An Airbnb host charges £76 a night to stay in a flimsy-looking tent in his garden.
The ‘glamping experience’ in Brighton, East Sussex costs £65, plus a £11 ‘service charge’, for a one-night stay.
It costs more than a night in a nearby four-star beachfront B&B, at least three hostels, and even a luxury hotel.
The tent, which has a hot tub, parking, fire pit and “dedicated workspace”, is available to anyone holidaying in Brighton and Hove from January 9.
Airbnb host charges £76 a night to stay in a flimsy-looking tent in his garden
The ‘glamping experience’ in Brighton, East Sussex costs £65, plus a £11 ‘service charge’, for a one-night stay
It includes a thin mattress, a few blankets, several mismatched pillows, and two pairs of flip flops.
There is also the option of a ‘fireside evening with traditional Asian dancing’.
At this time of year, the average temperature in the seaside town can drop to 3°C.
For the pleasure of settling into the host’s courtyard during the colder months, it will cost you £69 per night for a weekend.
But from February 17, prices jump to £76 per night over the weekend period.
For less than half the cost of the tent, just £25, you can have a bunk bed in a 12-bed mixed dorm inside the Brighton Beach Inn or a bunk bed in a four-bed male dorm at YHA four stars. Brighton Inn.
It costs more than a night in a nearby four-star beachfront B&B, at least three hostels, and even a luxury hotel
The tent, which has a hot tub, parking, fire pit and “dedicated workspace”, is available to anyone holidaying in Brighton and Hove from January 9.
The tent’s ‘host’, Azz, explains on the Airbnb listing: ‘It may just be a tent but hidden away in a lovely garden overlooking the sea’
It includes a thin mattress, a few blankets, several mismatched pillows and two pairs of flip flops
Elsewhere, a single room with shared bathroom at four-star bed and breakfast New Steine Hotel will set you back just £49.
You can also spend £73 for a double room with private bathroom at The Dream Catcher Luxury Rooms, which is rated 9.4 out of 10 on Booking.com.
The “host” of the tent, Azz, explains on the Airbnb listing: “It may just be a tent but hidden away in a lovely garden overlooking the sea.
‘Right in front of your tent is a fire pit with patio furniture and a nearby hot tub.
‘Free off road parking, you also have access to the facilities of the house (hot shower, toilet, full kitchen).
‘Enjoy a beautiful sunset from the garden, which is illuminated by a color-changing LED floodlight.
Listing images show the blue canvas tent topped with several brightly colored blankets, one of which appears to sport a large hole
Pushed into the tiny space is a large candle, a side table, a set of shelves, a teddy bear and an overwhelming array of trinkets
The bed, which appears to be a thin camping mattress, has no sheets or duvet, although it does have a few mismatched pillows and a few blankets
“And on some nights, you can be entertained by the host’s campfire party with traditional Asian dancing.”
The pictures in the listing show the blue canvas tent topped with several brightly colored blankets, one of which appears to sport a large hole.
The bed, which appears to be a thin camping mattress, has no sheets or comforter, although it does have a few mismatched pillows and blankets.
Pushed into the tiny space are a large candle, a side table, a set of shelves, a teddy bear and an overwhelming array of trinkets.
An Airbnb spokesperson said, “All hosts must certify that they have permission to list their space, and hosts are reminded to check and follow local rules and regulations throughout the year. .
“In order to list a home on Airbnb, all hosts must follow our high standards and policies, and our global community support team is available to answer any questions you may have.”
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