Tired of staying at lame hotels or boring apartments? Airbnb is actually full of quirky lodging places, you just have to know how to find them. Here are some unique Airbnb rentals that you’ll have to see to believe.
A Luxury Tree House… With A Pool?!
Have you ever seen a treehouse with a pool?! This incredible Nicaraguan tree house not only has a beautiful view of both the forest and the ocean, but it has a swimming pool. Just don’t get out of the pool on the wrong side.
The Dog Bark Park Inn Airbnb
If you love dogs and don’t mind catching looks from confused neighbors, then maybe the Dog Bark Park Inn is for you. This gigantic doghouse apartment is located in Cottonwood, Idaho and is sure to provide a unique Airbnb experiences. Although its Airbnb listing is no longer active, you can still book the Dog Bark Park via Trip Adviser.
Castles
Throughout parts of Europe, there are plenty of castles that you can rent on Airbnb. Many of them date back to the 12th century or older, but have been carefully updated through the years. Use this link to search for castles on Airbnb.
A Night In The Aquarium
Unlike in the movie The Godfather, you don’t have to get killed by the mob to sleep with the fishes. This Airbnb contest called “The Shark Aquarium” gave one lucky couple a chance to spend the night in a small glass bedroom surrounded by sharks. Unfortunately, the contest ended in 2016, but who knows, maybe Airbnb will do it again.
In case you are curious, these are the house rules:
- No selfies after dark. Remember, sharks are sensitive to light.
- Avoid watching Jaws before your sleepover. They’re kinder than you think!
- No sleepwalking or night swimming.
- Don’t eat the chum.
- No diving.
- Keep your heads and feet in the bedroom at all times.
- Sheep can’t swim, so count sharks instead.
- Don’t take the bait.
The London Parking Lot With A Bed
You won’t need to open a window to get some air while staying at this unique Airbnb rental… because there are no windows. There aren’t even any walls. This bizarre Airbnb is just a bed and a nightstand in the middle of a parking lot in London.
What this parking lot Airbnb lacks in features and common necessities, like a bathroom and a roof, it makes up for in price. It’s only $11.30 per night.
If you’d rather have a clean bed and a roof, you can still find dozens of Airbnb deals in London for under $30 a night. Just be prepared to share a bunk in a room with up to a dozen strangers.
Igloo Airbnb Rentals
If winter camping in Northern Europe sounds like fun to you, then you should try a search for “snow igloo Airbnb rentals“. There are hundreds of igloo Airbnbs to choose from, from Finland to Alaska. Prices vary from $75 – $150 per night depending on the location, igloo size, and other amenities, but it could be a fun way to experience the Northern Lights.
Not all igloo Airbnbs are made out of snow. If you’d rather have a warmer and dryer igloo experience, there are some igloo-shaped buildings or glass igloos that might be a little more fun for the average traveler. These typically cost $300+ per night.
A Private Jet… Parked On A Runway
Planes are expensive. To help reduce costs, owners will often lease or timeshare their aircraft. But the person who first thought about renting out their plane as an Airbnb room is a genius. Use this search link to find unique Airbnb deals that let you either sleep on an airplane or inside an aircraft hangar. Not all of these planes still fly, but it’ still a unique Airbnb experience you might not want to pass up. Flight attendants are not included, but you might get a small bag of pretzels when you check in.
The French Bubble Cabin
If you want to sleep under the stars in France, then this bubble cabin is worth checking out. It is located in a secluded region of Limoges in Southwest France and has a detached bubble bedroom. In addition to horseback and hiking trails, there’s a hot tub too. Let the romance begin.
The Gingerbread House
This cute Gingerbread House is on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Not only is it centrally located (20 mins to the airport, 10 mins to the beach and 2 minutes to shopping), but Jimi Hendrix himself once stayed in this unique rental back in 1970. Don’t worry, it’s been remodeled since then.
The Airbnb Seashell House
This beautiful abstract house on the island of Isla Mujeres is just a short ferry ride from Cancun, Mexico. Known as the Airbnb Seashell House, this unique Airbnb is located inside a gated property and features a private pool, 2 king beds, a kitchenette, Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
You can make the famous saying, “The world is your oyster” from Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor come true for only $299 dollars a night.
Yachts
If you’re looking for a fun group activity on the water, then you might want to rent an entire yacht on Airbnb. Captains around the world have opened up their boats to Airbnb customers and will even take you out on a variety of excursions including sunset cruses, fishing, snorkeling and more. Just use this search link to find an available Airbnb yacht near your destination. You might find some good Airbnb deals, but for the most part, these yacht rentals will be more expensive than a regular rental.
NERD NOTE: You can find Airbnb rentals all over the world, but the cities with the most Airbnb rentals are Paris, London, New York, Rio and Los Angeles.
Unique Airbnb Rentals – Would You Stay In Any Of These Places?
Not every Airbnb rental has to be a standard house or apartment. There are so many unique Airbnb units to stay in, it would be impossible to try them all. But we think these are the best Airbnb deals if you want somewhere different to stay. Which Airbnb rental on this list was your favorite? Let us know in the comments.
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The glass igloo looks cool.