Tents in a mid-terrance

We have all heard of Beds in Sheds, well now we have Tents in a mid-terrace

An Airbnb listing offering an unconventional stay experience inside a London flat has sparked renewed attention after being re-listed, now priced at £80 per night.

The initial uproar in January, which led to the removal of the listing, highlighted the shockingly high cost of living in London's rental market.

Originally priced at £68 per night, the tent stay went viral for all the wrong reasons, showcasing the stark reality of London's housing affordability crisis. Now, with the relisting, guests will need to shell out a staggering £2,240 for a month-long stay, including service fees.

The updated listing provides a more realistic portrayal of the accommodation, cautioning guests about noise levels in the bustling Chinatown area and advising them to bring earplugs.

While security measures are in place, including exterior cameras, there are none inside the tents themselves.

However, despite the increased price and adjustments to the listing, guests still face an additional £14 Airbnb service fee per booking, further inflating the cost.

Reviews from the initial listing were mixed, with praise for the convenient location and responsive host, yet the unconventional nature of the stay divided opinion.

Despite this, the Airbnb managed to maintain an average rating of 4.45 stars. The new listing has already garnered one five-star review, signaling continued interest despite the controversy.

Interestingly, the host has downsized the offering, now accommodating only two tents in the living room instead of three.

This reduction in available space could potentially explain the higher price point for the revised listing.

As the debate around affordable housing in London continues, this Airbnb listing serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by both residents and visitors in navigating the city's rental market.

And may also go some way to explain why former landlords in the private sector would cross the threshold to Airbnb, with minimal regulation and a guarantee you can remove an unwanted guest immediately, this way of renting is looking more and more appealing.