Trying to grow your vacation rental business is hard enough, but when you factor in renter reviews, it can be downright painful. One of the most memorable areas of any guest's experience is the mattress and how comfortable it is. But, trying to fit everyone's needs is difficult.
Two of the most important factors to mattress hunting for a vacation rental are durability and budget. Starting with budget, try to match price level of your rental to the price level of your mattress. If your rental is a luxury home, then opt for a luxury feel mattress. However, if your rental is priced competitively, then get a competitively priced, but comfortable and durable mattress.
Side sleeping is the most popular sleeping position and above is a chart of side sleepers' ideal mattress firmness levels by weight. As you can see, the sweet spot for most is right around the medium level, but those of higher weights desire firmer mattresses and softer mattresses can break down quickly from use. For this reason, the perfect level for vacation rentals is medium firm - comfortable for most everyone and generally durable. So, look for mattresses with higher durability scores, pricepoints that match the vibe of your rental, and medium firm surfaces.
We've listed some of our favorites below. Most are budget conscious, providing a good mix of support, durability, and comfort for your guests. They also have great trial policies. The Dreamcloud mattress is a great all around hybrid mattress for the more discerning sleeper. On the other hand, the Siena and Nectar mattresses offer very comfortable budget-friendly options with Nectar offering a wider array of options too.
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Siena is an affordable mattress brand by Resident Home, the makers of some of the most well-rated mattresses in the industry. Their Siena offering is all about delivering high value comfort while maintaining a low price. With prices starting below $500 for a queen (after discount), mattresses at these price points found elsewhere often have additional complaints about perceived quality and durability over time. With a specialty foam design that features breathability, pressure relief, and sturdy support, Siena is a great consideration for those on a budget.
Overall Score for Vacation Rental: 9.9/10
Customer Satisfaction: 9.5/10
Price Value: 9.5/10
Back Support: 9.3/10
Price: $149-$599
One of the most popular mattress brands, Nectar has revolutionized the all-foam mattress industry with designs that focus on universally comfy firmness and support. With 3 all-foam mattresses and even some newer hybrid options, customers have reported enhanced cooling and supreme pressure relief in the Nectar Premier & Luxe. With value-add benefits like a full year trial and 'forever' warranty, quality materials for the price, and 'Buy Now, Pay Later' financing options, it should be a serious consideration for value-conscious shoppers. Now available in Canada. From the UK? See our review for the UK version.
Overall Score for Vacation Rental: 9.8/10
Customer Satisfaction: 9.7/10
Price Value: 9.8/10
Back Support: 9.4/10
Price: $349-$2598
Dreamfoam Bedding is a lower cost brand by Brooklyn Bedding. These economy mattresses offer competitive options for the budget conscious shopper, while still having a good selection of choices featuring hypoallergenic latex, foam, and coil. Because of the lower prices, there are lower quality materials used in the mattresses, which isn't ideal for all sleepers, but for those that are looking for a temporary solution or a guest room mattress, these might work just fine.
Overall Score for Vacation Rental: 9.6/10
Customer Satisfaction: 9.3/10
Price Value: 9.3/10
Back Support: 9.2/10
Price: $274-$1499
DreamCloud is one of the most exciting brands with 3 of the best rated hybrid mattresses available. The DreamCloud offers the highest value of any hybrid mattress, featuring ultimate support, balanced pressure relief, and a cashmere blend top. The DreamCloud Premier is a fluffy dream that doesn't sacrifice support, great for all-around sleepers. Their DreamCloud Premier Rest adds a pillow top with a 16'' profile for the pinnacle of sumptuous, plush comfort. With customers reporting a deeper sleep and a 365 night trial, this is one of the best luxury bargains anywhere. Now available in Canada.
Overall Score for Vacation Rental: 9.6/10
Customer Satisfaction: 9.7/10
Price Value: 9.7/10
Back Support: 9.7/10
Price: $349-$2198
Bear offers 5 top-rated mattresses. Their Bear Original memory foam has won acclaim with athletes on a budget. For those looking for a pressure-relieving feel, the Star Hybrid and Pro Hybrid are great options. Sleepers looking for the responsive feel of natural latex will enjoy the Bear Natural hybrid mattress. Lastly, their Elite Hybrid, features both cooling foams and zoned support to provide sleepers with a luxurious sleep experience. From the Celliant® fibers to copper cooling, customers love these mattresses for their superior cooling, muscle pain relief, and balanced back support.
Overall Score for Vacation Rental: 9.5/10
Customer Satisfaction: 9.5/10
Price Value: 9.4/10
Back Support: 9.5/10
Price: $786-$4996
Meet Awara, maker of 2 pressure relieving luxury latex hybrid mattresses, featuring a GreenGuard Gold certified design, certified organic latex and cotton, and a sustainable mission for a price point that comparatively carries much more value. Whether you are sensitive to chemicals or enjoy the invigorating feel of latex, Awara offers well-rated and well-rounded mattresses with organic materials. With 10'' and 12'' thick mattresses to choose from, their Premier offers a luxurious pillow top for those side sleepers among us.
Overall Score for Vacation Rental: 9.5/10
Customer Satisfaction: 9.3/10
Price Value: 9.6/10
Back Support: 9.3/10
Price: $649-$2499
Silk & Snow is a Canadian mattress brand making a serious impact in the budget mattress space across North America, offering three well-rated mattresses at competitive prices. Their mattresses include well-balanced foam, hybrid, and organic varieties. With most customers describing happy experiences, these mattresses are no-brainer considerations for budget-shoppers in both Canada and the US.
Overall Score for Vacation Rental: 9.5/10
Customer Satisfaction: 9.1/10
Price Value: 9.6/10
Back Support: 9.4/10
Price: $650-$1500
Arctic Dreams mattresses is a line of mattress by Dreamfoam Bedding. These economy mattresses are perfect for the budget conscious shopper and driving great value for the price. Also, they are great for anyone with allergies according to their hypoallergenic score!
Overall Score for Vacation Rental: 9.4/10
Customer Satisfaction: 8.7/10
Price Value: 9.4/10
Back Support: 7.7/10
Price: $399-$899
Helix is one of the most innovative companies in the mattress-in-a-box space and was one of the first brands to offer a wide selection of tailored firmnesses based on body type. Over the years, they've expanded beyond their original 6 comfort designs to also offer a thicker, more supportive collection of Luxe mattresses and a high-end, ultra-luxurious Elite collection. With high ratings for comfort across their offerings and a powerful sleep quiz to help you choose the right match, Helix really puts a focus on delivering quality mattresses for every type of sleeper.
Overall Score for Vacation Rental: 9.4/10
Customer Satisfaction: 9.6/10
Price Value: 9.4/10
Back Support: 9.6/10
Price: $936-$4498
Avocado is a high quality organic and latex mattress brand. Their flagship Green Mattress is an organic latex hybrid mattress that doesn't skimp. For chemical sensitive folks or those that suffer from airborne allergies, having an all-natural mattress is a must, but Avocado goes a step further. They are certified organic, going through a stringent process to have their source materials, factory and products certified GOTS organic. They also offer a Certified Vegan Mattress, a firmer organic all Latex Mattress, a Luxury Organic Hybrid Mattress, and their new, competitively priced Eco Organic Mattress.
Overall Score for Vacation Rental: 9.4/10
Customer Satisfaction: 9.3/10
Price Value: 9.5/10
Back Support: 9.5/10
Price: $777-$9398