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Kyle Smith
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4 Bedroom/4 Bath sleeps 10 vs 4 Bedroom/3 Bath that sleeps 12

Kyle Smith
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I'm about to build a cabin in the Gatlinburg area and my 4th bedroom is fairly small (10x13).  I was trying to fit 2 bunk beds in this bedroom to get my occupancy up to 12 but it's a little tight.  So, I was thinking about turning the 4th bathroom into a bunk area and place a queen in this room to push my occupancy up to 12 vs 10.  Do you guys think I should keep the 4th bathroom and sleep 10 or add another bunk bed, lose the 4th bathroom and sleep 12?  Please note: Room is very tight and and I literally can't find space for another bunk anywhere.  I've considered Murphy beds, you name it and I have zero room for another bunk except in that 4th bedroom.  Or, should I completely forgo the bunks and go with 3 kings and one queen bed plus the living room sofa bed and call it a day (Sleeps 10)?  Your thoughts are highly appreciated.  Thanks!

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Justin Anderson
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Justin Anderson
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I'm on mobile so I can't get a good look at your diagrams.  But in general I'd always go with another BR vs sleeping more. 

Adding an extra bedroom will take you from 75-85k up into the 100k ballpark,  all things considered.  Sleeping an extra 2 won't get you much at all because most groups don't push that boundary to begin with.  With 4 BR you can get 2 families with kids, 4 couples and everything in between.

I've got some cabins that are really cramped but never received a complaint -- these folks are on vacation and just want to relax and have a good time. They don't mind if it's 4 kids in a bunk room.  And i think bunk beds at 4br and up are always a good idea. My kids actively fight over who gets which bunk, even into the teenage years!

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