Furnishings and Housewares Comparisons
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Showplace
Overview
Service Locations: Design and setup services available for the entire United States.
Showplace will help fill your property with quality products that last – everything has been tested and is loved by hosts and guests alike. They offer a curated collection of brands and vacation rental supplies with durability and style in mind for your guests.
Price
Showplace: Free to join.
Shop Showplace: The price of individual products varies and is clearly displayed when users have created an account and are logged into Showplace.
Design and procurement fees: Calculated by the square footage and size of the property. STR HUB readers receive 25% off design service fees.
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Recommended for the Following
Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes
Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes
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Features
Products Offered
- Bath and bedding
- Cleaning supplies
- Furniture and decor
- Kitchen supplies
- Coffee and pantry
- Maintenance supplies
- Bonus amenities
- Open Box Items– Hosts can shop deeply discounted items on Showplace via a la carte purchasing.
- Free products – Brands offer free promotional products to hosts in exchange for the opportunity to place a small marketing piece in the property.
Services Offered
- Furnished New Listing
- Communicate your dream design to Showplace and let their design team get to work for you.
- Customized furniture and supply recommendations.
- A dedicated design dashboard where you can see room-by-room designs and mood boards for your listing.
- The Showplace design team will not only create the design, but will also shop and source products to bring your design to life.
- Consolidated ordering and delivery – Once you sign off on product selection, Showplace will coordinate the ordering and shipping of items. For those not local, all packages will arrive to Showplace warehouses, and they will schedule for all items to be delivered to the property on one preset day.
- Installation service – Showplace can fly out a team to get your property set up and guest ready (48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia).
Volume Aggregation
- Showplace buys products for thousands of individual hosts and property managers and has negotiated volume pricing for everyone in their network.
Expert Designers
- Showplace has expert designers with backgrounds in the short-term rental industry.
Set-up and Installation
- Installation options depend on the budget and range from DIY or white glove service.
Shipment details
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Showplace can have your listing staged and photo-ready within 7 to 8 weeks of meeting with your designer.
Durability
- Showplace works with trusted manufacturers to ensure the quality of the furniture you buy.
- All products undergo rigorous testing to ensure durability and quality.
Payment methods
- Shopify, Stripe, and credit card.
Showplace Guarantee
- Showplace guarantees the products you buy.
Customer Support
- Email, text messages, and QR scanning
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Pros
- Joining Showplace is FREE.
- Showplace has access to quick ship items that can help get listings furnished and live faster.
- Access to high-quality products at extremely steep discounts through open-box offerings.
- Occasional opportunities to receive FREE products in exchange for placing product information in your listing. *Hosts may have to pay shipping costs.
- Great time savings by utilizing a designer to help you create a space that stands out.
- Showplace guarantees the products you buy.
- You do not have to utilize the Showplace design services in order to shop on Showplace.
- Users can purchase directly from the site without waiting for a quote or code.
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Cons
- Quantities and colors may be limited for open-box discounted items.
- Free promotional items might have certain criteria your listing must meet in order to be eligible.
- Showplace is currently only available in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia.
HostGPO
Overview
HostGPO is a group purchasing organization that negotiates discounts with vendors based on the purchasing volume generated by it’s members.
Price
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Membership Guarantee:
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If you don’t save more than your membership fee during your first year, HostGPO will refund you the difference. |
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Start-up: 1-10 Units
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$120/year |
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Business: Up to 40 Units
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$240/year |
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Professional: Up to 100 Units
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$480/year |
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Enterprise: Up to 250 Units
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$720/year |
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Industry Leaders: Over 250 Units
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Contact for custom pricing |
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Recommended For the Following
Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes, but hosts must have at least three vacation rental units to join. *There are some exceptions to the three-unit membership criteria. Contact HostGPO for additional details.
Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes.
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Features
What Placing an Order Through HostGPO Looks Like
1. Log into HostGPO
2. Select the category you’d like to shop for.
- Furniture
- Kitchen
- Linens
- Rugs & Decor
- Mattresses
- Amenities
- Recreation
- Supplies and Security
3. Select the specific partner company you’d like to shop.
4. Within the partner’s page users will be provided instructions on how to receive the group buying discount: getting a coupon code, setting up a trade account, or simply shopping directly with the vendor through the HostGPO portal.
Brands Available Through HostGPO: Discount percentages vary from one brand to another.
- The Core Collection: West Elm
- Article
- CB2
- Crate & Barrel
- West Elm
- Standard Textile
- Rugs USA
- Helix Sleep
- Helix Sleep Hospitality
- Brooklinen
- Society 6
- Brooklyn Bedding
- Pottery Barn
- Nest
- Public Goods
- Williams Sonoma
- Solo Stove
- Linus
- Back Drop
- Diversified Hospitality
- Terminex Commercial
- Ace Hardware
- Giant Art
- Isle
- Oru Kayak
- Rejuvenation
- World Amenities
- Pottery Barn Kids
- PB Teen
- Flores Lane
- Birch
- Polysleep
- Sweet Night
- DenyDesigns
- Mark and Graham
- Gibson Home
- Williams Sonoma Home
- Additional partners still being added.
Account Registration
- You need to register, be approved, and have an onboarding call.
Minimum Order:
- There are no product order minimums
Shipment details:
- Shipping is according to each company’s customary shipping policy with the individual companies shipping charges.
Mode of payment:
- Payment is made to each vendor directly.
Order Confirmation
- An email confirmation will be sent by the vendor after placing your order.
Returns and Cancellations
- If your order has not shipped, you may request changes by contacting the vendor directly.
Returns and Restocking:
- Returns and restocking are subject to each vendor’s individual return and restocking policy.
Contact Support:
- Live chat support from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Monday through Friday and 10 AM to 6 PM EST on weekends. Messages may be left after hours and users will be contacted promptly when support hours resume.
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Pros
- HostGPO discounts apply to nearly all items from each vendor, not just certain styles or SKUs.
- HostGPO has guaranteed best pricing and deeper discounts.
- Curated brands that are hospitality optimized, including wholesalers not generally available to consumers.
- With some vendors you can shop directly through the HostGPO portal, which is quick and easy.
- Though the exact discount amounts can't be disclosed here, some vendors have generous discounts.
- Sometimes the discounts can be taken on top of sale prices.
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Cons
- HostGPO has a membership fee. If you aren't planning to make any purchases in a year, it may not justify the membership cost. But with the membership guarantee, if you don't save more than the cost of your membership fee HostGPO will refund you the difference.
Minoan
Overview
Minoan is a free, all in one purchasing platform that allows hosts, property managers, and STR designers to purchase furnishings, electronics, appliances, linens, towels, mattresses, amenities, consumables, and more, at discounted prices from hundreds of top brands. Minoan also handles tracking and returns for products purchased through them.
Hosts can also be provided a QR code to display in their property so guests can purchase items they enjoyed using or experiencing during their stay. Hosts earn a commission on anything their guests purchase through the QR code.
Price
Minoan is completely free for hosts, property managers, and short term rental designers.
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Recommended For the Following
Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes
Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes
Short-term rental Interior Designers – Yes
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Features
What Placing an Order Through Minoan Looks Like
1. Create a Minoan Account.
2. Search among any of Minoan’s partner brands for products you’d like to purchase.
3. Build your Minoan cart: Gather information about each specific product you want from the brand’s website. This is simplified by using the Chrome Extension or having two browser windows open simultaneously: 1 with the Minoan website and 1 with the brand’s site.
4. Complete the quote request form on the Minoan site.
5. Submit the quote request to Minoan and await a reply. This usually takes no more than 2-5 hours.
6. Receive an email with your quote.
7. Accept the quote and finalize the purchase OR revise your quote cart and ask for an updated quote.
8. Finalize your purchase.
9. Track all your purchases in your Minoan cart until everything is delivered.
A Portion of the Brands Available Through Minoan: The discount percentage varies from one company to the next.
- Anthropologie: Furniture
- Parachute: Bedding
- Wayfair:
- Brooklyn Bedding Hospitality: Mattresses
- Brooklyn Bedding: Mattresses
- Castlery: Furniture
- Crate&Barrel: Furniture
- Article: Furniture
- West Elm: Furniture
- Samsung: Electronics and appliance
- Walker Edison: Furniture
- Fellow: Kitchen/Storage
- Urban Outfitters: Furniture
- Society6: Decor
- Public Goods: Toiletry
- Our Place: Kitchen/Storage
- CB2: Furniture
- Williams Sonoma: Kitchen/Storage
- Build with Ferguson: Fixture
- OXO: Kitchen/Storage
- Leeway: Kitchen
- Bear: Mattress
- Caraway: Kitchen/Storage
- Lulu and Georgia: Furniture
- Pottery Barn: Furniture
- Arhaus: Furniture
- Casper: Mattress
- Inside Weather: Furniture
- Polywood: Outdoor furniture
- Purple: Mattress
- Restoration Hardware: Furniture
- And hundreds more
Account Registration
- Yes, you need to register to view vendor information and discounts.
Minimum Order:
- No minimum order requirements.
Shipment details:
- Shipping is according to each vendor’s customary shipping policy and shipping charges.
Mode of payment:
- All payments are made to Minoan and then directed to each vendor.
Order Confirmation
- An email confirmation will be sent by Minoan after placing the order.
Returns and Cancellations
- Minoan manages all returns & exchanges.
- Minoan’s return policy mimics the brand’s return policy, so as long as it’s within the return window or not final sale, Minoan’s customer service department will manage your returns.
Restocking Services:
- Returns and restocking are subject to each partner company’s return and restocking policy.
Contact Support:
- Phone
- Live chat support
- Dedicated regional account representatives
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Pros
- It's free!
- Minoan offers discounts on a staggering number of name brand and artisan brand products.
- Minoan discounts apply to nearly all items from each vendor, not just certain styles or SKUs.
- Full customer service & support team.
- Because of the wide range of companies they have partnered with, Minoan users are able to discover brands they might not have found otherwise.
- They have a Google Chrome extension to simplify adding items to your Minoan quote cart.
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Cons
- Purchasing through Minoan is not as fast as going straight to the company and making a purchase directly. You exchange speed and for a discount.
- It can take a couple of times through the process before you create an easy system to gather the information about each product you want to purchase for the quote form.
inhaven
Overview
Inhaven is a one-stop shop for furnishing your vacation rental. They have everything you need: furniture, hotel bedding, kitchenware, kitchen supplies, appliances, home decor, outdoor accents, bathroom amenities, and hotel-quality hospitality supplies. Inhaven empowers hosts to create unique vacation rentals effectively by offering a curated e-commerce site that sells high-quality products from top brands.
Price
Product prices are withheld until you have an inhaven account.
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Recommended for the Following
Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes
Property Managers and Co-hosts -Yes
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Features
Products Offered
- Bedding
- Bed linens
- Blankets and throws
- Bedding essentials
- Baby and toddler bedding
- Mattresses and foundations
- Kids beddings
- Quilts and coverlets
- Bathroom
- Bath linens
- Bathroom accessories
- Personal care
- Baby and kids bath
- Kitchen
- Cookware and bakeware
- Kitchen organization
- Home accents
- Small kitchen appliances
- Outdoor cooking and tableware
- Kitchen utensils and tools
- Kitchen fixtures
- Tableware and drinkware
- Food and pantry supplies
- Furniture and Electronics
- Bedroom furniture
- Bathroom furniture
- Living room furniture
- Office furniture
- Entry and mudroom furniture
- Home Electronics
- Kitchen and dining furniture
- Home Decor
- Candles and home fragrance
- Greenery
- Home accents
- Lighting
- Mirrors
- Rugs
- Wall Decor
- Window treatments
- Home Essentials
- Cleaning supplies
- Wellness
- Garbage and recycling
- Electrical
- Storage and organization
- Laundry and utility
- Outdoor
- Outdoor cooking and tableware
- Outdoor lighting
- Outdoor recreation
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor storage
- Outdoor heating and cooling
- Outdoor decor and garden
Account Registration
- Yes
Products Catalog
- Available online
Minimum order
- No
Shipping details
- Free ground shipping on orders $75 or more within the 48 contiguous states. Orders under $75 will be charged a flat shipping rate of $9 per order if shipping to the 48 contiguous states via ground shipping.
- Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii except for items with heavyweight charges. An 8% shipping fee is applied per order.
- Does not offer international shipping
- Does not ship to PO Boxes, APO/FPO/DPO addresses now.
- Express 2-Day Shipping is only available for orders placed before 12 pm ET on a business day.
- Each brand ships directly from its warehouses and distribution centers all over the US.
Order confirmation
- Via email
Returns and cancellation policy
- Inhaven accepts returns on defective or damaged items for exchange or repair, at their discretion, within 30 days from the date of purchase.
Additional Information.
- Loyalty Program- Become an inhaven insider. Sign up and receive $50 off on their first order of $200. you could also earn points on every purchase that can be redeemed for a discount.
- Inhaven Quality Stay badge- Given to hosts as certification for your property.
Customer Support
- Email and phone.
- Bedding
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Pros
- New customers receive $25 off on their first order.
- Inhaven has a broad range of items to address the needs of every room in the house and outdoor spaces as well.
- Once you have an Inhaven account you can order directly from the site without the need to wait for a quote or code, which is great!
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Cons
- Does not ship internationally or to PO Boxes, APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
- Some of the bed and bath linens are only available in bulk quantities.
- Returns are only allowed due to damaged or defective items.
- Product brands may be unfamiliar and of unknown quality.
Etsy
Overview
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. It’s home to a universe of special, extraordinary items, from unique handcrafted pieces to vintage treasures.
Price
Prices vary
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Recommended For the Following
Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes
Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes
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Features
Purchases made on Etsy are with individual sellers who have created Etsy stores and not through the company Etsy itself.
Products Available:
- Furniture
- Wallpaper
- Art
- Textiles
- Custom Signage
- Decorative Pillow
- Bedding
- and more
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Pros
- Etsy is a great place to find home furniture and home decor for your properties while supporting small business owners.
- Unique finds on Etsy can help bring special touches to your property that delight guests and can't be found in big box stores.
- Great prices can be found on many products such as custom art and signage.
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Cons
- Shipping rates and times vary for each Esty seller.
A1 American Products
Overview
A1 American is a supply solution for vacation rentals that offers bulk ordering options for complete lines of essential care products, bed linens, cleaning supplies, and more. The company is focused on balancing the comfort & attention to detail that guests demand, while still gaining the benefits of high quality and durable products that won’t cut into the bottom line.
Price
A1 American focuses on selling items by the case, allowing the company to pass its savings on to hosts.
Visit the website and create an account to view full pricing. A preview of items and pricing are visible before creating an account, and the entire catalog with pricing is available after creating an account.
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Recommended for the Following
Individual Self Managing Property Owners – It depends. Individual hosts may benefit for the price savings when buying a case of white sheets, for example, but aren’t likely to need an entire case of hairdryers. *Items ordered in less than minimum quantities are subject to a 5% surcharge.
Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes. Buying items by the case will save on costs, as well as simplify and streamline processes between multiple properties.
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Features
Products Offered:
- Hotel Style Bedding including :
- Sheets
- Duvets
- Shams
- Etc.
- Towels
- Housekeeping Supplies
- Small Electronics such as Hair Dryers and Irons.
- Personal Care Items & Dispensers
- Room Supplies such as Hangers and Bathrobes.
Account Registration
- Yes, you need to register to view the product catalog with pricing.
Product Catalog
- Once you have established your account status, you can view the catalog and pricing.
- A free catalog can be requested.
Minimum Order:
- $200 minimum order requirement.
- There will be a minimum $10 surcharge for all orders under $200.
- Items ordered in less than minimum quantities are subject to a 5% surcharge.
Shipment details:
- Shipped via FedEx Ground (cartons) or the least expensive carrier.
Mode of payment:
- Accepts:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover
- If payment is through a Credit card, it will be charged the day the item is shipped.
Order Confirmation
- An email confirmation will be sent after placing the order.
Credit Application:
- A credit application is available.
Returns and Cancellations
- If your order has not shipped, you may request changes by contacting the customer service department.
Restocking Services:
- Restocking service only covers unused products returned.
- A restocking fee may be assessed on non-defective returns of unsold inventory.
Other additional information:
- In-stock items typically ship within 24-48 hours.
Contact Support:
- Phone
- Live chat support
- Dedicated regional account representatives
- Hotel Style Bedding including :
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Pros
- Offers restocking services
- Offers credit for bulk/large orders
- Quantity Discounts
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Cons
- Minimum order requirement of $200 to avoid surcharges
- Does not break case pack quantities
Graham & Brown
Overview
Graham & Brown is the UK’s leading wallpaper designer and manufacturer, offering the latest designs. They have a huge range of wallpaper designs for you to choose from whether you’re decorating your hallway, living room, bedroom, or dining room.
Price
Visit Graham and Brown website for pricing.
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Recommended for the Following
Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes, Graham & Brown is a great resource for wallpaper and paint options to make your listing stand out.
Property Managers and Co-hosts – Only if design and decorating services are also part of your property management or co-hosting services.
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Features
Products Offered
- Wallpaper
- Wall Murals
- Resitant Paint
- Window Treatments
Minimum Order: No
Shipment details:
- Shipping through Global-e, a third-party service acting as your seller-on-record for international shipments.
- FREE delivery on all sample orders; delivery can take 7-10 working days.
- Customers will receive a tracking number from FedEx when their order is shipped (US and Canada).
Order Confirmation: Via email
Mode of payment:
- Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, American Express (US & Canada only), Maestro, and Solo cards.
- For customers in Germany, we accept payment by Klarna and Giropay.
- For customers in the Netherlands, we accept payment by iDEAL.
- You can also choose to pay by PayPal.
Returns and Cancellations:
- To request a return, use the Returns Portal within 30 days of receipt of goods.
- No returns for any Paint (including Tester Pots), Wallpaper Samples, and Bespoke Mural orders, as these items are made to order.
- Customers have 14 days to cancel their order following the delivery of the goods.
- Faulty or damaged items should be reported within 30 days.
Additional Information
- Sample Service- they offer sample for every product as low as $2. Free delivery.
Customer Support: There is a dedicated customer service team via email and phone.
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Pros
- Product samples are available for all products.
- The Graham & Brown website has a helpful inspiration gallery.
- Free shipping on orders over $50
- No restocking fees on returns.
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Cons
- Not really a con, just an FYI, Graham & Brown's wallpapers tend to skew more toward a classical style than modern.
Beantown Bedding
Overview
Beantown Bedding offers convenient, comfortable, and environmentally-friendly luxury disposable linens. Started as a time saver for college students, Beantown Bedding now offers linen solutions for hospitals, vacation rentals, and emergency professionals. Beantown Beddings saves time, money, and energy.
Price
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Recommended for the Following
Individual Self-Managing Property Owners –
Property Managers and Co-hosts –
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Features
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Pros
- Laundry-free linens cuts down on the time it takes your cleaners to turn over your property between guests.
- Features “Bill Me Later” with 30 payment terms.
- Offers a FREE sustainability room card to explain to guests the ecological advantages of your choice to utilize Beantown bedding.
- Customize packaging for volume orders.
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Cons
- Items are sold only by case (20-50 items per case).
- No returns, exchanges, or refunds after shipment.
- The long-term costs of using Beantown bedding will be higher than purchasing standard bedding. Some users may still find this a good option if they are focused on sustainability or are seeking to reduce the turnaround time of their units.