Over Sea's Short Term Rental Essentials (Airbnb Checklist)

The Basics

Extra clean

Every aspect of the space – from furniture, decor, appliances, and other items, to architectural elements like walls, floors, windows, finishes, fixtures, and trim – is impeccably clean and free of dirt, dust, hair, or stains.

Functional

All lighting, appliances, and other electronics are intuitive to use and work as intended. Wires and cables are hidden from sight.

Quality and condition

Every item or element, such as furniture, finishes and fixtures, is well-made, properly installed, and free of scuffs, tears, rust, or damage. Consider the condition of outdoor spaces as well, these areas should have minimal weeds, dead plants, or clutter.

Kitchen

Items in bold are provided and paid for by Over Sea. Learn more about our management services.

  • Kitchen utensil set

  • Bread knife

  • Paring knife

  • Large knife for food prep

  • 2 pans of any size

  • 2 pots of any size

  • Baking sheet

  • Casserole dish

  • Measuring cups & spoons

  • Oven mitt

  • Trivet

  • Cutting board

  • Spatula

  • 1 dinner plate per guest

  • 1 side plate per guest

  • 1 bowl per guest

  • 1 utensil set per guest (fork, knife, and

  • spoon)

  • 1 glass per guest

  • 1 mug per guest

  • 1 wine glass per guest

  • Bottle opener

  • Wine opener or corkscrew

  • Adequate waste sorting bins

  • Full size refrigerator

  • Stove top with at least 2 burners

  • Microwave

  • Toaster

  • Dedicated sink

  • Kitchen utensil set

  • Bread knife

  • Paring knife

  • Large knife for food prep

  • 2 pans of any size

  • 2 pots of any size

  • Baking sheet

  • Casserole dish

  • Measuring cups & spoons

  • Oven mitt

  • Trivet

  • Cutting board

  • Spatula

  • 1 dinner plate per guest

  • 1 side plate per guest

  • 1 bowl per guest

  • 1 utensil set per guest (fork, knife, and

  • spoon)

  • 1 glass per guest

  • 1 mug per guest

  • 1 wine glass per guest

  • Bottle opener

  • Wine opener or corkscrew

  • Adequate waste sorting bins

  • Full size refrigerator

  • Stove top with at least 2 burners

  • Microwave

  • Toaster

  • Dedicated sink

  • Hot and cold water with strong water pressure

  • Bottled or filtered water

  • Drip coffee maker

  • Tea kettle

  • Blender

  • Adequate waste sorting bins

  • Drawer organizers as needed

  • Dish soap

  • Coffee

  • Coffee filters

  • Tea

  • Sugar

  • Creamers

  • Dish cloth

  • Dish drying cloth

  • At least two rolls of paper towel

  • Salt & Pepper

  • Aluminum foil

  • Saran wrap

  • Dishwasher tabs

  • Waste sorting bags

  • Oil

  • Laundry soap

  • Dryer sheets

Bedroom

  • High-quality mattress (we recommend Endy, Casper, or similar) with mattress protector

  • Bedframe, covered box spring, or loft

  • Bed side tables with reading lamps, and easy access to outlets

  • 1 luggage rack, drawer, or shelf for guest’s items

  • Space for the guest to hang clothes with at least 10 (non-wire) hangers

  • Light-blocking window coverings

  • Laundry basket

  • At least one full length-mirror in the home

  • 2 pillows for single beds, 4 pillows for full, queen, or king beds

  • Top sheet, fitted sheet, top blanket, duvet —all fit to the size of the bed

Bathroom

  • Seated, flushable toilet with removable toilet seat

  • Sink

  • Hot and cold water with strong water pressure

  • Large mirror (cannot be handheld)

  • Full washrooms must also have a bathtub or shower

  • Hair dryer

  • Hand soap dispenser

  • Anti-mildew shower curtain

  • Garbage can

  • Hooks for towels

  • Non-slip bath mat

  • At least 4 rolls of toilet paper

  • Bath mat

  • Hand soap (single bottle or new bar)

  • 2 bath towels per guest

  • 1 white face cloth per guest

  • 1 black face cloth per guest

  • 1 hand towel per 2 guests

  • Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Soap

Equipment Basics

  • TV or projector with functional cable or streaming

  • Wifi with download speeds of at least 5 Mbps

  • Iron and ironing board or steamer

  • Air conditioning or fan that sufficiently cools the space

  • Heater or space heater that sufficiently heats the space

Privacy and Safety

  • Entry to listing has smart lock

  • Entryway is well lit

  • Windows in bedrooms and washrooms provide privacy such as frosted glass or window

  • coverings

  • Smoke detector on each level

  • Carbon monoxide detector

  • Fire extinguisher

  • First aid kit

Extras

  • Board games, deck of cards, etc.

  • Boot tray

  • Vacuum

  • Swiffer Sweeper (pads not required)

  • Microfibre cleaning cloths

  • Cleaning basics

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