Guests Left Horrified After Finding Disturbing ‘Surprise’ Beneath The Bed

That awkward moment when your dream vacation turns nightmarish.

Jesse

• Published in Weird
• November 11, 2024

There’s nothing like the anticipation of arriving at a rental house that promises comfort, luxury, and the perfect backdrop for weekend adventures. You envision cozy corners, an open kitchen ready for late-night snack raids, and maybe even a window seat that’s just made for capturing sunset views.

However, for one unlucky duo, their stay at a Michigan nine-bedroom rental wasn’t quite the dream escape they’d imagined. 

Sure, in the world of vacation rentals, it's fair to expect some quirks. But what do you do when your getaway resembles an escape room challenge? Buckle up because we’re diving into the bizarre tale of a nine-bedroom rental house that left two women utterly flabbergasted. 

Imagine walking into your rental after a long drive, ready for a cozy weekend with your best friend, only to find yourself starring in what could possibly be described as a mystery thriller.

Stephanie, known to her TikTok followers as @she.stewards, and her friend Lauren thought they were in for a peaceful escape. Instead, they discovered a property that could have doubled as a paranoia experiment. 

Everything—and I mean everything—was locked up. The fridge? Zip-tied shut. The kitchen cupboards? Also zip-tied. Even the door to an unknown room was ominously secured, leaving the duo to imagine who—or what—might be lurking inside.

But the weirdest of all was what they found under the bed. Scroll down for more details…

They checked in for a peaceful stay but checked out with a story—everything in this rental was tied shut like it was on lockdown

Stephanie’s bizarre Airbnb experience became an internet legend, racking up over 2.5 million views on TikTok. It all started innocently enough: she arrived with her best friend Lauren, all fired up for a fun getaway. 

The first red flag? A hefty “House Rules” booklet glaring at them from the counter. “Bet it says everything’s locked,” Lauren joked, flipping through the pages. Spoiler: She wasn’t wrong.

Welcome to the rental experience where curiosity isn’t just discouraged—it’s impossible

Stephanie and Lauren turned their stay into an investigative report, filming every bizarre twist of this 'no-touch' nine-bedroom rental

As they explored further, the house only upped the ante. Either the house owner had some deeply rooted trust issues, or someone simply forgot to tell them they were guests in a DIY fortress.

Paranoia on overdrive: The host must have thought these guests were professional heist masterminds.

Locked doors, zip-tied cupboards, and a hands-off fridge? It’s not a rental, it’s a fortress with a view

Exploring this house felt like navigating a real-life escape room but without the fun part.

Just when they thought things couldn’t get any weirder, they peered under the bed only to discover a pink intimate toy staring right back at them. “She could’ve put that in the locker,” Stephanie commented.

Things got truly strange when an unexpected find under the bed made them wish they'd left that mystery unsolved—it was an intimate toy, guys.

Everything was locked up except the one thing that really needed locking up. Or perhaps she didn’t mind if her guests might want a go. Who knows?

Stephanie admitted she was too freaked out to go downstairs, claiming there was some seriously 'weird energy' lurking in the house.

This Airbnb experience redefined what it means to 'expect the unexpected.’

I doubt this duo would be checking into any Airbnb’s in the near future

Stephanie left a scathing review, which led to a full refund after Airbnb’s policy check and an intervention from their customer service team. The platform’s rules are clear: hosts must disclose restrictions, and amenities should be accessible—zip-tied fridges definitely don’t qualify.

The internet was ablaze with reactions ranging from disbelief to dark humor as they laughed at the absurdity of it all

Once you rent your house out on Airbnb, prepare for the pros and cons

“Did you put in a report and get your money back?“”

“Call Airbnb. They would have immediately refunded you.”

This is wild!

Do you agree?

The experience now serves as both a hilarious cautionary tale and a proof of the weird, wonderful, and sometimes wildly locked-up world of vacation rentals. 

So, next time you hit "book now," remember: when in doubt, read the reviews—and maybe pack a pair of scissors, just in case.

Jesse