Do I Need to Stock Perishable Items in My Airbnb Coffee Bar?

You’ve stocked your kitchen with all the fancy coffee makers, you have the most stylish mugs, but now you’re wondering, do I also need to stock perishable items in my Airbnb coffee bar?

We know it’s more work but, yes, yes, you do. If you’re providing a true hospitality experience for your guests, they’re going to want the same amenities they’d receive at a luxury hotel and, at a minimum, that means fresh coffee in the morning with a few of the basic fixings.

Here are a few of the perishable items we stock in our Airbnb coffee bar (and one we would stock if we lived right nearby!).

Perishable Items to Stock in an Airbnb Coffee Bar

Coffee

Of course, you need the star of the show. At a minimum, provide ground coffee for your guests, though you can also go a little fancier with whole bean if you have a local roaster you enjoy (don’t forget to provide a grinder!). Decaf is a nice touch, but not necessary. While we don’t prefer a Keurig and don’t have one, single-serving coffee pods are incredibly convenient if that’s the route you decide to go.

Sugar

For guests who prefer their coffee sweet, keep a cute, airtight sugar jar filled and placed right by the coffee bar. It’s a quaint and functional touch. If you prefer artificial sweeteners, you can include those as well, though we don’t.

Agave Nectar

As a sugar alternative, we also keep agave nectar at the Airbnb, which stays good for a long time and guests only need to use a little at a time.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a nice touch for those that like to add a little warm spice to their coffee.

Creamer or Milk

Creamer or milk is one that we don’t stock, but would if we were in close proximity to the house and could regularly refresh it. It’s such a nice touch when available, and I’ve loved when Airbnbs supply locally sourced milk (I don’t even think you need to replace this with every guest as long as it’s still good, it’s never bothered me!).

Tea

We have a variety of tea available, always including one caffeinated tea and one herbal teal, usually Earl Gray tea and Mint tea.

Honey

If you’re going to stock tea, then you’ll want to stock honey for those who take their tea slightly sweet. This is a great opportunity to introduce another local item. You won’t need to replace this with every guest and, typically, high quality, local honey doesn’t harden in the same way grocery store honey does.