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Your Crash Pad Checklist
Choosing a crash pad is about more than the monthly rate. Use this checklist to compare the sleeping setup, occupancy rules, airport transportation, house expectations, added costs, and the details that often matter only after someone moves in.
No need to send it back. It is yours to use while you compare your options.
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Quick Cost Check
Hotel versus crash pad, side by side
Fill in the same numbers for both options, then compare the monthly totals below. Leave a row blank if you are still gathering quotes.
| Cost consideration | Hotel | Crash pad |
|---|---|---|
| Expected nights per month | ||
| Nightly or monthly rate | ||
| Estimated lodging cost | ||
| Transportation and parking | ||
| Estimated monthly total | ||
| Deposit and one-time fees |
Estimated monthly difference:
The Complete Checklist
Compare every crash pad against the same standard
Mark what you have confirmed, not merely what the listing promises. Work through each section with the owner or a current resident before you commit, and keep it open on your phone while you tour.
Bed setup and occupancy rules
Hot bed
A shared or rotating bed.
Cold bed
A bed assigned only to you.
Airport transportation
Notes from the owner or a current resident
What tends to go wrong? Are the transportation and occupancy rules actually enforced?
The house and cleaning
Room and sleep compatibility
Cost and agreement terms
Safety and reliability
Before sending money
Notes and non-negotiables
Write down what matters most to you: the deal-breakers, the questions that still need answers, and the figures you confirmed. Use this area for handwriting when you print it, or type as you go.
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