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Paul Sandhu#5 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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Do you charge for sofa beds?

Paul Sandhu#5 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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About 8 years ago there was a very large maintenance project going on at the refinery in my town. I had a 2BR and a 3BR STR. The 3BR had 3 beds and alot of empty space in the living room. 9 guys were staying in a motel 60 miles away and driving back and forth for work. That was the closest available motel room, 60 miles away. There were ecstatic to stay in this house just 5 miles away from work, with a kitchen/washer/dryer.

In another month an even larger maintenance project is going to start.  I'm charging $200/week for every real bed in a house (4 beds in a house, $800; 6 beds in a house, $1200).

Would you charge for the sofa beds in a house?  I have around 10.

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Luke Carl
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Let’s say I have a 2 bedroom. I allow 4 people for the nightly rate and charge $15 per person per night up to 6 people. So yes I charge for the sofa bed. I do this to weed out less desirable guests. Just go book a 3 bed for the same price. 

My properties are always booked so I can be picky. 

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