The "Anywhere Bed" Is the Ultimate Must-Have for Hosts

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Picture this: Your long-distance pal or family member is finally making their way to your corner of the world for a visit. Since you want to spend as much time with them as possible—and, okay, perhaps flex your hosting muscles—you instinctively insist that they stay at your home rather than book a room at a nearby hotel. It's only later, after you've already extended the invitation, that you remember one tiny flaw in the plan: You don't have a guest room, or even a bed, for that matter) where they can sleep. That's where a genius find, which the Internet cleverly dubbed "The Everywhere Bed" comes in handy. (It's basically an air mattress with a built-in frame!)

Though a designated guest bedroom with its own plush, luxurious mattress would be ideal, it's not a realistic option for those with limited square footage. Of course, laying an air mattress on the floor or a blanket atop your couch are both viable routes to consider, though neither capture that "mi casa es su casa" spirit. For something a little more polished—and, well, welcoming, the Ivation EZ-bed is your best bet. How, you may be wondering, did we happen upon this brilliant find? On Instagram of course, where we witnessed the bed in action.

Think of this viral find as the next generation of air mattresses. Here, an inflatable bed is attached to a metal frame that stands 24 inches tall so guests can easily get in and out. There's even a little space underneath the bed to store luggage. And thanks to a built-in pump, you can easily inflate the mattress to your desired firmness in under four minutes. A whopping 48 interior coils lay the foundation for a soft-yet-supportive slumber, while the Deflate Defender technology includes a silent secondary pump system keeps the bed from sagging.

Air mattresses do have the tendency to leak or get punctured over time, but this one is complete with airtight seams and a dual-layer laminated PVC exterior to give you some peace of mind. And, once you're done, you can deflate the bed and fold it back into its zippered, wheeled carrying case. Yes, it's that easy so it's no wonder why the Internet is clamoring to get their hands on one. "This is amazing," an excited shopper wrote. "We used ours last year to stick [my partner] in the basement when he was sick," another person said. "He said it was comfortable and he could sleep, which is a big deal when you're sick.

The Ivation EZ-bed comes in an array of sizes that are suitable for every sleep scenario: A twin for children's slumber parties, a full for solo snoozers, and a couple-approved queen that can support up to 450 pounds. That said, at $330 for a twin, these inflatable options are cheaper than a traditional bed but considerably more pricey than most air mattresses. However, the cost-per-use is bound to go down quickly. If you're looking for budget-friendly buys, we picked out a few more affordable alternatives to consider below.

EZ Air Mattress

2-Person Collapsible Portable Cot

EZ Bed Self-Inflating Air Mattress

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