A HOMELESS man who turned a freeway underpass into his personal paradise by furnishing it with a makeshift jacuzzi and four-poster bed has become a viral hit and unlikely tourist attraction.

    Ceola Waddell Jr., 59, began living in the underpass in L.A.’s 110 freeway near Coliseum six months ago.

    He has since foraged two porcelain toilets, discarded refrigerators, couches and two beds to transform the space into his personal refuge.

    Despite becoming a viral hit thanks to a Facebook video of his dwellings, Waddell Jr. faces having it all torn down by city officials.

    They say the site is dangerous and that Waddell Jr. has turned down their offers for help.

    In a virtual tour posted to Facebook earlier this month, the cheery vagrant described the spot as “Paradise Lane.”

    “You have now entered Paradise Lane. Let me give you a little tour.

    “This here is my jacuzzi, it holds 10 gallons of water. All it is a refrigerator on its bottom. I’m being innovative,” he said in the clip.

    Introducing his bedroom, he continued: “Come on down, you have now entered the man cave. This is where my quarters are.”

    In his “guest room,” another bed, “jacuzzi” and toilet could be found.

    Waddell Jr. rents out his spare room and a tent for US$25 each a week to other homeless people in the area.

    (SD-Agencies)