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You can sleep in a wine barrel floating on a river in Canada

Aug 8, 2020, 03:40 IST
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The houseboat-wine barrel is made of red cedar.Courtesy of Airbnb
  • You can rent a wine barrel-houseboat floating on a river in Essex, Canada, on Airbnb from $100/night.
  • The red cedar barrel, which runs on solar power, is 9.4 feet long and houses a queen-size bed, flat-screen TV and DVD player, and a mini-fridge, according to the listing.
  • There's also a tiki bar, lounge chairs around a fire pit, and a grill, as well as an outdoor bathroom and portable toilet.
  • It's important to note that, according to the CDC's warning that "travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19." The Canadian-US border is also closed to travelers until at least August 21.
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A number of places around the world let oenophiles sleep in wine barrels.

But one Airbnb in Essex, Canada, takes it one step further, letting guests sleep in a wine barrel that's floating on a river.

The houseboat, named Fox Creek, located in Ontario's wine region has a panoramic window with views of the surrounding vineyards and wildlife. The Airbnb listing says it's also a great place for stargazing.

There's a queen-size bed and a giant window.Courtesy of Airbnb

The listing says the red cedar barrel, which runs on solar power, is 9.4 feet long and houses a queen-size bed, flat-screen TV and DVD player, and a mini-fridge. There's also a tiki bar, lounge chairs around a fire pit, and a grill to cook on, according to the listing.

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There's a toilet, described as "a personal port-a-john," on land. The outdoor bathroom also has a whiskey barrel sink and an open-air shower.

There's a private fire pit and grill to enjoy.Courtesy of Airbnb

And there's no risk of you floating away at night — the barrel is tethered to shore, according to the listing.

You can book the unique cabin on Airbnb, starting at $120 per night.

Before making any plans, however, it's important to note the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's warning that "travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19." The Canadian-US border is closed to travelers until at least August 21 due to the pandemic.

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