Oven or Dishwasher in STR?

[Timothy Eyrich]

I'm converting my garage to a 2 bed 1 bath STR at the beach. It will have all appliances except an oven. There's only space for a compact drop in cook top with 2 burners. It will have a dishwasher. Should I sacrifice the dishwasher for a full range or will the cooktop + dishwasher be better?

[Denise Supplee]

Hi @Timothy Eyrich, nice to meet you here on BP. That sounds like an awesome project! At a beach STR, most guests aren't doing heavy cooking, so a 2-burner cooktop paired with a dishwasher is often the better combo. Guests love convenience, and cleanup is a big part of that. Unless you're targeting long-term stays or serious home chefs, the cooktop plus dishwasher should work great.