Mosman Park, Perth: Woman renting a bed on her verandah for $130-a-night in wealthy suburb says it’s a ‘normal’ thing to do in Australia – but sparks a furious backlash

A woman renting a single bed on the veranda of her home in an affluent suburb defended the ad and insisted it was “completely normal”.

The Airbnb in Mosman Park, in Perth’s wealthy eastern suburbs, costs $130 a night for a “very comfortable single bed” exposed to the elements.

The listing, now removed, touts the single bed as being perfect for someone “who loves waking up to the sun and the birds” and has a mosquito net.

Landlady Kirstie said she offered the bed to take advantage of the large number of people looking for short-term accommodation.

While also offering a single room inside the house for just $100 a night, Kristie was forced to remove the single bed from the website after receiving negative reviews.

Kristie said she first listed the bed last summer after receiving a number of requests to rent a room that she “couldn’t help with.”

“It’s a normal thing in Australia. I grew up in the countryside. We always have beds on the veranda. It’s only offered to people who like it. I love sleeping outside,” she said. Western Australia.

“I have since removed it from the list because I received a series of unusual and unpleasant messages.

“Until recently, it was a great experience to share, but something has changed. People seem accusatory. My ad was completely transparent.

She then fired back at the price of $130 a night because it was technically only $50 a night after Airbnb fees and cleaning fees.

The listing says the bed is located just outside a “small, cozy and colorful three-bedroom house” that an occupant can share with Kristie and other guests in the house.

“There are three large Australian eucalyptus trees. In summer, between November and March, trees constantly lose a large quantity of leaves,” the announcement reads.

“An exterior awning, waterproof and transparent, can be lowered if necessary to protect against heavy rain.

“Sometimes there are mosquitoes. The mosquito net works well when you are on your bed, but one person was bothered by the moss while sitting at the outdoor table, making the job not always pleasant.

Although Airbnb was billed as the “cheapest” option in the wealthy suburb, a wave of negative reviews led Kristie to question the ad.

A review left just before the bed was removed on the website said it was “overpriced” and “extremely poorly maintained.”

She responded by saying that she removed leaves from the garden twice a week and that her house and garden were “just the way I like them.”

Kristie said it was “the kind of review that makes me not want to be a host anymore.”

She said a number of people had been “delighted” with the announcement and wanted to continue sharing her home.