according to the company’s website<\/a>. Only groups traveling together may book the second barrel, so it was empty during my stay.<\/p>\n To reach the barrel, I walked through a garden with potted plants alongside communal dining areas.<\/p>\n
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Outdoor dining areas in the garden.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
I saw seven barrel saunas, a few fire pits, and a couple of hot tubs for guests on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n
When I opened the door to the barrel, an overwhelming smell of cedar filled my nostrils, which I thought made the place cozy.<\/p>\n
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The author stands in the doorway of the barrel Airbnb.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
The barrel was 7 feet tall and 14 feet long.<\/p>\n
Inside was a living space in the front, with a table that pulled out between two couches, plus an elevated king-sized bed in the back.<\/p>\n
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A peek inside the barrel Airbnb.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
Beneath the pullout table and under the bed was storage space for luggage.<\/p>\n
The barrel had a heater with temperature controls and three power outlets, accessible from both the living space and the bedroom.<\/p>\n
In the living space in front of the bed, I noticed additional storage cabinets beneath the couches.<\/p>\n
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Shoe storage in the barrel.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
The couches also had little nooks for shoe storage, which I thought was a nice touch.<\/p>\n
In a small cottage next to the barrel was a private bathroom.<\/p>\n
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A peek inside the bathroom outside the barrel.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
I thought it was modest, but it had everything I needed \u2014 towel racks, a sink, a toilet, and a small shower.<\/p>\n
There was also a heater and a blow dryer in the bathroom.<\/p>\n
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A heater and a hair dryer in the bathroom.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
I thought the heater came in handy for nighttime showers when it was cold outside.<\/p>\n
In addition to the bathroom, there was a partially exposed private outdoor rainfall shower. I love outdoor showers, so I made sure to use this one on my second night.<\/p>\n
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The indoor and outdoor showers at the Airbnb.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
I liked the feeling of the cool breeze and hot water on my skin.<\/p>\n
Maria also gave me a key to the house, where I could use the kitchen shared with the full-time residents.<\/p>\n
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A key to the house.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
It was the only key provided, as the barrel and bathroom didn’t lock. I initially found that odd, but Maria assured me no one would go inside my barrel.<\/p>\n
The kitchen appeared to be large enough to host an event, I thought.<\/p>\n
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The shared kitchen in the house on the property.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
There were rows of long tables and chairs, and I could use any of the dishes. Aside from the residents I occasionally crossed paths with, it appeared empty.<\/p>\n
When I was ready to sleep, to access the bed, I pushed the pullout table almost all the way in, leaving a sliver of room to climb in and out.<\/p>\n
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The sitting area in the barrel.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
I used the table as a stepping stool.<\/p>\n
I thought the bedroom area was luxurious, especially for such a small space.<\/p>\n
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The bedroom area in the barrel.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
The bed felt like memory foam and came with soft linen sheets. Towels and robes were provided, too.<\/p>\n
On the second day, I decided to check out the garden’s unique offerings, like the sauna and fire pit.<\/p>\n
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A view out the window from inside the barrel.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
To use these amenities, I took firewood from the tool shed. Maria told me that my booking included one bag of firewood. Extra was available for a fee, but I didn’t end up needing more.<\/p>\n
First, I checked out one of the saunas, which cost $60 to use.<\/p>\n
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One of the many saunas on the property.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
It was my first time in a sauna, and I thought it was a spiritual experience. As I sweat through the steam, I felt a tingling sensation in my body.<\/p>\n
The wood-fired hot tubs cost $80 to use, but since I wasn’t there long, I decided to skip this amenity.<\/p>\n
I used the fire pit, too. The pit came with a mechanism called the tongue of fire, which has a chimney to keep smoke away from people’s faces as they cook.<\/p>\n
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The fire pit the author used,<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
I roasted sausages and s’mores, and I thought it was my most pleasant experience ever cooking over fire since I didn’t breathe in smoke.<\/p>\n
On the morning of my departure, I got up early for one final walk through the garden.<\/p>\n
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Snapshots of the property.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
I thought the barrels complemented the plants, giving the whole space a peaceful, calming vibe.<\/p>\n
I longed for more barbecues, sauna sessions, and outdoor showers. But my luxurious stay was over.<\/p>\n
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A pathway through the property.<\/p>\n
Joey Hadden\/Business Insider <\/p>\n
The barrel offered me my best glamping experience yet, and I won’t soon forget it.<\/p>\n
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