In 2022, Airbnb gifted the world of travel with a new category of properties called ‘OMG.’ This category brilliantly captures travel’s more unique, fun, luxurious, and bizarre side, offering travelers accommodations that, quite frankly, defy reality.
These crazy accommodation options allow us to find unique places to stay worldwide. You can find everything from otherworldly UFOs and entertaining Jurassic Park-themed escapes to fascinating windmills and luxurious private islands.
If you’ve always dreamed of spending the night somewhere unique, now’s your chance. In this article, we’ll show you ten mind-blowing Airbnbs you have to see to believe. Let’s get started!
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1. Moinho das Feteiras | The Mill, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
First, an exceptionally brilliant Airbnb in Ponta Delgada lets us spend the night in a beautiful 19th-century windmill. This vibrant lighthouse has one bedroom, one bathroom, a beautifully decorated living room, a kitchenette, and panoramic 360-degree views over the sea and surrounding fields.
A popular choice with couples seeking a serene coastal retreat, the Mill is an excellent place to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the great outdoors. A private one-acre garden with fruit trees, flowers, and sun loungers surrounds the property.
This lovely space is perfect for relaxing in the sun and admiring the coast.
2. Jurassic Retreat, Washougal, Washington, United States
If you want to take your friends and family on a journey into the Cretaceous period, look at this mega Airbnb, which captivates the dreams and imaginations of children and young-at-heart adults by transporting them 65 million years into the past.
If you haven’t already guessed, Jurassic Retreat is a Jurassic Park-themed Airbnb that offers its guests a prehistoric adventure. Tucked away near the Columbia River Gorge in Washougal, Washington, the entire property is kitted out in dinosaur-themed decor.
Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a life-sized T-Rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Inside, the space is big enough for 12 people. It has four bedrooms, eight beds, and two bathrooms.
3. Off the Grid and Forty Feet Up!, Oregon, United States
This awesome off-grid tower was built in 2009 and modeled after fire lookout towers the US Forest Service used in the early 1900s. However, unlike the traditional fire lookout towers, this tower has modern amenities to make your stay slightly more luxurious.
This includes a full kitchen, hot and cold water, a propane stove, a refrigerator, an exterior shower, and comfortable beds. The property has an outdoor pit toilet and a secluded wood-fired, spring-fed hot tub.
When not admiring the impressive views from atop the 40-foot tower, climb down the four flights of stairs and explore the 160 acres of private land and surrounding Umpqua National Forest.
4. Spaceship Destination!, Brush Prairie, Washington, United States
In Brush Prairie, Washington, tucked away on a 5-acre rural property in the Hockinson Hills, lies a magnificent Airbnb that transports travelers to outer space. If you’ve always wondered how aliens live, this might be the closest you ever get to finding out.
This futuristic lodge is a one-of-a-kind 1960s spaceship-shaped property surrounded by a year-round creek, lush meadows, and a dense forest. From the outside, this quirky Aribnb has a simple yet entertaining UFO-shaped appearance.
However, inside, you’ll find many spaceship amenities, including a Lunar Lounge, a kitchenette with a refrigerator and air fry oven, two queen sofa beds, and your spaceship control panel.
5. Exclusive Private Island + Brother Island, El Nido, Philippines
The next Airbnb on our list allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and experience what it’s like to live like a billionaire. On Brother Island, a gorgeous tropical escape in El Nido, you can enjoy soft white sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and tranquility.
You and up to 15 friends or family members will have the island and its ancestral house all to yourselves. Designed in 1991 by Lolo Fermin, the home features seven bedrooms, two bathrooms, two extra toilets, and two extra showers.
It has no kitchen, but Filipino breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. You can sunbathe, swim, boat, and enjoy a private message on the island.
6. Conestoga Wagon on Dude Ranch NEAR LAS VEGAS, Sandy Valley, Nevada, United States
Airbnb’s ‘OMG’ category also allows travelers to experience what life might have been like for cowboys living on the road. This excellent, authentic, covered Conestoga Wagon is located at Sandy Valley Ranch, approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas.
Sleeping four people, it’s perfect for families looking for a fun getaway in the desert. A range of activities are available at the ranch, including “cowboy for a day,” cattle drives, rodeos, and horse riding.
Inside, the wagon is surprisingly spacious. It features a cozy king bed, two twin bunk beds, and a small seating area. You’ll also have access to a small kitchenette and a modern outhouse.
7. The MICA – Dream tiny home with panoramic view, Lac-Beauport, Canada
This luxurious tiny home perched atop a mountain in Lac-Beauport, Canada, was designed with outdoor adventure in mind. The surrounding area offers countless activities, including dog sledding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, and the mountain views are spectacular.
When you’re not hiking in the forest, fat biking at Sentiers du Moulin (two minutes away), or skiing in Le Relais (10 minutes away), kick back with a cup of hot chocolate and admire the stunning scenery and fiery sunsets.
Seamlessly integrating into the surrounding landscape, this stunning tiny home features wall-to-ceiling windows, a master bedroom, heated flooring, a full kitchen, a dining area, and a toasty gas stove. What’s not to like?
8. Glass cottage with Hot tub “Blár,” Hella, Iceland
Just when we thought things couldn’t get any better, Airbnb came in clutch with another spectacular offering perfect for lovers of the great outdoors. Located on a lava desert in Southern Iceland, this one-bedroom glass cottage offers a secret and secluded escape surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
Despite its secluded feel, you’ll only be five minutes from Hella, a small town close to most of Southern Iceland’s famous attractions. The bedroom at the cottage is made entirely of glass. You can sleep under the stars, keeping your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights.
Meanwhile, from the bathroom, you can see some of Iceland’s largest volcanoes, including Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, Bláfjöll, and Tindfjöl. Better yet, the cottage has a private terrace and hot tub.
9. True Cold War Relic Atlas F Missile Silo / Bunker, Roswell, New Mexico, United States
Doomsday preppers who want to experience life after the apocalypse should visit the True Cold War Relic Airbnb in Roswell, New Mexico. This incredible Airbnb listing lets tourists stay in a former missile base/bunker.
The upper level of the underground Launch Control Center will serve as your private apartment. You’ll also be able to follow a utility tunnel down to a former missile silo 186 feet (57 meters) deep.
The main construction/refurbishment area has been renovated into a fascinating underground home, but the site still maintains much of its history. It features a fully stocked kitchen, a bathroom, and enough sleeping space for four guests. Quite brilliantly, your stay also includes a guided tour of the missile silo.
10. Luxury suite overlooking the Wadden Sea, Harlingen, Netherlands
The final Airbnb on our list is a unique tower in Harlingen that features a bizarre yet beautiful suite. Two things make this Airbnb special.
First, the luxurious space looks fantastic and is a memorable place to stay. Second, from the suite, guests are treated to unique views of one of the world’s largest tidal areas and UNESCO World Heritage Site: De Waddenzee.
This spacious suite has a cozy seating area, a bathroom with a shower and a toilet, a double bed, and a jacuzzi. Breakfast is included in your stay, and you can make full use of the minibar.
There you have it, 10 of the most unique homes on Airbnb that you have to see to believe The Airbnbs on our list are perfect if you’re looking for a memorable experience that defies reality. What are you waiting for? Pick the Airbnb you like most and make that booking!
