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Located in Big Lake, Alaska, a 1956 Douglas DC-6 cargo plane has been transformed into a two-bedroom with a full kitchen and living room available for rent on Airbnb.
The owner carefully positioned the plane near a private 1700-foot-long airstrip. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Jon Kotwicki, a former pilot, has turned a retired 1956 Douglas DC-6 cargo plane into a unique and comfortable living space available for rent on Airbnb. Located in Big Lake, Alaska, the plane has been transformed into a two-bedroom with a full kitchen, living room and even a cockpit.
The aircraft, which originally flew in 1956, can be rented for around Rs 41,000 per night. According to his Airbnb profile, Kotwicki carefully positioned the plane near a private 1700-foot-long airstrip and ensured there was enough space for visitors’ cars, trucks and even bush plane parking.
The exact cost of converting the plane isn’t clear, but as per Business Insider, the plane itself can cost between $10,000 (approximately Rs 8 Lakh) and $250,000 (approximately Rs 2 Crore). The former pilot mentioned he spent around $100,000 (approximately Rs 85 Lakh) to buy and transport the plane.
A video featuring the aerial footage of the unique home shows the aircraft surrounded by snow. The plane also has a fire pit on the right wing, offering a cosy spot to relax and enjoy the stunning views with your loved ones.
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “That’s the coolest Airbnb I’ve ever seen.”
Another shared, “What an incredible accommodation.”
“I live not even 5 minutes away from it, it looks so cool from afar, had to drive past it every day going to school,” a comment read.
An individual shared, “This is insane.”
One more added, “Such a cool and unique experience. Looks so fun.”
After buying the aircraft, Jon Kotwicki, along with his girlfriend and a friend, moved the DC-6 from Fairbanks to Big Lake. They worked for four days and spent 16 hours each day dismantling the plane to prepare for transport.
According to Kotwicki, “We unbolted the plane, and cut off the wings to make it smaller for transport. Then we used cranes and forklifts to place the plane parts onto separate trailers. One of our trailers was 93 feet long. We drove the trailers 350 miles to our property in Wasilla, Alaska. Then it was time to place it back together.”
The former pilot shared that the plane has a master bedroom with a king-size bed and a guest room with a queen-size bed. There’s also a sofa bed in the living room, which can accommodate up to six people.
The kitchen includes basic appliances like a sink, refrigerator, freezer, toaster oven and microwave for cooking. The conversion process wasn’t easy, as they discarded a lot of materials and rebuilt many things. Despite these difficulties, Kotwicki feels the result was better than he imagined.
