Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock

A top-tier keypad lock with built-in WiFi and Apple Home Key support. No hub required, and the build quality is bulletproof.

• Schlage Encode Plus

Yale Assure Lock 2

The lock on my door. Clean design, rock-solid reliability, and works seamlessly with most smart home setups. Guests love the keypad, I love not worrying about it.

• Yale Assure Lock 2

Master Lock Key Lock Box

The one I use for backup access and key handoffs. Weather-resistant, easy to mount, and gives you a secure way to manage entry without being there in person.

• Master Lock Key Lock Box

Eufy Security eufyCam S330

My go-to outdoor cam. No monthly fees, local storage, and the video quality is genuinely impressive. Set it up once and forget about it.

• Eufy eufyCam S330

Smoke + CO Detector

The exact detector I have in my unit. Comes with a 10-year sealed battery so there's nothing to replace and no hardwiring needed — just mount it and it's good for a decade.

• Smoke + CO Detector

Fire Extinguisher

Every rental needs one and most hosts wait too long to add it. Keep it mounted, visible, and in date — guests notice and it matters for your listing compliance too.

• Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

A fully stocked kit is one of those things guests never mention until they need it. Stock it once, check it annually, and it pays for itself the first time someone needs a bandage at 2am.

• First Aid Kit

TP-Link Deco BE63 (Mesh Router)

The router running my property. WiFi 7 mesh coverage that handles every smart device in the unit without breaking a sweat. Guests get fast, reliable internet and I never get complaints about the connection.

• TP-Link Deco BE63

Eneloop AA Batteries (Rechargeable)

The gold standard for rechargeable AAs. Long battery life, hundreds of recharge cycles, and they hold a charge for years sitting on a shelf.

• Eneloop AA Batteries

Eneloop Pro AA Batteries (Rechargeable)

The ones in my smart locks. Higher capacity than the standard Eneloops, which means fewer swap-outs and one less thing to think about between guest stays.

• Eneloop Pro AA Batteries

Eneloop AAA Batteries (Rechargeable)

What I keep stocked for TV remotes and smaller gadgets around the unit. Rechargeables pay for themselves fast when you're replacing batteries this often.

• Eneloop AAA Batteries

Eneloop Pro AAA Batteries (Rechargeable)

The high-capacity AAA option for anything that drains batteries quickly. Same pro-grade reliability as the AAs, just in a smaller form factor.

• Eneloop Pro AAA

Surge Protector

Protects every device plugged into it from power spikes. Cheap insurance for your smart home setup — one bad surge can take out hundreds of dollars of equipment.

• Surge Protector

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

The thermostat I run in my property. Remote control, scheduling, and occupancy sensing all in one — and guests never have to fumble with it because you can set limits from your phone.

• Ecobee Smart Thermostat

Honeywell Home X7S Smart Thermostat

A solid alternative to the Ecobee if you want smart control without the premium price tag. Easy to set up and covers all the remote management features an STR host actually needs.

• Honeywell Smart Thermostat

Linkind Matter Smart Plug

Turn any regular outlet into a smart one. Matter compatibility means it works across every major smart home platform, and it's the easiest way to automate lamps, fans, or anything else that just needs an on/off switch.

• Matter Smart Plug

Utopia Bedding Queen Comforter Duvet Insert

The duvet in my unit. Fluffy enough to feel luxurious but washes and dries easily between stays — exactly what you want when turnover speed matters.

• Duvet Insert

Mellanni Bed Sheet Set

What's on my beds. Soft, durable, and holds up to frequent washing without pilling or fading. Guests consistently comment on how comfortable the bedding feels.

• Bed Sheets

Utopia Bedding Premium Waterproof Mattress Cover

On every mattress in my property. Fully waterproof but doesn't feel like it — protects your investment quietly so guests never notice it's there.

• Mattress Cover

Closet Hangers

Uniform hangers make the closet look intentional instead of thrown together. A small detail that adds up when you're going for a hotel feel.

• Closet Hangers

Hair Dryer

A guest expectation at this point. Having one mounted or stored in the bathroom saves you from a string of messages asking if you have one.

• Hair Dryer

Hand Soap Dispenser

The one on my bathroom sink. Refillable dispensers look cleaner than a row of plastic bottles and cut down on waste and restocking costs over time.

• Hand Soap Dispenser

Shampoo / Conditioner / Body Wash Dispenser Set

What's in my shower. Wall-mounted, refillable, and instantly upgrades the bathroom aesthetic from basic rental to boutique stay.

• Dispenser Set

Ginger Lily Farms Body Wash (Vegan)

What's in my shower. Vegan, skin-friendly, and smells clean without being overpowering — the kind of product guests notice and appreciate without knowing why.

• Body Wash

Ginger Lily Farms Shampoo (Vegan)

The shampoo I stock in my unit. Lathers well, rinses clean, and works for all hair types so you're covered no matter who's checking in.

• Shampoo

Ginger Lily Farms Conditioner (Vegan)

Pairs with the shampoo and leaves hair feeling actually conditioned. Guests who care about what they put on their body will notice you went with something quality.

• Conditioner

Bathroom Trash Can

Slim enough to fit anywhere, easy to clean, and a detail guests notice more than you'd think when it's missing.

• Trash can

Bath Mat

The one outside my shower. Non-slip, quick-drying, and thick enough to feel like a real hotel touch without being a pain to wash.

• Bath Mat

Toilet Paper

Stock more than you think you need. Running out mid-stay is one of the easiest ways to tank an otherwise perfect review.

• Toilet Paper

Kitchen & Cleaning

Kitchen appliances, cooking basics, cleaning supplies, and turnover essentials.

Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker

Compact enough to fit any counter and guests love the convenience. Single serve means no wasted coffee and no cleanup beyond swapping the pod.

• Keurig Coffee Maker

Drip Coffee Maker

The coffee maker in my unit. Simple, reliable, and makes a full pot — the right move for properties where guests might be staying a few nights and want a real morning routine.

• Drip Coffee Maker

Ginger Lily Farms Hand Soap (Vegan)

What's in my bathroom and kitchen dispensers. Vegan, gentle on skin, and the foaming formula means it goes further per refill than standard liquid soap.

• Dish Soap

Scrub Daddy Sponges

What I keep at my kitchen sink. They last longer than standard sponges, don't hold odor, and guests actually treat them well because they look new.

• Scrub Daddy Sponges

Paper Towels

A bulk staple for any rental. Always have more than you think you need — they go fast and running out is an easy avoidable complaint.

• Paper Towels

Trash Bags

Buy in bulk, stage one under the liner of each bin. Guests can swap their own without having to dig around for a replacement.

• Trash Bags

Dish Rack

What's in my kitchen. Does the job without taking up too much counter space — functional and clean looking.

• Dish Rack

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes

What I stock for turnover and what guests reach for when they want to wipe something down mid-stay. Buying in bulk keeps your cost per unit low.

• Clorox Wipes

Febreze Fabric Refresher

What I use between stays to keep the unit smelling fresh. A quick spray on soft surfaces makes a bigger difference than most hosts realize.

• Febreze Fabric Refresher