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Private bedroom
Confirm a door, not just a bed placed near a hallway.
Loft
Ask about sound, light, stairs, railing, heat, and who walks through it.
Bunk room
Excellent for kids; not automatically fair for adults paying an equal share.
Sofa bed
Count it last. It often removes the living room from early risers and late talkers.
Group fit
Count private adult sleep zones, then count total capacity.
A three-bedroom cabin can be excellent for 10 family members and awkward for five unrelated couples. Check bathroom location, doors, floor level, and whether anyone must pass through another sleeping area.
Fair cost split
Do not split only by head count.
Private king rooms, basement bunks, and a sofa in the living room are not the same product. Agree on room premiums or discounts before the reservation is paid.
Put the map in the group chat.
Label each sleep zone, bathroom, and stair. Let people volunteer for compromises while the booking is still cancellable.