Kitchen Items you Need and What they Cost to Furnish a Luxury Short Term Rental
These are pictures of the kitchen I just furnished in our latest short term rental in San Antonio. For more pictures of this property check out Leigh Cottage on staySAhistoric.com.
Below is a list of the actual items and stores/websites I purchased everything in the kitchen, total cost of all items was $1,420 not including major appliances. This was the actual cost when I purchased everything, click on the link to the products for the current price as prices may fluctuate. house is a 3 bedroom house that can sleep a max of 10, so adjust quantities accordingly.
I definitely recommend subscribing to Amazon Prime for free quick shipping on most items. Amazon makes it simple to order most of the basic items you need – don’t waste your time searching stores for most of the items below – Amazon has the best prices and you get it delivered within a day or two. My first few properties I went out to Target/Walmart/etc. and bought everything – what a waste of time and money – trust me just use Amazon for most items.
Then go explore estate sales, garage sales, facebook marketplace and discount stores such as HomeGoods, Big Lots, etc. for deals on decor and other items to make your room unique and memorable.
Appliances
Coffee Maker – get a normal drip coffee maker, you will never please everyone – plus coffee makers are one of the most broken items at my properties
Toaster
Microwave
Blender
Crock Pot
Garbage Disposal – highly recommended!
For major appliances I suggest going to your local Lowes/Home Depot and looking for sales/open box items – expect to spend about $1500-$2000 for your dishwasher, stove and refrigerator.
Kitchen Essentials
Dishes/Bowls Set for 12
Plastic dishes/bowls/cups set
Silverware Set for 12
Glasses Set for 12
Margarita Glass Set
Wine Glass Set
Coffee Cups for 12
Pots and Pans Set
Bakeware Set
Mixing Bowls
Knife Set
Tupperware Set
Measuring Cup Set
Cooking Utensil Set
Can Opener
Pizza Cutter
Wine Opener
Salt and Pepper Shakers
Garbage Can
Paper Towel Holder
Drawer Dividers
Dish Towels
Oven Mitts & Pot Holders
Spice Rack
Bar Set
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Other items you will need and then replinish over time
Ziploc Bags
Aluminum Foil
Wax Paper
Lighter
Dish Soap
Dishwasher Pods
Sponges
Paper Towels
Hand Soap
Trash Bags
Cleaning Supplies
Coffee Supplies
Decor/Clock
$200 – most items purchased at HomeGoods