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Off The Beaten Path: Wildly Fun & Unique Vacation Rentals
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items I love the comfort, ease, extra space and amenities of staying in rental houses when traveling, so I'm always on the lookout for good options of places to stay. Here are some of the most fun, unique, and interesting rental homes I've found along the ...
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Hobbit Holes and Other Cozy Homes
Up, Up, and Away
Slip-Sliding Away
Splish-Splash
Those Views, Though
Getting There Is (Not Exactly) Half the Fun
Hobbit Holes and Other Cozy Homes
I’m a huge Lord of the Rings fan, and while these aren’t exactly in Middle Earth, I do love a good Hobbit hole type of place. These vacation rentals take it to the next level.
This Lord of the Rings themed couple's retreat near Dallas even has a circular bed! So cozy.
Hobbit House - Couples Hideaway - Fairview | Vrbo
This Hobbit themed geodesic dome is in my neck of the woods and has gorgeous views of beautiful and serene Beaver Lake. Plus, it sleeps 8…pretty spacious for a Hobbit hole.
Cedar Bluff Hobbit House - Lake View, 3 private gated acres - Washington County | Vrbo
Not quite a Hobbit hole, but it doesn't get much more magical than this cozy lakeside cabin in Ohio.
Terrapin Hideaway's Pond Slider Studio Cabin - Rockbridge | Vrbo
There's an incredible amount of whimsy and magic packed into this beautiful Montana Shire-themed stay. With Elven villages and Troll houses and so many delightful details in the gorgeous wilderness.
The Shire of Montana... a luxury Vacation Rental - Sanders County | Vrbo
This stone cottage looks like it's straight outta Middle Earth!
Inhabit A Hobbit House! - Charlevoix | Vrbo
I'm not sure it gets cozier than sleeping in a converted wine barrel. This rental house offers one of the most unique sleeping options of any VRBO.
Bryant Barn: Sleep Inside A Wine Barrel, Fire Pit, Big Yard - Walla Walla East | Vrbo
Up, Up, and Away
Treehouses and other high-flying rentals to stay in.
This property is SO unique. It's a tropical jungle hut in the middle of the Ozark forest. Complete with pirate ships, waterfalls, and surrounded by forests and lakes. So cool!
Tropical Treehouse surrounded by Jungle Gardens - Clark County | Vrbo
This incredible cabin treehouse near Denver is secluded, serene, and simply amazing. With private hiking trails, a roaring river access, and every amenity you could want, this treehouse IS the vacation.
Ultimate Cabin and Treehouse experience - just 1 hour from Denver. - Gilpin County | Vrbo
This is probably one of the most unique on the list. You can stay in a converted jet fuselage in the middle of the Costa Rican jungle!
WORLD FAMOUS 727 Airplane Jungle Fuselage - Manuel Antonio | Vrbo
My husband and I love the Asheville area. It's such a fun blend of artsy and nature. This treehouse is such a cozy vacation destination.
Asheville's luxury treehouse! - Buncombe County | Vrbo
Slip-Sliding Away
I'm such a sucker for slides. These are such cool vacation homes with indoor and outdoor slides. Fun for kids and kids-at-heart!
This HUGE rental house has not only an indoor slide in the amazing play room, but also an indoor trampoline, climbing wall, a net nest, movie theater…it's incredible. On Table Rock Lake near Branson, it's central to so many people in the south and mi...
Slide 'n' Bounce Lodge: Private Playspace, Hot Tubs, Lakeview, Sleeps 36 - Stone County | Vrbo
This cool, enormous property sleeps 32 (That's 3-2) and has not only a huge 3-story indoor slide, but an outdoor slide as well. It also has an incredible game room for kids (or kids at heart). It has pool and lake access and it's perfect for a big fa...
Rooftop Patio Fun New Luxury Cabin with Pool, Indoor 3-Story Slide, Pet Friendly - McCurtain County | Vrbo
Another super fun lake house with an even more fun indoor slide and game room. This one has a heated outdoor pool. Perfect for multi-family gatherings with 5 bedrooms and plenty of space to spread out.
Heated Pool | Indoor Slide | Lakeside w/Dock - Garland County | Vrbo
4-story waterslide, giant pool, spa, and grotto, and sleeps 37?! Yes, please!
Red Sands Ranch River Resort -- Tennis/Pool/Pickleball, Airstrip -- Sleeps 12-37 - Mason County | Vrbo
Splish-Splash
Vacation rentals with great pools, lakes, oceans, and other water fun.
You can't beat your own private lazy river at this amazing Rancho Mirage luxury vacation rental home.
Float down at the 'Lazy River Oasis' - Rancho Mirage | Vrbo
This luxury cabin in Austin is incredible with such unique modern architecture. And the pool is absolutely amazing.
Wander Austin Falling Leaves | Wander Property
Definitely one of the most unique finds. A floating Tiki Hut off Key West in the Florida Keys! An especially cool stay if you're wanting to visit Dry Tortugas National Park.
Houseboat in Key West · ★4.90 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
I've always wanted to rent my own private island. Turns out, you easily can!
Private Island, FL Keys Entire Island, Cypress Home, A/C, Boat, Dock, Beach - Marathon | Vrbo
Those Views, Though
Sometimes, it's all about the view, and all of these have incredibly stunning views. But they're also all near lots of fun, outdoorsy stuff to do.
This 3 bedrooms luxury cabin with incredible, gorgeous views in Broken Bow, Oklahoma is within easy driving distance of the Dallas and OKC area.
New with Stunning Views 3 Bed/3 Bath Luxury Cabin - Hochatown | Vrbo
This cabin is big enough for our extended family with views, views, views. It's hard to beat the Smoky Mountains for exquisite scenery that goes on and on for miles.
Majestic Mountaintop Retreat- Breathtaking Views, Luxury Lodge over Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge | Vrbo
Talk about unique, this geodesic dome home with views of the Red Rock formations of Sedona are out of this world.
STUNNING 5 STAR SEDONA DOME WITH AWESOME RED ROCK VIEWS! - Oak Creek | Vrbo
Getting There Is (Not Exactly) Half the Fun
I wish I had a teleporter to magically travel instantaneously, but until that day, the right supplies can make traveling so much easier and more pleasant.
I can't recommend TravelPro luggage more highly. My frequent flyer mother-in-law put me on to it (and she found out about it from a flight attendant who swears by the brand). So light, so sturdy, so smooth.
Travel Luggage, Suitcase Sets, Weekenders & More | Travelpro®
Traveling across time zones can make sleep a challenge. This satin eye mask blocks out light and makes it easier.
Satin Pillow Sleeping Eye Mask - Kitsch | Ulta Beauty
Sleeping on a plane or in a car is so difficult without a supportive yet soft travel pillow. Behold! The OstrichPillow…a supportive yet soft travel pillow that's nice and adjustable.
Go Neck Pillow
I like that you can use this travel pillow in several different ways.
2in1 Ergonomic Memory Foam Travel Pillow
My Owala Freesip goes everywhere with me. I love that you can use it with its straw or chug spout.
Owala FreeSip SS 24oz Navy - Walmart.com
Traveling can be LOUD. I love my Loop earplugs to keep from getting overwhelmed from travel noise. The Switches are great because you can actually adjust how much noise-dampening you want.
Loop Earplugs - Switch 2
