Kitchen Essentials in a Vacation Rental
One of the reasons why people choose vacation rentals over hotels is so that they could have their own kitchen. Therefore, ensuring you have all the essential items in your kitchen is crucial.
Assuming you have the standard kitchen package (fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher) here’s more you could add onto your list to OUTSHINE your investment property.
Kitchen of our Modern Scandi Apartment!
Let’s break down on these items!
Eating & Cooking & Prepping Essentials:
Silverwares: always make sure you have double the amount.
For example: if you have 4 dining chairs, make sure you have at least 8 forks, 8 spoons, 8 knives. Having tea spoons / small forks as well as chopstick is important too.
Statement plates & small plates & bowls: like the last point, have double! Best to get the durable ones that are dishwasher friendly so you know they can be re-used again and again
Plastic cups & bowls & utensils: if your place is chidlren-friendly, these items could be handy to have
Sharp knives & clean cutting board (invest in a knife block)
Heat resistant spatula & a ladle (wood is fine)
Tongs, peelers, scissors, can opener, wine & beer opener, lemon squeezer
Food prep items: stainless steel strainer, vegetable strainer etc.
Pots & pans & skillets: at least 2 of each
Baking items: mixing bowls & measuring spoons & measuring cup & baking tray
Mixing utensils: whisk, spatula
Oven mitts
Cork trivet/heat mat
Drinking Wares:
Mugs: similar to utensils, have double the amount of your dining chairs
Glasswares: wine glass, cups, decanter
Cooking Items & Basic Replenishment:
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Sugar
Coffee
Coffee mate/creamer
Tea
Small Appliances:
Kettle
Coffee Maker (plus Nespresso will be a great combo!)
Toaster
Blender
Instant Pot/Rice Cooker
Cleaning Items:
Kitchen garbage bags
Food compost bags
Recycling bin
Supplies (Barkeeper’s friend, baking soda, vinegar)
Clean scrubs or sponge
Dish detergent & dishwasher pod
Hand soap
Paper towels + holder
Microfiber towels
Safety Items:
Fire extinguisher
Kitchen slip-resistent rug runner
Other Essentials:
Seran wrap
Aluminum foil
Ziplock bags
Plastic & glass to-go boxes/Rubbermaid
Cabinet organizer
Baking sheet
Dish drying rack with mat
Having these items will ensure a Happy Guest when they are enjoying their meals & entertaining their loved ones!
Note that if you have a spacious home (that is perfect for your Guest to entertain their loved ones) having extra sets of everything doesn’t hurt. In fact, your Guest will appreciate having more to make the gatherings better.
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