Overnight in the World's Cheapest Hotel

Summary

In this quirky adventure, the narrator finds the world's cheapest Airbnb, costing only $1 per night. Despite its bare-bones amenities, he humorously treats it like a luxury stay. Surviving the night proves challenging, with encounters of a wolf, freezing conditions, and failed attempts at starting a fire. Equipped with a sleeping bag, fire sticks, and a PS4, he ends up playing Fortnite instead. The makeshift 'hotel' includes a bed, kiddie pool, and dumbbells. Despite the cold, he embraces the absurdity and completes the night with a sense of triumph.

Takeaways

• 🏨 The cheapest hotel on Airbnb was found for only a dollar per night.
• 🤔 The traveler treated the one-dollar-a-night stay as if it were a five-star experience.
• 🏞️ The accommodation was basic, consisting of a bed, nightstands, and a few dumbbells.
• 🐺 There was a survival challenge aspect due to the presence of wildlife like wolves.
• 🥶 The traveler faced harsh conditions with freezing temperatures and a lack of firewood.
• 🔦 Despite packing survival items, the flashlight failed, and a fire was difficult to start.
• 🍔 A surprise 'room service' was available, even in the remote location.
• 🌌 The night was long and cold, with temperatures dropping to negative two degrees.
• 🎮 The traveler found entertainment by setting up a gaming console and playing Fortnite.
• ❄️ Snow on the ground added to the harsh conditions of the stay.
• 🏞️ The sunrise was a beautiful sight despite the overall challenging experience.

Q & A

What was the lowest price the host would accept for a night's stay at their place on Airbnb?

The lowest price the host would accept for a night's stay was one dollar.

What amenities did the traveler expect to find at the world's cheapest hotel?

The traveler expected to find a bed, nightstands, and treated the place as if it were a five-star hotel.

What did the traveler find in the 'fitness center' of the hotel?

The 'fitness center' was actually just three dumbbells.

What wildlife did the traveler encounter on the way to the hotel?

The traveler saw a wolf and a dead horse carcass on the way to the hotel.

What items did the traveler pack to prepare for the stay at the hotel?

The traveler packed boots, a sleeping bag, a flashlight, a Swiss army knife, washcloths, Arizona Iced Tea, hand warmers, jerky, mini pretzels, and fire sticks.

What was the traveler's reaction to the lack of trees for starting a fire?

The traveler spent 30 minutes gathering rocks to start a fire since there were no trees.

What unexpected item did the traveler find under the bed?

The traveler found a cardboard box with a sleeping mask and a menu for room service.

How long did it take for the food ordered from room service to arrive?

It took five hours for the food from room service to arrive.

What game did the traveler play to pass the time while waiting for the sun to rise?

The traveler played Fortnite to pass the time.

What was the temperature like during the night at the hotel?

The temperature was expected to drop down to negative two degrees at night.

What did the traveler do to keep warm and occupied during the cold night?

The traveler tried to start a fire, played Fortnite, and attempted to sleep in a sleeping bag.