How much does it cost to stock a 5-bedroom Airbnb?
Short answer
Plan about $4,780 to stock a 5-bedroom rental that sleeps 12 (two King beds, two Queen beds, two Twin beds and a Full sofa bed, 3 bathrooms), or about $2,910 for the must-haves alone. Linens, towels, kitchen basics, safety gear and cleaning tools, priced on retailer pages on Oct 30, 2026, before tax; no furniture or appliances.
A five-bedroom for twelve has two King suites, which puts King sheets at the top of the list. Bedding is 57% of the total at this size. The list below is what our planner builds for two King beds, two Queen beds, two Twin beds and a Full sofa bed, with 3 bathrooms and laundry on site: 21 sheet sets, 36 bath towels, 14 place settings and 6 smoke alarms, each priced with one checked product.
| Area | Must-haves | Full list |
|---|---|---|
| Bedding | $1,747.46 | $2,737.16 |
| Bathroom | $417.33 | $579.64 |
| Kitchen & coffee | $349.78 | $506.71 |
| Safety & entry | $229.39 | $339.35 |
| Cleaning & laundry | $169.99 | $616.33 |
| Total | $2,913.95 | $4,779.19 |
| Item | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet set, King | 6 | $390 |
| Duvet cover, King | 4 | $319.96 |
| Sleeping pillows | 16 | $319.84 |
| Lockable owner's closet or bin | 1 | $299.99 |
| Bath towels | 36 | $287.64 |
| Duvet cover, Queen | 4 | $239.96 |
| Duvet cover, Twin | 4 | $199.96 |
| Dishes (dinner plate, side plate, bowl) | 14 | $179.97 |
Where the money goes
Bedding takes 57% of the $4,779.19 and cleaning and laundry 13%; safety and entry is the smallest share at 7%. That's $398.27 per guest and $682.74 per bed, or $955.84 per bedroom.
What changes from the 4-bedroom
Going from the 4-bedroom (sleeps 10) to the 5-bedroom (sleeps 12) adds $1,056.60. New lines: washable blanket for the Full sofa bed, Full sofa-bed sheet set and Full sofa-bed waterproof mattress protector. The biggest increases:
| Item | 4-bedroom | 5-bedroom | Added cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet set, King | 3 | 6 | $195.00 |
| Duvet cover, King | 2 | 4 | $159.98 |
| Sleeping pillows | 10 | 16 | $119.94 |
| Washable blanket for the Full sofa bed | 0 | 2 | $69.98 |
| Dishes (dinner plate, side plate, bowl) | 12 | 14 | $59.99 |
| Waterproof mattress protector, King | 2 | 4 | $59.98 |
Buying in rounds
The 4 nice-to-haves, hair dryer, doormat, rolling laundry cart and laundry bins for used linens × 5, can wait until turnovers show you need them. The should-haves ($1,697.82) make turnovers faster; buy them once the first bookings are in.
| When | Lines | Cost | Running total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before the first guest | 26 | $2,913.95 | $2,913.95 |
| Within the first few stays | 16 | $1,697.82 | $4,611.77 |
| When turnovers show the need | 4 | $167.42 | $4,779.19 |
Make it yours
Start the planner with this layout, then change the beds, mark what you already own and see what's left to buy.
What's in the number
- Must-haves (26 lines, $2,913.95) are what guests notice on day one: 21 sheet sets so every bed has a spare, 36 bath towels, dishes for 14 and 6 smoke alarms plus a CO alarm.
- One example product per line; another brand moves the $4,779.19. Consumables like toilet paper are on the restock list instead.
Frequently asked questions
What costs the most when stocking a 5-bedroom rental?
The biggest lines are the sheet sets ($390), the duvet covers ($319.96) and the sleeping pillows ($319.84). By area, bedding is the largest at $2,737.16.
Why are King sheets the biggest line?
6 sets of the Threshold Solid Performance 400 Thread Count Sheet Set at $65.00 come to $390. The Room Essentials microfiber King at $22.00 would bring that line to $132; the difference is fabric, not size.
Do it for your rental
Answer four questions about your beds, guests and laundry. Get a priced shopping list for every room.
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