@Ben205
I provide higher end hand soap/shower gel/shampoo/conditioner in the hope that they will not use caked soap and smear the shower and sink with soap residue + some other brands just in case. Kleenex (cheapest brand in a nice box) and nice, soft toilet paper.
Baby wipes and make up remover wipes in the hope that they will not ruin towels/face cloths.
Corn flakes/muesli/oatmeal/sugar/flour and other staples in the dry food drawer. Salt/pepper/spices/stock cubes/sauces/cooking oil/salad oil/vinegar.
Milk/juice/jam/butter/cheese/yoghurt/mustard/ketchup in the fridge when I am present myself (less when my daughter co-host). Maybe some ice cream in the freezer if I am in the mood.
Coffee capsules and a selection of teas. Usually there is some honey because I like honey in my tea.
Washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and washing powder. In the land of no laundrettes, the washer and drier is very popular 🙂
I have never actually calculated what it may cost per person per night - I just provide what I myself would like to find in a self catering property - especially as I offer shorter stays.
I once left some chocolates - they disappeard, so obviously a hit 🙂 Half a leftover cake from my birthday disappeared from the freezer, must have been another hit 🙂 although I did not say they might eat it.
Positive comments have been left on the toileteries and the staples provided, but not often. I think the guests appreciate the whole package - they can see that I have taken care to meet the needs of my guests. They also often say "very well equipped for self catering".
What to offer depends on what kind of property you offer, how much you charge and what kind of guests you have.
Right now it is hot, so my guests of this morning commented on the ceiling fan and the fact that I have thicker/thinner duvets according to season/temperature.
As I offer our second home, there may be more than guests on a short holiday may need, but it has to meet our needs too.