One of the best things about old friends -- and I've known these two since the early 80s -- is that the friendship is worth way more than a small glitch like this.

Also, I couldn't help but realize that the situation was mostly my fault. I could have actually looked at the floor plans they sent me and held out for a rental with two comparable rooms.

Instead I assumed that they were looking out for my needs -- without articulating what my needs were.