09 January 2024 , 21:33
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People looking for somewhere to stay in London were shocked when they spotted one creative landlord was offering tents for rent inside their living room.
The Airbnb owner described the canvas accommodation as “romantic” and available for £68 a night, although it varies by date. There are discounts available, which could see the price drop to £38 - a bargain £1,140 for a month's stay. However guests may not be alone in the living room as two other tents can be seen in the pictures.
Guests can enjoy a centrally located spot between London's iconic Mayfair and Covent Garden, with the exact location revealed upon booking. In contrast, the average rent in London was £2,501 a month in April 2023, according to Rightmove.
Despite the prospect of living in a tent indoors, many previous guests seem quite impressed with the basic offering - with the property holding an average rating of 4.45 stars. Though some appear to have had issues with fellow tent neighbours as a previous guest noted the problems which can arise from renting a tent in a room full of potential strangers.
Still giving their tent a three-star rating, they wrote: "Excellent location rooms/shower /tents small and noisy. I slept in tent in living room [and] suddenly other guests all came to eat."
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Other amenities include a kitchen, Wi-Fi, and a dedicated workspace (Jam Press/Airbnb)Another person wrote: “Heading over to London next week for a few client meetings and new projects and was looking for accommodation on Airbnb, when this caught my eye. I mean, props to them, they even put some 'office space' in there if you need to do a quick client call - all while sitting next to a snoring stranger who's probably had one too many pints the night before."
Someone else added: "Looking for a reasonable place to stay in London on Airbnb, I spotted this absolute bargain: a TENT in someone's living room for £65 a night! Added extras: a shared toilet and sink. And they say London is expensive..." Another recent guest had a more pleasant experience and gave the basic accommodation four stars, writing: "Not pretentious accommodation in a very central area, perfect for a short stay. Excellent communication with the host.”