Essential item checklist

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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