A one bedroom condominium could easily accommodate two people.  A three bedroom house, with two people occupying each room, can fit a maximum of six people. Thinking outside of your established boundaries might open your vacation rental home up to additional inquiries from a variety of groups looking for more space.

After adding a comfy sofa bed, thick futon or a trundle bed: A one-bedroom property can be transformed into a property for a small family: mom, dad, and one or two children A three-bedroom house can now accommodate sleeping space for eight people, as opposed to six people. This arrangement enables two families to share the rental together (2 couples and 4 kids). While the alternative sleeping accommodations are usually not very comfortable for adults, the kids can easily sleep on the sofa beds, futons, trundle beds, or cots.

A quick note: There is a balance that you must achieve. You don't want to turn your second home into a boarding house, but you should maximize your space to appeal to a larger pool of potential guests.

How have you thought outside the box to improve your sleeping accomodations? "We replaced a pair of twin beds in our gameroom with two futon bunk beds (the bottom bunks are futons).  That room used to sleep two people and now sleeps six."   --Mark A., Lake Arrowhead, CA.

How Important is the Quality and Size of the Beds in Your Second Home? You will never lose a potential renter due to a bed being too big.   Amenities Checklist for Vacation Rentals What amenities are expected and which will help seal the deal?   Buying Linens for Your Vacation Rental Home Tips for choosing long-lasting sheets that your guests will love.   Futons vs. Sofa Sleepers for Your Vacation Rental Buying a new couch? Here are some pros and cons of buying a futon or a sofa sleeper.

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