1bd/1ba Ski Condo "Crash Pad"...Queen or snug King?

[Anthony R.]

I read previous posts about Q/K, helpful but they seem to have ended in a bit of a coin-toss.

I plan to go live with a small 1bd/1ba ski/golf area condo (think humblest little place in the whole area, but clean and convenient!). Bedroom is 10x10. It fits a Queen bed fine, of course, but I measured for a King and it would have 22" on either side. Not the ideal 36" per side, but do-able. Besides, anybody who books a 570sq ft 1bd/1ba knows they aren't booking the Taj Mahal.

If it were you, would you offer a bit of luxury with a King (and two night tables and a closet), or risk losing business because you only have a Queen?

Thanks!

[Villy Ellinger]

@Anthony R. First of all, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE small, studio or one-bedroom STRs. Those cash-flow the best per sq ft. I hope you do awesome. I have two of those kind and they kill it on a regular basis.

Second, I am going to respectfully, but very firmly, lol, disagree with the advise you're received so far. If in any way you can fit in a KING, GO WITH A KING! You don't need a headboard, you only need one night stand or no night stand at all. Or if you can fit a headboard, they make some with built in lights, so you don't need night stands. Or built-in shelves on the wall next to the bed, if the fit is that tight. The people, the guests, are coming to your unit mainly for the attractions of the location and for a place to sleep. We live in a society where people are "in general" taller and larger. If a "larger couple" (or any couple actually) is given a choice between your place with the Queen bed or Motel 6 (or whatever equivalent) with a King, they will go for the King. Most people won't care if you have night stands or if they have to jump from the door to the bed, lol, if they are able to get a comfortable sleep once they get on that bed :-). Yes, a Queen will look better, but you will lose clientele that you would otherwise capture with King.