Quick Answer: Affordable medium firmness 10 to 12 inch thick Memory Foam mattress
Why should I buy Memory Foam for my vacation rental?
Memory foam books. It's that simple. More and more travelers are expecting a memory foam mattress and, if they don't see one in your listing, they are quick to move right on to the next rental listing.
Why should I NOT spend a lot of money on a mattress for my vacation rental?
Spending more is a waste of your hard-earned cash. You can easily spend thousands on a memory foam mattress with all the bells and whistles but that slight bump in comfort is going to be lost on your guests. The increased quality of a tricked out memory foam mattress can only be noticed when someone sleeps on the same mattress for months. If you are renting your place out for months at a time then it might be worthwhile to spend more. But for most vacation rentals where a guest is staying 7 nights at most, a well made medium firmness memory mattress will get you great reviews and keep more money in your pocket.
Why is medium firmness best for a vacation rental mattress?
Because its right in the middle and makes the most guests happy. You may have one guest that wants a rock hard mattress and the next wants a soft cloud to sleep, so its best to make pick something right down the middle. The medium firmness mattress creates the most net guest satisfaction in vacation rentals, giving you the most positive reviews.
Why is a 10 to 12 inch thick mattress best for my vacation rental?
Because it is a perfect balance. A 10 to 12 inch thick mattress is the sweet spot between comfort and cost. If you go thinner than 10 inches the mattress will look thin and small in your rental pictures. And when a guest walks into your vacation rental they will see a thin uncomfortable mattress, no matter how comfy it actually is. If you go over 12 inches be prepared to pay a premium. 12 inches is really the tipping point for mattress cost. Go over it and the mattress prices jump way up. If you have a super high-end vacation rental with silk sheets and a gold bed frame then a 16-20 inch mattress fits right in. But for most rentals that extra cost for the thicker mattress will go unnoticed.
What size mattress is best for a vacation rental?
Queen size is where it's at for short-term rentals. It won't scare off couples and is luxurious for single business travelers all while avoiding the extra costs of King size bedding. The truth is, most couples will not book your place if you only have a Full or Twin mattress (I mean, who wants to cuddle up that close after traveling together all day?). These smaller mattress sizes are awesome as an extra bed for kids or attracting single travelers staying for a night or two. King and California King mattress sizes are baller choices if you are trying to offer high-end luxury accommodations. But, remember, more bed means more money out of your pocket! A King and California King mattress will jack up your costs for sheets and bed frames so it's really only worth the upgrade if your rental can command a premium price.
Check out these affordable, 10-inch thick, medium firm memory foam mattresses:
