Ditch The Hotel Room
Fiending for a vacation that breaks from the norm without taking you too far from home? Book a night at one of these unusual vacation homes across the United States—no passport required.
Invisible House
This vacation home is nearly invisible, thanks to the mirrors covering its entire exterior. Located in Joshua Tree, California, it’s the perfect place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the everyday and reconnect with nature.
Touring the World Famous INVISIBLE HOUSE, Enes Yilmazer
Invisible House: The Details
You can book this vacation home for about $2,000 a night. The home includes a gorgeous, fully equipped kitchen, three suites, and a huge pool.
Touring the World Famous INVISIBLE HOUSE, Enes Yilmazer
The Tiki Suite
Take a load off in this vacation home atop the ocean in Key West, Florida. So remote that you need a water taxi to get there, you can relax while listening to the ocean waves and looking out for dolphins and manatees.
STAYING AT THE TIKI SUITE | Key West, Florida, GabeBabeTV
The Tiki Suite: The Details
This stay will cost around $600 a night. There are minimal amenities and no kitchen, but once you get back on the water taxi, you’re not too far from some of Florida’s key tourist attractions.
One Night on this floating Tiki Suite in Key West!, Diana and Chad
Alpaca Treehouse
If you always dreamed of having a treehouse in your backyard, this Atlanta vacation home will make your dreams come true. Deep in Georgia’s Bamboo forest, it provides a cozy escape that has even been enjoyed by pop celebrity Billie Eilish.
Visitors stay in an Alpaca Treehouse in a bamboo forest, In The Know
Alpaca Treehouse: The Details
Stay at this vacation spot for about $400 a night. It features full amenities and a kitchen, and according to reviews, the hosts are particularly exceptional.
Visitors stay in an Alpaca Treehouse in a bamboo forest, In The Know
Creekside Hideaway
Step into a storybook with a stay at this unique spot in Montana. Tucked away into the mountains, you can sleep in a comfy nook, shower in a tree trunk, and spend your days exploring the Elk Horn Mountains.
Creekside Hideaway Video Walkthrough, AboveTheRestCabins Blue Ridge, GA
Creekside Hideaway: The Details
Book this BnB for about $300 a night. There is a kitchen and a shared bathroom, with plenty of electricity and spaces to plug in your devices.
Creekside Hideaway Video Walkthrough, AboveTheRestCabins Blue Ridge, GA
The Grace Airstream At Progress Park
Stay in the fanciest RV you could dream up with this vacation home in Kentucky. Despite its setting in nature, the camper is equipped with all the luxuries you could imagine, giving you all the best of glamping.
The Grace Airstream At Progress Park: The Details
Enjoy this stay for about $200 a night. It’s well equipped with all the necessary amenities (excluding hot water) and close to great spots for shopping and eating out.
The Silo
You’ve probably never thought about spending the night in a silo, but you’ll do just that with a night at this special vacation home in Missouri. Disconnect from the world while relaxing in a hammock or warming up at the electric fireplace!
Airbnb Feature: The Silo in Bonnie Terre, Missouri, Craig Dehut
The Silo: The Details
Enjoy this spot for around $200 a night. You’ll be comforted with all the expected amenities, as well as have easy access to multiple fun activities like a shooting range and golf course.
Airbnb Feature: The Silo in Bonnie Terre, Missouri, Craig Dehut
Cave Glamping Suite
Glamp like you’ve never imagined with this stay in Utah. Your vacation home is literally carved into the red rock banks, so you’d very technically stay in a cave.
LUXURY GLAMPING CAVE | Zion, Universal Rocks
Cave Glamping Suite: The Details
Guests can stay at this BnB for a little under $200 a night. And though it looks like you’ll be roughing it, the suites are well equipped with air conditioning and hot water, as well as a small kitchen and comfy queen sized beds.
LUXURY GLAMPING CAVE | Zion, Universal Rocks
The Lily Pad
See what all the tiny home hype is about with a stay in this shipping container turned tiny vacation home in Ohio. Surrounded by a gorgeous wooded area, it’s perfect for a solo escape.
*COZY* SHIPPING CONTAINER AIRBNB FULL TOUR! | The Lily Pad, Levi Kelly Tours
The Lily Pad: The Details
This stay comes in at just under $500 a night. Not only does it come with all the expected amenities, but you can also enjoy a steamy dip in an outdoor hot tub.
*COZY* SHIPPING CONTAINER AIRBNB FULL TOUR! | The Lily Pad, Levi Kelly Tours
Private Sage Canyon Cliff House
Venture off the beaten path with this unique stay in Colorado. The vacation suite is built into a cliff in McElmo Canyon, providing both a comfy stay and stunning views of the mountains.
Private Sage Canyon Cliff House: The Details
This BnB costs just under $300 a night. Although fully equipped with the necessities, you won’t find any TVs on this property (but that’s just all the better for you to unplug and unwind!).
Sandra Seitamaa, PexelsGrass-Roofed Earthen Hobbit Hut
If you’re a fan of JRR Tolkien, you’ll adore living like a hobbit in one of these small huts in California. Your stay will feel both out of this world and comfortingly private, giving you plenty of time to dream either awake or sound asleep.
Pratik Trivedi, Unsplash
Grass-Roofed Earthen Hobbit Hut: The Details
Enjoy this spot for about $100 a night. You’ll have a private room, but share major amenities like showers and dining areas with other guests.
Dreamy Treehouse Above Park City
The second treehouse to make this list, this is another stay for those who want to feel like a kid but relax like an adult. Nestled in a gorgeous Utah Canyon, this is perfect for when you really want to get away, and aren’t worried about being too close to civilization.
Dreamy Treehouse Above Park City: The Details
You can secure this spot for $200 a night. The closest city is about an hour away, so you’ll be glad to know the BnB is equipped with all the amenities you need for your stay, including a kitchen and cozy loft.
Private And Secluded Large House
This geometrically unique stay in California might just make you feel like royalty. There’s ample space to wander and be alone in your thoughts, and the remote location leaves a gorgeously starry night sky to enjoy once the sun sets.
Private And Secluded Large House: The Details
This stay comes in at about $250 a night. It is equipped with full amenities, including a very large kitchen and a loft bedroom.
The Bloomhouse By Lodgewell
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to really spend a night at a museum, this unique space in Texas was made just for you. This bnb is all rounded edges—literally. There isn’t a corner or straight edge in sight, which makes for a stay that’s as aesthetically pleasing as it is unique.
What A $500/Night Bloomhouse Looks Like | Weekend House | Refinery29, Refinery29
The Bloomhouse By Lodgewell: The Details
Stay at this artsy spot for a little under $500 a night. This BnB comes with all the necessary amenities, as well as easy access to downtown Austin, Texas.
Out There | The Bloomhouse | Vrbo, Vrbo
The Big Idaho Potato Hotel Farm Stay
This is one to check off your bucket list, because what other opportunity exists to spend a comfortable night on a potato farm in Idaho? You’ll literally sleep in a very large potato, which, at the very least, will make for a pretty intriguing Instagram story.
Big Idaho Potato turned into a hotel and is taking Airbnb reservations, KTVB
The Big Idaho Potato Hotel Farm Stay: The Details
Enjoy this quirky stay for about $200 a night. The hosts managed to fit full amenities into the space, including a full kitchen, bathroom, and even a fireplace.
Big Idaho Potato turned into a hotel and is taking Airbnb reservations, KTVB
Converted WWII Train Car
Experience a blast from the past with a stay in this old train car in Tennessee. While the outside maintains its classic look from decades prior, the inside has been totally renovated to provide guests with a comfortable, contemporary stay.
WWII Train Car Converted Into a PERFECT Airbnb! | FULL TOUR! (Platform 1346), Levi Kelly Tours
Converted WWII Train Car: The Details
Have a historic stay at this BnB for about $150 a night. You’ll be provided with all the necessary amenities, as well as a campfire and the hosts’ friendly puppies to kickback with.
WWII Train Car Converted Into a PERFECT Airbnb! | FULL TOUR! (Platform 1346), Levi Kelly Tours
Pirates Of The Caribbean Getaway
Hot for the world of Captain Jack Sparrow? Go crazy at this California BnB, where you can enjoy a restful night like the pirates in your favorite movie might (if they were into cute and quirky vacation homes, of course).
Pirates Of The Caribbean Getaway: The Details
Spend the night at this vacation home for about $150 a night. The home is furnished with all the needed amenities, as well as a hot tub and outdoor daybed.
Maria Isabella Bernotti, Pexels
Underground Hygge
Hankering for more of a fairytale stay? If so, this Washington BnB is the one you’re looking for. With its unique design and round door, you’ll feel like one of the seven dwarves in Snow White—but a lot more comfy!
Underground Hygge: The Details
Enjoy this stay for $250 a night. The home is equipped with all the amenities you’ll need to sit back and enjoy the quiet of its remote location.
Grant Larcom, PexelsManCave Apartment
Despite the name, this Florida BnB makes a fun stay for both the men and the ladies. Set up in an airplane hanger, and you’re also welcome to bring you four-legged friends long to enjoy this colorful, nostalgic stay.
We stayed at a MAN CAVE in Danville, Florida! | Most Unique Airbnb EVER!!!, MiCaleb Goes West
ManCave Apartment: The Details
This BnB comes in at just under $100 a night. It is fully equipped with amenities, as well as endless photo opportunities afforded by the classic vintage decor.
We stayed at a MAN CAVE in Danville, Florida! | Most Unique Airbnb EVER!!!, MiCaleb Goes West
Agave Suite At JTH Tucson
If you’re looking for major luxury and privacy, this Arizona BnB fits the bill perfectly. Nestled near the state’s Saguaro National Park, it affords visitors a posh stay where they can get the best of hotel life with maximum opportunity to connect with nature.
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Agave Suite At JTH Tucson: The Details
Enjoy this vacation spot for just over $300 a night. You’ll also be given access to ritzy amenities, including daily breakfast and access to daily yoga.
Peaceful Treehouse With Ocean View
We round up this list with a combination of our favorites—a treehouse and the ocean. This California BnB is a dream come true nestled right next to the majestic Nicene Marks Redwood Forest State Park.
Peaceful Treehouse With Ocean View: The Details
You’ll need to reserve at least four nights at this home for about $3,000, but it's well worth the price. Equipped with all the amenities needed for a comfy stay, you’ll want to bring groceries with you so you don’t have to miss a minute of enjoying the home itself!
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