Where to get STR Furnishing

[Jeff Purl]

Those that are furnishing STRs, where do you get your furniture? ie mattress/frame, dresser, nightstand, etc... I'm considering IKEA and will have to wait until they open back up.

Also on the subject, what about sheets and towels, etc... (I noticed another post saying Costco had a good deal on towels)

Thanks

[Melissa Bovee]

I just finished furnishing my first vacation rental. I purchased it furnished, but I swapped out some stuff, added beds, and did a remodel to add a bedroom. I mostly used wayfair and then went to a local consignment furniture store (by appointment only right now) for the final odds and ends. 

Wayfair has decent selection and I like that you can read extensive reviews to ensure you know what you are getting.  Shipping is not as reliable as I am used to, so I would recommend planning for shipments a week before you need them just to avoid the frustration.  Also, it was a last minute realization that I could get an appointment with the furniture consignment store.  I would recommend trying to call or email the spots that seem closed.  It is likely that they would love to sell you stuff, but they need to do it by appointment. 

As for linen, I think costco is a great spot because it is good quality and you can get a bulk discount.  It's also open right now which is a plus.  I was not able to make it to a Costco for my linen this past week and I had success at Target.  This time of year they have "Room Essentials" at low price points targeted at kids going off to college and I was able to get all the white towels I needed.  I also was able to get sheet separates (I just needed fitted sheets but had enough flat etc.)

All-in-all I was able to do everything I needed, but it just took more coordination than it would in "normal" times.  Good luck!