and fire blanket
Appliances
- Stove and oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Coffee maker or cafetiere
- Mop and bucket
- Dustpan and brush
Dinnerware
- Plates, bowls, and serving dishes
- Cutlery (forks, knives, spoons)
- Glassware (glasses, mugs)
- Bottle opener
- Corkscrew
- Pantry
Basic cooking ingredients (salt, pepper, oil, spices)
- Coffee, tea, and sugar
- Condiments such as ketchup, bbq sauce, brown sauce, mustard
- Basic spices
- Cleaning supplies (dish soap, sponge, towels)
Get more kitchen refurbishment tips here.
Bedroom essentials
A good night’s sleep is essential for any guest. Outfit your bedrooms with these essentials:
- Comfortable beds with clean linen
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Bedside tables
- Lamps
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobes and dressers
- An electric fan in summer and hot water bottles in winter
- Mirror (consider a full length wall mirror)
- Sufficient coat hangers
- You may also consider supplying phone chargers
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Bathroom essentials
Provide your guests with a well-stocked bathroom to ensure their comfort:
- Towels (bath and hand towels)
- Towel rack (consider getting a heated one)
- Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash)
- Toothpaste and toothbrush holders
- Soap dispensers
- Toilet paper and toilet brush
- A shower caddy to hold bottles etc.
- Hairdryer
- Mirror (ensuring it is heated can help to avoid it fogging up)
- A small bin
- Bathroom storage boxes / baskets
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Inventory list for your garden
If your holiday let includes a garden or outdoor space, make it inviting with these items:
- Outdoor dining table and chairs
- Sun loungers
- An outdoor sofa or swing seat
- BBQ and tools
- Outdoor lighting
- An outdoor heater for colder nights
- Fire pit with matches, logs, fire lighters
- Storage shed
- A brush
- A selection of herbs for your guests to use
- Gardening tools (if applicable)
In a child-friendly holiday let
For families traveling with children, consider providing:
- High chair
- Travel cot
- Children’s books and toys
- Toy box
- Baby-proofing essentials
- Trampoline
- Plastic cups, cutlery, plates and bowls
- Paddling pool (if applicable)
- A games console for rainy days
Essentials for a pet-friendly holiday let
If your property is pet-friendly, cater to furry friends with the following:
Dogs
- Dog beds
- Food and water bowls
- Leads
- Poo bags
- Information about local pet-friendly spots such as secure dog parks and fields
Cats
- Litter box and litter
- Scratching post or cat tree
- Food and water bowls
- Information about local pet-friendly spots and catteries
Special features and extra considerations
Enhance your guests’ experience with special features and extra items, such as:
- Hot tub
- Fire pit and wood
- Pizza oven
- Telescope for stargazing
- Paddling pool for kids
- Torches and candles
- Picnic blanket
- Extra phone chargers
- Outdoor lighting
Final thoughts about holiday home essentials
By ensuring your holiday let is well-equipped with these essentials, you’re setting the stage for a fantastic guest experience in St Andrews. Paying attention to the details and anticipating your guests’ needs will lead to positive reviews, repeat bookings, and a successful holiday home venture. Happy hosting! If you are considering a holiday let agency, don’t miss our article covering how to choose the best letting agent for your holiday home.
Written by the St Andrews Property Co teamOur local team at 195 South Street, St Andrews, part of the Short Stay Family.