Hi Vesna,
This article was written about 100 years ago before COVID-19.
Everything has now changed and it makes it in a way even more relevant.

> how large would you estimate the market for digital nomad accommodations
Before COVID-19 people travelling with a laptop were a niche. Now they are going mainstream.
My bet is that within 5 years it will be normal to travel for a month o more and work at the same time. So, a huge market.

> An office chair is the last thing that holiday tourists want to see in their apartment
The chances that least one person in the group will appreciate a separate space with a comfy chair is much higher now. In general pure tourists will become a vertical, not the default anymore. I’d buy that chair.

> Also, a month reserved in the calendar is nice to have, but what if it’s cancelled?
That’s a good point and the issue here are the OTAs. I’d try to work seriously toward bringing those booking directly and apply the cancellation policies which make sense for you. Long term booking are very expensive in terms of commissions for guests, so it’s easier to attract them directly.

> also wear and tear of the inventory could be higher from longer stays.
10 different groups of tourists coming in and out in a month may actually be worse.
Or not. It really depends. For sure the kitchen will be used more.

> The final cleaning may be more intense
It will be more intense, and I’d make a monthly cleaning compulsory so you avoid the situation in which you come in the house three months later and it’s a disaster.

The last two aspects really depend on the kind of people you attract and also in this case it may be worth trying to get direct bookings so you can choose your guests.

> Do digital nomads want their sheets and towels changed, maybe every 8 days?
Usually no

> I’m interested in putting together a list of requirements from the digital nomad’s point of view
This course I did may be of your interest:
https://www.udemy.com/course/airbnb-get-more-bookings-of-30-days-full-guide/?referralCode=1EFF1530BF61A08E98C8

In Trips, we are trying to address all the above issues by reducing the commissions, letting you chose your guests by talking to them directly and adjusting your cancellation policy.