Guest House Inventory Guide for Homeowners
A guest house offers a comfortable and private space for visitors, often equipped with all the amenities of a full home (which makes an inventory plan here a bit challenging). That said, whether your guest house is used for friends and family or rented out as a vacation space, documenting the furniture, appliances, and accessories inside is essential during an insurance Claim or construction project.
This guide helps homeowners create an inventory of the items in their guest house, covering things from furniture to cleaning supplies. To be fair, we are keeping this list relatively generic and not including personal items like clothing or secondary uses such as items for hobbies or sports.
Types of Guest Houses
Detached Guest House: A separate, standalone structure located on the property, offering privacy and full amenities such as bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms for guests.
Attached Guest Suite: A guest space connected to the main house but featuring its own entrance and often a separate kitchen or bathroom. Keep in mind, unlike the other examples, the materials involved here are taken care of under your Primary Dwellings coverage because the suite is attached to your home.
Tiny House or Studio: A small but efficient guest house that maximizes space, often featuring a combined living and sleeping area, kitchenette, and compact bathroom.
Furniture
Accent chairs
Bed frame
Bedside tables
Bookshelves
Bunk bed
Chest of drawers
Coffee table
Desk
Dining chairs
Dining table
Full-length mirror
Futon
Loveseat
Mattress
Nightstand
Recliner
Sectional sofa
Sleeper sofa
Storage bench
TV stand
Major & Minor Appliances
Air conditioner (window or portable)
Blender
Coffee maker
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hair dryer
Iron
Ironing board
Microwave
Mini fridge
Oven
Portable heater
Refrigerator
Space heater
Stove
Toaster
Vacuum cleaner
Washing machine
Water filter pitcher
Wine cooler
Home Goods
Air purifier
Area Rug
Bath towels
Bedding sets
Blankets
Clothes hangers
Coat rack
Decorative pillows
Dish towels
Extra pillows
Floor lamp
Hand towels
Laundry basket
Linen closet
Mattress protectors
Shower curtains
Table lamps
AV (Audio/Visual)
Bluetooth speaker
Cable box
DVD player
Gaming console
Media streaming device
Smart home Hub
Smart TV
Soundbar
Surround Sound system
TV wall mount
Electronics
Alarm clock
Battery backup unit
Desk fan
Flat-screen TV
Humidifier
Laptop stand
Portable air conditioner
Power strip
Space heater
Cooking & Dining
Baking sheets
Blender
Bottle opener
Can opener
Coffee maker
Cookware set
Cutting board
Dinner plates
Drinking glasses
Electric kettle
Flatware set
Frying pan
Ice trays
Knife set
Measuring cups
Microwave
Mixing bowls
Mug set
Oven mitts
Toaster
Health & Beauty
Body lotion
Body wash
Cotton pads
Cotton swabs
Disposable razors
Face cleanser
Face moisturizer
First aid kit
Hair dryer
Hand soap
Hand towels
Makeup remover wipes
Nail clippers
Shampoo
Shower cap
Shower gel
Slippers
Toothbrush holder
Toothpaste
Cleaning
Broom
Cleaning wipes
Dish soap
Dishwasher detergent
Disinfectant spray
Dustpan
Hand vacuum
Laundry detergent
Mop and bucket
Paper towels
Rags and sponges
Reusable cleaning cloths
Rubber gloves
Scrub brush
Steam cleaner
Toilet brush
Trash bags
Vacuum cleaner
Window cleaner
Wood polish
Wrap-Up
This guest house inventory guide is meant to get you started and provides a structured approach to documenting furniture, home goods, electronics, and more. Given in many cases a guest house can include everything a main house can this is just intended to be a start. Hope this helps!