Airbnb changed the vacation game when they emerged 15 years ago, and now ambitious hosts are getting creative with their properties to appeal to vacationers seeking unique experiences. From a secluded lighthouse on an Alaskan island to a sprawling 3,000-square-foot home inside a cave in Arizona, home owners are pushing the boundaries to get listed as “super hosts.” There are even specific categories for earth homes, hobbit-style properties, windmills, shepherd’s huts, barns and towers, and caves to cater to specific demands of tourists. Here are just a few of the places that are available to rent.
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| ALASKA: For $900 a night, you can stay in The Lighthouse on a one-acre private island in Sitka, Alaska. |
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| ARIZONA: For $1,620 a night, you can stay at Canyon Cavehouse, a 3,000-square-foot home sitting at an altitude of 5,300 feet. |
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| NEW YORK: For $1,790 a night, you can stay at The Highlands Castle in Bolton, NY. The sunning castle sleeps up to 8 people. |
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| OREGON: For a mere $250 a night, you can stay in The Tower in Tiller, Oregon. Surrounded by the Umpqua National Forest, the private and stunning tower grants guests true peace and relaxation. |
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| CALIFORNIA: For $650 a night, you can stay at The Pinecone Treehouse in Santa Cruz, Calif. The shiny golden structure is perched 35 feet in the air, with only a narrow wooden ladder leading up to the single-room house. |
