Arizona

“Room” – Inside a Tesla – Offered on Airbnb

It's a Silicon Valley mashup: you can rent a bed in a Tesla on Airbnb.

Not every hotel room can claim to be zero emissions. 

Then again, not every hotel room is actually a car.

But, thanks to the Silicon Valley creations of Tesla and Airbnb, you can now sleep inside a car for $85 a night. Specifically, you can rent out the inside of a Tesla Model S for $85 a night on Airbnb.

Popular Mechanics reports this "boundlessly optimistic" arrangement is available in Phoenix, Arizona, but it doesn't appear that the keys are included with the rental.

But, as host Steve Sasman notes, "How often do you get to sleep in a $118,000 Electric Car?" The answer could be "every night," depending on your financial plan (or lack thereof).

Sasman is also the author of the book, "How Anyone Can Afford a Tesla," in which he talks about the five best ways to make money owning a Tesla.

On the Airbnb website, Sasman touts the amenities that come with renting the "world's first Tesla hotel": An airbed that accommodates two in climate-controlled comfort all night, clean sheets, pillows and blankets, and remote-controlled candles to "help set a fun camping mood in the Tesla."

"Sorry, NO NBA Players allowed. Despite my love for basketball, the Tesla is just too small for anyone over 6' 6". Please...stop asking," Sasman writes.

He says the car is securely parked in his garage and that guests also get access to the kitchen, living room, TV, and private bathroom and shower in his condo.

"As the Tesla is of course my transportation, I would request that you are up by 8 a.m. so I can get to work," Sasman notes, adding, "however, this is very flexible and we can agree on a time the night before of course! You are free to hang out in the condo and even sleep-in longer on the big comfy couch if you like."

House rules: No smoking or pets in the Tesla or condo. "It's a pretty quiet condo unit so expect the same from quests (sic)," Sasman adds.

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