Add a toaster to a coffee bar? yes or no?

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I agree that having a toaster is a good addition as you have one spare anyway. But consider the space it will go in - you don’t want to end up with the kitchenette becoming cluttered and not enough work surface space to safely put the plates/ mugs etc whilst using the fantastic appliances you have provided.

Definitely don’t provide the bread/butter etc etc - it seems like such an easy thing to do, but certainly here in the UK, allergies and best before dates and whether someone might have tampered with stuff are a minefield and just giving a reason for guests to get upset…

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I’ve seen under the cabinet mounted toasters that are a space saver. Might be a nice option.

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that sounds great for my private space - but in the airbnb all the cabinets are locked…

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Why are all the cabinets locked in the airbnb if it’s not your private space?

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It is not a working kitchen, just a fridge, sink, a toaster (now!), and the coffee bar. I use the cabinets for storage.

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Although the toaster is free, a small toaster oven would be a lot more useful than just a toaster. You might find some guests do crazy things with just a toaster - try to toast leftover pizza or make a toasted cheese sandwich.

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Remember the old Johnny Depp movie “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” where he makes grilled cheese sandwiches on the ironing board by pressing them with a hot iron?

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I believe that was “Benny and Joon”. He also made mashed potatoes using a tennis racket.

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… everywhere.

But the idea of not having something to ‘cook’ in is why my guests rave about how the place is clean and does not smell from cooking smells.

I had my Viking oven available to guests when I started; I got a smoke alarm, went into the kitchen, and found a woman sitting at the table waiting for her pizza - which was in the oven IN THE BOX THE PIZZA WAS DELIVERED IN. As we all know, there is a special place in ‘heaven’ for hosts who have to deal with the everyday guest - and a special place in the VIP lounge in ‘heaven’ for hosts who get dinged a star like this guest in her review: “Stove was smokey”

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Thanks for the correction- it was Benny and Joon.

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Reminds me of when I was a flight attendant using the iron in the hotel room to make toast : )

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Or the coffee maker to cook pasta :crazy_face:

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Yes, especially Ramen noodles : )

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We put ours under the sink since our counters are small and they can get it out as needed but I think its a great addition. We have a toaster oven, microwave and a toaster.

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