From the OP:
I didn’t take the OP’s request as cheeky or entitled; more a simple wishlist item or suggestion that would make it easier for them to determine whether it would be a suitable sit for them to apply for. Stating in your listing that you only have one bedroom on offer for sitters would save both of you from wasted time & effort — and it sounds like you do state that already, which is great! 
Thank you, MerryPuppins.
Clearly, Feline Lover, my post was not meant for someone like you.
Again, as I have explained previously, it is aimed at those who say very little about the home at all.
People say “why don’t you just ask?” But does the HO really want one of only five applications wasted by asking basic questions? Bc the only way to ask is indeed to apply.
I suppose if HO didn’t want one of their 5 to ask, they would spell it out. If they didn’t, they left it up to interpretation. So, just ask. No need to get on a soapbox and demand HO provide this and that in public listings.
And clearly my responses are geared towards those that care about privacy.
Oh wait, privacy is only a privilege for sitters….
It’s a perfectly reasonable suggestion / request. I’m all for avoiding wasted effort applying for sits that aren’t viable, and think most Hosts & Sitters generally are as well.
(Now hopefully if THS suddenly decides to add this as another field to the Listing form, they’ll use “Available beds,” vs “Total # of Bedrooms.” 
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You are absolutely right with setting your bounderies and it’s great you have your priorities straight
The only thing I find after reading all your comments & replies is that you sound very negative and unfriendly
Especially your remark on not needing free petsitters but you can easily afford to pay for one is confusing
If that many sitters are so annoying to you have you considered you might be annoying for us as well?
It works both ways no?
I didn’t take it as entitled or asking for real-estate-ish specs either. It seems like much confusion would be eliminated if hosts clearly stated whether they want solo sitters, couples or families, and “You will be staying in…” This kind of thing should be on whatever smoothified-sit checklists THS is developing.
Of course, people don’t always follow checklists, and so many definitely don’t read, so if HOs get a lot of frustrating applications despite making things clear, what can you do. Throw up your hands & just decline, I guess.
I have learned to ask where the pets sleep. I love a quiet cat on the end of the bed. I don’t want them sleeping on my head 
Personally I’d also like to know when there isn’t a guest room, so night-before/morning-after arrival/departure isn’t possible. Helps with planning. (Recent sit in a 3BR house where there is a family member in each bedroom, so no room for a sitter till after the hosts have left.)
OP said “and/or”
Meaning either or both options .
You already do what they are asking for - you state how many bedrooms are available for a sitter - 1 .
OP is asking that hosts that don’t already do what you do , to be clearer and save everyone’s time .
Regarding bedrooms- when hubby has a cold the snoring is TERRIBLE 
so knowing that we can use two bedrooms on occasion is helpful. Regarding wake up times for pets, when we sat in Perth over Xmas/Jan 2025 the heatwave was 43° so we ourselves were waking up the dogs to walk at 5am which even at that time was at a low to mid 30°C temperature.
@carpediem16 I would love to see “available bedrooms” or “available beds” as part of a listing.
I sit with my older teenage sons who are now both bigger than I am. I love it when a listing is clear about the available rooms / beds so I know whether we could be accommodated and whether we should apply - or that we definitely should not apply.
The Family Friendly tag isn’t that helpful any more, as my almost 6 foot sons won’t fit in a child’s bed!
When a listing is vague it is hard to guess whether there is room for us. I think many hosts may simply have an expectation that sitters are all singles or couples and so don’t mention the accommodation available as they expect them to only need one room. So they may be taken by surprise by an application from a family, and if that isn’t what they want, then that is OK, we are not a match. I don’t want to apply to hosts that can’t accommodate 3 of us, and I don’t want to apply to hosts who don’t want a trio of sitters. However sometimes if a listing vague but appealing, I will apply if the photos suggest that the home might accommodate us. It is a waste of our time and a place in their 5 applications if we are not a match though.
There are other housesitting sites that include this information in the listing template.
I’d love to know which sites these are, Debbie!
Other sitters have made similar comments.
I don’t know why not needing free sitters sounds negative.
Just as sitters who don’t need free sits is not negative to me as a HO.
Sorry if not needing free sitters is offensive. I love the exchange but I also want my privacy too (just as sitters want their privacy too).
You are APPLYING to a listing, and you’re not entitled to know every other than the rooms on offer.
The listing is marked and stated as no families or overnight guests, so only one bedroom is necessary to disclose and show.
With regards to negative and unfriendly, perhaps read your own words and decide how friendly and positive they are (so very NOT).
When your own comment is rude - well there is a saying, the pot is calling the kettle black. Look it up, and look at your own words and the intention behind them, which was certainly not kind.
No need to show unnecessary photos, ie I don’t want to see a photo of a lovely master bedroom if I don’t have access to it, I only need to see my sleeping space 
I just wanted to pop in to say, please bear in mind that respect, kindness and non-judgement towards all members is important, as in line with our forum guidelines
Much appreciated.
Sweetie I wasn’t passing judgement, it was just an observation
You made your point very clear and I actually agreed
I’m not what you perceive of me, you are
But thanks for proving my point 
I 100% agree! Hosts should spend a night or 2 in their guest room. It’s been my observation that the HO is unaware that the room has a terrible mattress, is freezing cold in the winter, needs a fan in the summer, has way too much ambient light, or any number of other problems. I doubt that it has ever occurred to them.
Yes, LOL, even at AirBnBs we wish the hosts would have spent two days and nights in their unit. Then they’d understand what guests need for basic comfort and function.
Same with homeowners. For two days/nights, live in the room you ask sitters to stay in. You will see the light! LOL
As HOs, we clearly state in our listing that the bedroom and bathroom pictured is the sitters’ space, it can accommodate two people, and that the master bedroom and bathroom are not to be used.
As sitters, we always clarify this during the video chat.
Ha, yes. I very recently made this exact suggestion to a very new Airbnb host.
What you describe in your listing is exactly what my point was. You state it clearly but I have been so surprised by how many listings say almost nothing.
The intent of my original post, which apparently has been misunderstood by some, was for those who mention little to nothing regarding available bedrooms and beds for sitters.
Thank you to all the HOs who make this very clear!
I’m always amazed at people (not just HO on THS) that don’t think about a table lamp next to a bed in a guest room. Yes, you can use the light on your phone or bring a headlamp but it always surprises me when people don’t think that through. If I tour the home (either on zoom or in person) before the sit and there isn’t a lamp I have been known to ask the host if I may move a lamp from another room, during my stay.
Nevermind a lamp, the lack of side tables get me! Just a bed sitting in the middle of the room? Come on you can surely pick up a couple of simple tables very cheaply. #testyourguestroom.