Kitchen

I recommend having the following quantities available based on maximum number of guests advertised for. These are the number per max guest: 1 large plate, 1 medium plate, 1 bowl, 2 glasses, 1 mug, 1 wine glass. Then a few extra in your storage closet to cover broken and missing items.

I'd also make sure your listing details the exact number of consumable items per stay. This way the guest knows exactly what to expect and they can plan accordingly. This refers to coffee pods, creamers, dishwashing tabs, etc.

Always buy extras. If anything can be ruined or broken it will be. It's much easier to pull an extra towel or plate out of your storage closet at the last minute than it is to run to the store or place an order when you have another guest checking in the same day.




Cuisine Art coffee maker. Metal carafe prevents broken glass and is a must have. Screen style filter so you do not need to stock paper filters.

Amazon

This wide slot toaster looks great and works great. Wide openings to toast bread or bagels. Simple design. Just turn the knob and press the button. No digital electronics to malfuntion.

Walmart

Inexpensive name brand mixer. Storage container and multiple attachments.

Nestle Coffee Mate Singles. Box of 360 count.

Amazon

2000 individual packets. Pure sugar.

Amazon

1000 individual packets

Amazon

Nearly a 2 lb tub of name brand coffee

Amazon

Individually Wrapped 100 count

Amazon

Works on all stoves. Extremely durable.

Amazon

Sturdy and do not rust. Dishwasher safe. Includes lids.

Amazon

Great price. Freezer, dishwasher, microwave safe. BPA free.

Walmart

15"x25" 100% cotton absorbent towels. These look great hanging from your oven door.

Amazon

Great for tea bags and sugar packets. Not big enough for k-cups.

Amazon

Quality Name Brand Kitchen Scissors

Amazon

Must have for kids. BPA free. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Amazon

Nice sturdy glass that feels good in the hand.

Walmart

Nice bamboo cutting boards. With the largest at 11"x14" these are probably best for smaller kitchens or where counter space is limited.

Walmart

Multiple colors available. This is a 5 piece set. Very durable and great quality for the price.

Walmart

This is a nice cork screw. Very sturdy. Bottle opener built in.

Walmart

Pretty much everything you need for your kitchen in one set. Made of silicon and stainless they hold up well.

Pit Boss brand heavy duty stainless steel 3 pc grill tool set

Amazon

I suggest a few pot holders. They rarely get damaged and they will protect your countertops from guest putting pots directly on them.

Wayfair

I generally pick up a few sets from thrift stores as this is the always the best deal. If I need a set of plates or bowls Walmart is usually the cheapest on the Corelle sets which seem to be the best quality and rarely get broken. In a pinch these Mainstays brand work just fine.

I'm seem to have the best luck with these for the dishes coming clean the first time around on the quick wash cycle.

Amazon

Other Items List

Make sure to pick up some of these other items for your kitchen:

baking soda for refrigerator

trash bags

salt and pepper

bottled water

sponges

dish and hand soap

cleaner in a spray bottle

paper towel

fire extinguisher

sippy cups for toddlers



This is a nice complete set. You get a lot for the price. Just remember if you go with a non stick option to make sure all your utensils are plastic or non scratching. The cookware will last much longer when the guest cannot scratch it up.

Walmart

Basic set that holds up well. I suggest not purchasing the trendy colored metal as it wears quickly and looks terrible in short amount of time. Keep it simple.

Amazon

Oneida brand works out well for me. I always stick with stainless steel. Avoid the fancy colors as they scratch and even chip depending on quality. You can get silverware cheaper but you usually get what you pay for. These feel good in the hand, they clean well, and are sturdy. Walmart is $30 cheaper than Amazon for the exact same set.