Best Outdoor Living Essentials For Short Term Rentals

Before you go through and purchase these top outdoor living essentials picture this. Warm summer afternoon. The sun is out. There is a football game that everyone is going to be watching. Perfect day for a barbecue. Your guests walk out to the back patio and start to relax on the expensive lounge seats that you bought for them. They like the shade that the awning provides. They make their way to the barbecue but realize there is no lighter fluid. They want to watch the game but the only way they can do that is inside. They want to have a drink under the sun but there are no cups to put the brew in.

If you have an outdoor area for guests to lounge or have a barbecue in then you need to pay attention to the miscellaneous small things that supplement the experience or all your investment and hard work is a lost cause. Let us take a look at the stuff that you need to give your guests the perfect outdoor experience. The products here are just suggestions. Please feel free to browse other ones in their categories according to your needs.

These are 4 broad outdoor activities with the best outdoor living essentials that you need to think about.:

1. Music and Entertainment: If your guests want to watch the game or listen to some music while they relax, you can get them these inexpensive devices that will let them keep track of the score or listen to some tunes.
   1. VIVOHOME Mega Movie Projection Screen: This outdoor screen is a great addition for game day when your guests can’t afford tickets or can’t travel to the game. This one is a bit pricey but would look great in photos that you put in your Airbnb profile. Many guests would consider this as a great experience provided just by your Airbnb. It is made of durable material. It comes with a quiet fan pump for inflating it.
   2. Oontz Angle 3: This outdoor speaker is great for listening to some music on the go. It is only $25. It has over 100ft Bluetooth range and is IPX5 Water-resistant, you can keep it next to a pool. The battery can last over 14 hours on ⅔ volume.
2. Drinks: Nothing beats a cold beer or some punch on a hot summer afternoon. Get these accessories to improve their experience.
   1. Coleman 48-Quart Performance Cooler: This cooler can retain ice for 3 days and even hod large 2-liter bottles upright. It can hold over 60 cans.
   2. AmazonBasics 240 Pack Plastic Cups: This set of plastic cups should last you quite a while between all the beer pong sessions that your guests will be having. They come in a large pack so you won’t need to restock them again and again.
   3. 24 Oz Cocktail Shaker Bar Set: If you want to give your guests a fancy way to brew their own drinks then this cocktail shaker is a great addition to your Airbnb. You can get this one for under $20.
   4. CSBD Blank Beer Can Coolers: These can sleeves keep the drinks cool in the sun and make it easier to hold a cold one. You can get other fancy ones with designs on them if you want to add some character.
   5. Ozeri Wine Bottle Accessory Set: This wine bottle set is amazing for the price. If your guests are going to relax with a wine bottle later in the day, this set can help them deal with bottles easily. This is important if you know you have discerning guests with fancy tastes.
   6. KISEER Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Flat Bottle Opener: This set of bottle openers is great to have around. You need a set because bottle openers tend to be misplaced.
3. Food and Barbecue: If you provide a grill then you are going to need these things to go along with the food.
   1. Dixie Ultra Paper Plates: This set of paper plates can hold up to 2 lbs of food. They have soak-proof technology. So they can hold greasy burgers and other foods without getting wet. They are microwave safe.
   2. Kacebela Grilling Accessories with Storage Case: The guests should have all the tools required to grill themselves a great burger or anything else that they might have bought from the local markets. A well-stocked barbecue set is absolutely essential to make sure the barbecue is actually used.
4. Games: If the guests have kids or if they just want to partake in some good old play then you can give them these options.
   1. OlarHike Extra Large Family Inflatable Pool: If you have kids over then this inflatable pool would be a great idea for them to play outside on a hot summer day. It is large and made of skin-safe food-grade material. 
   2. Himal Portable PVC Cornhole Set: This cornhole set lets your guests partake in an American tradition without spending a lot of money. It comes with 8 bean bags and a carrying bag. It is sturdy and durable and costs effective.

Precautions to take:

It is great if you can keep the blue-tooth speaker tied down or attached to a fixture in your yard so that people don’t try to make away with it.

The barbecue will have to be cleaned regularly along with its accessories. Nobody will use the barbecue if it is rusted or requires work.

Some items like the inflatable pool and TV will have to be set up and then dismantled after every use. Other items can be not put back in their proper places. Make the responsibilities of the guests clear. If your guests forget, it is up to you to clean up their mess.

If your guests create a ruckus outdoors then your neighbors might complain. If you have multiple AirBnBs using the same common outdoor area then you might get some guests who complain of the noise. Make the rules about activities and noise clear.

Since all these items are meant to be outdoors, they can get damaged. So pick the ones that are the most sturdy. They are also likely to get stolen. Don’t fret yourself over the small stuff. As long as most of your guests are having a good time, you will be fine.

Love,
Scooch and Steve