Title: Should Guests Have Used Only One Bed When Booking Was for Two?

An occupancy dilemma during a short getaway

A couple recently rented a self-contained studio for three nights that could accommodate up to four guests and featured two double beds. One of the beds was a loft-style setup built into a wall, accessible by a ladder, which looked cozy and contained.

First night: We slept in the loft bed. However, because it was elevated and closer to the ceiling, the space felt stuffy with both of us inside the enclosed area.

Second and third nights: We moved to the other bed, a standard ground-level bed, which offered more air and comfort.

After checkout, the host reached out, asking why we used both beds when only two guests had booked, noting that she would need to wash linens for both beds. I explained that we initially used the loft bed but found it too hot and switched to the other bed. I apologized, but I also felt a sense of entitlement: we paid for the place, so did it matter if we used both beds or not?

Question for readers: Were we wrong to use both beds and linens when only two people were staying? What would you do in a similar situation to balance comfort with host expectations?