Vacation Rental Setup Cost Calculator

Estimate total furnishing and preparation costs for an Airbnb or VRBO vacation rental property by room count and quality tier.

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Furnishing per Bedroom ($)

Kitchen Budget ($)

Living Area Budget ($)

Outdoor/Patio Budget ($)

Professional Photography ($)

Smart Lock & Tech Setup ($)

Initial Supplies ($)

Tab to move between fields

Total Setup Cost

$16,538

Estimated Payback (months)

5.9

Bedroom Furnishing$9,000

Bathroom Budget$450

Kitchen Budget$1,500

Living Area Budget$3,000

Total Furnishing$14,750

Tech & Photography$550

Contingency (5%)$738

Cost per Bedroom$8,269

How to Use This Calculator

Enter number of bedrooms and bathrooms to set the base scope.
Set furnishing budget per bedroom ($) (bed, dresser, nightstands, linens) and bathroom budget ($).
Enter kitchen ($) and living area ($) budgets for appliances, cookware, and furniture.
Add outdoor furniture, safety equipment, and smart home device costs.
Review total setup cost and compare to projected annual rental income to estimate payback period.

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