In short: a furnished holiday let (meublé de tourisme) must be ready to live in from the moment guests arrive: full bedding, an equipped kitchen, a bathroom with towels, and a smoke alarm, which every home must have by law. On the French Riviera, guests also expect air conditioning, reliable wifi and easy access to the beach. Here is the checklist we use for the properties we manage.
The essentials
- Smoke alarm fitted and tested (required by law in every home);
- Full bedding for every bed advertised: mattress protector, pillows, duvet or blanket;
- Linen: sheets, bath and hand towels, tea towels, bath mat;
- Kitchen: hob, oven or microwave, fridge, enough crockery and cutlery for every guest, basic utensils;
- Bathroom: hot water, hairdryer, mirror, storage;
- Cleaning: vacuum cleaner, broom, bucket, basic cleaning products;
- Safety: first aid kit, emergency numbers on display, and what to do if the water or power goes off.
What guests expect on the French Riviera
| Equipment | Why it matters here |
|---|---|
| Air conditioning | Essential from June to September; many guests filter their searches for it |
| Fast wifi | Remote workers, Cannes conferences, Sophia Antipolis professionals |
| Washing machine | Expected for stays of 4 nights or more, especially by families |
| Beach kit | Parasol, beach towels, cool bag: a detail guests often mention in reviews |
| Parking, or somewhere to park | Rare in town centres, decisive in Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Cagnes or Villeneuve-Loubet |
| Furnished outdoor space | A balcony or terrace with a table and chairs: the first thing to show off in the photos |
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The touches behind 5-star reviews
- A welcome pack: coffee, tea, sugar, oil, salt and pepper, shower gel and shampoo;
- Blackout curtains in the bedrooms, especially in summer;
- A clear house guide: access, wifi, recycling, local recommendations;
- Sockets by the bed and a universal charger;
- An iron or steamer for business guests;
- A travel cot and high chair for families, on request.
What to avoid
- Decor that is too personal, and anything fragile or valuable;
- Uncomfortable sofa beds or put-you-ups advertised as proper beds;
- Broken equipment you have not flagged: better to take it off the listing than get a bad review.
Equipment and earnings
Every amenity in your listing puts you in front of more people using search filters, and reviews mostly reward comfort and cleanliness. In summer 2026, the properties we manage on the French Riviera were booked for around 84% of available nights. For more on the listing itself, read our guide to optimising your Airbnb listing.
When we take on a new property, we go through this checklist with the owner and point out anything missing before the professional photos are taken. Find out more about our fully managed holiday letting service and our fees.
Find out more about how we prepare your property and our holiday rental management in Cagnes-sur-Mer.
