My Favorite Airbnb Setup Must-Haves

After over 20 years of being a craft blogger, it feels surreal to write this post—not just because blogging (some say) is a dying art, but because I’ve found a new way to express myself that I never saw coming: hosting a charming pink cottage Airbnb.

Yes, that pink cottage. The one with the cheerful door, vintage touches, and the scent of eucalyptus always in the air. What started as a little side gig to bring in some extra income has unexpectedly become my favorite creative outlet.

Setting up this space gave me permission to mix color, texture, and thoughtful detail in ways I never could on a craft blog. I’m talking pink velvet cushions, thrifted teacups, and framed crochet doilies—you bet I repurposed those old blog tutorial samples! But it wasn’t all vintage vibes and fairy lights. A good Airbnb setup also means thinking practically, like keyless entry, easy-clean bedding, and functional storage.

That’s why I’ve put together a curated list of my go-to Airbnb setup must-haves—all the things I use (and love) in my own cottage. From linens and cleaning tools to guest treats and décor staples, these are the little things that keep my space both guest-ready and true to my brand.

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If you’re just starting your own Airbnb journey or even dreaming about turning a backyard studio into a cozy retreat, I hope this list helps you skip the guesswork. I’ve tested everything personally in my little pink haven.

This shift from full-time blogger to part-time host hasn’t just changed my business—it’s reinspired me. Hosting has helped me rediscover the joy of storytelling, not with words and tutorials, but with the experience I create for each guest.

So yes, blogging may be fading, but creativity? It’s alive and well—sometimes in the form of a welcome basket and a carefully folded towel swan (actually, no, I don’t do swans but sometimes my cleaners do)

This is an ever growing list, so make sure to pop back to see what new items I have added to the list. If you have a must have product to share comment below.

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The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.”

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them.

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits.

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves.

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit.

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy.

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]

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