No single stay through Airbnb is the same. Each home has its own vibe, design and amenities. From a minimalist loft in Copenhagen to a jungle treehouse in Belize, there’s something for everyone and then some, such as this giant potato in Idaho which has just become available to rent.
Recent visitors to Boise, Idaho may have already come across one of the city’s quirkiest attractions: a six-ton fake potato. Originally a marketing prop to celebrate the Idaho Potato Commission’s 75th anniversary, the giant spud was driven around the country on the back of a semi-truck for six years promoting potatoes but came to a rest earlier this year. Now it’s been reimagined as a vacation rental in the open country of South Boise.
Resting on 400 acres of farmland, with views of the Owyhee Mountains, The Big Idaho Potato Hotel is a quirky vacation rental that accommodates up to two people in its 33 square-feet of space. The potato is made of steel, plaster and concrete, and from the outside it doesn’t look like the most inviting space but its plant-filled interior is actually quite stylish. There’s a queen-sized bed, seating area, mini-kitchen, large fireplace and small bathroom. The entire space is decorated with accents of brass and millennial pink and topped off with cosy rugs, blankets and stylish light fixtures.
Kristie Wolfe, who oversaw the potato’s transformation, told the Idaho Statesman: “it’s designed for couples. I think there will be a lot of staycations and hopefully it will be a thing like if your family is coming from out of town like ‘oh, you have to go and stay a night in the Big Idaho Potato Hotel’.”
The Big Idaho Potato Hotel is scheduled to open to the public for bookings in May but according to the Airbnb listing, nights in May are already sold out. The earliest dates available are in June but they’re booking up fast. It’s available for about $192 (£150) a night plus service fee and taxes. For more information or to book a stay, see here.
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