11 Things to Bring to a Hawaii Vacation Rental
October 27th, 2008 by Rocco
Packing for your stay in a Hawaiian vacation rental is often a confusing process. Vacation rental amenities vary greatly, with some providing only the bare necessities and others supplying everything including the kitchen sink! Despite this variability, there is a core package of vacation rental supplies that every Hawaiian renter needs.
Hawaiian Vacation Rentals Supply Checklist
This checklist contains all the essentials for packing or your Hawaiian getaway. These are items that you may not ordinarily pack when staying in a hotel or motel.
- Your favorite hand soap, dish soap, and laundry soap, fabric softener, and bleach
- Shampoo, conditioner, and a hair dryer if desired
- Trash bags
- Air freshener
- Groceries, including butter, cooking spray, and your favorite spices and condiments (Don’t forget the coffee, sweetener, creamer, and coffee filters!)
- Extra large towels for use at the pool, ocean, or hot tub
- DVDs, videos, and a local TV guide
- Extra rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, and napkins
- An iron or wrinkle releaser spray
- Small dust pan and broom for sweeping up stray sand piles
- Stationary for writing a Thank You note to the owner of the rental property
- Bug spray, citronella candles, and a fly swatter
To determine is additional supplies are needed, be sure to ask your rental agent what amenities are included at your particular rental property. This can save you from over packing and lighten your load when hauling your gear into the vacation home.
In addition to these core supplies, every Hawaiian vacation requires:
- Sunscreen
- Camera and film
- Snorkel gear
- Extra bathing suits
- Comfortable walking shoes and sand & water shoes
- A hat or two
- Rain gear
- A jacket
- Refillable water bottle
Some vacationers opt to postpone packing these items. Instead, they choose to purchase them once they arrive on the island. However, items can be more expensive in Hawaii than on the mainland so this may not be a wise choice for visitors on a budget.
In addition, you must decide what to do with your purchased items when you are ready to leave for home. Do you purchase an extra bag to pack them home, or leave these items for the next guests?
Packing for a stay in a Hawaii vacation rental requires a little extra preparation, but will reward you with a more comfortable stay in tropical paradise.