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BY: JESSICA BEUKER
New York City, a place with endless possibilities and a bustling environment, is on the travel bucket lists of many. Tall skyscrapers, bright lights and an eccentric collective of people, make this exciting place a top destination. Unfortunately, it’s also the most expensive city in America, which means that planning even a short visit can set people back a few paycheques. Now, what if I told you that you could experience all that New York has to offer—including spectacular bedroom views of the Empire State Building—for only $22 a night. There’s only one small catch—you’ll be sleeping in a van.
Now, what if I told you that you could experience all that New York has to offer for only $22 a night. There’s only one small catch—you’ll be sleeping in a van.
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
The latest hotel craze, which involves renting out a parked van, has a ton of listings on Airbnb and the reviews are surprisingly positive. User Jonathan has three listings including a “beautiful conversion sleep van,” which has a ton of reviews and a 4.5 star overall rating. The description of the listing reads: “Super spacious. All brand new furnishings. Only 3 Stops from Times Square – less than 10 minutes to 50 major attractions. Located in Super Safe Community. Quiet at nighttime. Best Views of NYC. Sleeps 2 comfortably.” The van is also equipped with Wi-Fi and boasts a decent amount of storage space for luggage.
The latest hotel craze, which involves renting out a parked van, has a ton of listings on Airbnb and the reviews are surprisingly positive.
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
The description of the listing reads: “Super spacious. All brand new furnishings. Only 3 Stops from Times Square – less than 10 minutes to 50 major attractions. Located in Super Safe Community. Quiet at nighttime.”
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Of course one of the most obvious downfalls of sleeping in a van is the lack of washroom and shower. To try and work around this, the owner has parked the van near a park with public restrooms. But renters still have had to get a little creative—one couple used a sponge and bottle of water to clean themselves while another person used baby wipes.
One of the most obvious downfalls of sleeping in a van is the lack of washroom and shower. To try and work around this, the owner has parked the van near a park with public restrooms.
Photo by: http://ny.curbed.com/
Another downfall is that occasionally the van has to be moved, which means you could wind up in a completely new location. There is also no air-conditioning, so hot summer days can only be remedied by a battery-powered fan.
Another downfall is that occasionally the van has to be moved, which means you could wind up in a completely new location.
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Despite the shortcomings, these vans are proving to be very popular among travellers. “Had a great time in Jonathan’s van. Definitely a fun and creative idea, and the whole thing worked out really well for us,” writes one reviewer. “The Manhattan-skyline view was amazing during the day, and just incredible at night. Really enjoyed doing something different for a night, and would easily stay again.”
This is definitely an innovative idea for those who want to explore new cities, but often don’t have a lot of money to do so. While it isn’t for everyone, the people who have experienced New York this way have said the experience was well worth it. This is for those who, after a long, adventure-filled day, just need a place to lay their head, and doze off under views of an illuminating city skyline.
BY: JESSICA BEUKER
New York City, a place with endless possibilities and a bustling environment, is on the travel bucket lists of many. Tall skyscrapers, bright lights and an eccentric collective of people, make this exciting place a top destination. Unfortunately, it’s also the most expensive city in America, which means that planning even a short visit can set people back a few paycheques. Now, what if I told you that you could experience all that New York has to offer—including spectacular bedroom views of the Empire State Building—for only $22 a night. There’s only one small catch—you’ll be sleeping in a van.
Now, what if I told you that you could experience all that New York has to offer for only $22 a night. There’s only one small catch—you’ll be sleeping in a van.
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
The latest hotel craze, which involves renting out a parked van, has a ton of listings on Airbnb and the reviews are surprisingly positive. User Jonathan has three listings including a “beautiful conversion sleep van,” which has a ton of reviews and a 4.5 star overall rating. The description of the listing reads: “Super spacious. All brand new furnishings. Only 3 Stops from Times Square – less than 10 minutes to 50 major attractions. Located in Super Safe Community. Quiet at nighttime. Best Views of NYC. Sleeps 2 comfortably.” The van is also equipped with Wi-Fi and boasts a decent amount of storage space for luggage.
The latest hotel craze, which involves renting out a parked van, has a ton of listings on Airbnb and the reviews are surprisingly positive.
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
The description of the listing reads: “Super spacious. All brand new furnishings. Only 3 Stops from Times Square – less than 10 minutes to 50 major attractions. Located in Super Safe Community. Quiet at nighttime.”
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Photo by: airbnb.ca
Of course one of the most obvious downfalls of sleeping in a van is the lack of washroom and shower. To try and work around this, the owner has parked the van near a park with public restrooms. But renters still have had to get a little creative—one couple used a sponge and bottle of water to clean themselves while another person used baby wipes.
One of the most obvious downfalls of sleeping in a van is the lack of washroom and shower. To try and work around this, the owner has parked the van near a park with public restrooms.
Photo by: http://ny.curbed.com/Another downfall is that occasionally the van has to be moved, which means you could wind up in a completely new location. There is also no air-conditioning, so hot summer days can only be remedied by a battery-powered fan.
Another downfall is that occasionally the van has to be moved, which means you could wind up in a completely new location.
Photo by: airbnb.caDespite the shortcomings, these vans are proving to be very popular among travellers. “Had a great time in Jonathan’s van. Definitely a fun and creative idea, and the whole thing worked out really well for us,” writes one reviewer. “The Manhattan-skyline view was amazing during the day, and just incredible at night. Really enjoyed doing something different for a night, and would easily stay again.”
This is definitely an innovative idea for those who want to explore new cities, but often don’t have a lot of money to do so. While it isn’t for everyone, the people who have experienced New York this way have said the experience was well worth it. This is for those who, after a long, adventure-filled day, just need a place to lay their head, and doze off under views of an illuminating city skyline.
