"STR Favorite Things" - Pretend you're Oprah

[Amy Canfield]

We're closing on our first STR next month (yeah!) and need to get the property set up for renters. Please tell me about some of your favorite STR furnishings/kitchen items/bedding/towels/security gadgets/etc. Put on your Oprah hat. What are the items your guests love? What makes your life easier? What items are the best bang for your buck? Which products hold up well? Have a checklist of items you use to furnish your property - please share! Thanks - I'm looking forward to reading the responses...and shopping :)

[Jon Crosby]

@Amy Canfield

Our property has a lot of Ikea furnishings (we acquired with it) which hold up well related to their cost (see images below).  They also just look great when properly placed and designed.  As for tech, we have a Nest (but also Honeywell fan) and Schlage/Nexia remote deadbolts for check-in access.  Also utilize Samsung smart home hub to tell me if the back slider is left open after check out (so no bears come to visit while unoccupied). 

All that being said, by FAR the biggest compliment we get is how well stocked the kitchen is.  We have everything you could imagine including Slow Cooker, KitchenAid mixer and plenty of pots, pans and all the little stuff you find in your normal home.  The only thing we have missing is an Insta-pot I think.  Those are always the first compliment we get, is they had everything they needed to cook a meal for the group. 

Congrats again and best of luck!