Inside the one-of-a-kind home nicknamed ‘The Pod’ – featuring a hanging fireplace, outdoor wooden tub and stunning ocean views
- Australia’s 10 Unique Airbnb Stays Revealed for 2021
- At number one is ‘The Pod’, a box-like structure on stilts overlooking the ocean in Southeast Tasmania
- Owned by travel writer Alice Hansen, the One Bedroom Retreat is the perfect romantic getaway for couples
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A wooden box on stilts overlooking the ocean on Tasmania’s rugged Southeast Coast is Australia’s unique stay on Airbnb for 2021.
The Pod, a box-like structure in Lewisham, 21 miles west of Hobart, is owned by travel writer Alice Hansen who likes to think of her property as a ‘love letter’ to the famous island state. and picturesque of the country.
Suspended a few meters above a mossy hill, the 40m² one bedroom retreat is the perfect escape for couples, inspiring guests with its breathtaking views and quirky interior.
The Romantic Getaway, which features a freestanding outdoor soaking tub and ceiling-suspended fireplace, comes remarkably affordable, with a nightly rate of just $ 280 (AUD) for two.
Wooden box on stilts overlooking the ocean on Tasmania’s rugged Southeast Coast is Australia’s ‘most desired’ single stay on Airbnb for 2021
The Pod, a box-like structure in Lewisham, 21 miles west of Hobart, is owned by travel writer Alice Hansen who likes to think of her property as a ‘love letter’ to the famous island state. and picturesque of the country.
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame a breathtaking view of the surrounding area, capturing a panorama that encompasses Frederick Henry Bay and the Southern Ocean to the east and Mount Wellington / kunanyi to the west.
It has a custom pine sofa and a kitchenette equipped with the latest appliances, according to the Airbnb listing, but you’ll need to be prepared to go off the network as the Pod doesn’t have WiFi.
Guests have left dozens of rave reviews after their stay, giving the property a 4.86 out of 5 star rating online.
A woman who stayed there for three nights in early July called it “an honor to stay in your incredibly designed and well thought out house”.
Others called it a “very comfortable and special space” with an “incredible” view.
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame a breathtaking view of the surroundings
The romantic getaway contains a freestanding outdoor tub (left) and a fireplace suspended from the ceiling
Guests have left dozens of rave reviews after their stay, giving the property a 4.86 out of 5 star rating online.
Demand for quirky accommodation has skyrocketed since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020, with Australian hosts of unique stays collectively earning $ 12.5 million (AUD) between March 2020 and April 2021.
According to the travel platform, a third of Australia’s 100 ‘most favorite’ Airbnb properties are ranked as unique stays, with a streetcar, treehouse and house floating on the ocean among the most popular.
Searches for unique stays have nearly doubled since the start of the Covid crisis, and it looks like interest is only growing.
In the first three months of 2021, Australian searches for yurts – portable round tents covered with skin or felt that are traditionally used as homes by nomadic groups in Central Asia – increased by 80% compared to the same period. Last year.
A woman who spent three nights at the Pod (pictured) in early July called it “an honor to stay in your incredibly designed and well thought out home”
The house has a kitchenette (pictured) equipped with the latest appliances, but you will need to be prepared to step away from the network as it does not have WiFi
Demand for mini-homes rose 76%, the platform reported, while searches for farm stays also climbed 66%.
Airbnb Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, Susan Wheeldon, urged Australians with quirky properties to capitalize on the enthusiasm for domestic travel by becoming a host at the site.
“More than ever before, Australians see their own home as the destination – and that means homes that are a fun and original adventure in their own right,” said Ms Wheeldon.
She added, “The sky is really the limit when it comes to the types of spaces people can list on Airbnb.”
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