[redwitch]

Renters here really do expect a fully equipped home -- coffee maker, mixer, dishes (including serving dishes), silverware, cooking utensils, pots and pans; towels, sheets, extra blankets; etc. Some will ask for roasting pans and most Canadians and Brits want a tea kettle. The better equipped, the happier your renters will be and the more likely they will be to repeat.

Most definitely have internet (including WiFi, not just hook up) and, at the very least, basic cable. A phone for local calls would be nice (MagicJack is not a bad idea).

If you use The Villages or Hometown to rent your property (not a good idea IMO), they will give you a list of what the home must provide. To me, their list is a bit too much but it certainly gives you a good idea of what is needed.

For a good rule of thumb, figure what you would want in a home that you're going to stay in for at least a month and factor in that you'll have guests for dinner and weekends and supply those items.