The most unusual Airbnbs

[Nick]

Hello, everyone,

News broke the other day that Airbnb is giving residents of Los Angeles the chance to stay in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air mansion. The cherry on top? Will Smith will be their actual host! That is certainly the right way to mark and celebrate a 30 year milestone since the show first aired.

This also reminded me a while back when @Huma0  shared that fans of BBC's show Killing Eve could rent Villanelle's apartment on Airbnb. And since most of us can only dream of faraway trips right now, I thought it was a good time to discover some of the most unusual Airbnbs on the platform and take a virtual holiday.

1. For the movie buffs

Remember the trips to the video store, and going through the racks to find that perfect VHS or DVD for the night? If you lived in the US, chances are that video store was a Blockbuster. Fast forward to the age of Netflix, YouTube and many others, and there is only one Blockbuster remaining in Oregon. The good news is you can take a trip down memory lane, and sleep there, while you have unlimited access to all its titles (and snacks)! Now that’s an epic movie night in.

2. For the LOTR fans

Continuing on the movie theme, if you are a fan of Lord Of The Rings, you can actually stay in one of the hobbit houses. All the details from the set are there, and you’ll also have some great hikes on the hills as well as scenic views of Lake Chelan.

3. For those who wanted to become pilots 

Why travel on a plane when you can stay in one? Just 2 minutes from the beach, this plane turned-Airbnb can sleep up to four people, without having to pay the hefty business class price tag. During summer, there’s also water-slides and a swimming pool.

4. For the adventurous types

Travelling an hour outside of Paris could get you in one of these sleeping pods (five in total) where you have to climb on nets to get in and out of it. They are located inside a forested property and there are central cabins with bathrooms, a pool and a greenhouse.

5. For the REALLY brave ones

Yes, that is a real igloo. It’s in Finland just on the edges of the Arctic Circle. And yes, there are extra warm sleeping bags inside, although you are advised to bring your own thermal wear.

What do you think, would you stay in any of these listings? Have you seen any other unusual listings to add to the list?

Thanks,

Nick

[Ruchika5]

I would love to know unusual themes to inspire me,  specially for urban apartments, as i joined today and i am brand new to hosting.  Ruchi

[Nick]

Great having you on board @Ruchika5 ! 🙂 

[Ruchika5]

Thanks!!

[Nancy1418]

Mind blowing 😅

[Sarah977]

As far as I know, this isn't an Airbnb, but it's actually a house. There are rooms inside. Called La Mona, it's in Tijuana, Mexico.