Providing essential amenities for guests (2024)

FAQs

What does Airbnb mean by essentials? ›

Essentials are the Airbnb amenities that could be considered Airbnb must-haves – the things that any guest can reasonably expect to find at your accommodation. Typically this includes toilet paper, soap, linens, a towel, and a pillow.

Amenities guests expect

Guests expect some basics when they stay with you so they can freshen up and have a good night's rest. Bedding. This includes a bed sheet; a blanket, comforter, or top-sheet; and one sleeping pillow per person with a pillowcase.

: things considered to be essential to make life easier and more pleasant. The government intends to provide the isolated town with basic amenities, such as roads, running water, and electricity.

: something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment. hotels with modern amenities. providing residents with the basic amenities. 2. usually amenities : something (such as a conventional social gesture) that promotes smoothness or pleasantness in social relationships.

The basics: Airbnb must-haves

Extra pillows and blankets – “just in case” Plenty of clothes hangers. Clean and fresh towels for each guest. Iron and ironing board.

The exception is hotels and software-connected Hosts, who can charge and collect certain fees using a separate payment method⁠—as long as they're detailed in the listing and included in the price breakdown before booking. These include: Resort fee: This can cover the cost of amenities like pool, gym, or wifi.

Privacy. Always be mindful of your guests' privacy. Fully disclose whether there are security cameras, recording devices, or noise decibel monitors at your listing. Note that we do not allow security cameras or other recording devices inside of a listing.

What we don't allow. Physical intrusions: Hosts and guests must not access or attempt to access private spaces unless they have permission or there is an emergency. In entire-home stays, this applies to the listing itself and its property.

How clean should you leave your Airbnb? ›

Providing breakfast for your short-term rental guests is a great way to make your guests feel welcome and enhance their stays. Although the platform doesn't require you to do it, people love when hosts go the extra mile to provide better service.

Paper towels and toilet paper are must-haves. Toilet paper's a no-brainer, but how much of it exactly do you need? Some people recommend providing one roll for each guest every two nights.

Amenities guests expect

Guests expect some basics when they stay with you so they can freshen up and have a good night's rest. Bedding. This includes a bed sheet; a blanket, comforter, or top-sheet; and one sleeping pillow per person with a pillowcase. Working locks.

Non-essential means not absolutely necessary. The crisis has led to the closure of a number of non-essential government services. ... non-essential goods. Synonyms: unnecessary, peripheral, unimportant, superfluous More Synonyms of non-essential.

Generally, you should provide every guest with two bath towels: one washcloth and one hand towel. If you don't have a washing machine, then make sure to add extra guest towels for every extra night exceeding two nights.

Guests are responsible for bringing their own supplies, from safety tools to meal ingredients. You might also want to pack additional items for extra comfort.