Setting Amenities
  • 14 May 2024
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Setting Amenities

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Introduction

When setting up your property in Futurestay, it's essential to list all the amenities you offer. This helps potential guests understand what to expect during their stay. Amenities listed in Futurestay will sync automatically with Airbnb, your direct booking website, and Google Vacation Rentals, ensuring a seamless experience for both you and your guests.

Amenities are categorized for easy navigation, and popular amenities are highlighted at the top. Tooltips are available for some amenities, offering brief descriptions to help you understand their meaning. Below is a comprehensive list of amenities you can configure in Futurestay, along with brief descriptions for each.

Popular Amenities

These amenities are typically important to guests. At least one is required.

  • Air conditioning: Ensures the property is kept cool, especially in hot climates.

  • Essentials: Basic items like towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper.

  • Cleaning products: Supplies for guests to maintain cleanliness during their stay.

  • Cooking basics: Items such as pots, pans, oil, salt, and pepper for meal preparation.

  • Dedicated workspace: A desk or workspace for guests needing to work remotely.

  • Dishes and silverware: Necessary utensils for eating and cooking.

  • Dryer: A machine to dry clothes, useful for longer stays.

  • Hair dryer: Provides convenience for guests to dry their hair.

  • Hot tub: An outdoor or indoor hot tub for relaxation.

  • Kitchen: A space equipped for cooking meals.

  • Washer: A machine for washing clothes, helpful for extended stays.

  • Wifi: Internet connectivity, essential for work and entertainment.

Location Amenities

Amenities related to the location of the property.

  • Beachfront: Direct access to the beach.

  • Beach access: Nearby beach access.

  • Lake access: Nearby access to a lake.

  • Laundromat nearby: Nearby laundry facilities.

  • Private entrance: Separate entry for guests.

  • Resort facility access: Access to nearby resort facilities.

  • Ski-in / Ski-out: Direct access to ski trails.

  • Waterfront: Located on or near a body of water.

Entertainment Amenities

Amenities that enhance the entertainment options for guests.

  • Ethernet connection: Wired internet connectivity.

  • Exercise equipment: Available fitness equipment.

  • Game console: A gaming system for entertainment.

  • Ping pong table: A table for playing table tennis.

  • Pool table: A billiards table for playing pool.

  • Record player: A turntable for playing vinyl records.

  • Sound system: A high-quality sound system for music.

Outdoor Amenities

Outdoor features available at the property.

  • Backyard or garden: Outdoor space for relaxation.

  • BBQ Grill: Equipment for grilling food.

  • Beach essentials: Items like towels, umbrella, beach blanket, and snorkeling gear.

  • Bikes: Bicycles available for guest use.

  • Boat slip: Space for docking a boat.

  • Fire pit: Outdoor area for building a fire.

  • Hammock: An outdoor hammock for relaxation.

  • Kayak: Kayaks available for guest use.

  • Outdoor seating: Outdoor furniture for seating.

  • Outdoor kitchen: Cooking facilities located outdoors.

  • Patio or balcony: An outdoor space attached to the property.

Services

Additional services offered to guests.

  • Breakfast provided: Breakfast is available for guests.

  • Long term stays allowed: Suitable for long-term bookings.

  • Luggage drop-off allowed: Guests can drop off their luggage before check-in.

Kitchen and Dining Amenities

Items available in the kitchen and dining area.

  • Baking sheet: For baking items in the oven.

  • Barbecue utensils: Tools for grilling food.

  • Bread maker: Machine for making bread.

  • Blender: For making smoothies or blending ingredients.

  • Coffee: Coffee and coffee-making equipment.

  • Coffee maker: A machine for brewing coffee.

  • Cooking basics: Basic cooking supplies like oil, salt, and pepper.

  • Dishwasher: A machine for washing dishes.

  • Freezer: A freezer for storing frozen items.

  • Hot water kettle: For boiling water quickly.

  • Kitchen: A fully equipped kitchen for cooking.

  • Microwave: An appliance for quickly heating food.

  • Mini fridge: A smaller refrigerator for storing essentials.

  • Oven: An appliance for baking and roasting.

  • Refrigerator: A standard-sized fridge for storing food.

  • Stove: A cooking appliance for preparing meals.

  • Toaster: For toasting bread and other items.

  • Wine glasses: Glasses for serving wine.

Accessibility Features

Features that make the property more accessible.

  • Accessible parking spot: Parking space designated for people with disabilities.

  • Flat, wide path to front door: An easy-to-navigate path to the entrance.

  • Fixed rails for toilet: Rails to assist with using the toilet.

  • Fixed rails in shower: Rails to assist with using the shower.

  • Lit path to entrance: Well-lit path for safe entry.

  • Roll-in shower: A shower that accommodates a wheelchair.

  • Shower chair: A chair for use in the shower.

  • Step-free access to common spaces: Common areas without steps.

  • Step-free bedroom access: Bedrooms accessible without steps.

  • Step-free bathroom access: Bathrooms accessible without steps.

  • Wide interior doorway to bedroom: Wider doorways for easier access.

  • Wide interior doorways to common spaces: Wider doorways in common areas.

  • Wide interior doorway to bathroom: Wider doorways to access bathrooms.

  • Wide entrance doorway: A wider front entrance for easier access.

Bedroom and Laundry Amenities

Items available in the bedroom and laundry area.

  • Bed linens: Sheets and blankets for beds.

  • Clothes hangers: Hangers for hanging clothes.

  • Clothing storage: Space for storing clothes.

  • Dryer: A machine for drying clothes.

  • Drying rack for clothing: A rack for air-drying clothes.

  • Iron: For ironing clothes.

  • Mosquito net: Netting to keep mosquitoes away.

  • Room-darkening shades: Shades to block out light.

  • Safe: A secure place to store valuables.

  • Washer: A machine for washing clothes.

Family Amenities

Features that cater to families with children.

  • Baby bath: A small tub for bathing babies.

  • Baby monitor: A device to monitor a baby.

  • Baby safety gates: Gates to prevent babies from accessing certain areas.

  • Babysitter recommendations: Information on local babysitters.

  • Board games: Games for family entertainment.

  • Changing tables: Tables for changing diapers.

  • Children's books and toys: Books and toys for children.

  • Children's dinnerware: Plates, bowls, and utensils for children.

  • Crib: A bed for infants.

  • Fireplace guards: Safety guards for fireplaces.

  • High chair: A chair for young children to sit at the table.

  • Outlet covers: Covers to prevent children from accessing electrical outlets.

  • Pack 'n play / travel crib: A portable crib for infants.

  • Table corner guards: Guards to protect children from sharp table corners.

  • Window guards: Guards to prevent children from falling out of windows.

Internet and Office Amenities

Features to support work and connectivity.

  • Dedicated workspace: A desk or area for working.

  • Pocket wifi: A portable wifi device.

  • Wifi: Wireless internet connectivity.

Bathroom Amenities

Items available in the bathroom.

  • Bathtub: A tub for bathing.

  • Bidet: A fixture for washing.

  • Body Soap: Soap for bathing.

  • Cleaning products: Supplies for cleaning the bathroom.

  • Hair conditioner: Conditioner for hair.

  • Hair dryer: A device for drying hair.

  • Hair shampoo: Shampoo for hair.

  • Hot water: Hot water for bathing.

  • Rain shower: A showerhead that simulates rain.

  • Shower gel: Soap for showering.

Home Safety Amenities

Features that enhance the safety of the property.

  • Carbon monoxide alarm: A device that detects carbon monoxide.

  • Fire extinguisher: A device for putting out fires.

  • First aid kit: Supplies for minor medical emergencies.

  • Smoke alarm: A device that detects smoke.

Heating and Cooling Amenities

Features that regulate the temperature of the property.

  • Air conditioning: A system for cooling the property.

  • Ceiling fan: A fan mounted on the ceiling.

  • Central heating or a heater: A system for heating the property.

  • Indoor fireplace: A fireplace inside the property.

  • Portable fans: Fans that can be moved around.

Parking and Facilities

Amenities related to parking and other facilities.

  • EV charger: A charging station for electric vehicles.

  • Free parking onsite: Parking available at no cost on the property.

  • Free street parking: Free parking available on the street.

  • Gym: A fitness center.

  • Hot tub: A tub for soaking.

  • Paid parking nearby: Paid parking available near the property.

  • Paid parking onsite: Paid parking available on the property.

  • Private pool: An exclusive swimming pool for guests.

  • Sauna: A room for heat therapy.

  • Shared pool: A pool shared with other guests.

  • Single level home: A property with all rooms on one floor.


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