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How many bedrooms and beds does my group need?
Quick answer
Give each couple a room, each single adult a room (or two to a room if they'll share), and put kids two to four per room. A group of 6 couples, 4 single adults and 6 kids needs about 12 bedrooms and 16 beds. Rentals are listed by "sleeps", not bedrooms: across 207 large rental homes on Large Group Stays that list both, the median is 3.4 guests per bedroom at full capacity, so a "sleeps 20" home often has only 6 or 7 bedrooms.
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Bedrooms vs. "sleeps"
Operators count sleeping spots, including bunks, sofa beds and lofts. A home with 6 bedrooms can say "sleeps 20" if two rooms are bunk rooms. That's why the matches above also check the bedroom count where the operator gives one. Read what "sleeps 30" really means before you book.
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Common questions
How many bedrooms do I need for a family of 8?
Two parents and six kids usually fit in 3 bedrooms: one for the couple and two kid rooms at three per room. Two couples and four kids need about 4.
How many bedrooms for 20 people?
Ten couples need 10 bedrooms. A mixed group of 6 couples, 2 single adults and 6 kids (20 people) needs about 10 rooms with kids three to a room, or 9 if the two single adults share.
What does "sleeps 20" mean on a rental?
It is the operator's count of sleeping spots, often including bunks, sofa beds and lofts. It is not the number of bedrooms. Check the bed list before you book.
How many bathrooms does a big group need?
One per 4 guests is comfortable. Across 155 large rental homes on our list that give a bathroom count, the median is about 3.6 guests per bathroom at full capacity.