The must-have bathroom inventory and toiletry checklist for vacation rentals
Every vacation home needs bathroom supplies, but a well-stocked bathroom can impress your guests.
A meticulously supplied bathroom can mean the difference between your guests reviewing your home as standard or a standout. From the necessities to beyond-the-basics, here is our comprehensive checklist.
Vacation rental guest toiletries & personal care
The bathroom may seem unimportant, but it gives you the opportunity to compare to a hotel and even exceed this standard:
Essential
- Travel-size shampoo and conditioner
- Travel-size body soap/body wash
- Travel-size bars of soap
Extra
Guests will likely be impressed by your intention to make their travels easier.
- First aid kits
- Travel-size body lotion
- Travel-size toothpaste (and why not throw in an extra toothbrush, just in case?)
- Travel-size mouthwash
- Disposable razors and travel-size shaving cream
- Shower caps
- Single-use makeup remover wipes
- Cotton swabs and pads
- Hairdryer
Paper & linens
A phenomenal stay is all in the details. Having high-quality towels and linens will give guests that extra comfort and make their stay even better!
Essential
- Toilet paper (we recommend 2 rolls per bathroom)
- Body towels (minimum 2 per guest)
- Hand towels (minimum 2 per guest)
- Washcloths (minimum 2 per guest)
RIATERRA towel tip ~ we recommend purchasing high-quality white towels for your rental property. The towels are easy to clean, go with any home, and add to the luxury experience.
With RIATERRA’s full-service management, we include the towels as an aspect of our partnership and keep your personal towels stored away for when you reserve the home.
Extra
- Stylish and clean shower curtain
- No-slip mat for inside the shower
- No-slip mat for outside the shower
The bathroom is just the beginning.
Let our team at RIATERRA show you how we are taking property management to the next level.
Vacation rental bathroom accessories
What’s on your walls and door often get forgotten but they can be just as important as anything else. Try to imagine what you’d want in a hotel room:
Essential
- Hooks to hang clothes and wet towels
- Clear surface space (remove clutter and any personal items from the sink area)
- Trash can
- New shower head (no one likes uneven spray or weak water pressure)
- A toilet plunger and toilet brush (hidden from plain sight)
Extra
- Hamper for dirty towels
- Shelves for storing guests’ personal items and toiletry bags (especially important if multiple guests are sharing one bathroom)
To add that extra layer of sanitation and protection, we have gathered information from online resources to recommend disinfectant products to fight against germs…
- Hand sanitizer
- Disposable alcohol wipes
- Disinfecting spray and paper towels
- Extra hand towels or paper towels to dry off hands
Accessible bathrooms
Consider what guests with mobility issues need in your bathroom to make it more ADA-friendly. Make everyone feel welcome in your vacation home with these additions:
- Handrail next to the toilet
- Handrails in the shower
- A seat that can be placed in the shower
- Shelving at a lower, more accessible height
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Bathroom Inventory FAQ
What are examples of amenities that deliver a luxurious guest experience?
Consider what you would find in a luxury hotel or a spa. The idea is to elevate your guests’ stay while providing some of the essentials that people often forget to pack. This includes fluffy, white towels, memory foam floor mats, and hotel-style toiletries, and personal care items such as body lotion, disposable razors, and cotton swabs and pads.
What are the basic amenities to offer in my vacation rental bathroom?
Today’s travelers expect vacation homes to cover the basics. Stock your vacation rental bathrooms with these essentials:
- Travel-size bars of hand soap
- Travel-size body soap
- Travel-size shampoo and conditioner
- Clean towels (for hands and body)
- Toilet paper (1–2 rolls per day, per guest)
Does RIATERRA have a preferred brand of toiletries?
While we don’t use any specific brand for all of our toiletries, we do use plant-based hand soap in our homes. When shopping for your bath amenities, keep in mind that many of today’s guests tend to favor products that are locally made, eco-friendly, and/or made of natural ingredients.
