You purchased the property. You signed the papers. You have the keys. And now comes the question that many owners are not anticipated with sufficient detail: how much does it cost to leave it ready to receive guests?
The answer depends on the size of the property, the level of equipment you want to offer and where to buy the furniture and accessories. But there are ranges real that you can use to plan your budget before you start to be surprised to the list of things that are missing.
This guide gives you the actual numbers, organized by room and by level of investment, so that you arrive at the first check-in with a property that generates good reviews from the day one.
Why equip either the property from the start it imports more than it seems
A guest who arrives at a property with mattresses of poor quality, not enough towels, with a kitchen which lacks basic utensils, or with a tv streaming, it’s not going to destroy the property. But yes going to leave you a review of 3 stars that mentions exactly what you missed.
This review is going to be there for years, it is visible to all the guests who search for your property. And in the market of Orlando, where there are hundreds of comparable options, a review of 3 stars means that many potential guests to choose another property.
Equip from the start is not luxury. It is the base of a reputation that builds from the first day.
The ranges of budget depending on the size of the property
Before getting into the detail of the room, these are the ranges of total investment which handle the majority of property owners in Orlando according to the size of the property and the level of equipment:
| Size | Basic equipment | Standard equipment | Equipment premium |
| House, 3 hab. | $8,000 to $12,000 | $12,000 to $18,000 USD | $18,000 to $28.000 USD |
| House 4 to 5 hab. | $12,000 to $18,000 USD | $18,000 to $28.000 USD | $28.000 to to $45,000 USD |
| House 6 to 8 hab. | $18,000 to $28.000 USD | $28.000 to to $45,000 USD | To $45,000 to $70,000 USD |
The basic level covers what is necessary to operate. The standard adds quality and details that generate better reviews. The premium includes additional amenities, decor differential and equipment of a higher quality.
For the majority of homeowners begin, the standard level is the point of balance between initial investment and return on reviews and price.
Detailed budget for room and area
Living room
The living room is the first space you see the guest to enter. Your first impression of the property is formed here.
| Item | Price range |
| Sofa (sleeps 6 to 8 people) | $800 to $2,000 USD |
| Center table | $150 to $400 USD |
| Smart TV (65 to 75 inch) | $500 to $1,200 USD |
| Subscription streaming (Netflix, Disney+) | $15 to $30 USD/month |
| Decoration (tables, floors, cushions) | $200 to $600 USD |
| Additional lighting | $100 to $300 USD |
| Total room | $1.765 to $4.500 USD |
Kitchen
A well-equipped kitchen is one of the factors that are most valued by the families who stay several days. If guests can’t cook in a comfortable way, that appears in the reviews.
| Item | Price range |
| Set of pots and pans | $80 to $250 USD |
| Set of knives and utensils | $50 to $150 USD |
| Complete set of dishes (for 8 to 10 people) | $100 to $300 USD |
| Glasses, cups and glasses | $60 to $180 USD |
| Coffee maker (drip + Keurig recommended) | $80 to $200 USD |
| Toaster, blender, microwave | $120 to $350 USD |
| Cleaning supplies and consumables initial | $50 to $120 USD |
| Full kitchen | $540 to $1.550 USD |
Main room (master bedroom)
| Item | Price range |
| Mattress king (middle-high quality) | $600 to $1,500 USD |
| Base or platform bed | $200 to $500 USD |
| Smart TV (50-to 55-inch) | $300 to $700 USD |
| Bed linen (2 complete sets) | $150 to $400 USD |
| Pillows (4 to 6 units) | $80 to $200 USD |
| Decoration | $100 to $300 USD |
| Total master bedroom | $1.430 to $3.600 USD |
Secondary rooms (for room)
| Item | Price range |
| Mattress queen or twin | $300 to $800 USD |
| Base of bed | $150 to $350 USD |
| Smart TV (43 to 50 inches) | $200 to $500 USD |
| Bed linen (2 games) | $100 to $280 USD |
| Pillows | $50 to $150 USD |
| Basic decoration | $60 to $200 USD |
| Total secondary bedroom | $860 to $2.280 USD |
Outdoor area and pool
| Item | Price range |
| Set of outdoor furniture (table + chairs) | $400 to $1,200 USD |
| Sun loungers or chairs for pool | $200 to $600 USD |
| Grill or grill | $150 to $500 USD |
| Exterior lighting | $100 to $300 USD |
| Accessories, pool floats, network) | $50 to $150 USD |
| Total area exterior | $900 to $2.750 USD |
Checklist full of equipment for a vacation home in Orlando
Beyond the furniture, there is a long list of small items that owners tend to forget and that guests notice when they are not.
Bedrooms and bathrooms
- Complete set of towels for each guest is expected (more than 20% of surplus)
- Mat toilet for every bathroom
- Hair dryer (one for each bathroom)
- Mirrors, additional restrooms don’t have
- The basic amenities for the first check-in (soap, shampoo, shower gel)
Kitchen and common areas
- Cutting board (minimum 2)
- Can opener, corkscrew, peeler
- Packaging to store food
- Cloths and gloves
- Garbage bags (various sizes)
- Detergent for washing dishes
- Paper towel and toilet paper (initial stock)
Technology and connectivity
- WiFi Router high speed (minimum 200 Mbps for the number of guests expected)
- Power strips, and extension at strategic points
- Smart TV with access to streaming in every room
- USB chargers in tables of night (detail guests mentioned in positive reviews)
Security
- Safety deposit box (for documents of guests or possessions of value)
- Smoke Detector is functional in each level
- Fire extinguisher in the kitchen
- First-aid kit
- Digital lock or keypad (critical for check-in, self-employed)
Where to buy the equipment in Orlando spending well
Owners who buy everything in retail pay between 30% and 50% more than those who use a combination of sources. These options are the most efficient:
IKEA Orlando: furniture of good quality-price relation for living room, bedroom and kitchen. Ideal for properties of standard level.
Costco: mattresses, bed linen, electrical appliances and kitchen supplies at wholesale prices. Required membership ($65 USD/year) but the savings justify the investment.
Wayfair and Amazon: decoration, accessories and small items. Allow to compare prices easily and have fast deliveries.
HomeGoods and TJ Maxx: decoration and textile at a reduced price. Good option for details that make a property look more neat without spending too much.
The local Marketplace (Facebook Marketplace): for some second hand furniture in good condition. Works well for articles of foreign or parts secondary.
What owners forget and that more appears in negative reviews
After reviewing hundreds of reviews of holiday properties in Orlando, these are the items that most are mentioned when they are absent:
- WiFi is slow or bad signal in the rooms
- Pillows uncomfortable or in a poor state
- Lack of towels enough for all the guests
- Kitchen without basic utensils to cook a full meal
- Without toilet paper replacement
- Tvs without access to streaming
- Without enough lounge chairs at the dining room table for the number of guests that you agree to the property
Each one of these items cost less than $100 USD to resolve. Each one may appear in a review of negative that affects the property for years.
Equip well is the first step. Managing well is the second.
A property perfectly equipped without good management loses value quickly. The maintenance, replacement of consumables, the coordination of cleaning and attention to guests are the ones that keep the equipment in good condition.
To understand how to operate the preparation of your first property for rent vacation from the start, including the steps prior to the first check-in, our guide covers each stage.
And if you want to calculate more accurately the profitability of your vacation ownership Orlando considering the initial investment of equipment, the simulator gives you a realistically projected based on data in the current market.
Download the checklist full of equipment for your vacation property.
