Short term rental furnishing checklist, room by room
This short term rental furnishing checklist covers everything to buy for an Airbnb, a mid-term rental or a corporate housing unit. It is the list 716 Corporate Housing uses to set up its own furnished rentals in Buffalo, NY, with the products we buy.
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Prices and stock checked on Amazon on October 15, 2026. As an Amazon Associate, Yonas Rentals earns from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
Airbnb bathroom essentials checklist
Two sets of towels per guest, a bath mat, a shower curtain and liner, and a starter set of toiletries. We stock travel size shampoo and body wash so a fresh set is ready for every stay.
Airbnb kitchen essentials: what to stock
Guests who stay a month cook most of their meals. A full set of pots and pans, sharp knives, dishes for six and a working coffee setup cover almost every request we get.
Living room and dining room furnishing checklist
Seating for everyone the unit sleeps, a TV on a wall mount, lamps for evening light and a table that seats the whole group.
Airbnb bedroom essentials, with sheet sets per bed
Plan three sheet sets per bed: one on the bed, one in the wash and one spare. Protect every mattress and pillow. Blackout curtains matter most for travel nurses on night shifts.
Airbnb cleaning supplies list and laundry setup
Mid-term guests clean for themselves between visits, so leave a vacuum, mop and broom in the unit. Keep the cleaner's own stock in a locked closet, and mount a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
How much does it cost to furnish an Airbnb or mid-term rental?
We added up one of every "Our pick" on this list at Amazon prices on October 15, 2026. Prices change often, so treat these as a guide.
A couch and dresser are not in that total, because we leave those to a search so you can match the space. In our own units, each bedroom costs about $2,000 to furnish fully: a bed frame, mattress, three sheet sets, protectors, pillows, a duvet, a nightstand, a dresser, lamps and blackout curtains.
Spend first on what guests touch every night: the mattress, bedding and towels. Then the kitchen. Decor comes last.
Travel nurse and corporate housing must-haves
Guests who stay 30 days or more live in the unit. These are the items they ask us about most:
- Blackout curtains, for nurses who sleep after night shifts
- A real desk and desk chair for remote work
- A full kitchen: pots, pans, knives, dishes for six, a coffee maker
- A vacuum, mop and broom so guests can clean between visits
- An iron and ironing board for work clothes
- Fast Wi-Fi and a smart TV
What we skip, and why
What we have learned from turning over our own units:
- Pod coffee machines. Any drip coffee maker works, and guests never run out of pods.
- Cheap pots and pans. They get ruined fast and cost more in the end.
- 1-ply toilet paper. Guests notice and mention it in reviews.
- A duvet the same size as the bed. Go one size up so it hangs over the sides.
Furnished it? Now fill it.
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Furnishing checklist FAQ
What do I need to furnish an Airbnb?
A bed with a good mattress and protectors, sheets and towels, a fully stocked kitchen, seating, a TV and fast Wi-Fi, cleaning supplies, and safety items like a fire extinguisher and smoke detectors. This checklist lists every item by room.
How much does it cost to furnish an Airbnb or mid-term rental?
One of every pick on this list comes to about $6,600 at Amazon prices checked on October 15, 2026, before a couch and dresser. In our units, each bedroom costs about $2,000 to furnish fully.
What should be in an Airbnb kitchen?
Pots and pans, a knife set, a cutting board, dishes, glasses and silverware for six, a coffee maker, a kettle, mixing bowls, a colander, baking sheets, dish soap, sponges, kitchen towels and a trash can.
How many sets of sheets do I need per bed?
Three sets per bed: one on the bed, one in the wash and one spare. Add two pillows per sleeper and two towel sets per guest.
What is the difference between furnishing an Airbnb and a mid-term rental?
Mid-term guests stay 30 days or more, so they need a full kitchen, a real desk and chair, laundry access, and a vacuum, mop and broom. Comfort and durability matter more than decor.
What do travel nurses need in a furnished rental?
A comfortable bed, blackout curtains for sleeping after night shifts, a full kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, a desk, laundry access, and cleaning tools so they can keep the place clean during a 13 week contract.
What cleaning supplies should an Airbnb have?
A vacuum, mop, broom, all-purpose spray, glass cleaner, bathroom and toilet cleaner, dish soap, sponges, paper towels, trash bags, laundry detergent and dryer sheets.
What does Airbnb essentials mean?
On Airbnb, essentials are the basics guests expect: towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper. A listing that says essentials are not included means guests bring their own.
Do I have to buy these exact products?
No. They are the products we buy for our own units and have replaced the least. Any item of the same quality works, and some items link to an Amazon search so you can pick your own.
Does Yonas get paid if I buy through these links?
Yes. As an Amazon Associate, Yonas Rentals earns from qualifying purchases. The price you pay is the same.