I spent $70 to stay in an Airbnb that used to be a bar. Here's a look inside — and why next time I'm bringing my friends.

During a recent trip 2-night trip to Baltimore, I stayed in a studio apartment listed on Airbnb for $70 a night. The owners say it used to be a bar in the 20th century.

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For full disclosure, Insider paid for the Airbnb accommodation, according to our reporting standards.

"We believe the bar was first established in 1948 as Mickey's Gay '90s, a reference to nostalgia for the 'happy' 1890s," owners Jay and Olivia Trucker told Insider.

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The Truckers said the space remained a bar "in different iterations" until the 1990s, adding that the house had the same owner from 1948 to 1999, according to the deed.

The home had two other owners between 1999 — when the bar closed — and 2016, which is when they bought the house, they said.

The home is in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood, south of the downtown area.

The former bar operated in what is now the ground floor apartment in this house, the Truckers said.

Inside, the portion of the home where the bar used to be — now the Airbnb — is about 500 square feet, the owners told Insider, adding that they live in the apartment upstairs.

The home still felt like a bar, in my opinion, with dark walls and artsy details, from colored chalkboards to stickers and pictures alluding to bands and musicians.

All the windows in the apartment are stained-glass, with black-out curtains and artwork on display.

In the living area are two couches and a mini-fridge.

Inside the fridge, I found two complimentary beers brewed in Baltimore with a note from the owners. I don't drink beer, but I thought it was a nice touch.

On a desk next to the fridge, I saw old photos from the bar that once was occupied this space.

The Truckers told Insider that after purchasing the home, a former Baltimore resident who grew up in the neighborhood stopped by to give them memorabilia from the home's bar days, including these pictures.

The listing includes a queen-sized bed; an additional blow-up mattress may be provided for larger parties. I thought the bed was comfortable and slept well.

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I saw extra pillows in a chest near the bed. Since I was traveling alone, they weren't necessary.

Next to the bed, a coffee bar was stocked with essentials, but I didn't end up using it.

The home also comes with a kitchenette equipped with small appliances, which I would have used if I stayed longer.

For entertainment, the TV offered access to streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.

I thought the bathroom was pretty typical ...

... aside from the additional slop sink. This sink is the only remnant of the house that's original to the bar, the Truckers said.

I also appreciated that the shower appeared modern and clean.

Overall, I thought this was a unique stay for an affordable price. But it felt more like a place to hang out with other people than to stay in by yourself.

I would stay here again, but next time, I'll bring my friends.