Commercial & Trade
Furnishing an Airbnb is a different game to furnishing your own home - every piece needs to look great in photos, survive guests who aren't always careful, and stay easy to clean between stays. Here's why Mooi Living bean bags have become the quiet secret of Australia's top-rated hosts.
You've done the hard work - the fresh linen, the welcome basket, the perfectly staged photos. But there's one thing that quietly separates the five-star listings from the forgettable ones, and it's not a coffee machine or a heated towel rail. It's seating. Specifically, the kind of seating that makes guests feel like they've genuinely landed somewhere special.
We've supplied Mooi Living bean bags to holiday rentals, coastal getaways, and short-stay properties all over Australia, and the feedback from hosts is pretty consistent: guests love them, mention them in reviews, and - best of all - the pieces hold up beautifully between stays.
Here's why bean bags deserve a spot on your Airbnb shopping list, and which ones we'd actually recommend.
Furnishing a rental is a different game to furnishing your own home. Every piece needs to work harder - it has to look great in listing photos, survive guests who aren't as careful as you'd be, stay easy to clean between bookings, and not cost you a small fortune to replace if something happens to it.
Mooi Living bean bags tick every one of those boxes. Our covers are removable and washable, which is genuinely one of the most practical features you can have in a property that turns over regularly. No calling in upholstery cleaners. No crossed fingers when a glass of red wine gets knocked over. Just zip off the cover, throw it in the wash, and you're done.
They're also light enough to be repositioned easily - by you during a clean, and by guests who want to pull them out to the deck, the balcony, or around the pool. That flexibility is something rigid outdoor furniture simply can't offer.
For living areas and media rooms, our Boss Bean Bag in cotton canvas is one of our most popular choices with Airbnb hosts. It looks like proper furniture, it's incredibly comfortable for movie nights, and the inner insert makes washing the cover straightforward. Guests notice it immediately - and it photographs beautifully.
If you're styling a bedroom reading corner or want something with a bit more personality, our Corduroy Bean Bag range adds warmth and texture that reads really well in listing photos. Pair any of our corduroy pieces with a floor lamp and a small side table, it creates exactly the kind of cosy corner that guests screenshot and share.
For properties that welcome families, our Kids' range is worth considering alongside your adult pieces. A dedicated kid-friendly bean bag in a bright, playful colour signals to families that you've actually thought about them - and that tends to translate directly into bookings.
If your property has a pool, a deck, or any kind of outdoor entertaining space, this is where you can really set your listing apart. Outdoor photography is what stops the scroll - and a beautifully styled outdoor area with proper outdoor bean bag loungers will outperform a bare patio every single time.
Our Lachlan Sunlounger and Cojelo Suave are built from Olefin fabric - UV-resistant, mould-resistant, and designed to handle the Australian climate without fading or deteriorating. They're the same pieces we supply to resorts, wineries, and commercial properties across Queensland and beyond, so they're built to be used day in, day out by people who don't always treat things gently.
If your property has a pool, our Santorini Pool Float has become a standout feature for hosts with pool or waterfront properties. Guests are genuinely delighted by it - it's the kind of touch that makes its way into five-star reviews without you having to do anything extra.
The properties that consistently outperform in their markets aren't just clean and comfortable - they're styled with intention. Bean bags contribute to that in a very particular way: they soften a space, make it feel lived-in and inviting, and give guests permission to relax properly rather than perching on formal furniture.
A few things we've seen work really well for AirBnB hosts:
Pull the outdoor loungers slightly apart rather than side-by-side - it creates a more natural, resort-like arrangement in photos. Inside, angle a bean bag slightly rather than pushing it flush against a wall - it instantly looks more considered. And don't underestimate colour. A warm caramel cord chair in a neutral room, or a bold stripe outdoor lounger against white render, these are the details that make a listing look curated rather than just furnished.
If you manage your Airbnb under an ABN, or you're furnishing a property for the first time and want to order several pieces at once, our Trade Program is designed for exactly this kind of purchase. We work with property managers, interior stylists, and short-stay hosts across Australia - offering trade pricing, priority support, and guidance on which pieces suit your specific property and guest profile.
It's not just for large commercial orders. If you're a serious Airbnb host who wants to get the furnishing right from the start - and save money doing it, it's worth a conversation.
Find out more about the Mooi Living Trade Program →
We're an Australian family business, and we genuinely care about what we put our name on. The bean bags we recommend for Airbnb properties are the same ones we'd put in our own homes; because that's exactly what we do. Every new design gets tested in real living before it makes it into the range.
For a holiday rental, that means you're investing in something that will look great on day one and still look great a year later. Which, when you're relying on it to keep attracting bookings, is exactly what you need.
Browse our full range of indoor bean bags and outdoor bean bags, or get in touch if you'd like a recommendation tailored to your property.
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