How to Stock Your Vacation Rental

How to Stock Your Vacation Rental – Panama City Beach is a one of the best places to invest in a short term vacation rental. With a steady demand all year long, many investors see ideal occupancy rates throughout the year. While there are definitely busy seasons, there is no true off season in Panama City Beach because the weather is always mild.

Once you find your ideal Panama City Beach property to list as a vacation rental, it’s time to make sure the rental is fully equipped to offer your guests a comfortable stay. Providing everything they need to enjoy their visit is essential for earning consistently high praise; those 5 star reviews are what keep your business strong.

Not sure where to start? Check out this list of things you need to stock your vacation rental. We’ve included both the basic essentials and some extras, because those extra touches are often what will wow your guests and earn you that coveted glowing review.

How to Stock Your Vacation Rental

Kitchen

Many guests choose a short term vacation rental over a hotel because of the kitchen. Whether it’s a way to save money, accommodate food allergies, or feel more at home, having a kitchen can be a major perk for your guests. This also means a kitchen that is lacking in supplies your guests expected to use can be frustrating.

Make sure you offer your guests a fully equipped kitchen by including:

Small kitchen appliances like a blender, toaster, microwave, and waffle iron
Coffee grinder and coffee maker
Tea kettle
Tableware and flatware to accommodate double your rental’s maximum capacity, including steak knives (e.g. if your property can sleep 4, have dishes for 8)
At least two sizes of sauce pans and 2 sizes of skillets or frying pans
Cookie sheets, pizza pan, roasting pan, and casserole dish (multiples if there is ample storage space)
Sharp cooking knives
Cooking utensils, including tongs, slotted spoon, ladle, wooden spoons, spatula, rubber spatula, measuring cups and spoons, can opener bottler opener, oven mitts, mixing bowls, meat thermometer, and whisk
If your property has a grill, be sure to supply outdoor grilling utensils
Kid friendly dishes
Leftover containers
Salt, pepper, and cooking oil
Cleaning supplies

Living Room

Make sure your living room is set up for the utmost comfort of your guest, supplying it with:

Comfortable seating to easily accommodate your maximum number of guests
Throw pillows and blankets
Coasters
HDTV with streaming service

Bedrooms

Your property’s bedroom is not the place to skimp on supplies. Make sure each guest has the opportunity to enjoy a great night’s sleep by supplying:

High quality mattress covered in a waterproof mattress protector
Luxury bedding
Extra pillows and blankets
Hangers in the closet
Bedside lamps with USB ports for charging devices
Alarm or wall clock
Chair or bench
Iron and ironing board
Full length mirror

Bathrooms

Make sure your bathrooms are stocked with:

Extra towels
Bathrobes
Travel toiletries
Hair dryer
Plenty of toilet paper and tissues
Bath mats

Outdoor Space

If your rental includes an outdoor space, make it one that is worth posting about, extending the usable living space of the property. In Panama City Beach, it simply makes sense to set up your outdoor space to be enjoyed all year long.

Consider stocking it with: