A Las Vegas Airbnb host argues for standardizing on king beds in whole houses and queen beds in studios. Twin-XL beds pushed together work for couples or separate travelers. Fewer bed sizes mean simpler sheet inventory and faster cleaning turnovers.
Do you ever lay in bed thinking about bed sizes? Well, I do. I'm weird like that. And when it comes to bed sizes in furnished rentals, keeping it simple is key. Using as few different bed sizes as possible makes turnovers easier for your cleaning team. It saves time figuring out what sheet fits which bed, especially when pulling them fresh out of the dryer. If you're furnishing a house, prioritize king-size beds. Many platforms like Airbnb now allow guests to filter listings by king beds, and bigger is better when it comes to guest comfort. In my large Las Vegas Airbnb house, I use all king and twin XL beds. Did you know that two twin XL beds pushed together makes the same size as a king bed? Having this flexible arrangement allows you to host couples that want to share a bed or two business travelers that don't. For smaller midterm rentals like my studio apartments, I stick to queen-size beds. They're more space efficient than a king but still offer comfortable room for couples, unlike a full-size bed. If you can, try using just one or two bed sizes across all apartments or bedrooms in a building. This simplifies inventory management and makes your cleaning crew more efficient. Managing a hospitality-style property management business is all about maximizing efficiency for your team and maximizing pleasantness for your guests. I'm curious if you have any nightmare rental stories to share. Leave a comment below.
