The Best Outdoor Products For Airbnb

Nobody likes to be cooped up inside their house all the time. If you have a room or cabin outside then providing outdoor furniture and products for the guests makes sense. They can have a good time when the sun is out with a barbeque or just choose to lounge with a drink. If you have a room with a view then it makes even more sense. Holding back on providing a place to sit and relax outside would be a missed opportunity. If you have a property with multiple rooms, outdoors is where different guests can socialize.

The more options you give them to create great memories, the more your guests will love you. You can even advertise about the outdoor arrangements to separate your property from the competition.

Things to look out for:

Decide on a material. Do you want the sturdiness of metal and wood? Do you want the comfort and portability of wicker and plastic? You can try a combination of both to allow the guests to move some furniture around. Every material has some drawbacks. Metal will corrode over time. Wood may crack or rot. Wicker and plastic are just not sturdy enough and may break over time. You will have to consider the weather in your area to pick the right materials. Wooden furniture will crack in hot and dry weather. You don’t want something light in an area where you get strong winds. Anything that absorbs moisture like wicker is not a good choice for the beach or near a river. Outdoor gear has to be sturdy because it will be moved around a lot and roughly handled. It also has to be light enough to actually move around. Try to find materials that keep this balance.

A barbeque grill is a great addition for the sunny days and game days. You can find a wide range of grills for all budgets. You can get a simple grill that you have to load up with coal or you can get the fancy ones that run on propane. If you want to save money you can get a mini charcoal grill that you can lift and keep anywhere you want.

If you can set up a fireplace that would be really great. The most important thing you’ll have to worry about is the location of the fireplace. It has to be away from the house and in a space where you can sit around you soak up the heat on cold nights.

Let the space breath. Don’t keep the furniture close together. Spread it out so you can move around it. This is even more important if you are going to get furniture that is immovable or has to be tied down. Try to use the natural light and shade in your space to your advantage. Make sure the seating is in the shade and a fireplace, if any, has enough space for the smoke to escape.

Make a list of things you want to get and then plan out the area. Every item you get, you will need accessories for them. You will need pillows for chairs(preferably made with an outdoor fabric that is resistant to fading and mildew); probably an umbrella a lounging area; lighter fluid and tongs for the barbeque. All of that should factor in your budget.

Find dual-purpose furniture that can also double as storage. You may not have space to keep a cabinet outside. A bench that has space below it to stash an umbrella would be a good example of making good use of furniture.

If you are on a budget, consider yard sales and thrift stores to find out used furniture that already has some years on it. Refurbished and cleaned used furniture can be a perfect choice for people who want to save some money. Try to repurpose furniture that you already have as outdoor furniture. An old table can be an outdoor bar top. An old coffee table could be placed outside for keeping drinks and food.

Outdoor chairs should be adjustable so that the guests can lounge on their backs if they choose to. Outdoor benches require a lot of setup and maintenance and are hard to move but they can be a great way to organize your stuff when having a day out.

Suggestions:

PK Grills PK Original Outdoor Charcoal Portable Grill:

This one is the best overall budget grill as per Amazon’s editorial recommendations. You can cook both hot and fast or low and slow due to its shape and vents. It is made of cast aluminum so it is durable and lightweight. It has enough space to cook everything from sausages to a turkey.

Keter Rio 3 Pc All Weather Outdoor Patio:

This three-piece chair and table set is a great choice under $100. It is made of rust-proof all-weather polypropylene resin to make is lightweight and durable. It has a molded rattan weave that is more comfortable than woven rattan weave. It is ready to assemble out of the box.

Keter Eden 70 Gallon Storage Bench:

This storage bench is a great solution for storing knick-knacks or even some large objects. It is a seating bench that is practical and pretty to look at. It is made of resin and built-in ventilation and moisture resistant. This will keep all saved items safe and dry. The lid is lockable. It is a pretty low maintenance bench that should last you many years.

Best Choice Products Set of 2 Adjustable Zero Gravity Lounge Chair Recliners:

To allow your guests to lounge and enjoy the sun, this is the right pick. For under $80 you get a set of 2 adjustable lounge chair recliners with cup holders. They can be placed on the patio or next to a pool. It glides easily to a zero-gravity position with replaceable elastic cords that adjust to your body.

Keter 7.5-Gal Cool Bar Rattan Style Outdoor Patio Pool Cooler Table:

The outdoor cooler table can be used to serve cold drinks on summer afternoons. It is a great barbecue and bar accessory. It has a drainage plug for easy cleaning. The lid is great for placing glasses and food on.

Enjoy,
Scooch and Steve