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## Amenities that every vacation rental home should offer

The vacation rental amenities you provide greatly impact your Resortifi
property’s ability to attract bookings and can make the difference between a
one-time guest and a guest who returns again and again. They should
enhance the experience you’re offering and reflect the accommodation’s
type and location. Above all else, they should appeal to the kind of guests
you expect to host.

When potential customers browse their options, amenities can set your
short-term rental apart and make it stand out by bumping your property from
good to great. Follow this vacation rental amenities checklist to wow your
guests and make your property irresistible.

Your guests have opted to stay in a vacation rental over a hotel, but that
doesn’t mean they aren’t expecting excellent service. Investing in the right
amenities for your property, even if they appear expensive, will help ensure
your business’s sustainability.

Resortifi found that a whopping percentage of travelers or guests claim
amenities affect their travel experience. And while the type of rental has the
most significant impact on vacation quality, amenities come in second place
ahead of shopping/dining, location, culture, and family/friends. 

Here are some main vacation home amenities searched on Resortifi:

- Coffee maker
- A full kitchen (not just a simple kitchenette)
- Air conditioning
- Free parking
- Backyard with BBQ setup
- Pool
- Set of wine glasses
- Pet-friendly environment
- WiFi
- Washing machine
- Jacuzzi
- TV
- Heating system

## How to make your vacation rental stand out

Customers are more and more demanding and can filter their searches
according to the amenities they like on Resortifi. Therefore, it’s important
that your vacation rental offers as many of these requested amenities as
possible, as it will help you appear in the most searches.

Make sure you upload quality photographs of your amenities to your website.
If your listing has a lot of text to read, a simple, high-quality photo will ensure
that any potential customer will find your home’s best features.

Here are some essential vacation rental amenities to incorporate into your
home that you can add as a bonus.

**24-hour check-in**

Guests love being able to check in whenever they please. Especially if
something doesn’t go to plan on their journey. That doesn’t mean you have
to worry about being available 24 hours a day, just make sure you have an
automated check-in system in place. 

Whether they gain access to your property via lockbox, keyless entry or any
other service, this amenity will make a great first impression on your guests.

Bonus tip: Try Resortifi Check-in integration, a simple tool that facilities
remote check-in

**Fast and convenient WiFi**
  
In this day and age, technology and digital accessibility are considered
vacation home essentials. WiFi is necessary for any modern vacation rental.
Unless your rental is specifically off-grid and catering to a “technological
getaway”, your guests will expect WiFi as part of the rental package.

In fact, not having a fast wireless internet connection could actually deter
guests from booking with you, or result in a bad review if it isn’t explicitly
mentioned beforehand

**Electrical adapters and chargers**

Most guests will carry their own adapters, but sometimes even the most
seasoned travelers may forget, lose, or break them. Having a stockpile of
universal adapters and chargers will make you a lifesaver!

**Landline phone**

It might sound dated, but some guests still appreciate the convenience of a
landline telephone, especially if they’re trying to contact someone who’s not
so tech-savvy. If your property is off-the-grid this might be an essential item
for guests to plan excursions, order takeout, or call local businesses. If
necessary, you can be clear in your vacation rental house rules that only
local calls are allowed.

**Tea, coffee, and cooking essentials**

Stock your kitchen with a few items ready for your guests’ arrival. After a
long day, they’ll no doubt want to rest and put their feet up for a moment.
Make sure there’s tea and coffee available as well as sugar, salt, and cooking
oils. To go that extra step, you could also contact your guests and ask if
they’d like any special supplies in advance. This could be especially helpful
for guests with certain dietary requirements and help them feel right at
home.

**Vacation rental toiletries**

This is the most basic bathroom amenity you can offer. Guests expect to find
travel-size toiletries in any standard hotel, but they’re impressed when they
get the same service at a vacation rental.

Before getting ready to explore the local area, your guests may want to
freshen up. Be sure to supply soaps, shampoo, and toothpaste.

You can even mount soap and shampoo dispensers on the shower wall and
go the extra mile by offering complimentary toiletries such as:

- Hair conditioner
- Body lotion
- Mouthwash

**Fireplace**

It might be a big add-on if your vacation rental doesn’t already have it, but
the investment could be more than worth it depending on your location. If
your property is near a ski resort or is famously a winter destination, having
a fireplace might be essential as guests consider it a part of the overall
experience.

**Pet-friendly necessities**

If   you   allow   guests   to   bring   their   dogs   along   for   vacation   you   can
accommodate them by storing a set of pet bowls for food and water in your
property’s kitchen. Additionally, you could also keep a few treats as an extra
special welcome for your four-legged guests. Their owners will definitely
appreciate and remember such an attentive gesture when they review your
amenities later!