There is no doubt that there is something to be said about staying in local neighborhoods when you travel. Perhaps, that is why we tend to stay in Airbnbs wherever we visit. Airbnb allows us to stay in unique neighborhoods rather than staying in a typical boring hotel room. Plus with the right know-how, you can save money on Airbnb which means you can splurge on other fun adventures wherever you go, especially in the U.S.
But who wants to stay in just an extra bedroom in someone’s house?
Well, if you are willing to try something a bit more unique, there are countless Airbnbs in the U.S. with a lot of character. Whether you want to stay in an old train car, a yurt, a lighthouse, or even spend a weekend in the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile, there are fun and unusual Airbnbs all across America. So, pack your bags and get ready to discover some of the best Airbnbs in the U.S.
The Best Airbnbs in Alabama
1) Reside in a real Southern Plantation
If you have ever wanted a true southern experience, then staying in the Everhope Plantation Airbnb may be one of the best Airbnb experiences you can have in Alabama. Dating back to the mid-1800s, this may be one historical experience to make our Alabama Bucket list. With the tall ceilings, original woodwork, and replicas of the original carpet and drapes, you may never want to leave. But if you do want to explore the area, you are less than an hour from Tuscaloosa.
2) Have a Mountain Getaway in a Yurt
When people think of a Yurt, perhaps visions of a large canvas tent on the plains of Mongolia come to mind. But if you are in Alabama, you can stay in one of these quirky Yurt Airbnbs atop the mountains overlooking the beautiful Lake Logan Martin near Talladega. But don’t fret because this unique Airbnb still comes with a TV, hardwood floors, and a beautifully tiled shower.
Whether you want to stay in an old train car, a lighthouse, or even spend a weekend in the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile, there are fun & unusual Airbnbs across all of America. Discover the Best Airbnbs in the U.S. today!
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The Best Airbnbs in Alaska
1) Witness the Aurora Borealis in a Domed Igloo
What better way to witness the Northern Lights than from your own domed igloo in Fairbanks, Alaska! At Borealis Basecamp you can stay in one of the best Airbnbs in the U.S. Plus, during the day you can hike trails, sit by the fire pit, ride fat-tire bikes, go snowshoeing, catch dinner by ice fishing, or take a ride dogsledding the private property.
2) Stay amid the wildlife in a real Log Cabin
Just outside of Fairbanks, is an authentic Alaskan Cabin Airbnb overlooking Creamer’s Field Waterfowl Refuge. Here you can hide away from the world as you snuggle under the extra blankets on the couch and watch a movie. Or if you are feeling a bit more adventurous, you can explore the wildlife surrounding this unique Airbnb on one of the countless trails surrounding it.
The Best Airbnbs in Arkansas
1) Relive your Hippie Days in an Old School Bus
Now we don’t want to instigate flashbacks of your days with The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, but if you are looking at Airbnb USA for a fun and unique place to stay, then the Skoolie Airbnb will fit the bill. This renovated school bus is amazing. Loaded with heating/air, WiFi, and gorgeous kitchen space, this quirky Airbnb will take Glamping to a whole new level. You may not want to leave. But if you do, there are plenty of local hiking trails that will have you exploring the amazing Ozarks!
2) Unleash your inner Morlock inside a Cave
Overlooking a valley in Parthenon, Arkansas, the amazing Cave hotel may be one of the best Airbnbs in the U.S. Though the lodge was built within a natural cave in the Ozarks, it has been beautifully renovated with modern amenities. There is even a honeymoon suite upstairs with a unique round bed for experiencing the cave’s naturally made round stalactite. Don’t forget to take the time to enjoy the waterfall in the living room.
The Best Airbnbs in Arizona
1) Stay in a Retro Dodge Campervan
What better way to explore Grand Canyon National Park than by staying in this unique 1968 Dodge Family Wagon Airbnb in Williams, Arizona. It is a great way to get off the grid with a comfy full-sized futon in this quirky campervan. Along with a husky mix named Kulo, cats, chickens, a donkey, llama, and alpaca on the property, you can spend your nights stargazing under the Arizona night sky.
2) Sleep in a traditional Navajo Dwelling
If you are looking for a truly unique Airbnb USA experience, then staying at a real Navajo Hogan at the Shash Dine’ Airbnb is where you will want to vacation. Located on a working sheep ranch near Antelope Canyon, the Hogan is an earthen floored traditional Navajo dwelling near the town of Page, Horseshoe Bend, and the Grand Canyon. What is cool is that this experience will offer one insight as to how the Navajo live in Arizona.
The Best Airbnbs in California
1) Get lost in the woods with Hansel and Gretel in a Gingerbread House
There is no doubt that if you are looking for a quirky Airbnb in California, the Gingerbread House Airbnb in Geyserville, California definitely fits the bill. Though it is not made of real gingerbread, this cool looking Airbnb will still have you reliving your favorite childhood fairy tales while visiting wine country. The best part is that the Gingerbread House Airbnb is also part of the Isis Oasis Sanctuary. Here, you can simply relax with meditation classes, walks around the gardens, or just sit by the pool with a good book.
2) Grab your favorite pardner & stay at the Love Nest Horse Ranch
If you are looking for one the best Airbnbs in the U.S. for couples then head to the Love Nest Horse Ranch Airbnb in Morongo Valley just outside of Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs. Your private rooms are located atop their large wooden barn where you will even find an old fashioned claw foot tub inside that is made for two. If that doesn’t spark the romance, then at night take your partner either out for a beverage at their Draft Horse Saloon or enjoy the night on the large private deck for some amazing star gazing.
The Best Airbnbs in Colorado
1) Stay with the Electric Mayhem Band in an old Hippie Bus
Overlooking Barker Reservoir, just walking distance to downtown Nederland, the Gypsy Love Bus Airbnb is the perfect retreat for couples who love the outdoors. But don’t let its tie-dye, worn down appearance fool you. The Gypsy Love Bus comfortably sleeps two and has a kitchen, Wi-Fi, central heating and air conditioning. Plus, being in the foothills of the Rockies, you will be able to enjoy some amazing hiking or skiing during the winter months.
2) Find your curiosity and a sense of wonder in an Earth House
When Adrian Young was designing his dream home, he wanted to create a space to cultivate curiosity, play with his kids, and immerse in the great outdoors. Thus the Wonder Haus Airbnb came to be. Just outside of Pagosa Springs, on 7 acres surrounded by the San Juan National Forest, Adrian built a quirky looking passive solar earth home with an observation tower. If you stay at this cool Airbnb, make sure you take wine and blankets and spend evenings stargazing from atop the tower.
The Best Airbnbs in Connecticut
1) Live like royalty in a real Castle
Built in 1917 on seven acres by a prosperous Ellington family, the Storybook Castle Airbnb can help you fulfill your childhood dream of staying in a castle. The property offers gardens, a fountain, a gazebo by a pond, and a pergola overlooking another garden with a gargoyle hunched on its pedestal. Plus if you decide to escape the royal walls, Hartford is but a mere 20 minutes away by car.
2) Spend the night in a River Houseboat
If you are looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life then look no further than the River Houseboat Airbnb at Sticks and Stones Farm. Sitting on the edge of a pond along the edge of the Pootatuck River, this natural retreat is a perfect place to escape for a weekend. Spend the afternoons on their two antique rocking chairs or enjoy the night stargazing by a roaring fire.
The Best Airbnbs in Delaware
1) Feel fabulous in the “most beautiful Airbnb” in Delaware
Named “The most beautiful Airbnb” in Delaware by Architectural Digest, the Rodney House Airbnb is absolutely gorgeous inside. Though renovated in 2016, it still has the original high lofty beamed ceilings from the 1700s. Plus, being on Main Street, you are bound to get lost amid all the quaint shops and great restaurants of the “first town of the first state,” Lewes!
2) Find your green thumb in a converted Potting Shed
There is no doubt that tiny houses are all the rage right now as people are looking to find a simpler, less hectic way to vacation. So if you have ever wondered how it would be to live in a tiny house, book a stay at the Tiny House Airbnb at Good Earth Farm. This converted potting shed sleeps up to three and has a fully decked out kitchen. If cooking is not your thing, head to their fantastic Farm-to-Table restaurant for a meal you will never forget. Afterward, sit out on your private deck and relax while enjoying the beauty of their immense garden.
The Best Airbnbs in Florida
1) Stay inside the ultimate Toy Room
There is no doubt that Florida may actually have some of the best Airbnbs in the U.S and top of that list may actually be the Great Escape Lakeside Airbnb. This gigantic house has literally been converted into the largest toy chest and game room in existence. Each of the 13 rooms on the property is themed after a different popular game like Monopoly, Scrabble, Clue, Risk, and so on. Plus, inside you will find an actual escape room game, a real laser maze, a movie theater, a just-for-fun casino, a giant all teak wood chessboard floor game, and an actual family TV game show studio with real interactive buzzers. If that isn’t enough, outside they have a pool with a giant water slide and a lazy river. It’s no wonder why it is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records!
2) Channel your inner Robinson Crusoe in a Tiki Hut
Okay so perhaps Robinson Crusoe had a much rougher experience. That is because the Tiki Suite Airbnb in Key West, Florida is perhaps one of the best Airbnbs for Couples in the United States. Whether you are looking for a unique honeymoon experience or you want to have some fun playing together on the water, there is something for any type of couple. Plus, you can occasionally see dolphins, manatees, stingrays, conch, starfish, and other small fish that enjoy the shade beneath the Tiki. Don’t forget your bathing suit!
The Best Airbnbs in Georgia
1) Seek your fortunes with the Gypsies
If you need an escape from city life or modern living, then look no further than the Green Gypsy Vardo Airbnb outside of Helen. Though this traditional wagon is mixed with some gypsy flair, it is quite simple inside with no water or electricity. So if you need a weekend to decompress & take a digital detox, you will definitely want to check out this unique Airbnb. If your worried boredom may strike, have no fear! This gypsy vardo has a fun zipline experience on the property and is just one mile from downtown Helen!
2) Play pioneer on the Oregon Trail
Okay, so these beautiful Conestoga Wagon Airbnbs never went out West nor do you have to worry about contracting dysentery. But if you are looking for a fun family Airbnb experience then you will want to stay at The Rock Ranch, located an hour south of Atlanta. Of course, you can just sit out and relax, but this resort also offers plenty of family fun. From zip lines, paddle boats, mini-train rides, and horseback riding, there is something for everyone. Don’t forget to try their famous home-made strawberry ice cream or pimento cheese in The Country Store.
The Best Airbnbs in Hawaii
1) Spend the night in a Concrete Stereo
The Kehena Beach Ocean Front Cliff House Airbnb is perhaps the quirkiest Airbnb in the U.S. The all-concrete house is oceanfront and perched on a lava cliff at Kehena Point. This makes it the perfect spot for anyone who has it on their bucket list to watch whales from November to April or just walk on a black sand beach. You may even have a chance to swim with the spinner dolphins at Kehena Beach.
2) Walk amid the Lava Fields of the World’s Most Active Volcano
If exploring volcanoes is on your bucket list, then you are definitely going want to stay at The Ohana House Airbnb in Pahoa on the Big Island. This unique, off-grid tiny home at the foot of the world’s most active volcano offers unbelievable views of volcanic scenery. Plus, if you are lucky, it is the perfect place for viewing lava flowing from Kilauea. Just make sure you bring plenty of sunscreen and lotion as the area is considered to be the sunniest and driest part of the Big Island.
The Best Airbnbs in Idaho
1) Get your daily fiber intake by sleeping inside a Potato
There is no doubt that Idaho is famous for potatoes, so what better way to dive into the local agriculture scene than by staying in The Big Idaho Potato Hotel Airbnb. If you love potatoes, then you’ll love staying in this giant potato turned cozy, grown-up getaway for two! Just south of downtown Boise, you’ll find this quirky Airbnb resting on 400 acres of Idaho farmland. Don’t worry, you won’t be alone on the property as your neighbor, the farm’s jersey cow, will be your fuzzy pet for the stay.
2) Stay with Sweet Willy and Toby, the Beagles of Idaho
If you are looking for one of the most unusual Airbnbs in the U.S. then look no further than The Dog Bark Park Inn Airbnb in Cottonwood, Idaho. Considered one of the most famous Dog Statues around the World, Sweet Willy is an Airbnb that as of 2004 was the world’s biggest beagle, reaching over 30 feet. This makes it perfect for viewing the prairie grain fields and surrounding mountains are spectacular at any time of year. Plus there is plenty to do, you can explore the famed Hells Canyon Gorge of the Snake River or Nez Perce native history and culture nearby.
The Best Airbnbs in Illinois
1) Relish in staying in the Real Oscar Mayer Weinermobile
Perhaps one of the coolest Airbnbs in the U.S. and located just outside of the Chicago city limits, The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Airbnb, is truly awesome. Even if you are not the biggest hot dog lover (if there is such a person) this epic RV is absolutely beautiful inside. Plus a stay here comes with tons of bonuses like a mini-fridge stocked with Oscar Mayer hot dogs, all the Chicago-style hot dog essentials, an Oscar Mayer roller grill to take home, an outdoor space for comfortable hot dog eating and a custom Wienermobile art piece by local artist Laura Kiro.
2) Experience Midwestern farm life in a 1950s Grain Silo
After watching Green Acres growing up, you decided that Farm livin’ is the life for you, then you will want to book a stay at The Has Bin Grain Silo Airbnb. A converted grain bin, this farm life retreat is amazing inside. Plus, for all of you train lovers, there is a train that runs directly behind the silo so you can spend your lazy afternoons on the upper deck train watching!
The Best Airbnbs in Indiana
1) Live like a pimp in the Ugliest Mansion in America
In the mid-1980s, former pimp Jerry “Mr. Big” Hostetler had what is affectionately known as the “Dolphin House” built on Kessler Boulevard near Indianapolis. He went to some bizarre extremes adding 11 bedrooms, 8 baths, an 80,000-gallon outdoor swimming pool, and at least five fireplaces, to name just a few crazy amenities. Even the team at HGTV named this multimillion-dollar mansion extreme. Now you can experience it all for yourself as you stay in the Kessler Ranch House Airbnb on the Kessler Estate and spend your time roaming the property wondering what on earth “Mr. Big” was ever thinking.
