Beach Rental Kitchen Essentials

Making sure you get all the R&R you need on your beach vacation requires a little bit of advanced planning, especially when it comes to cooking in your beach house kitchen. All Grayt 30A kitchens come fully-equipped with most everything you'll need, from small appliances to serving ware and many things in between.

Here’s a rundown of what to bring and what not to bring and a peek of some of our favorite kitchen features.

Cleaning and Organization

If you're staying a week or longer and plan to do a lot of cooking, you should pack extra dishwashing detergent, dish soap, sponges, paper towels, and trash bags. We stock our homes with a few of these items to get you started, but you may want to pack a few extra kitchen-cleaning essentials.

Reusable grocery bags can also make life easier when running to the grocery store, hauling snacks to the beach, or packing supplies at the end of your trip.

Bonus: All of our guests receive a special Grayt 30A Vacations reusable grocery bag upon arrival to your home!

Cooking Essentials

Our Grayt 30A kitchens have everything you need to cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with all the pots, pans, utensils, and special tools to whip up gourmet meals. All homes have some type of coffee-brewing machine, however you should check the individual listing for your rental to see if your house has a coffee pot or a Keurig-style brewer. If your rental has a grill, we provide grilling supplies, including propane and tongs. Many of our rentals also come with blenders for creating yummy beach cocktails and shaved ice drinks for the kids.

Dinnerware

Your kitchen will come with plates, bowls, cups, mugs, etc., but for easier clean up—and to get you to your beach day faster— bring a large package of disposable plates, cups, and utensils. To be a bit more environmentally friendly, bring a sharpie and label everyone’s plastic cup with their name. This will prevent everyone from using multiple cups throughout the day, and cups can even be washed and re-used throughout the week.

Pro-Tip #1: Ziplock bags are super helpful for packing snacks to the beach and storing leftovers.

Pantry Basics and Extras

If you plan your menu ahead of time, be sure to bring the various spices, seasonings and condiments you’ll need versus buying expensive bottles at the local grocery store. Salt, pepper, hamburger seasoning, garlic, and olive oil are a few staples, as well as your favorite condiments like ketchup, mustard, and mayo. Don't forget the Steak sauce and salad dressing! No need to have bland meals on vacation!

Pro-Tip #2: Remember to pack plastic wrap and aluminum foil or small storage containers for storing leftovers in the fridge.

Grayt 30A Kitchens to Love

We love all our Grayt 30A kitchens—each one spectacularly designed and well-equipped. For a next-level cook planning to feed your crew in style while on vacation, here are a few standout kitchens with extra details you’ll want to check out.

Aerial View | 5BR |Sleeps 14

Aerial View

The kitchen at Aerial View—paired with its dreamy Butler’s Pantry—is a chef’s delight. Open and airy, it overlooks the private pool, creating the perfect backdrop for cooking and entertaining.

Billiken Bungalow | 4BR | Sleeps 10

Billiken Bungalow

Whip up your favorites in Billiken Bungalow’s spacious, fully-equipped kitchen on the ground floor, stocked with a great selection of handy gadgets. Upstairs, a second-floor kitchenette with a mini-fridge adds extra convenience for late-night snacks.

Beach You To It | 5 BR | Sleeps 12

Beach You to It

Newer construction meets modern style in the gorgeous kitchen at Beach You to It, featuring marble countertops, a stainless gas range, French door fridge with ice maker, farmhouse sink, and a separate beverage fridge and ice maker. This kitchen has everything!

Far Niente | 5 BR |Sleeps 12

Far Niente

Far Niente features a large kitchen designed with togetherness in mind. Two sinks make it easy for multiple cooks to work side by side. Bring your delicious meal out to the screened porch and enjoy dinner surrounded by trees and the sounds of nature.

Grayton Pointe | 4 BR | Sleeps 8

Grayton Pointe

Grayton Pointe delivers a top-tier culinary experience. Outfitted with premium appliances—Wolf 4-burner gas cooktop, built-in oven and microwave, Subzero fridge and wine cooler—it’s a kitchen built to impress. Bonus: the charming carriage house includes a petite kitchenette with all the essentials.

The key to a relaxing beach vacation is a little advance planning and smart packing.

Still not sure what to pack for your specific rental property? We can help! We know our properties like the back of our hand and will be glad to answer your questions about what to bring (and not to bring).