Can we host with no kitchen facilities?

[Julia3009]

Hi All,

We have a chalet in our garden which has a king size bed in, chairs and table, with shower, wc and handbasin in a room off of the bedroom.  There is no room for any cooking facilities, fridge or anything else for that matter!

I was wondering if it would be realistic to advertise when the time is right, would people want to stay somewhere with no kitchen facilities, where they have to eat out all the time?!  Although I was thinking of providing them with a continental breakfast tea/coffee in a dispenser in our conservatory so they could have breakfast and thought we could supply a bbq for their use as we are only thinking of letting in the summer, possible Easter as well next year, depending on the weather!!

There isn't a tv in the chalet either should we sort one out or are people alright without one?

Does anyone do anything similar, is it workable and any tips would be much appreciated!  

[Helen3]

I would look at rearranging the room so you can fit a small unit with a sink and work surface with a small fridge underneath and kettle for drinks and a cupboard to store a small crockery set, glassses and cutlery .. IKEA do some good ones.

if you are offering guests facilities to bbq they need somewhere to store food and something to eat off.

If you have an internet connection you don't necessarily need a TV.

@Julia3009 

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[Till-and-Jutta0]

Our experience: During the pandemic our guests have a separate kitchenette (instead of using our shared kitchen). We offer no cooking facility, just for breakfast and snacks, with water heater and coffee maker, fridge and sink.

But even that kitchenette is not enough for guests staying longer than a week. So we provide an additional mobile cooking plate for them.

When we stayed as guests in Paris we had no cooking facility, but a breakfast served. Was not so convenient, but we accepted it.

[Lisa723]

@Julia3009 yes, you absolutely can rent a place with no kitchen. You just have to make sure it is advertised accurately so nobody is surprised. It works fine for short stays. You can also rent a place with no TV-- again, make sure it's very clear in the listing. We rent a place with no TV and we say so under "amenities limitations."

[Anonymous]

@Julia3009  If you're hosting in a location that will have a good selection of affordable places to eat nearby post-pandemic, you might find that the typical short-stay guest isn't too fussed about kitchen access. (I say "affordable," because this type of listing fits more in the Budget Travel category than the Luxury class). If there is absolutely no way to offer any kind of cooking facilities, the Maximum Length of Stay feature is your friend; I'd suggest targeting mostly weekenders and capping it out at 7 days.

As an occasional budget traveler who enjoys renting places like yours, there are two things I'd most like to have in lieu of kitchen access:  some way of making hot drinks in the morning (a little electric kettle and maybe some complimentary teabags go a long way) and a small fridge. If there's room in your garden to place an outdoor mini-fridge, and space on the bedroom table for a little kettle, you can greatly increase room's value and comfort. Starting the day in a garden with a fresh cup of coffee before the day's adventures, and having a cold beer waiting in the fridge when the day is done, are the kind of simple pleasures that make even a modest accommodation feel like a proper holiday.

I wouldn't bother with a BBQ; it doesn't add enough value to be worth all the cleaning, and it's too easily thwarted by the weather. TV is also really inessential - people will have their own devices they can watch things on as long as there's WiFi.

[Julia3009]

Thank you, that’s really helpful!!

[Lorna170]

@Julia3009  Is there enough room for a small cart or trolley that can stack a hotel size refrigerator on the lower shelf and a coffee pot and induction hot plate on top?    My friend created a built in cabinet with a 2 cubic foot refrigerator on the bottom shelf, a small microwave on the shelf above it, and a keurig coffee pot on the top shelf.   It did not take up very much room at all.  Here is a picture from the web that would suggest a solution -- imagine a microwave to the right of the refrigerator and a induction hot plate on top next to the coffee maker.

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Julia3009 There are plenty of strange people who go camping so I am sure you will be fine! Perhaps a sail covered area outside the chalet to allow people to cook out of the rain OR they just accept they have to eat out a lot.

[Dale711 · Accepted solution]

@Julia3009 

My listing without kitchen facilities , yet with refrigerator and microwave.

We do clearly announce in the listing “ no cooking “ and remind again to potential guest in Airbnb message. 

You can consider a basic small microwave in the chalet for the guest comfort.

It so kind of you to provide the complimentary breakfast/ tea/ coffee to the guest, and its a brilliant idea to supply a BBQ in the summer, GUEST LOVE BBQ! 

Having a small TV will be perfection for night entertainment as in the home feels.

I like your thoughtful and attentive care, I surely your guest will very please for your super hospitality! Way to go !