Airbnb's new floating apartment has unreal views of the world's largest coral reef
When you're staying in a floating apartment, you definitely don't need windows. The main bedroom and sitting area offer an unprecedented view of the surrounding Reef.
The bathroom is conveniently located to the side of the bedroom, though it's not clear where the toilet is located.
The kids' room, which follows the "Finding Nemo" and "Finding Dory" theme, offers another spectacular view, while the bunk bed adds another vantage point to enjoy the scenery from.
As well as gorgeous views, guests have the luxury of jumping directly into the Reef from the living room. Underwater, guests are sure to spot a variety of marine life. There are millions of fish, 100 kinds of jellyfish, 133 types of sharks, and more than 30 species of whales and dolphins living in the Reef, according to the listing.
On arrival, guests will go on a dive led by their host, Pascal, a local who knows the Reef well having lived on a boat there himself.
In addition to sea life spotting, guests will get a guided tour of private coral gardens with a marine biologist. The competition has an environmental focus, aimed at helping to protect the Reef. "Airbnb will plant mangroves, salt marsh and wetland plants for every guest visiting the region for the rest of the year," Airbnb Australian Country Manager Sam McDonagh said in a press release from the company. "These trees will reduce carbon and improve water quality going out to the seas and reef."
For the one land-based part of the experience, guests will have a secluded late lunch on the beach under this canopy. Lunch will be served by the renowned chef Neil Perry, who'll use fresh North Queensland produce and sustainably sourced seafood to create a delicious meal.
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