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A man spent $24,000 to buy an old Boeing 737 and flip it into a quirky Airbnb rental with a cockpit flight simulator and hot tub. Take a look inside.

Joshua ZitserApr 11, 2023, 21:53 IST

Steven Northam, left, and TV host George Clarke, right, outside the converted plane.Steven Northam

Steven Northam, a British entrepreneur, bought an old Boeing 737 he found on eBay for $6,165.
He spent three months and $18,500 transforming it into a quirky Airbnb property.

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Steven Northam, a semi-retired British entrepreneur, bought the front end of a decades-old Boeing 737 on eBay for $6,165

Steven Northam

The plane was purchased from a college that originally used it to train aircrew. It wasn't in great condition when it arrived.

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In total, the cost of renovating the inside and outside of the plane was around $18,500.

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The interior was 'sorry-looking' and needed a lot of work.

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He started converting it over the summer — a process that would take 3 months and which was documented by a British TV crew.

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Once the seats were removed it was a 'big, empty space.' Northam started building sections to make it feel welcoming.

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The refurbished plane has now been updated to include modern technology and home entertainment options

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But Northam made sure to maintain lots of the plane's original features

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One of the many 'quirky' features is a glass floor that looks into the cargo hold area

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The cargo hold area has a double bed, bean bags, and a media system

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Perhaps the most unique feature is a hot tub made out of an old engine hood

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A flight simulator located in the cockpit is a strong draw for plane-lovers

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He can't market it on Airbnb just yet, but he's considering charging $185 a night for a stay. There's already a 'long list' of people registering their interest.

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Northam said he's proud of his work, and can't wait to convert more unusual spaces.

Steven Northam, left, and TV host George Clarke, right, outside the converted plane.Steven Northam

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