I Lived In a POTATO House During a TORNADO!

Daniel Ferri

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The video follows the creator’s road-trip stop at the Big Idaho Potato Hotel, a six-ton concrete spud that once toured the country on the Idaho Potato Commission truck and now sits in the middle of a farm just outside Boise. After a quick exterior tour, the host steps through the small red door and shows how the giant “potato” has been converted into a cozy, Instagram-ready tiny home. Inside there’s a queen bed, record player, soft lighting, potato-themed décor, a mini-fridge stocked with local snacks, and two snug armchairs. A short walk across the lawn leads to a converted grain silo with a claw-foot tub, skylight, sink, and flush toilet, proving the novelty stay doesn’t skimp on modern comforts.

While settling in, emergency weather alerts interrupt the laid-back tour: a severe thunderstorm with tornado potential is racing across southern Idaho. The sky quickly shifts from blue to an ominous green-gray, and the winds start whipping through the open fields. Unsure whether a giant concrete potato is a smart place to ride out extreme weather, the creator weighs options but ultimately hunkers down inside the thick walls, joking that a potato is technically “earth-grown armor.” The eerie calm before the storm breaks with pounding rain, marble-sized hail, and howling gusts; power flickers, and the lights snap off, leaving only flashlights to illuminate the curved interior as debris rattles against the shell.

For nearly an hour the storm rattles the structure, but the potato house holds firm. No funnel cloud touches down on the property, though local news confirms minor tornado activity a few miles away. When the winds finally die, the host steps outside to limbs scattered across the field but no major damage—proof that the quirky lodging is sturdier than it looks. Morning sunlight reveals clear skies, birdsong, and the resident Highland cow Dolly—an Airbnb perk—waiting for a scratch behind the ears.

The video closes with a candid cost breakdown: around $250 per night with bookings often filled months in advance. The creator praises the host Kristie Wolfe for transforming a retired parade prop into one of America’s most memorable Airbnbs, then summarizes lessons learned: even in a tornado warning, the Big Idaho Potato Hotel delivers both safety and storytelling value, making it a must-try for travelers who crave unique accommodations and a good dose of Idaho potato pride.

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