Alligator Bayou Murphy bed opinions

[MiaSRN62]

Hi,
Curious for those who have larger children who have used this? My child in question is actually a (short) adult. Thinking of staying here because we will have 4 adults. However, my two adult children are a boy and girl so they need separate beds.

My daughter is 20 yrs old, 5 ft 1 1/2 in tall (measured her) and 131 pounds. I welcome thoughts or opinions on whether she will be comfortable sleeping in the Murphy bed for 4-5 nights?

Thank you

 

[cjbcam]

My daughter that is around that thought it was fine she says she liked it but her feet stuck over. I think she was just too far down on the bed. So I would look up measurements of length. But she thought it was comfy.

 

[lovedonald]

People may disagree with me on this but I am around the same size and I found it very uncomfortable. I have found that all of disneys pull outs in their rooms are no where near as comfortable as having a bed. We have 6 kids and we always book 2 or 3 value rooms so we all have beds. They are beautiful rooms at POR and it is a wonderful resort. I have stayed at several resorts and the pull outs have never been comfortable in my opinion.

 

[Gorechick]

It's basically like sleeping on a toddler bed. Measurements and pics can be found on the POR thread or www.Portorleans.org.

 

[anjalee6]

Taken from a mom's panel answer.


"When folded down, the bed measures 35" wide by 65" long. While there is no weight limit posted for the bed, it is recommended for those guests aged 9 and under."

 

[Deb & Bill]

It is smaller than a twin, but bigger than a crib.

 

[jaceraden]

My then 9 year old niece stayed on it when my in laws went to Disney. Her Mom said that she didn't make a fuss because she is a laid back kid but Mom didn't think either of her other daughters would have done well in the same situation.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks! All very helpful replies. I was hesitant to start with about this bed as an option for her and it is why I posted the question.

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[lillykat]

I believe the bed is about 63L and 36w from a friend who measured. To give you an idea a crib/toddler mattress is 52L and 27 w. A twin is about 75L and 39w.

 

[KonaKaiTom]

My 13 year old niece, who was under 5' and under 90lbs, HATED the murphy bed.

Tom

 

[KrazeeK120]

OP, could you and your spouse split up?

When I was younger, in hotels that allowed roll-away beds, I would sleep with my mom, my brother would sleep with my dad, and my sister (the youngest/smallest at the time) would sleep in the roll-away.

It's probably not the most ideal situation ever, but would prevent you from having to go deluxe or get 2 rooms. Just a thought.

One other thought would be to bring an air mattress. The regulations on room occupancy are for room occupants, not number of beds.

 

[Gfgirl]

Its a cute bed but I woulndt recommend it for an older teen or young adult. My four year old loved it though!

 

[nkereina]

How about bringing or shipping ahead of time a twin size air mattress? You can stand it up along the wall during the day so it out of the way.

 

[KelleyK75]

I was wondering about this too and this thread is very helpful. We have 3 adults and 2 kids (6 & 4) so we are staying at POR in March. After reading this I am sure the kids will be fine in it.

 

[KonaKaiTom]

I was wondering about this too and this thread is very helpful. We have 3 adults and 2 kids (6 & 4) so we are staying at POR in March. After reading this I am sure the kids will be fine in it.

You are going to try and fit 2 kids in the murphy bed????? Seriously? Even with a 6 and 4 year old they would not be happy. Please note, that the "bed" is actually a fold out of a fake shipping crate. On top of it is the television and the "bed" is higher off the ground than you would think.

Tom

 

[hildarumpole]

My 5'3" 105 lb. teen daughter had no problem sleeping on the Murphy bed. She liked having her own space. If someone is a wild sleeper or likes to stretch out, then it wouldn't work. My 4'6" 70 lb. son somehow manages to take over an entire queen bed, so he would have been a disaster on the Murphy.

 

[dsnymomof4]

DD16 had no trouble sleeping on the bed - she is 5'1'' approx. 130. She really liked it actually.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I appreciate all the input!

 

[scoutie]

I was wondering about this too and this thread is very helpful. We have 3 adults and 2 kids (6 & 4) so we are staying at POR in March. After reading this I am sure the kids will be fine in it.

You are going to try and fit 2 kids in the murphy bed????? Seriously?

I don't think that is what the poster meant. Two adults in one bed, one adult and one child in another, and the last child in the murphy bed. I sleep with my daughter when we go on trips. I'm sure that is what the poster meant.

 

[maxiesmom]

Hi,
Curious for those who have larger children who have used this? My child in question is actually a (short) adult. Thinking of staying here because we will have 4 adults. However, my two adult children are a boy and girl so they need separate beds.

My daughter is 20 yrs old, 5 ft 1 1/2 in tall (measured her) and 131 pounds. I welcome thoughts or opinions on whether she will be comfortable sleeping in the Murphy bed for 4-5 nights?

Thank you

My oldest niece is around that same age and size and there is no way I would even attempt to make her sleep on the murphy bed. I stayed at POR last month and in person that bed looks pretty darned small. I think you should pack along an air mattress, it would be more comfortable.