Airbnb Sheets and Towels: What Hosts Should Buy and How Many

Buying Airbnb sheets and towels means planning for the next check-in as well as the guest who is there today. You need bedding that fits, towels that suit the stay, and enough clean replacements to keep a delayed laundry load from holding up a room.

The best starting point is a simple linen plan: list every bed and bathroom, decide what each guest will receive, then build a rotation around your laundry turnaround. This guide walks through what to buy, how much to keep on hand, and how to order individual pieces from Havana 1960.

Ready to shop? Start with Catalina sheets and pillowcases and the Palma Bath Collection. Both listings sell individual components, so count each sheet, pillowcase and towel separately when building your order.

1. How to choose the best sheets for an Airbnb

For a vacation rental, a useful sheet is comfortable for guests, compatible with your laundry process and straightforward to replace. A high thread count or an attractive package does not answer all three questions.

Check mattress fit before fabric preferences

Record the width, length and total depth of each mattress, including any topper. Compare those measurements with the sheet specifications before ordering. A queen fitted sheet label alone does not tell you whether it will fit your particular mattress depth.

Count the pillows you actually place on each bed. A room with four pillows needs four correctly sized pillowcases per change, even if a retail sheet set includes only two. Include sofa beds, trundles and bunks in the count.

Compare the whole specification

Check the fiber content, weave, dimensions and care instructions together. If you are comparing cotton, blends or different weaves, order a small quantity first and wash it using the process your cleaner will use. Check the feel, fit, seams and appearance afterward. Ask the supplier for any missing specifications before making a larger purchase.

Our guide to comparing sheets beyond thread count can help you organize those questions.

Make replacements easy

Using a consistent sheet style within each bed size makes sorting and reordering simpler. White is a practical option when you want to inspect marks easily and coordinate bedding across rooms, but it is not automatically bleach-safe. Follow the care label for each item.

Individual pieces are useful when a fitted sheet wears out before its matching flat sheet. With Catalina, each selection is one fitted sheet, one flat sheet or one pillowcase. Check the current size options and dimensions for every component rather than assuming the listing includes a complete set.

2. What towels should you buy for an Airbnb?

Start with bath towels, then count hand towels, washcloths and bath mats as separate items. Add dedicated pool or beach towels if those amenities are part of the stay.

Airbnb's essential amenities guidance strongly encourages hosts to provide one towel and one pillow per guest, along with linens for each guest bed. It also suggests greater quantities for larger groups and longer stays. That is a starting point for the guest setup, not a complete plan for your replacement stock.

Choose towels your laundry setup can handle

Compare dimensions, fiber content, fabric weight if listed, and care instructions. Larger or heavier towels add more material to wash, dry and store. Test the actual towel in your equipment before assuming it will be ready within your turnover window.

For a short stay, decide whether you will set out one or two bath towels per guest. For longer stays, specify how guests can get fresh towels or wash the ones provided. Make that service clear in your listing and house information.

Keep bathroom and outdoor towels separate

Pool and beach towels are easier to identify when their color or pattern differs from the bath linen. Give guests a clear place to find and return them. Browse our pool and beach towels if your rental has a pool, hot tub or beach access.

For the bathrooms, the Palma Bath Collection offers bath towels, hand towels, washcloths and tub mats as individual selections. Order the quantity of each piece your property needs.

3. How many sheets and towels does a vacation rental need?

Separate the quantity used for one fully occupied stay from the total stock you own. In hospitality, one PAR means enough linen to outfit the property once. Four PAR means four times that quantity in circulation.

Havana 1960's linen PAR planning approach recommends starting with four rotations to cover rooms, laundry, soiled linen or transit, and clean closet stock. Treat that as a planning baseline. Adjust for your actual change frequency, laundry schedule, storage and replacement needs.

Example shopping list: two bedrooms, four guests

This example assumes two queen beds, four pillows per bed, two bathrooms, two bath towels and one washcloth per guest, and one hand towel and bath mat per bathroom. It uses four rotations and a bed setup with one fitted and one flat sheet per bed.

These are illustrative stocking choices, not Airbnb requirements. The totals include the items in use; they are not extra quantities to add on top. Store working reserves separately from the guest supply. Count duvet covers, protectors and any other bedding separately, and add a replacement allowance if your experience calls for it.

For your own bed mix, use the free towel and linen order calculator. Enter the actual beds and room setup, review the assumptions, and download an itemized list. When using its reserve setting, remember that it adds stock beyond the operating rotation.

4. Plan for laundry and replacement costs before ordering

A low purchase price is only one part of a linen budget. Compare the cost of outfitting every bed and bathroom, laundering the stock, and replacing pieces that no longer belong in a guest room.

Before placing a bulk order:

• Test a small order. Make a bed, check pillowcase fit and use the towels before choosing the full property specification.
• Run your normal laundry process. Follow the sewn-in labels and check the results with the person who handles turnovers.
• Record the reorder details. Save the collection, component, size and SKU for each item so replacements are easy to identify.
• Set a retirement standard. Check for remaining stains, tears, thinning fabric, loose seams and poor fit before linen returns to a room.
• Count stock regularly. Replenish usable inventory before a busy period rather than discovering a shortage during checkout.

Keep cleaning cloths separate from guest towels. Give your cleaning team a room checklist and a clear location for damaged items. A repeatable process helps you spot problems while there is still time to replace them.

5. Where to buy Airbnb sheets and towels from Havana 1960

You can build a vacation rental order around individual pieces instead of buying identical retail bundles for every room. That is useful when your beds have different pillow counts or your bathrooms need more washcloths than hand towels.

• Catalina Sheets & Pillowcase: Select fitted sheets, flat sheets and individual pillowcases from the available options. Verify each size and quantity before checkout.
• Palma Bath Collection: Build the bathroom supply with individual bath towels, hand towels, washcloths and tub mats.
• Pool & Beach: Compare outdoor towel options for rentals with swimming or beach amenities.

Manage more than 10 bedrooms? Havana 1960 offers wholesale purchasing for hosts with more than 10 bedrooms. Contact us about wholesale sheets and towels for your vacation rentals and share your bedroom count, bed sizes, maximum guest capacity and laundry schedule. Hosts with 10 bedrooms or fewer can shop individual pieces directly on our website.

Build your Airbnb linen order: choose your sheets, count your bath pieces, and use the quantity plan above to make sure every bed and bathroom has a clean replacement ready.

Airbnb sheets and towels: common buying questions

What are the best sheets for an Airbnb?

Choose sheets that fit your mattresses, feel comfortable after washing and suit your cleaning process. Confirm the fabric specification and care instructions, then test a small order before standardizing the property. The ability to reorder individual pieces is also worth considering.

How many sets of sheets should an Airbnb host buy?

Havana 1960 recommends a four-rotation planning baseline, which means four complete changes per bed. Your laundry return time and turnover schedule determine whether that is enough. Count pillowcases and every sheet separately when buying individual components.

How many towels should I leave for each Airbnb guest?

Airbnb's essentials guidance includes one towel per guest. You may choose to offer more based on the length of stay, laundry access and promised service. The example in this guide uses two bath towels per guest, plus separately counted washcloths, hand towels and bath mats.

Are white sheets and towels better for vacation rentals?

White can make a coordinated inventory easier to maintain and marks easier to see. Color is still a design and operating choice. Check care instructions before using bleach, whatever color you choose.

Does a Havana 1960 sheet or bath listing include a full set?

Catalina and Palma are sold by individual component. A Catalina pillowcase selection is one pillowcase, and a Palma bath towel selection is one bath towel. Check your cart by item and quantity before ordering.

Can Airbnb hosts buy sheets and towels wholesale?

Havana 1960 offers wholesale purchasing to hosts with more than 10 bedrooms. Include your bedroom count and item quantities when you inquire. Hosts with 10 bedrooms or fewer can buy sheets, towels and other individual pieces through our online store.