How to furnish a holiday home

Sofa bed

A sofa bed is a great option for vacation rental hosts to add to any living space. It allows for your guests to have a comfortable place to relax, but also gives you the opportunity to cater for larger groups, without taking up too much furniture space. Corner sofa beds are a good choice, without looking too much like a bed, especially for communal areas.

Hot tubs

There is increasing demand for guests searching for lodges with a hot tub, especially in locations where temperatures are colder going in to the winter months. Hot tubs are one of the most lucrative vacation rental amenities to include in your listing due to the increased amount of bookings and revenue; as well as being easy to install and maintain. A lot of vacation rental hosts prefer to opt for hot tubs over traditional pools because they are less expensive to run, and look better in smaller spaces.

Kitchen cabinets

Stock kitchen cabinets with condiments and cleaning products, such as cooking oil and washing up liquid to create easy wins. This saves guests from bringing extra items and also time, whilst also encouraging them to clean up. We recommend making as many of these products as possible eco friendly, with many guests choosing to look for sustainable accommodation options. You can read our sustainability blog for more advice on sustainable hosting. 

Memory foam mattress

Buying a new mattress for your holiday let may not be at the top of your list, but it’s a worthwhile investment if you want to ensure that guests will get the best night sleep. A better experience leads to better guest reviews! A mattress should be comfortable and have a good spring count. A memory foam mattress is a good choice for a holiday home as it is durable. We recommend checking out Eve Sleep for high quality mattress option, as well as bed frames and pillows to match.