Airbnb is probably the first place most people look when they are searching for a place to stay on vacation these days. If you have only used Airbnb to book your summer beach house, you are missing out. There are so many unique Airbnb stays available, like treehouses, boxcars, and firehouses. You can even book your own private island if you want a romantic hideaway for a few days! Here are ten unique Airbnb stays to inspire your next adventure.
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A Hobbit House
If you have ever wished you could stay in the Shire for a few days, check out this Hobbit Style Underground Cabin in Virginia that looks like it could be straight out of The Lord of the Rings. Nestled in the valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this secluded Hobbit House makes for a quiet, relaxing, and unique Airbnb weekend getaway.
This lovely little Hobbit hole was uniquely hand-crafted by the host and his family. The concrete countertop was made from stones that came from right there on the property. The pottery was made by the host’s daughter, and some of the wooden furniture and tables are made of local wood and crafted on-site. On top of all the unique and handcrafted elements, you also get to enjoy heated floors and a waterfall shower during your stay.
If you are looking for a few quiet days in Middle-earth, but are far from Virginia, the good news is that there are other Hobbit-like accommodations on Airbnb. Just search “unique Airbnb stays” and you will be headed to the Shire in no time.
A Working Sheep Farm
The Scottsville Brown Barn is located on a working sheep farm in Virginia that is less than two miles from downtown Scottsville, 25 minutes from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, and less than 30 minutes from Charlottesville. Booking The Brown Barn gives you the unique Airbnb experience of farm living, while also experiencing indoor luxury – it is the perfect getaway!
While the space is quite luxurious, featuring a double shower head in the bathroom, organic linens and towels, a kitchen with gorgeous marble countertops, a smart TV, high-speed internet, and a laundry room, it is a working farm and you will find the owners out and about doing farm chores throughout your stay. Odessa the pony lives in the barn downstairs (you are welcome to head down and say hello). You will likely see chickens pecking around outside and hear the sheep “bah” from time to time. Plus, if you are interested in boarding your own horse during your stay, that can be arranged. There is plenty of land available for you to ride on.
This is one of those unique Airbnb stays that let you enjoy some beautiful Virginia countryside, interact with some farm animals if you want, and hide away for a few days.
A Castle Straight out of a Story Book
Who did not grow up fantasizing about being whisked away to live in a castle? Alabama’s most popular and unique Airbnb stay can make those little kid dreams come true. Sheldon Castle is a unique, artistic home near downtown Fairhope that is nestled against protected park land with a variety of birds, including a number of often active owls. Next door is Mosher Castle, complete with a moat and a dragon! Guests are invited to walk the grounds of both castles.
During your stay in this unique Airbnb storybook castle, you will stay in a completely private suite in one part of the Castle with the Sheldon descendants in the rest of the home. The suite has gorgeous vaulted ceilings with beautiful exposed beams, giving the place a spacious, fairytale feel. The handsome king-sized sleigh bed and the large bay window add to the magic.
A Dome House
Spend some time off the grid in this Off-grid Adobe Dome near Big Bend National Park in Texas. This dome rests on one of the few remaining territories under a dark sky ordinance, which offers unmatched views of the night sky and a completely unobstructed view of the horizon. You will see the most truly majestic sunrises and sunsets during your stay. Though the dome is isolated, the entrance to Big Bend National Park is just a 25-minute drive. The historic Terlingua Ghost town is about the same, making it a good base for daily trips to nearby sites, towns, and hikes around the Big Bend Region.
The dome is an earthen structure that gives serious Star Wars Tatooine vibes. It is entirely powered by solar power and has a small, but functional, kitchen with a propane stove and oven. The kitchen sink pumps water from a small rain collection cistern. There is no shower or flush toilet. There is a composting toilet in a separate, private outhouse next to the dome and there is an outdoor solar bag shower available. This is the perfect unique Airbnb to spend a few days absorbing the amazing views, spending time getting back to basics, and taking the time to relax in the quiet desert surroundings.
A Tree House
Leaf Treehouse at HoneyTree Farm is perched among sturdy live oaks on a slice of Texas heaven, just 10 minutes from Main Street Fredericksburg. Unlike the treehouse of your childhood, the Leaf Treehouse has a luxurious interior that includes a king-sized bed with organic cotton sheets, a thoughtfully stocked kitchenette, a full bathroom with a rain shower, a padded reading nook, and an outdoor bathtub on the upper deck. Private and cozy, this little treehouse in the sky would make for a unique Airbnb romantic getaway with your love.
If the Leaf Treehouse is booked up, HoneyTree Farm has four other luxury treehouses available for your unique Airbnb escape. But if you are not headed for Texas, you’ll find other amazing treehouses available in other parts of the country when you search for unique Airbnb stays.
A Silo
Another unique Airbnb if you are headed to Texas is The Silo House At Laughing Llama Farm. The Silo is secluded and private, conveniently located within 25-30 minutes to everything the area – Waco, Temple, and Belton – has to offer. The Silo House is a renovated grain bin located on ten acres of The Laughing Llama Farm in Troy, Texas. This one-of-a-kind silo has an artistic, eclectic charm that you are sure to love. It has an upstairs loft with a queen-sized bed that is accessible by a spiral staircase. There is a full bathroom with a shower inside, but there is also a private outdoor shower under the stars. There is a full-sized kitchen inside, as well as an outdoor grill.
Sit in the rocking chairs by the chiminea on the front porch or grill steaks on the outdoor grill and watch the sunset. Bring fishing rods and fish in the pond or spend the morning watching the llamas and the sheep graze while enjoying your coffee. However you spend your time at The Silo House, you will enjoy the quiet Texas countryside.
A Train Car
If you grew up reading The Boxcar Children, you probably had fantasies of a boxcar hideaway like the Alden children. If you are traveling through Tennessee, book a few nights in this Converted WWII Train Car and make those childhood fantasies come true! The inside of the train car is gorgeous and so are the grounds around it. This renovated kitchen car features an open-plan layout, plank wood flooring, modern furnishings and decor, an outdoor fire pit, and a number of outdoor spaces to relax and unwind. Spend some time with a glass of wine while you soak in the big bathtub or take a walk over to the beautiful koi pond and sit under the gazebo.
Another unique Airbnb train car stay is available at the Wallace Ranch Boxcar Bunkhouse in Texas. When in operation over 100 years ago, this renovated boxcar was used to keep fruit and vegetables cool during the summer transit across the United States. Nowadays, the ice chute has been turned into a shower. When you are not hanging out in the boxcar, spend some time in the hot tub outdoors!
A Private Island
Unlike any place you have stayed before, The Private Islands of Old House Cay is a beautiful hideaway in South Carolina’s Lowcountry that boasts all the comforts of home. Old House Cay is a series of interconnected private islands off the coast of South Carolina about 10 minutes from Hilton Head Island. It is accessible only by boat (the trip there and back is included when you book your stay), making this unique Airbnb getaway a truly private experience since you have the entire island to yourself.
Enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, or just lounging around in the hammock with a book or a cocktail. Guests stay in a cozy, rustic solar-powered house with four beds and two and a half bathrooms. Wildlife is abundant across the islands and the sunset views are spectacular. Wooden boardwalks connect the islands and an observation tower lets you have a beautiful 360-degree view.
A Firehouse
Stay in one of New Orleans’ most unique Airbnb properties when you book a vacation in the Historic Engine 24 New Orleans Firehouse. This renovated 19th Century firehouse was saved and renovated by a local architect It is made up of three large units that are rented together. The main floor has three queen-sized bedrooms, one of which also has bunk beds for kids or extra guests. The Penthouse has two bedrooms, one with a king-sized bed. Finally, there is the townhouse with two queen-sized bedrooms that each open directly into the courtyard. Each bedroom is completely private and has its own individual bathroom.
Invite your family or friends to enjoy the history of this French Quarter area Firehouse while also enjoying its modern amenities. There is a spacious kitchen and common area and there is even a pool table!
A Floating Barrel
Stay in one of two “Wine Barrel” Floating Cabins located just across the Canadian border on Lake Eerie, only minutes from all the major wineries in the area. This is a glamping experience like no other. You will be tied to shore and floating in beautiful Fox Creek overlooking lush vineyards and surrounded by wildlife. As soon as you step into your floating cabin you will be greeted by the beautiful smell of cedar and see the cabin’s feature attraction – the panoramic window overlooking the water. Lounge on the comfy queen-sized bed and watch as nature passes by your view into country bliss. Gaze up through your window at night into a starry sky not polluted by city lights.
Relax on the deck’s lounge chairs shaded by an umbrella and enjoy the view of the Pinot Grigio grapes preparing themselves for harvest in the surrounding vineyard. The custom outdoor whiskey barrel sink adds a fun touch to your unique Airbnb stay on the water. A rowboat comes as an extra perk with your stay so you can take in a romantic sunset on the creek.
These are only a few of the unique Airbnb stays available. If you can dream it – whether it is a childhood fantasy like a treehouse or a romantic weekend on a private island, it is probably out there waiting for you to book it. So what are you waiting for? Check out these unique Airbnb stays waiting for you, so you can get out on your next amazing adventure.
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