Homestay Essentials Checklist
A complete guide to creating a comfortable & welcoming stay for your guests.
✅ Must-Have Essentials
Core features ensuring comfort, hygiene, safety, and functionality.
🛏️ Sleeping & Comfort
- Elevated bed with comfortable mattress
- Clean bedsheet
- 4 pillows (firm & soft) with covers
- Blanket or duvet (extra in cold)
- Curtain on windows
- Ceiling fan & overhead lamp
- Night lamp & extra bulb
- Two pairs of sleepers
- Wall hooks & doormats
🧺 Furniture & Storage
- Cupboard/Wardrobe with 4 hangers
- Luggage rack or stand
- Small bedside drawer/table
- Table & chair near socket
- Full-length mirror or dressing table
- Waste bin with cover
🔌 Tech & Convenience
- Charging point near bed (USB/C)
- Charging point near desk
- Wall clock
- Wi-Fi router with login details
📋 Guest Info & Safety
- Laminated booklet (contacts, map, etc.)
- Door lock with spare key
- First aid kit (with owner)
- UPI/QR code payment plaque
🧼 Bathroom Setup
- Western toilet & toilet paper
- 2 bath towels & 1 hand towel
- Soap, shampoo, handwash dispenser
- Mirror with light & waste bin
- Non-slip mat & exhaust fan
- Hair dryer
- Toothpaste, toothbrush, shaving kit
☕ Basic Amenities
- Water bottles (metal/glass)
- Tea kettle with tea kit
- Small fridge
- Tissue papers
🌟 Optional Enhancements
Thoughtful touches to add charm, leisure, and personalized care.
💡 Lighting & Decor
- Table lamp
- Wall art or local craft displays
- Indoor or balcony plants
🎮 Entertainment & Leisure
- Board games and cards
- Books and magazines
- Smart TV with set-top box
- Notepad and pen
🍪 Hospitality & Comms
- Intercom
- Complimentary or chargeable snack basket