This Airbnb is like sleeping in condor’s nest — as you hang from mountain top in Peru
A unique — and stunning — vacation rental experience is getting rave reviews from guests. But be warned: don’t look at the photos if you’re squeamish about soaring heights.
It’s called Skylodge Adventure Suites, and it’s made up of three pods on a mountainside in Urubamba, Peru.
“Have you ever wanted to sleep in a condor’s nest?” the listing on Airbnb says. “Here is the next best thing! A transparent luxury capsule that hangs from the top of a mountain in the Sacred Valley of Peru.”
But getting to the pods is no easy task, considering their placement on the mountain.
“To sleep at Skylodge, people must climb ... Via Ferrata or hike an intrepid trail through ziplines,” the listing says. “One night at this place will make your dreams come true. Packages include breakfast and gourmet dinner with wine, transportation from Cuzco and our professional bilingual guides.”
According to Airbnb superhost Natalia Rodriquez, guests will get “a unique experience that [reconnects guests] with nature or make them realize what ... luxury can be,” she told CNN Travel in 2018.
The rental has a 4.9-star rating, and the reviews on Airbnb simply rave.
“Absolutely incredible experience. Completely unique and totally worth it,” one guest said. “Definitely one of the coolest things I have ever done.”
“This experience lives up to the hype!” another gushed. “We had such a great time! None of us had climbed nor ziplined anything remotely close to this, but the guides were very helpful, informative, and reassuring.”
“It is a super cool experience! We really enjoyed it and felt like our guides kept us super safe and happy!” someone commented.
“Truly a once in a lifetime experience. If you’re on the fence, just do it,” one person said. “It’s a combination of incredible views, adrenaline inducing activities, and great food.”
Guests can book the pods for $450 per night.
This story was originally published January 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM.