I'm thinking of letting my large guest bedroom out. Currently it has a queen sized sofa bed in it which I'm planning to sell but is it better to get a large double/queen in there or would you get two single beds?
I would 100% go for the largest and most comfiest bed you can get/fit. I would also recommend a really good mattress topper. I cannot tell you how many guests comment on the comfort of our king size bed, that has a topper that is as thick as the duvet, and how good a nights sleep they get.
A double will attact couples and also singles, while 2 singles will attract friends and singles of course.
There is also the possibility to turn 2 single beds into a double via a topper mattres and an ting you put between the 2 beds in the crack. You would need to fix the beds legs together though, and also have room somewhere for the topper.
If you don't like that solution I would go for a double.
I prefer the double or queen route, just because it fills up the space better aesthetically. Often times price doesnt change based on an additional bed, and, for me, the two queens was what I already had. I would not go out and buy extra beds. But that is just me!
However, what is the clientele like in your area? At the end of the day it comes down to who travels to your parts and the type of guests you want to attract. Search other Airbnb's and see what they are doing in your town. If hostels do well in your area, you might do well with the two singles, but you will be attracting hostel clientele/singles or two friends traveling together, not couples.
