Airbnb's Bogancloch Treehouse is a caravan up a tree

It might just be Britain's quirkiest Airbnb yet - a caravan hoisted 13-ft up a tree. The Bogancloch Treehouse, in Rhynie, Scotland, is a three-person 1960s touring caravan and former film prop which guests can stay in for just 17 per night, provided they don't mind having no mains electricity, no internet and no bathroom

It might just be Britain's quirkiest Airbnb yet - a caravan hoisted 13-ft up a tree.

The Bogancloch Treehouse, in Rhynie, Scotland, is a three-person 1960s touring caravan and former film prop which guests can stay in for just £17 per night, provided they don't mind having no mains electricity, no internet and no bathroom facilities. 

Its refreshingly frank description states that the caravan's interior is 'shabby', it's five miles from any street lights, and that the owner isn't liable for anyone falling off it - and boasts rave reviews from more than 120 prior guests and a solid 4.5 out of 5 overall rating.

The Bogancloch Treehouse (pictured), in Rhynie, Scotland, is a three-person 1960s touring caravan and former film prop which guests can stay in for just £17 per night

The Bogancloch Treehouse (pictured), in Rhynie, Scotland, is a three-person 1960s touring caravan and former film prop which guests can stay in for just £17 per night

The owner, actor and merchant seaman Jake Williams, shot a short film based in the tree-hoisted caravan in 2011, which starred only himself, dubbed Two Years at Sea.

Instead of taking it back down to ground level when filming was over, he started renting it out instead. 

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He writes in the description: 'This treehouse is 12ft 6in above the ground, and it's 15 miles to the hospital. We don't pay any public-liability insurance, so if you're a sleepwalker or a big drinker, please be careful.'

The vehicle is equipped with a double bed and another single, a gas cooker and paraffin lamps for light, as well as a dry composting toilet at ground level.

The vehicle is equipped with a double bed and another single, a gas cooker and paraffin lamps for light, as well as a dry composting toilet at ground level

The vehicle is equipped with a double bed and another single, a gas cooker and paraffin lamps for light, as well as a dry composting toilet at ground level

Its refreshingly frank description states that the caravan's interior is 'shabby', it's five miles from any street lights, and that the owner isn't liable for anyone falling off it

Its refreshingly frank description states that the caravan's interior is 'shabby', it's five miles from any street lights, and that the owner isn't liable for anyone falling off it

The worktop (pictured) slides back over the sink so that guests can get out of the door and out to the balcony and steps

The worktop (pictured) slides back over the sink so that guests can get out of the door and out to the balcony and steps

'It's a 1960s touring caravan so obviously there is no shower or bath,' Mr Williams states. 'I recommend having an allover wash the 'Japanese' way, with two kettlefuls of water and two facecloths, one for soaping and one for rinsing yourself.'

He adds: 'There are no street-lights within five miles. I recommend arriving during daylight if possible, so you are settled-in before it's dark. 

'The advantage is that you can see the stars (and occasionally the Northern Lights) if the sky is clear.'

Mr Williams writes that 'mostly' he leaves guests alone, but is happy to offer his local recommendations.

The owner writes in the description: 'This treehouse is 12ft 6in above the ground, and it's 15 miles to the hospital. So if you're a sleepwalker or a big drinker, please be careful.' Pictured, the entrance to the site where the lodging is located

The owner writes in the description: 'This treehouse is 12ft 6in above the ground, and it's 15 miles to the hospital. So if you're a sleepwalker or a big drinker, please be careful.' Pictured, the entrance to the site where the lodging is located

His reviews are rapturous.

One guest, who visited in June, raved: 'One of the most unique/hospitable experiences I have ever had travelling. The caravan, and Jake are two of the most interesting things I have come across. '

Another wrote: 'We agreed that Jake could do with a negative review, to balance out all the rapturous praise the treehouse has been getting and generally lower people’s expectations. 

'Unfortunately, as I pointed out to him, the treehouse would have had to have been way less cosy, the scenery far less beautiful and the man himself a lot less hospitable and good fun for this to be anything less than glowing.'

Interested in booking a last-minute trip to see it for yourself?

'Next-day bookings don't always work,' Mr William advises. 'The internet and phone here are a bit dodgy.' 

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