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Alaska
Nellie the bus no longer transports tourists around Anchorage, Alaska, which was the job handed to her back in her hey day. Now the retired 1984 Blue Bird is an unlikely Airbnb rental. She's been reimagined to include a full kitchen, maple hardwood floors and even fits a sofa onboard. Newcomers to unusual rentals always find it difficult to say goodbye to good ol' Nellie.
Arizona
Not only is this place partially underground and built around a freakin' plane in Phoenix, it also includes stellar amenities, including the owner's shared passes to the local museum. The fun doesn't stop there. Hand-painted murals take over the walls inside, similar to how vibrant colors splash the exterior. The host of this five-star rental deserves an A for awesome in creating a space that was kooky enough to make our list.
Arkansas
Stonehaven Castle, Eureka Springs
If you're not a royal, you probably don't often rent castles for your lodging needs. Stonehaven Castle in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, offers visitors the opportunity to sample what a large-scale royal home might feel like, luxurious amenities and all. The spacious property has vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and well-thought-out inclusions, down to the quality of toilet paper.
California
Bubble Escape In Hidden Wineries of Silicon Valley, Saratoga
In the most idyllic part of Saratoga, California, surrounded by wineries, an archery range and a Japanese zen garden, this transparent bubble is all that separates you from it all. The perfect place for some romantic bonding, this offbeat bubble is surrounded by privacy walls for a balance of seclusion and unbelievable views. Evening and sunsets are the best times to lie back, relax and enjoy nonstop scenery.
Colorado
New Wonder Haus, Pagosa Springs
Architecturally impressive New Wonder Haus in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, offers a different kind of accommodation, to say the least. This solar-powered home was designed with the intention to unite families and ignite their curiosities while together. Room layouts incorporate various shapes and colors into a style that blends industrial with contemporary interior design. Arches abound and an observation tower adds character that's hard to come by at your typical vacation rental.
Connecticut
Although you have everything you need here, life doesn't get any more simple or minimalist than it does at the River Houseboat in Newtown, Connecticut. This is a place to escape city chaos for dwellers of nearby NYC (only an hour away). It's also a local staycation haven and a serene scene that tourists won't want to leave. Resting on a pond at the edge of the Pootatuck River, this floating rental is one of a few of its kind.
