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

The exterior of the Airbnb looked like a cross between an apartment and a warehouse, with a metal garage door next to the entrance.

As I saw the large lettering on the door and an orange "reserved" sign on a traffic cone in the parking lot, I got a sinking feeling.

At first look, it seemed like a less-than-stellar place to spend not just one but two nights in the midst of my road trip. After fishing the key out of the Master Lock, I went inside.

But when I walked in, I thought the interior of this place was incredible.

I was immediately blown away by how spacious the warehouse looked. The rental was roughly about 660 square feet, according to my measurements with a tape measure, but it felt expansive.

It was almost perfectly square, and the couches and tables were the only dividers to separate the space.

I really liked the marbled epoxy flooring, which looked like a gray and brown swirl.

I think the floor also helped keep the house at a colder temperature. The warehouse stayed cool for our entire stay and it felt awesome to walk on it — I felt like I was standing on a lava lamp.

I appreciated the way the ceilings looked because they were industrial, with exposed hardware and pipes, and still maintained a sense of fun.

I'm no interior decorator, but I think the marbled floors tied everything together. If they had been concrete, I think the ceiling would've felt much different.

Before we arrived, the host messaged my friend to let us know that we couldn't take showers over 10 minutes long. I'm not sure why, but I think it was because there might've been a local water shortage.

I didn't want to find out whether that meant per person or in total and was disappointed that we didn't know the information before we booked. Nevertheless, I took a short shower.

I wanted to stay in that shower for a long time. I'm a sucker for a big square showerhead. I thought the water pressure was good, and I felt like a million bucks coming out.

It may not be an activity for everyone, but I enjoyed the warehouse's arcade vibe and took advantage of the miniature basketball hoop.

It felt like a trap at points, seeing as the ball would bounce and threaten to break things — if the host reads this, I promise nothing broke.

I didn't once consider using the lawn chairs outside of the Airbnb, as the only view would've been other warehouses and garage doors.

The garage door I noticed on the Airbnb's exterior was also visible inside, adding to the overall industrial feel of the space.

We were tempted to utilize the warehouse's in-unit washing machine.

However, I was hesitant to use it after we learned we had to take 10-minute showers. I wasn't sure if that was because of a water shortage, but if so, I decided to prioritize smelling clean and not risk having soapy clothes.

I took full advantage of the large flatscreen TV by hooking up my Chromecast and watching "Reservoir Dogs," the ultimate warehouse movie.

The TV was set up in the living-room area, which had a couple of sofas and a coffee table. According to the listing, one of the couches converts into a sofa bed, which would've come in handy if we brought more people with us.

My friend and I had coffee both mornings. The Keurig-style coffee machine was intuitive for us so making a morning cup of Joe was pretty easy.

I thought the stainless-steel refrigerator and stovetop looked nice and wanted to cook, but sadly, I didn't have time.

I typically don't like sleeping in beds without a headboard, but this one was so comfortable.

I thought it was weirdly positioned away from the wall, in front of the router and other electrical equipment. However, the placement of the bed didn't hurt the overall experience, maybe just the aesthetics.

Any concerns about how the air-conditioning unit functioned were laid to rest upon waking up the next morning.

The warehouse remained at the perfect temperature, and I continued basking in bed for a bit.

I was awoken by the sounds of a power tool the Monday morning of my stay. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised — the Airbnb is in an industrial area, after all.

The construction noises weren't deafening, but they bothered me a bit. That's what I get for sleeping in past work hours.

Overall, I thought the Airbnb inside of a warehouse was fantastic.

The minor issues with the location, which seemed close to a work zone, only bothered me a little. I'd probably need a week or one horrible day before the sounds of power tools got to me.

Stepping out of the warehouse in the middle of summer was like opening the oven door, except the smell could have been better. Even the metal garage door was warm to the touch. Because of the heat outside, I was thoroughly impressed that the interior remained so cool.

I'll definitely keep this industrial space in mind the next time I'm in search of a place to stay in Houston.