Many of us fantasize about living in a cave. And, as BoredPanda points out, that childhood fantasy is totally attainable.
The “most exquisite cave in the world” has been up for sale, and no, it does not resemble our forefathers’ cave houses.
The Beckham Creek Cave Lodge, located in a rural section of Arkansas, was initially designed as a bomb shelter but has now been refurbished into a luxury hotel.

It sleeps up to eight people and has its own subterranean labyrinth of stalagmites and stalactites, a fountain, and even a helipad.

Celestial Tea co-founder John Hay later purchased it for $146,000, along with 240 acres.

During the Cold War, he saw this cave as a fantastic retreat.

The cave was subsequently converted into a fallout shelter over the course of four years and $2 million.

According to a 1988 story, “20 employees excavated 250 million years of ancient silt from a subterranean chamber.”

“The walls were then covered with stone and topped with three-foot-thick cement.”

“The oak paneled windows in the kitchen and living room, as well as an arched walnut entryway, have been maintained.”

“In the event of a battle, all of these apertures may be filled with concrete blocks.”

He sold the bomb bunker once the Cold War ended, realizing it was no longer required.

The owner of the world’s most opulent cave converted it into a hotel before re-listing it for sale.

The water for the residence originates from inside the cave and goes into a storage tank, where it is purified.

The one that is not in use runs under the earth and emerges in another pool next to the front entrance, then overflows the mountain (as a form of cascade after heavy rain) to be kept in a big grazing pond close to the helipad. The pond’s water has a lovely blue hue and teems with fish.

The cave home was recently updated in 2014, and it currently measures 538 square meters and has four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Each of the four bedrooms is distinctive, with queen-size mattresses, open cave walls, and magnificent bathrooms.

Because much of the cave has been conserved during all periods of building and repair, all chambers are rich in natural rock formations.

When you’re not marveling at the open cave walls and natural overhanging stalactites, you may grill a steak on the foredeck and take in the breathtaking sights.

Prepare $2.75 million if you want a peaceful area surrounded by wildlife and a network of tunnels to explore, and aren’t terrified of the thick rock over your head.