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This floating Airbnb in London is nicer than most apartments, and you might be able to stay there for free

Airbnb Floating House London Thames
Airbnb Floating House London Thames

In celebration of the legalization of Airbnb in London, the company is holding a contest where the lucky winner and three friends will get to spend the night in an adorable blue house floating down the city’s main waterway, the River Thames.

The houseboat, which Airbnb describes as “Primrose Hill meets Pixar,” will set sail for one night only later this week.

Amenities for the voyage include massages and a gourmet meal prepared onboard by a professional chef, as well as incredible views of the city iteself. 

Here’s a photo of the living room, via Airbnb:

Airbnb houseboat living room
Airbnb houseboat living room

Inside, guests will find all the comforts of a well appointed home: a bright living room, kitchen, full bathroom, two bedrooms, as well as a landscaped yard with a doghouse in case Fido wants to tag along too. 

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 Here’s a another look at one of the chairs in the living room: 

chair houseboat airbnb
chair houseboat airbnb

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 Here’s a close-up of the houseboat’s steering wheel, located in the kitchen:

airbnb houseboat steering wheel
airbnb houseboat steering wheel

Here’s a view of one of the bedrooms from the living room:

Airbnb houseboat bedroom london
Airbnb houseboat bedroom london

The houseboat features a number of interesting design elements. Here’s a picture of a rotary phone decorating the space: 

airbnb houseboat phone
airbnb houseboat phone

The floating house was designed by brothers Nick and Steve Tidball. Best known for their work in creative advertising, the twins were excited to use their backgrounds in architectural design to bring this project to life. 

Here’s a look at the book selection, curated by the Tidballs:

airbnb houseboat books
airbnb houseboat books

Here’s a picture of the full bathroom guests will use during their stay aboard the houseboat:

airbnb bathroom houseboat london
airbnb bathroom houseboat london

 

Here’s a look at the view from the yard: 

airbnb houseboat yard london
airbnb houseboat yard london

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Be warned, Airbnb will not tolerate any “houseboat parties,” so you’ll have to be on behavior fit for the Queen. 

airbnb floating house front
airbnb floating house front

 To enter for a chance to win, contestants are asked to submit 500 words on where they would go with their own floating house and why. 

In case you don’t win the contest, here are a few other options from Airbnb to get you out on the water.

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