Two years ago in the Fall of 2018, I stayed in my first ever airbnb. It was my birthday weekend and I decided to head up to Acadia National Park in Maine by myself. This was my first time ever taking a solo trip like this, and I’ll be honest, it was a bit nerve racking at first. Going to someplace that I had never been, by myself, in the middle of the woods. But, after those feelings of uneasiness subdued, I enjoyed myself immensely. There was something about the isolation that just felt right to me; it was a feeling I had never really felt in a manner such as that before.
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Fast Forward two months and I stayed in a treehouse for the first time ever. The little kid in me was over the moon in love with the concept of treehouses. Up until that point, I hadn’t even realized that treehouses, adult treehouses, were actually a thing! I couldn’t believe it. I started looking more into treehouses, cabins, and tiny homes and was blown away with how many were actually out there on Airbnb. I was determined to start finding and experiencing the most unique places out there. Over two years later I have been lucky enough to stay in close to 75 different accommodations across the United States and Canada. Which is quite a bit, and with that, some of them have been so incredibly unique and I am so grateful to have been able to have these experiences. Getting to stay at these places, and draw inspiration from them, it feels like a dream. Each stay is special, and I think these experiences are something that everyone deserves to have.
Listed below are some of my favorite, most unique stays in the United States that I have gotten to experience, and that I think you should too!
Zion A-Frame // Hilldale, Utah
One of the craziest places I have been to. First of all, this minimalist design just speaks to me, I mean how much more do you really need? Comfy king size bed? Check. Fully equipped outdoor kitchen area? Check. Shower and bathroom with running water? Check. Insane views RIGHT from your bed?? Triple check. Seriously, I don’t think that I have ever had crazier views right from the property like this. And since it is all BLM land in the “backyard” you are completely free to roam and explore as you wish. Lastly, this spot is just south of Zion National Park, so if you’re heading there, be sure to book this spot as a basecamp, you won’t wanna miss out on this.
The Happy Camper Bus at the Wellnessté Sanctuary // Taberg, New York
Calling all skoolie life and vanlife enthusiasts! This one is for you. The Happy Camper Bus is an ideal getaway for those who have always marveled at those school bus and van tiny homes, but aren’t exactly ready to live that sort of lifestyle. Honestly, when you’re inside the bus, it’s so hard to believe that you are actually in a bus. I mean, this tiny home features a KING size bed, a kitchen with a FIVE burner stove, a couch, a place to eat, a wood stove, and even a toilet for going number one! Almost all the materials used in the building of this bus came from the property that it’s on as well. The list goes on and on, but words and pictures can only do so much justice; you HAVE to experience this one for yourself, you won’t regret it.
The Riverside Hideout // Dover, Ohio
Talk about unique! This shipping container tiny home was the epitome of unique and different, I loved every minute of it. This tiny home featured everything you would need for the perfect stay: it had a living room, fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom with a shower, AND even a hot tub. Located up on a hill you can actually hear the river right from the property. Best part about this property is that the shipping container was recycled and most of the items used in the building and decorating of this home were reused or reclaimed; so green!! This spot is an absolute dream and should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Vermont Retreat Yurt // Putney, Vermont
Yurt time and the living is easy! Now, I don’t know about you, but up until this summer I had no real clue what a yurt was. Well, I was missing out. These round structures are honestly so awesome, and their environmental impact is minimal! How cool! This yurt in particular is pretty unique due to the fact that it actually has a deck to hangout on, and an outhouse, which opens up the space inside quite a bit. With a full kitchen, wood stove, and a clear dome window at the top of the yurt to stargaze through, this is the perfect spot for you next getaway and to get a taste of the yurt life.
The Artist A-Frame at the Gatherwild Ranch // Germantown, New York
Simplistically beautiful and wonderfully crafted. The Artist A-Frame was designed and built by Paul Jacobsen and it is truly a piece of art. The craftsmanship is unparalleled to anything I have ever seen. Now, this tiny home is truly only meant for sleeping, as there is pretty much just a bed in it, however there is a kitchen area and an outhouse on the property as well. But still, this tiny A-Frame cabin is one of the most uniquely designed and well built places I have ever seen. Do yourself a favor and book a stay here.
