The unique experience that short-term rentals provide is one of the many reasons why so many people prefer them over traditional hotel accommodations. While hotel rooms are somewhat uniform across the board, each vacation rental home offers something unique.
However, it’s fair to remark that certain rentals deviate significantly from the norm. Guests searching for an experience they won’t get anyplace else should certainly try staying in one of these!
Smock Mill (Old)
Although you’ll find phrases like “modern” and “updated” in a lot of short-term rental advertising, a contemporary atmosphere isn’t what draws visitors to this unique house in England’s lovely countryside.
The Old Smock Windmill was erected in the early 1800s and was recently restored to its former splendor by its present owners. The mill is divided into three stories, each with a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and even modern conveniences such as a washing, dryer, heating, and indoor plumbing. The mill offers the ideal environment for a romantic escape, with majestic spiral stairs and unrivaled views of the lovely surroundings.
As if their charming property wasn’t enough to entice visitors, the Old Smock hosts provide unrivaled hospitality: “My philosophy is to always treat people as you would want to be treated,” says Clare Winchester, who oversaw the mill’s restoration. Clare ensures that all visitors are individually welcomed and get “a unique welcome box to enjoy along with personal touches like freshly made bread, fruit and vegetables from the garden, and freshly chosen flowers to adorn the rooms” to sustain this concept.
The Seashell House, Casa Caracol
When you live inside a big seashell, it’s difficult not to feel like you’re on vacation. Casa Caracol on the Mexican island of Isla Mujeres is a beach lover’s dream come true.
The property is filled with seashell-themed décor, most of it is fashioned from genuine seashells, and has a private shell-shaped swimming pool with a stunning view of the Caribbean. The property is the perfect vacation house for anybody looking for a tropical getaway, and it also serves as a memorable wedding and reception setting.
The Boot of Vacation Rental
Remember the elderly woman who lived in a shoe from fairy tales? That may very well be you. At least for a night or two!
If you want to take off your shoes and simply relax, The Boot is the ideal short-term rental. The guesthouse, located in a hazelnut grove amid the breathtaking vistas of Desmond, New Zealand, gives visitors a calm, simple, and odd way to get away from it all.
Guests may not have to leave their boots at the entrance, but they will surely leave their stress behind as they are surrounded by excellent art, a lively garden, and clean, fresh air.
Vacation Rental at the Lucky Ranch Snow Igloo
You may live like a pampered Eskimo for a little charge of 100 Euros. The one and only Lucky Ranch are nestled in the gorgeous surroundings of snowy Pyhätunturi, Finland.
The ranch provides a variety of activities, including horseback riding, kayaking, skiing, and sleeping in your igloo! The magnificent northern lights may frequently be seen outside the rental, and warm lodgings are just a few steps away if any tourists acquire cold feet! Guests are given comfortable sleeping bags, but it is recommended that they pack enough winter clothing since temperatures inside the igloo may drop far below zero.
Rental of a Treehouse for a Limited Time
If you want to be one with nature, this is the place to stay. Is there anything more intimate than sleeping under a tree?
It’s hard to imagine this Georgia home, which has a remote and rustic vibe, is just minutes from the activity of downtown Atlanta. It’s no surprise that the treehouse is the most popular Airbnb listing!
The wildly popular hideaway is divided into three “wings”: Mind, Body, and Spirit, linked by rope bridges.
The living space, Mind, has distinctive, rustic furniture and a balcony with spectacular views of the forest. The body, or bedroom, can accommodate two visitors, who may either leave their bed within the building or roll it out onto a terrace overlooking a tranquil stream. Spirit is an outside veranda where guests may relax in hammocks while taking in the sights.
The Dog Bark Park Inn is a dog-friendly hotel
Dogs are welcome in many holiday homes these days. But none of them compare to Idaho’s Dog Bark Park Inn in terms of dog-friendliness.
Dog Bark Park, home to Dennis Sullivan and his wife Frances Conklin’s creative canine-inspired chainsaw constructions, allows visitors and their four-legged companions to stay in. well, a dog.
“We thought a few humans might be interested in staying there when we initially chose to create the enormous dog over twenty years ago,” Sullivan and Conklin add. “Since then, we’ve learned of the enormous global desire in unforgettable one-of-a-kind vacation experiences like sleeping in a treehouse or a doghouse!” We’re proud and happy to be a part of such a long legacy.”
The front of the inn is designed to seem like a Beagle, and the inside is a tribute to man’s best friend, with dog paintings, novels, cushions, and toys covering every surface.
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Take 24 of your best friends to the Catskills in upstate New York for an unforgettable guest experience inside a 30-foot geodesic dome!
This rental, set on the peaceful grounds of a rural farm, takes “getting away from it all” to a whole new level! Guests may wander around the neighboring lake, get to know the farm’s numerous four-legged inhabitants, and utilize the grill, bonfire, and complete outdoor kitchen when they are not enjoying the calm inside of the dome.
Health and wellness retreats, business gatherings, and even weddings are typical uses for the dome. Because of its unusual acoustics, it has become an unexpectedly popular recording studio for bands!
Home of the 727 Fuselage
This short-term rental is perhaps the only jet that never meets turbulence for vehicles that double as luxurious holiday houses.
The Phoenix, a renovated vintage Boeing 727 from 1965 that has retired from the air and now hovers 50 feet above the earth, above a canopy in the lovely forests of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, is now known as The Phoenix.
The Phoenix has two bedrooms, three queen-sized mattresses, two private bathrooms, a kitchenette, a dining area, and a balcony on the right wing with panoramic ocean and rainforest views. What a First Class experience!
House of Sweet Escape
This Orlando-based home undoubtedly takes the cake when it comes to delectable holiday rentals.
The 8200 square foot mansion can sleep 52 people and sits on five acres of land, but the size of the property isn’t what got this rental on our list. No, it’s the entertaining theme that runs through the whole house: all things sweet! That’s what’s attracting visitors from all over the globe.
This one-of-a-kind vacation house has everything you need to satisfy that sweet taste, from a Milky Way Galaxy Bar Bedroom to a Bubble Gum Livingroom to a 30,000-gallon ice cream cone-shaped pool.
The Sweet Escape House has a private movie theatre and arcade area, as well as tetherball, volleyball, mini-golf, and a human Candyland game, allowing visitors to have the vacation of a lifetime without ever leaving the grounds. If you ask us, that’s a very good offer.
The Bus Stop
We’re guessing you never imagined your last stop would be a bus station, but this exceptionally attractive rental in East Lothian, Scotland, could make you think, “Why not?”
These buses are unlike any you’ll ever take to work since they’re parked on a picturesque farm with spectacular views of the Lammermuir Hills. For starters, they offer king-sized mattresses, fully functional kitchens and toilets, and outside decks with lounge chairs, firepits, and hot tubs.
Even though two buses are offered for short-term rental, the farm is home to a large collection of restored vintage buses, which guests are welcome to explore. They may also have a private picnic, take a leisurely boat ride around a tiny pond, or hike along with one of the neighborhood’s numerous scenic routes.
To top it off, visitors can enjoy the night sky from the comfort of their mattresses, thanks to the “bedroom’s” glass ceiling, which allows for the perfect stargazing experience.
Buses were designed to transport people, right? According to owner Sandy Stewart, this bus was designed to transport passengers away from “the rush and bustle of ordinary life.”
Caher Castle is a castle in Caher, Ireland.
Look no further than this one-of-a-kind property in lovely Galway, Ireland, if you want to feel like royalty on your next holiday.
 While many people visiting Ireland visit Dublin for the historical sites, you can live like a king in a genuine castle in Galway, erected in the late 1400s and recently restored to its former splendor for less than $200 per night.
The owners are dedicated to retaining the castle’s medieval atmosphere, even though it now has contemporary conveniences like heating, indoor plumbing, and even WiFi. With its stone walls, arched doors, and winding stairs, you’ll feel as if you’ve walked into a real-life storybook.
Bathing will probably be the most intriguing part of your visit since the tub is directly in the midst of the living room, under the floorboards. But, after all, isn’t vacation all about new experiences?
Add them to your bucket list
Even if your future holiday plans don’t include relaxing in a tree, waking up in the belly of a big beagle, or bathing in a medieval castle sitting room, any of these rentals will provide a unique and memorable experience.
Make a reservation and leave the regular villas, lofts, and flats to the world’s less daring tourists!
