The best beds and linen for your Japan based Airbnb Rental Property.

The beds in your holiday home and rental property are perhaps one of the most important aspects to get right for both you and your guests overall happiness, but also for the management and efficiency of bed-making between bookings. While it is easy to appreciate that guests who have a comfortable and relaxing sleep are most likely to leave good reviews and provide positive referrals in the future, today, we’re going to talk about the best bed and bedding choices for the smooth management and operation of rental properties.

Hotel Linen Supply:

In Japan, Airbnb or rental properties owned by non-resident, offshore owners will usually require a property management company to look after the property and manage all the utility bill payments etc. When the property is rented out commercially on Airbnb or a similar booking platform, cleaning and bed-making services will also be required. In areas like Niseko, this service is often handled by hotel cleaning services and contracted by the representative property management company.

In this case, the linen is leased from the cleaners and they will come in and remove the old sheets, replace them with new and do the washing commercially off-site. This process tends to be the most efficient way to change the linen quickly, allowing a new booking to check in within the shortest time frame.

Hotel supply linen will usually include sheets, duvet covers, pillow covers, towels and hand towels. Cleaners would also supply and top up soaps and shampoos etc so the chalet is set up and ready for you or your guests to arrive.

Hotel Twins:

For the greatest booking flexibility, villas that offer commercial rental accommodation will often use hotel style twin beds because of the flexibility of use as twin singles, or as a 2m wide king with a Velcro or zip joiner. These hotel specification beds are both comfortable and luxurious in king configuration and they also have the flexibility of being able to split into twin single beds when a booking requires it, which can often translate into more bookings. Twin beds are also easier to move in, up the stairs, and through doorways which can also be an important consideration.

Headboards:

For beds that can move between double and twin configurations, it is usually best to have a built-in continuous headboard to elegantly accommodate both situations. Hotel specification beds will also often have two casters and two legs to make the bed making process quick and easy for the cleaners. Comparatively, fixed box base beds and beds with built in headboards tend to be much more difficult (and sometimes impossible) for the cleaners to move between bookings.

Mattress Protectors

There’s no better way to protect your mattresses (and your investment), than by adding a mattress protector. Most quality mattress protectors are fitted easily, are relatively low cost and can easily be thrown in the wash. Their hypoallergenic design protects against bacteria, dust mites and liquids to keep your mattress looking and feeling new for longer.

Adding some colour to the bedrooms

While hotel supply linen is convenient, fresh and white, it can often look a little sterile and in need of some decoration. Decorative cushions and a bed cover or throw can add a splash of colour and design back into the bedrooms.

Conclusion

Although hotel specification beds are generally not available from regular retail outlets, Alpine interiors can deliver and install commercial hotel beds while also working with your property manager to ensure the smooth operation of your home as a rental property.