I stayed in a 660-square-foot industrial Airbnb inside a warehouse for $70 a night, and I already want to go back

Lucien FormichellaAug 9, 2023, 01:53 IST

I stayed in a warehouse converted into a livable space.Lucien Formichella

I stayed in a converted Airbnb space inside of a warehouse in Houston, Texas.
Over my stay, I was impressed by the space's funky floor, industrial ceiling, and cool vibe.

From the moment I decided to stay at an Airbnb inside of a warehouse in Houston, Texas, I knew it would be a memorable experience.

When I looked at the listing, pictures of the exterior reminded me of a storage locker, and I wondered how comfortable it could be, especially in the Texas heat.

Listed at about $70 per night, the Airbnb features epoxy floors, an exposed metal roof, and stainless-steel appliances to "stay true to the industrial feel." I spent two nights in the Airbnb while on a road trip to see if the experience was worth it or not.

Here's how it stacked up.

In person, the exterior didn't seem that inviting to me.

The outside of the Airbnb looked pretty similar to any old warehouse.Lucien Formichella

Walking in for the first time felt like going through the Narnia wardrobe.

I was surprised at how spacious the warehouse felt.Lucien Formichella

The funky floor greatly enhanced the overall vibe.

I think the floors helped cool the space down.Lucien Formichella

The ceilings were cool and industrial but the place was still welcoming.

The ceilings and floors looked great together.Lucien Formichella

Unfortunately, we couldn't take long showers.

I thought the shower was so cool.Lucien Formichella

We scored some hoops at the arcade-style basketball net.

I enjoyed the basketball-arcade area.Lucien Formichella

Lawn chairs were also placed throughout the warehouse.

There was plenty of seating inside the Airbnb.Lucien Formichella

There was an in-unit washer, but the water issue made me hesitate to use it.

I didn't end up using the in-unit washer.Lucien Formichella

The place had a huge TV so I hooked up my Chromecast.

I thought the TV was quite large.Lucien Formichella

Though we just made coffee during our stay, the kitchen was fully functional and easy to use.

The kitchen made me want to cook a meal.Lucien Formichella

The bed didn't have a headboard but it was extremely comfortable.

I slept soundly in the bed.Lucien Formichella

The A/C worked well, assuaging my concerns about the temperature.

I was glad the A/C kept the Airbnb so cool.Lucien Formichella

The one issue I had was being woken up by an electric saw.

The sounds of power tools woke me up one day.Lucien Formichella

I'd totally book the Airbnb inside of a warehouse again, even at the height of summer.

I really liked my stay.Lucien Formichella

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