Must Have Vacation Rental Packing List
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Summer is in full-swing and for many of you that means packing up the family and leaving for vacation. How will you know what to bring? Read on to find out exactly what you should bring with the help of this Vacation Rental Packing List.
If you’re staying in a vacation rental for the week, you will need to be prepared to bring additional items for the kitchen and bathrooms. In some cases, you will also need to provide your own linens (check with your rental company to find out before you leave).
Of course you can always purchase kitchen and bathroom items while you’re on vacation, but it’s more expensive and the trip to the grocery store will last forever (trust me on this one).
Rental properties typically leave enough supplies to get you through the first day, but afterwards you’ll need to purchase more. Items such as toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap and others can be purchased ahead of time to save money while on vacation.
From cabins in the mountains, condos at the beach, or large houses with an ocean view, the packing list is the same with a few notable exceptions. I’ve categorized the items in a free printable you can access at the end of this post.
This list does not include personal items, only those items that you are accustomed to having at home but would be without in most vacation rentals. Most of these items can be stored in a large canvas tote or plastic bin when you travel.
If traveling with a group, share this list with everyone and divide up the different items to reduce cost. Use my Vacation Meal Planner to decide what meals you’re going to make ahead of time so you can bring more of what you need.
Contents
For the Kitchen
- Paper Towels
- Napkins
- Paper Plates/Cups
- Coffee filters
- Dish soap
- Dishwashing detergent
- Trash bags
- Zip-lock bags
- Cooking spices, salt, pepper
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, mayo, etc.)
- Cooking oil, spray
- Aluminum foil (for grill)
- Disinfecting wipes/kitchen cleaner
- Hand soap & Sanitizer
- Dry goods (pasta, cereal, sugar, etc.)
- Lighter (for grill)
- Drinks
For the Laundry
- Laundry detergent (make sure to check if you need HE detergent)
- Softener/Dryer sheets
For the Bathroom(s)
- Toilet paper
- Tissues
- Hand soap
- Disinfecting wipes
Miscellaneous
- Bug repellent
- Linens (if rental does not include)
- Pool toys/Beach chairs/Beach towels
- Cooler
Download your Free Printable
Click on the image below.
More Travel Tips & Resources
Interested in staying in a vacation rental but not sure where to begin? Click on the link below to learn how.
Click on the following links to read about some of my favorite vacation destinations with suggestions on restaurants, places to go, and accommodations.
Plan Your Myrtle Beach Vacation
Ideas to Help Plan your Destin Vacation
Dauphin Island is the Perfect Low-Key Beach Getaway
The Best Reasons to Visit Gatlinburg in the Spring
Before you back out of your driveway, read my post What you Need to Pack for your Next Road Trip to ensure you and your car are ready to go!
I hope this post has helped you organize and prepare for your next family adventure. What other travel tips can you share? I’d love to hear from you!
Safe Travels my Friends!
