The Top 3 Mattresses For Your Airbnb Listing Under $250

Let’s think about what an Airbnb is. An Airbnb is at the end of the day, a BnB. A bed and breakfast. The most important part in that phrase is the bed. Regardless of all the services like Bluetooth speakers or streaming services or coffee makers that you provide, if you don’t get the basics right then you have failed as an Airbnb owner. If the guest doesn’t have a comfortable night’s sleep then you are not providing the basic service that they signed up for.

If they wake up tired and frustrated in the morning due to a lack of sleep, they will take it out on you through a negative review. For this reason, you need to pay attention to the bed and thus the mattress that your guests are sleeping on. Let’s take a look at this now.

What to look for while buying a mattress?

First, decide what size you want. The most common size is Queen. The other options are King, California King, Double, and Twin. You will have to measure out space in your room to decide which one will fit. You have to also factor in whether it is a single’s unit, couples unit or a family unit before making this decision.

Then you have to decide what type of mattress you want. The types are Foam, Innerspring, and Adjustable Air.

Foam mattresses soften when you lie on them and mold to your body. Once you get up it springs back to its original shape. Some foam mattresses require and effort to change position.

Innerspring mattresses are composed of steel coils. These are the traditional kind of mattresses. Shifting positions tends to be easy but on some models, your partner might be disturbed if you do so.

Adjustable air mattresses can be inflated using an electric pump attached to the bed. Just be careful if you have to adjust it in the middle of the night, the pumps tend to be very noisy.

Just because a mattress advertises more coils, doesn’t mean it is better. Nothing will substitute user reviews. Mattresses with extra lumbar support are not shown to make any real difference for back sleepers. Mattresses with a layer of gel-infused foam are claimed to provide a cooling effect but some still retain warmth. Be careful while investing in mattresses just for these extraneous features.

If you are buying a mattress online then you don’t have the luxury of lying down on one to test it yourself. In that case, pay close attention to the user reviews. They will help you weed out any potential problems.

While picking out a mattress for an Airbnb, remember that you have to pick one that will suit the most variety of people. You are not buying this for yourself. Don’t get something for your own sleeping style. Find something that is general purpose and can be used by everyone who comes to your place.

Decide your budget before looking at your options. You should expect to pay around $150-$200 on the low end while buying online. You can spend up to $500 or more too if you want to treat the guests to something great.

Make sure the mattress has a generous return policy because if you end up with a dud you will need to send it back. A 100-day return policy should be sufficient.

Mattress firmness is a very important decision to make. Pick something that is in the middle of the road – not too light and not too firm. That way you will pick something that suits the most number of people.

You can generally find a better deal online than shopping at the big mattress stores at your local mall.

Suggestions from Amazon:

Linenspa 8 Inch Memory Foam and Innerspring Hybrid Mattress

This highly reviewed and well-rated mattress can be had for under a $100. It combines memory foam with an innerspring mattress to give it a medium-firm feel. It should be perfect for most sleeping styles and sizes. The memory foam profile comes in different thicknesses of 8 inch, 10 inch, and 12 inches. It has a 10-year limited warranty.

Queen Mattress, Ssecretland 8 inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress

For under $200 you can find this mattress which consists of 3 different layers of foam each serving its own function. It can disperse heat to maintain the temperature for a comfortable night’s sleep. It is certified to not contain any harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, mercury, and other heavy metals. It has been designed to keep motion isolation. So if one person changes their position, the other one’s sleep won’t be disturbed.

Zinus Memory Foam 12 Inch Green Tea Mattress

This mattress comes with knitted jacquard and green tea infused memory foam. The green tea infusion maintains product freshness for a long time. The mattresses come compressed and could take up to 24-48 hours to fully decompress. The foam is CertiPUR US certified for durability, performance, and content.

Precautions To Take:

Only buy a box spring if you really need it. Some deals include a box spring in the price. Make sure you are buying only the things you need else you will end up with a big box spring that you have no use of and no space to keep it.

Inspect the mattress thoroughly before accepting delivery. If you find something wrong with the mattress immediately take a picture to claim the warranty.

If you spend a premium on a mattress be sure to market that as a feature in your Airbnb. Let the people know that you are offering a comfortable night’s sleep like no other.

Consider the money required for other expenses like bed sheets and pillows when you are buying a mattress. You should spend a little less on the mattress if you forgot to budget for those other small things.

Remember to get a waterproof mattress protector to cover your mattress. A lot of warranties get void if the mattress gets spilled or stained on. Plus, it will make clean up easy.

Love,
Scooch and Steve