hey cookers- i'm outfitting a new kitchen for mid-term rental. i cd use some opinions.

[dutch777]

6. The big deal killer for my wife and I is flimsy uncomfortable Ikea furniture, cheap kitchen knives and no desk

We are renting a condo in South Caroline for the month of February to be by the ocean and at least 30 degrees warmer than PA. In looking at AirBnB, VRBO and private rentals thru local real estate offices, we noticed an almost identical outfitting and decor of the AirBnBs and VRBOs like there is some kind of formula that the corporate entity puts out. We finally found something thru a private local realtor that is much more comfy looking and has a work desk and proper office chair so my wife can do some remote work. Having to sit at a counter on a likely terrible bar stool or work at dining table sucks even if it is just 3 or 4 hours a day. We finally bought a proper carrying case and take our own chef's knives and sharpening steel as the cheapo stuff most places are outfitted with are terrible. I don't blame owner's for this one as I am sure the small stuff that is good walks away all too often and inventorying all that regularly is a pain. Do make sure whatever you have is solid and works smoothly. The hand can opener is okay if it actually is sharp and still holds the can. The quaint wood craftman style chair is great if the joints are tight and it doesn't creak and feel like if you lean over to pick up your wine glass the joints are going to let go.