Planning: Sleeping Arrangements

Now that the little guy is not so little, sleeping away from home is getting a bit more complicated. For our next cruise we are going to the embarkation port a few days early. The ship leaves from San Juan, which has a special place in our hearts since that is where we spent time before and after our honeymoon cruise. Any opportunity to return is relished, and we have enough vacation days to make it doable, so yay! And instead of staying in hotel we have rented a delightful looking apartment in the heart of Old San Juan. It's a one bedroom, and when I arranged it I planned to just use a page from my cruising tips and tricks playbook - if no access to a portable crib, turn the loveseat against the wall, and boom - sleeping accommodations the kid can't roll out of. (I've never had to actually employ this trick as we have always been able to secure a pack and play, but I've heard it works fabulously.) Up until about a month ago, this would have worked perfectly. But now G3 has decided he has no sense of self preservation and has taken to attempting to swan dive off of every elevated surface he can find. (I haven't let him succeed yet.) So while he couldn't inadvertently roll off the loveseat in his sleep, he could certainly flip over the arm sides on purpose, something I don't intend to let happen. So the couch plan is out. As is cosleeping, as the same concept applies...he could easily squirm away from us and flop off the bed. I found a place that rents baby gear, but they have a minimum order of $45, which we wouldn't meet. Or we could bring our pack and play (checked for free on Jet Blue since we tend to travel so light) but it's a bit if a hassle to worry about hauling it all that way (and back) for only two nights of use. Thus, I think I'm going to try and locate one of these on ebay: http://www.kidco.com/products-page/peapod-plus/ There are a few auctions going on now that would save me at least 50% off the retail price. Looks like it would serve our needs, and is nice and portable - I just hope the whole tent concept doesn't freak the little munchkin out. Updates to come.