What do you include in your Airbnb besides basic items?

[Etmont0]

once tried leaving some fruits (mandarins, oranges, apples, bananas), but guests didn’t touch them at all, so I stopped adding them.
What extras do you usually provide to make guests feel more comfortable?

[Yvonne953]

@Paula We have a 3 day minimum and a 28 day max. Everyone gets the same benefits though perhaps a smaller selection of items in their treat bag. 

[Gloria53]

I leave coffee pods and ground coffee, teas, snacks and two waters because many guests come late to Hawaii and may not choose to go to the stores before coming to the condo. If there is a special occasion I will leave a bottle of wine (if they respond to my question on the app and tell me they would like that) and sometimes a local sweet item.

[Paula]

Great to hear about your experience @Gloria53. What do your guests enjoy most? Do you notice they use up any one item you offer more than others?

[Charisse35]

I created a printed house guide that includes wifi access, house policies, recommended restaurants, and the nearest urgent care location. Guests appreciate having everything in one place which reduces after-hour messages.

[Paula]

This sounds super useful @Charisse35  thank you for sharing. Have you thought about adding a virtual guide that guests can access via a QR code?

[Angel-Moraes0]

@Etmont0 I offer to my guests  some amenities like capsules of coffee, chocolate tea I may I made a playlist in Spotify  and share with them just arrived at our space. I offer massage made by expert professional in a exclusive space in the building. I offer also concierge to book restaurant, offer wine, driver. Some like extras services. Hope have helped! You are welcome!

[Paula]

Wow @Angel-Moraes0, you’re putting so much effort into hosting, congratulations 😊. I hadn’t heard about a Spotify playlist before. How do you select the songs?

[Jeffrey897]

Hi there @Etmont0, 

I've gotten consistent 5 star reviews across multiple properties without leaving anything perishable for guests besides the basics like cooking oil, spices, etc.

a good frame of reference is what would you expect at a nice hotel. leave things like soaps, towels, shampoo, extra linens, etc.  and you'll be fine. 

[Paula]

Thank you for sharing your experience, @Jeffrey897, it’s great to hear your approach. Do you also host long stays?

[Jeffrey897]

@Paula Yes we do both short and long stays. 

For longer stays, we typically offer restocking but at a cost to the guest. For short term stays everything is included

[Etmont0]

Thank you

[Blessing61]

Most of the answers here already nailed the essentials—“in case you forget” kits with toothbrush/toothpaste, and fully stocked kitchens with spices, coffee, creamers, toaster, etc.

For me, what really makes a difference is tailoring the stay to the guest. That’s why I always ask the purpose of their trip.

For example:
• I recently hosted a family that loves to cook, so I left out the air fryer, larger pots, and added a handwritten note.
• For my golfers, I’ll turn the TV to the Golf Channel 😂 and leave a small goodie bag with sunscreen, after-sun, and a few snacks (pretzels, candy).

Nothing over the top—the goodie bag is literally a simple ziplock with 2–3 thoughtful items.

How I manage it: I prep these ahead of time, labeled with guest names and dates. If I’m busy, my cleaner places them out for me.

[Paula]

Hello @Blessing61, you come across as very detail-oriented, and I really enjoyed your story, especially switching the TV to a golf channel; that was a clever, creative touch.

What’s the most memorable situation where a guest pushed your creativity to the limit, something you never expected to do or come up with?

[TatsuandAina0]

@Etmont0 

From our experience hosting in Japan, we focus on small, thoughtful items that are easy to enjoy and don’t become a burden for guests.

We used to try fresh fruits too, but had the same experience  many guests didn’t touch them. I think it’s because of timing, preferences, or not wanting to deal with leftovers.

Instead, we now provide things like:

• Local snacks and Japanese sweets
• A small bottle of sake or local beer
• Green tea or matcha
• Simple welcome treats that guests can enjoy right away
• Occasionally small, easy-to-carry souvenirs

The idea is to offer something “very Japanese” but also light and easy  something they can try without thinking too much.

We also think about the guest’s arrival moment. After a long trip, people often just want something quick and comforting, so having a drink or snack ready makes a big difference.

In our case, these small touches have been much more appreciated than perishable items like fruit.

[Etmont0]

Thank you