Airbnb is a startup, allowing individual homeowners to offer their own spots to rent by the night, and to connect with prospective guests online. You’ve probably never seen a rental like this however. This rental option is a reused shipping container that is definitely not your boring bed and breakfast getaway.
A group of rentals in Germany for Oktoberfest
Shipping container homes come in all shapes and sizes, considering the fact that they make use of boxes of standardized dimensions. These types of dwellings have become a trend as of late, with some used for more permanent residences. They can even be stacked like Legos for a duplex design. Some even prefer to rent the containers and have them delivered, in this way they can afford a house without actually buying. Some Shipping container companies are specializing in this.
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom house comes complete with a kitchen, Japanese garden, washer/dryer, outdoor deck and pool, the use of which comes included in your rental fee of around $113 per night.
Amenities include a full kitchen and a washer and dyer and is about 10 minutes away from the airport in the middle of the action in the center city. The containers can link together to form an apartment, housing three people even though it only has one bedroom and one bath.