diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
index 6d79bc001..42f283f51 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
@@ -65,6 +65,12 @@ local function lay_down(player, pos, bed_pos, state, skip)
 	end
 
 	if bed_pos then
+		-- No sleeping if too far away
+		if vector.distance(bed_pos, pos) > 2 then
+			minetest.chat_send_player(name, "You can't sleep, the bed's too far away!")
+			return
+		end
+
 		-- No sleeping if monsters nearby.
 		-- The exceptions above apply.
 		-- Zombie pigmen only prevent sleep while they are hostle.
@@ -83,12 +89,6 @@ local function lay_down(player, pos, bed_pos, state, skip)
 				end
 			end
 		end
-
-		-- No sleeping if too far away
-		if vector.distance(bed_pos, pos) > 2 then
-			minetest.chat_send_player(name, "You can't sleep, the bed's too far away!")
-			return
-		end
 	end
 
 	-- stand up