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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What’s the etiquette about choosing rooms in a vacation home? We’ve shared homes two times and both times, arrived about 20 minutes after the other family. Both times, the rooms were all designated by the time we got there. (And the other family chose the bigger, better master suite.) Is this typical? Does the person who booked the place get first dibs, even though we’re splitting the cost evenly? Or should we hustle to arrive first next time? Personally, I would wait until everyone is present to choose rooms but just wanted to see what conventional wisdom is on this topic. [/quote]

As others have suggested, you shouldn't be paying the same amount if the rooms vary in terms of desirability.  Most houses are not symmetrical, so there is almost always a "better" master.  Get a floor plan if possible, and divy up the rooms according to view, size, en suite, other.  If one family is willing to pay more and the other prefers to save, you're s.  If not, you're all set.  Agree in advance on the "price" of each room (kids' rooms too).  If there are still hard feelings, just vacation on your own because there will be smaller issues around food, activities, etc.[/quote]

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