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Sleep inside a train car at this unique Airbnb—only 30 minutes from Birmingham [PHOTOS]
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Why stay in a hotel when you can sleep in… a train car?
Located on the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River, this Airbnb listing is certainly one of the most unique in Alabama. With a hot tub, outdoor bar, fire pits and even a putt-putt golf course, you might check in and never want to leave.
Read on for details and an inside look.
Step inside this sleeper train car in Dora, AL
Located in Dora, Alabama, this 100-acre property has plenty to explore.
While the train car’s exterior is original, the interior has been completely renovated featuring four of the original sleepers with a new look: three Western-themed rooms and a Dolly Parton room.
Inside, the car can sleep up to seven guests and also features a kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave and coffee station.
Outdoor fun, entertainment + more
If you’re the adventurous type, you can kayak or tube on the Warrior River using a private road that leads right to the river. But on-site, the property boasts more than enough entertainment to keep you occupied during your stay.
Here’s a look at the outdoor fun:
- Corn hole
- Fire-pit
- Horseshoes
- 2 grilling areas
- Enclosed picnic pavilion
- Karaoke machine
- 2 additional covered pavilions
- Beach volleyball
- Stock tank pool
- Hot tub
Check out the full listing here.
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