How to create a guest-friendly space

Whatever type of space you share on Airbnb, there are a few simple things you can do to make it inviting and comfortable as you get ready to welcome your first guests.

A well-designed space with thoughtful touches can help create a welcoming home. Try featuring objects that show off your personality, like mementos from your travels. Considerate design elements can help your space feel more homey and inviting—and they don’t have to be complicated or expensive.

At minimum, you must provide toilet paper, soap, one towel and one pillow per guest, and linens for each guest bed.

Guests also tend to really appreciate:

• Extra towels, blankets, and pillows
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Hair dryer
• Staples like coffee, tea, and a kettle
• Basic cleaning supplies
  

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The bedroom is where your guests will sleep and store their belongings, so it’s important to make it comfortable. Consider what might help you feel at home in someone else’s space.

For example, you could:

• Make room for personal items by providing a dresser with empty drawers, a closet with some empty hangers, or a luggage rack
• Set up a bedside table with a lamp, so guests can keep their eyeglasses, phone, or book near the bed
• Provide a quality mattress, a few extra pillows, and soft blankets to support different comfort levels
• Add some plants, a mirror, a carafe and glass for water, an international power adapter, and a multi-phone charger to give the bedroom a welcoming feel

• Space for personal items: Consider providing a dresser with empty drawers, a closet with a handful of available hangers, or a luggage rack.
• A bedside table with a lamp: Guests will want things like their eyeglasses, phone, glass of water, or book near the bed.
• A comfortable bed: Pay special attention to the bed itself. Adding a few extra pillows and blankets and making a tidy bed can go a long way toward making guests comfortable.
• Thoughtful extras: To make the space extra welcoming, you could also add some plants, a mirror, a carafe for water, an international power adapter, and a multi-phone charger.