While most Airbnb hosts and vacation home owners do their best to make you feel at home, they don’t always have the essentials or your must-have items. Whenever I travel, I like to bring items that I know I’ll need, such as coffee makers, fans and tech essentials. While traveling isn’t always easy, you can bring a few items to make your rental feel like home for you or the folks renting your space. To help you out, I’ve assembled a list of must-haves that you probably haven’t even thought of bringing. From coffee makers to humidifiers to comfy pillows, pack these items before heading to your destination.
13 Must-Haves for Any Vacation Home
- Morning Coffee: My mom brings this Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker with her on every vacation. It’s small enough to store in your car or suitcase and brews 6-12 ounces of fresh coffee, so you don’t have to run to Starbucks every day before your excursions — just $80!
- Brew-Tiful Blends: If you prefer coffee over tea, pack this Ovente Electric Kettle with you to heat up water in just minutes — just $11!
- Stay Cool: I pack this LIPETY Portable Oscillating Foldable Fan with me for my yearly Orlando trips. If you know anything about Florida, it gets incredibly hot, and this fan has four levels that cool me off while I’m relaxing and sleeping — just $33!
- Store Your Essentials: These Ticonn Extra Large Moving Bags are convenient for storing vacation essentials like your coffee maker, small griddle, tech and more, especially for long road trips — just $25!
- Grill Out: If you plan on grilling out at the vacation home, take this Gas One Portable Barbecue Grill with you. It allows you to grill several hot dogs, hamburgers and veggies at once, and the three-point locking system ensures that your food cooks evenly — just $19!
- Batter Up: Pancakes for breakfast? Sign us up! Instead of spending money at a restaurant for breakfast, bring this Dash Mini Pancake Griddle with you for buttery, delicious, golden brown pancakes. It’s the perfect meal for you and the kiddos to eat before heading to a theme park or exploring the city — just $13!
- Crisp to Perfection: You’ll most likely accumulate leftovers throughout your vacation, so heat them up in this Dash Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer Oven. The small 2.6-quart size makes it easy to carry in those large moving bags we mentioned earlier, or just throw in the trunk of your car to take with you — just $60!
- Sweet Home Aromas: The best way to feel more at home on vacation is through a candle. Pack this Yankee Candle (or your favorite scent) to light once you get to your rental — just $15!
- Light as Air: Clear the air of any smoke smells, dust, pollen or pet dander that previous renters left behind with this Aroeve Air Purifier. It has three speeds for clearing 287 square foot rooms — just $38!
- Breathe Easy: Whether you’re prone to sickness or heading to a colder climate, having this portable mini humidifier by your side will bring moisture into the air, keep your sinuses from clogging and help you get a better night’s rest before a full day of activities — just $18!
- Lay Your Head Down: Nothing says home away from home like your favorite pillow, and these Beckham Hotel Pillows are incredibly comfortable to lie on, regardless of whether you’re a back, side or stomach sleeper. And, did we mention they’re a number one bestseller — just $80!
- Cozy Up: Pair your pillow with a cozy blanket and bring this Bedsure Checkered Throw Blanket with you to keep you warm. It fits over a queen-sized bed easily and the plush, thick fabric is lightweight and comfortable — just $14!
- Protect Your Family: While this item isn’t as fun as the others, it’s certainly useful and incredibly important. Test the carbon monoxide levels in your home for the week with this pack of three First Alert Carbon Monoxide Detectors. It’s a simple way to protect you and your family while you have fun on vacation — just $81!
