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Start with six travellers, not six places
Before searching, list who is travelling, which friends or couples are comfortable sharing and who needs a separate bed. In a group, one double bed and two singles are not automatically interchangeable just because the advertised total is the same. Settling these details first prevents a group from focusing on a price only to discover that the sleeping arrangement does not work for someone.
Agree on different schedules too. If half the group leaves early and others want to rest, a single shared sleeping area can make mornings difficult. You do not need luxury; you need a clear picture of the layout and confirmation that the stated sleeping places are actual beds for your dates.
Check how the beds are arranged
Review every photo and ask for a clear description of the beds and bedrooms if anything is missing. Find out which are permanent beds and which are additional arrangements, where they are located and whether guests must prepare them. Check how many bedrooms there are and whether the pictures show all available spaces.
A floor plan is more useful than a wide-angle living-room shot. It can show whether someone must cross another room to reach a bedroom, which areas are shared and where bags can go. Do not infer privacy from phrases such as “group friendly”; ask for the exact layout.
Consider bathrooms and shared routines
The number of bathrooms is practical when everyone gets ready at once. Ask whether there is one bathroom or more and where they are; do not infer facilities from incomplete photographs. A table, kitchen and enough seating may matter when friends return at different times.
Talk about shared bottlenecks: showers after a beach day, breakfast, washing up and packing. You do not need a holiday rulebook, but a flexible arrangement can reveal an incompatibility before the group pays for a home that feels too cramped.
Compare addresses and transport for the group
Costa Smeralda names a region, not a single distance. Compare the exact address with the airport, beaches and activities your group wants. Arzachena is inland, while Pantogia is near Porto Cervo. Our two holiday homes are specific properties, and neither is necessarily within walking distance of every destination in your plans.
If some friends do not drive, ask how they can arrive and return using services that actually run on your dates. A larger home can require different logistics; staying nearer one stop does not automatically solve an evening return. Compare the home, transport, vehicles and group size together.
Get the sleeping arrangements confirmed in writing
Before confirming, get the permitted guest count and the sleeping arrangement for six in writing. Ask for the total price, taxes and included costs shown in the offer, deposit, linen, check-in details and change conditions. Listings vary, so the details for your selected dates and contract are what matter.
Ask everyone to review the configuration before paying. If an advert leaves a bed or facility unclear, do not fill in the blanks with assumptions. A clear confirmation avoids disputes on arrival and makes it possible to compare homes with genuinely similar layouts rather than similar headline numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Does a capacity of six mean six bedrooms?
No. Guest capacity and bedroom count are different. Ask for the precise bed and room layout.
Can we add another guest at the last minute?
That depends on the stated capacity and the property's terms. Confirm any change in writing first.