It seems that lately everyone has been bit by the travel bug. People are craving vacations more than ever, not necessarily for adventure but for much needed R&R. Short-term rentals are the ideal environment to sneak away for a few days with family and friends, whether celebrating a holiday, birthday, family reunion or just life in general.
If you are a host that wants to make your property more appealing for friends and family to eat, drink and spend time together, we’ve put together some product recommendations for you! These simple additions can help guests make memories and strengthen bonds, while increasing bookings and ensuring you receive rave reviews as a host.
Cookware & Bakeware
STR guests expect to have the tools they need to make both amazing meals and amazing memories. These two brands have elite cookware and bakeware pieces that make preparing meals easy. Added bonus - they come in a variety of colors to accessorize your kitchen, too!
Caraway
This non-toxic cookware set has four different sizes of pots and pans to meet a variety of cooking needs. The non-stick ceramic material also makes clean-up a breeze so guests can spend more time enjoying their creations instead of cleaning up.
Crate & Barrel
Crate & Barrel describes this bakeware set as “nearly indestructible” - music to STR hosts ears. While these pieces provide the function both hosts and guests need, the aesthetics are also on point. This stunning slate blue color will have guests racing to work in the kitchen!
Dinnerware
Having the tools to cook delicious meals is one thing, but it’s equally important for hosts to prioritize what guests will be eating on, too! Chic dinnerware, glassware and flatware can entice guests to gather and prepare meals when staying at your STR. Plus, who doesn’t love those instagrammable foodie moments? Check out the products below to see what we mean.
Leeway Home
Hosts that don’t like deciding quantities or picking out designs and colors will love Leeway. Leeway products are perfect for STR hosts - they offer cost effective kits and bundles that help you get everything you need to bring guests together to dine. Their 44 piece Full Way Set covers all the bases so hosts can spend time perfecting other areas of their properties.
Entertaining & Tabletop
Small tabletop accouterments are a great place for STR hosts to take some design risks. You can make a lasting impression by accessorizing with unique pieces that stick out compared to what guests have in their own homes. These items serve a dual purpose as they are functional, but also add style to your listing photos.
Crate & Barrel
Our resident designer, Holly, is a big fan of the new Athena Calderone for Crate & Barrel collection. This line has beautiful kitchen and entertaining pieces to help you elevate your tablescape and the cooking process simultaneously.
A few of Holly’s picks from the collection are short-term rental staples, but in eye-catching shapes, textures and materials:
Here are some other tried and true Crate & Barrel favorites that elevate the dining experience:
Cooking Accessories
Williams Sonoma
For the guests that really want to lean into their inner chef, providing cooking tools beyond the standard pots and pans is a thoughtful touch that goes a long way. Williams-Sonoma has an extensive selection of small appliances and cooking supplies, but here are some products that will wow short-term rental guests without taking up too much precious counter space.
Make it Possible with Minoan
Providing the tools to make dining and entertaining at your short-term rental is easier (and cheaper) than you may think. All of the products mentioned above are available at discounted rates when you join Minoan.
We’re on a mission to make decking out your STR more affordable than ever, which is why we’re partnered with over 200 brands that provide our members steep discounts on all the items needed for STR success.
