Furnishing a Property in Mexico (with Vacation Rental Inventory Checklist)

So you’ve purchased your beach property in Mexico, congrats! Now the fun part!

You’ll find that Mexico has some great deals and the cost of supplies can be low, but other things can be quite expensive. Below is our vacation rental inventory checklist of recommended furnishings and supplies that rental properties should have, as well as some of the best places to buy furniture in Mexico.

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  1. Where to Buy Furniture in Mexico
  2. Vacation Rental Inventory Checklist & Supplies

Where to Buy Furniture in Mexico

Furniture in Mexico is not like what you will find back home. Prices are really all over the place, and the quality can vary a lot. HOWEVER! There are the stores that you are used to, you just won’t find the same wide selection. You will most likely find that patio furniture is your biggest expense, at least in the Puerto Vallarta region.

Places like Liverpool, Sears, and Palacio de Hierro will all have a nice selection of furniture and appliances but they tend to be expensive. Also make sure to ask about their delivery times, as things can be back-ordered. On the other side of the spectrum would be Facebook marketplace, which works like Craigslist. If you feel up for it, some great, local items can be found!

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Mexican Furniture Stores

Interior Design & Furnishing Services

We recommend Lauren at Pacifica Design Services or Lisa at Cielo Azul for interior design services. Solutions Mexico can also help you furnish your home.

Look for materials and fabrics that will be able to handle above-average wear and tear (and humidity!). Leather will hold up well, or you should find a sofa that has removable cushion covers. Upholstery, in general, should be durable – avoid upholstered dining chairs at all costs!

Custom Furniture Stores

You might even find independent furniture stores that can create custom furniture for you, depending on your needs and color/upholstery specifications. That being said, finding a good, reliable, and punctual carpenter for furniture or kitchen cabinetry can be a real challenge.

You can find custom furniture solutions and carpenters that can make chairs, tables, doors, anything you need! We can’t say it’s cheaper, but if you have a small space, it can be worth building the perfectly fitted item.

Vacation Rental Inventory Checklist & Supplies

Below is our inventory checklist for a vacation rental – down to the details! You can purchase these items from supermarkets quite affordably. In Riviera Nayarit, we can find these basic items at La Comer, Mega, or Chedraui. Amazon is a great option but is not recommended for cleaning supplies.

In the inventory checklist below you’ll see each item to buy, and where we recommend buying it.

Kitchen

Our vacation rental kitchen inventory list:

  • Refrigerator – Tio Sam or Home Depot
  • Glassware – La Comer or Amazon
  • Coffee cups – Chedraui or Amazon
  • Wine glasses (always go stemless in a rental) – Amazon
  • Shot glasses – fun ones from the market!
  • Water kettle – Chedraui or Amazon
  • Microwave – Tio Sam or Chedraui
  • Blender – Chedraui
  • Coffee Maker – Amazon
  • Toaster – Chedraui
  • Pots & pans – Amazon
  • Baking sheets (if you have an oven) – Amazon
  • Set of knives – Amazon
  • Cooking utensils – Amazon
  • Cutting board – Amazon
  • Can opener – La Comer
  • Tongs – Amazon
  • Wine/bottle opener – La Comer
  • Kitchen towels – Amazon
  • Kitchen scissors – Amazon
  • Mixing bowls – Amazon
  • Colander – Amazon
  • Beverage pitcher – Chedraui
  • Food storage containers / Tupperware – Amazon
  • Plastic cups (for pool and beach) – Amazon
  • Plates (small & large) and bowls – Amazon
  • Silverware (forks, spoons, steak knives) – Amazon
  • Measuring cups – Amazon
  • Garbage can – Chedraui
  • Salt, pepper, sugar, and cooking oil (+ any other spices you like!)
  • Drinking water dispenser (for 20L water jugs) – David’s Bucerias

Bedrooms

Expect to change sheets at least once a year.

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Bathrooms

Expect to replace towels yearly, at a minimum!

Living Room

Cleaning Supplies

For liquid cleaning supplies, Sam’s is the best and cheapest – it is worth the membership! Costco does not carry the same quantity of cleaning supplies.

  • On-site washer + dryer – Home Depot Mexico
  • General purpose cleaner – Sam’s
  • Paper towels – Sam’s
  • Cleaning cloths – the best ones are found at a local bodega!
  • Broom – Mega / Soriana
  • Dustpan – Mega / Soriana
  • Rechargable Handheld Vacuum – Amazon
  • Mop + bucket – Mega / Mega Soriana
  • Detergent – Sam’s
  • Bath Cleaner – Sam’s
  • Sponges – Mega or Chedraui (about 30 cents a piece)
  • Windex – Sam’s or Amazon
  • Bleach – Sam’s
  • Dish soap – Sam’s

Extras

  • Fast WIFI (40 Mbps minimum is a must!) – Infinitum or Total Play ($25 – $60 USD / month)
  • Smart Lock
    • The smart module to plug into the Yale Lock – Amazon
  • Water filtration system – Amazon or Tio Sam
  • Gas grill (if your complex allows one on the patio)
  • Beach chairs + umbrella – Amazon or Costco (umbrella: Amazon)
  • Plug in smoke + natural gas detectors – Amazon
  • First aid kit – Amazon
  • Board games – La Comer (best selection)
  • Security safe that fits a laptop – Amazon
  • Cooler – Chedraui
  • Espresso machine – Amazon
  • Slow cooker – Amazon
  • Ice cream scoop
  • Pot holders / oven mitts
  • Reusable shopping bags – Any grocery store
  • Small toolkit (for guests to fix small things on their own) – Amazon
  • Extra light bulbs & batteries
  • Power strips
  • Flashlight

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