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Planning your next vacation and looking to stay somewhere a little off the beaten path? They say there’s no place like home, but sometimes you need a break. Staying in a rental is a great way to immerse yourself in a new place, live like a local, get away from it all, and save some cash. While Airbnb is a go-to resource for finding affordable city apartments or basic beach houses, the site also offers an impressive array of offbeat rental properties. I’m talking castles, tree houses, a yacht, and even a snow igloo. You’ll be able to call these incredible places home for a few days and spend time with your loved ones. To save you hours of scouring through Airbnb looking for the most unique homes, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you and found the out-of-this-world homes everyone needs to visit at least once.
To get you started on your outside-the-box rental journey, we rounded up the most unique homes available on Airbnb right now for a range of tastes and styles. Ditch the boring hotel room and stay in a truly unforgettable property on your next vacation.
A version of this article was originally published May 2019.
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Secluded Tree House in Atlanta
Image Credit: Airbnb. Just minutes from downtown Atlanta, this secluded property is an urban retreat like no other. The tree house provides an intimate, simple and restful retreat for two.
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Snow Igloo in Finland
Image Credit: Airbnb. Ditch the comfy hotel bed and opt for a cozy sleeping bag in this stylish snow igloo complete with ice lanterns, reindeer skin-covered furniture and plenty of hot tea and gingerbread cookies.
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Wilton Castle in Ireland
Image Credit: Airbnb. Embrace your inner royal in this 19th-century seven-bedroom castle set on the banks of the Boro River in Southeast Ireland.
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Apartment in Gallipoli, Italy
Image Credit: Airbnb. Live like 18th-century nobility in this baroque-style palazzo blocks from the beach in Puglia, Italy.
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Luna de Mar Yacht
Image Credit: Airbnb. Enjoy life on the high seas in this yacht. With its classic luxe decor, you’ll truly feel like you’re on vacation. It does cost extra to take the boat cruising with an experienced captain.
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Romantic Cabin with Mountain View
Image Credit: Airbnb. This gorgeously designed cabin is spacious and perfect for getting away from it all. Equipped with a jacuzzi tub with jets and a projecter screen for movie nights, you might never want to leave. It’s also only a 10-minute drive for town and a great resting place if you’re heading onto Yellowstone National Park.
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Woodsy Escape
Image Credit: Airbnb. This picturesque little cabin in the woods feels like something right out of a fairy tale. Located in the stunning Adirondack mountains, this mountain retreat is perfect for all of your adventures. A
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Copper Hill, Virginia Train
Image Credit: Airbnb. For just a little over $100 per night, you and three guests can stay in this adorable and innovative remodeled train. Your stay comes complete with a free breakfast and access to all of Virginia’s best outdoor activities .
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The Hobbit House
Image Credit: Airbnb. Calling all J.R.R Tolkien fans! Make your dream of living in a real-life Hobbit house a reality by booking a stay in this underground cabin located in Broadway, Virginia.
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Tennessee Boat House
Image Credit: Airbnb. Planning a trip to Tennessee soon? Then you need to know about this totally unique and fun boat-themed house located in Springfield, Tennessee. It only has one bedroom but can sleep up to four people.
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