What Is the Best Airbnb Grill – Charcoal or Propane?

If you have an outdoor space that will accommodate it, a grill is a fantastic amenity that is low cost and fairly easy to maintain. In many outdoor markets, guests love grilling as they are usually on vacation, and many might not have the opportunity to do so in their own homes. Creating an experience where guests can socialize around the grill is the key to getting 5-star Airbnb reviews. The big question is which grill is the best Airbnb grill… is it charcoal or propane?

TLDR: Our pick for the best grill is the Char-Broil Performance Stainless Steel 4-Burner.

What is the Best Grill for Airbnb? Is It Charcoal or Propane?

The best grill for Airbnb, in most cases, is propane. Grilling enthusiast debates aside, we like to provide experiences for guests that don’t require them to purchase additional items to enjoy our amenities. If we provided a charcoal grill, they would have to purchase charcoal—or we’d have to restock it constantly. That’s a messy headache we wanted to avoid, so we opted to use propane grills in our listings.

We highly recommend keeping an eye on the propane level with a propane gauge because there’s nothing worse than having a guest marinate their meat and suddenly find out there’s no propane left in the tank.

Char-Broil Performance Stainless Steel 4-Burner

We find that we get amazing value out of this stainless steel 4-burner grill. Here are some benefits we love:

• It has a removable grease pan to make cleaning easier.
• It only weighs 85 lbs
• It has electric ignition (no more lighters!)
• The stainless steel body is more durable

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Be sure your Airbnb photographer features the grill in a photo and that you mention it in your listing description.

Honorable Mentions

While we love the Char-Broil grill, we know that it might not fit everything you’re looking for. So here are a few honorable mentions for grills you can also check out:

Budget Option: Huntington 24025 Liquid Propane Gas Grill

Coming in at under $150, this propane grill will do the job just fine. It has a smaller cooking space, but it includes trays on either side. It’s on wheels, making it easy for guests to pull out.

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Smoker: Dyna-Glo DGX780BDC-D 36″ Vertical Smoker

If you’re an Airbnb in the South or the West, your guests might be in the mood for whipping up some good ol’ fashioned BBQ. And a smoker does the trick. This would work best in addition to a grill, but the vertical design means it won’t take up too much extra room.

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Built for Crowds: Royal Gourmet GA6402S Premier 6 Burner BBQ

Most standard grills have 4 burners. But what if you have a larger Airbnb that fits a small crowd? This grill is still reasonably priced and has plenty of space to cook up everyone’s hamburgers and hot dogs. This would work well for rentals that are geared towards family reunions.

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Charcoal and Propane Combo: Dual Fuel Combination Charcoal/Gas Grill

While propane grills are fantastic (and easier to use), charcoal grills have a flavor that can’t be beaten. Why not give your guests the option? They can go old-fashioned or start on the propane and finish off with the charcoal for that beautiful char.

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Host’s Guide for an Airbnb Grill

Budgeting For Your Grill

Grills and barbecues can get pretty pricy. Remember, this is a vacation rental, and the grill will be used by almost every reservation. Your barbecue is going to be subject to a lot of wear and tear, so you don’t want to break the bank by purchasing a very expensive one.

Other Products You Need For Your Grill

To protect your best Airbnb grill from wear and tear, you’ll want to purchase a grill cover. You should have one regardless of whether you store it outside or inside.

Here are a few other supplies to stock up on:

• Grill-length utensils (spatula, tongs, basting brush)
• Meat thermometer
• Serving tray to bring outside
• Extra propane
• Cleaning brush
• BBQ gloves
• Carving knives
• Seasonings
• Olive oil sprayer
• Baking sheets
• Meat injectors
• Basting mops
• Grill baskets

Make Sure Your Cleaners Get the Grill

Guests will leave your grill a complete mess. It’s often one of the things we most frequently get guest complaints about. Make sure you include in your Airbnb house rules that guests should clean the grill after use.

You’ll also want to make sure your Airbnb cleaning service isn’t forgetting to check the grill. A lot of cleaners will forget about it since it is usually outside. But a gross grill is a huge turn-off for guests and might lead to negative reviews.

If you’re doing the cleaning yourself, most of the time you just need warm water and a good brush. But for those tough grease spots, you can use a bit of standard dish soap. While it’s easy to put off, giving it a quick clean between guests is much easier than waiting and fighting caked-on grease from multiple stays.

Other Outdoor Amenities that Go Great With Grills

If your market is the kind where guests will be spending lots of time outdoors, you’ll certainly want the best Airbnb grill. However, you’ll also want to consider other social outdoor amenities.

• Airbnb hot tubs are a huge draw.
• Try setting up picnic tables or patio furniture for an outdoor dinner.
• Have a volleyball or badminton net available for easy set-up.
• Keep a kid’s sprinkler or slip n’ slide for kids to play with while dinner’s cooking.
• Firepit tables are a very cool amenity as well!

Your Guests Should Be Chillin’ and Grillin’

The best Airbnbs are homes away from home. Even if they’re staying for just a night or two, you want to offer that relaxation vibe—that vacation feeling. And you can make that happen than with a quality grill.

Is there anything else you would have on hand for guests who live by the grill?