What is the ROI of professional short-term rental furnishing?

Professional STR furnishing can often yield a 50-100% ROI within 12–18 months by increasing nightly rates, occupancy, and guest satisfaction.

How fast can I see returns on furnishing my Airbnb?

Many hosts see higher booking rates and increased revenue within the first few months after a professional setup.

Does Bee Setups offer nationwide service?

Yes. Bee Setups provides turnkey short-term rental furnishing services across the United States.

The ROI of Professional Short-Term Rental Furnishing

Mehak Fiaz
Sep 16
2 min read

Introduction

In short-term rentals (STRs), the way a property is furnished isn’t just about style — it’s about profitability. Professional furnishing can transform a listing from average to top-earning, with returns that often exceed the initial investment in as little as 12–18 months.

At Bee Setups, we’ve seen first-hand how a well-designed, guest-ready property increases bookings, boosts nightly rates, and drives repeat stays. Our turnkey furnishing packages start at $995 in design fees, with a $15,000 product minimumand most full setups ranging from $20,000–$25,000+.

Luxury short-term rental living room with professional design

1. How Furnishing Impacts Revenue

Higher Nightly Rates

A well-furnished space photographs better, attracts more clicks, and justifies a premium price. On average, professionally furnished STRs can command 15–30% higher ADR (Average Daily Rate) than poorly furnished counterparts.

Better Occupancy

Great design translates to more guest appeal, which leads to higher occupancy rates — a direct revenue driver.

Example:

Basic setup: $140/night × 65% occupancy = ~$33,215 annual revenue.
Professional setup: $175/night × 78% occupancy = ~$49,819 annual revenue.

That’s ~$16,600 more per year from design alone.

2. Reduced Maintenance and Turnover Costs

Bee Setups sources hospitality-grade and commercial-durability furniture, meaning fewer replacements and repairs over time. Cheaper pieces often need to be replaced annually, eating into profits.

3. Increased Review Scores

Airbnb, Vrbo, and other platforms favor properties with high ratings. Comfort, cleanliness perception, and style all influence guest feedback.

Common positive review themes after a professional setup:

“The beds were incredibly comfortable.”
“Everything felt brand-new.”
“The photos were exactly like the real thing.”

Better reviews lead to better rankings, which increases visibility — a compounding ROI factor.

4. Long-Term Equity in Your Property

Unlike ad spend or marketing costs, quality furniture is an asset. Even after several years of guest use, well-maintained furniture adds value to your property’s resale appeal.

5. Why Bee Setups Delivers Strong ROI

Turnkey Process: Design, sourcing, delivery, and assembly handled start to finish.
Market-Optimized Designs: Every setup is tailored to your target guest profile and location.
Speed to Market: Many projects completed in 3–6+ weeks, allowing faster revenue generation.
Nationwide U.S. Coverage: Scalable service for multi-property investors.

6. Quick ROI Calculation

To estimate your own ROI, use this simple formula:

(Additional annual revenue from furnishing – furnishing cost) ÷ furnishing cost × 100

Example:If furnishing cost = $22,000 and the property earns $15,000 more per year post-setup:($15,000 – $0) ÷ $22,000 × 100 = 68% ROI in year one.

Conclusion

Professional short-term rental furnishing is one of the fastest ways to boost both income and guest satisfaction. With Bee Setups’ experience, speed, and market-driven design, the investment often pays for itself in well under two years — and keeps generating returns long after.

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