Everything you need to know about the types of glasses you’ll need for your property and why you’ll love Libbey. 

One of the key benefits of staying in an Airbnb or vacation rental over a hotel? More flexibility – especially when it comes to the kitchen.

With a full kitchen, you can make cups of coffee, hearty meals, and everything in between. If you want your guests to reap these benefits, a fully-stocked kitchen is a must. So what are those all-important Airbnb kitchen essentials?

Let’s start with glassware. Whether guests want to grab a glass of OJ to enjoy with breakfast or a glass of wine at sunset, you’ll need to have a selection of high-quality glasses for them to choose from.

As a property manager, you want to make sure you’re selecting the best glassware for Airbnbs or vacation rentals – products that are affordable, durable, and easy to replace.

And unless you’re going for the mismatched look as part of your theme, your rental will look well put together if you use sets of glasses from the same brand – not a hodge-podge you’ve collected along the way. A cohesive look will impress guests.

That’s where Libbey comes in. 

Who is Libbey?

Libbey is the brand that will make stocking your kitchen easy – with coordinating sets of glassware both you and your guests will love.

In business since 1818, Libbey ranks as the top glassware manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest tableware suppliers in the world. In fact, you’ve probably sipped from a Libbey glass without even knowing it.

At Libbey, they believe in bringing people together and celebrating life through every occasion, big or small – including vacations with friends and family. And that makes them the perfect brand to include within your vacation rentals. 

Why You’ll Love Libbey For Your Vacation Rentals

Whether you’re stocking one kitchen or many, you want something that looks good – but you want it to be durable and affordable too. That’s Libbey.

Libbey has sets of glasses for every price level, so it’s easy to find something affordable. And when you shop through our website, we make it easy to stay within budget – each item is labeled as Budget, Mid, or Luxe.

When you select an affordable option, it’s easy to replace glasses when needed. But you won’t have to worry about that very often with Libbey. Their collection includes tons of options, all designed for stability and durability.

They’re also dishwasher safe, making it easy for guests to clean up and get back to enjoying their trip.

And when they’re shipped to you, they’re securely packaged in the shipping box to prevent breakage, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

As for your guests? They’ll love the aesthetically pleasing designs (you’ve got a variety to choose from), and the way their weight and shape make them pleasant to hold. 

Airbnb Kitchen Essentials: What Types of Glassware You Need For Your Vacation Rentals

When it comes to glasses, it’s important to have the basics. You’ll definitely need a set of tumblers and rocks glasses for everyday use, as well as wine glasses for guests that are ready to unwind with a drink when they arrive. These are absolute must-have Airbnb kitchen essentials. The rest is up to you.

Want to surprise and delight your guests? Throw in some martini, old-fashioned, or margarita glasses. Even if they don’t use them, they’ll be left thinking, “Wow, they really have everything!” 

Drinkware Sets

If you want glasses that can be used for any occasion, whether breakfast, a refreshing glass of water, or fancy cocktails, you’ll love Libbey’s 16- or 24-piece tumbler and rocks glass sets. These glasses are perfect for everyday use. They’re both elegant and durable – plus they’re dishwasher safe.

Libbey has designs to fit every aesthetic and budget. Just select your favorite style – you really can’t go wrong. Here are a few of our favorites. 

Everyday Favorite – Classic

A timeless design with an iconic shape that’s been a best seller for more than 50 years

Fun Favorite – Awa

A polka dot design makes it fun to serve drinks – especially poolside

Budget Favorite – Frost

A versatile frosted design adds a refreshing feeling – plus a more secure grip

Wine Glasses

When you’re selecting the best wine glasses for Airbnbs or vacation rentals, you can’t go wrong with any of Libbey’s sets. Whether you choose traditional wine glasses or stemless is up to you.

Either way, Libbey’s wine glasses boast clean, clear, simple designs that are perfectly balanced to make them a pleasure to hold and the rounded rims make it easy to enjoy your wine.

Make sure to include a selection of red and white wine glasses for guests to enjoy their wine of choice. There are also sets that include both.

Extra tip: Leave a few glasses out with a local bottle of wine to welcome guests as soon as they arrive.

Bar & Cocktail Glasses

Once you’ve got the basics, Libbey has fun options for the cocktail crowd. Here are some sets that will set your vacation rental apart.

Blue Ribbon Stemless Margarita Glasses – Margaritas with salt or elevated desserts in a unique artisan-inspired glass

Mixologist Measuring Glasses – Measure and mix ingredients like a professional bartender

Z-Stem Martini Glasses – Fun, curvy stem to match creative cocktails

Tiki Pineapple Glasses – Pineapple-shaped glasses perfect for your beach house 

All Things Glass

And Libbey has more than just drinking glasses. From baking dishes to pitchers, from bowls to plates, from vases to storage jars – if it’s made of glass, Libbey probably has it. That means you can stock your Airbnb with kitchen essentials all from the same brand.

How Many Glasses Do You Need For Your Vacation Rental?

So how many glasses do you need? Less is not more when it comes to stocking your Airbnb or vacation rental.

There’s no need to go overboard, but think about your guests. For them, there is nothing worse than needing to run the dishwasher every time they get a new drink. At the very least, there needs to be more than one glass or cup for each person, so they don’t have to spend their vacation doing dishes.

One rule of thumb is this: take your home’s occupancy and double it. That means if your home accommodates 8 guests, you’ll need at least 16 glasses. With your standard glasses, plus wine glasses, mugs, kids’ cups, and any other fun drinkware you select, your guests will have plenty of options to choose from – and they won’t be complaining about running out of glasses after day one.

Depending on the type of glasses you’re selecting, Libbey has everything from sets of 4 specialty glasses to sets of 24 everyday glasses. So no matter your occupancy, there’s something for you.

What Other Airbnb Kitchen Essentials Do You Need?

Now that you’ve got some great options for vacation rental glassware, what other Airbnb kitchen essentials do you need?

From dinnerware and flatware to baking trays, pots, and pans – we don’t want you to forget a thing when you’re stocking your homes. Wishing you had an Airbnb essentials list?

We’ve got you covered with our Inhaven Kitchen Checklist. Use it to shop products that will have your guests raving about how well-stocked your kitchens are – earning you those all-important five-star reviews and repeat bookings.