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00:00Did you know that Airbnb has over 150 million registered users, and that over 100,000 cities
00:07and towns have active listings?
00:09It wasn't too long ago that the thought of staying in someone's house for vacation
00:13would have been a bizarre and out-of-the-box idea.
00:17Growing up in the 90s, kids were told not to get into cars with strangers, and never
00:21trust anyone you met on the internet.
00:23Then came Uber, where you literally book some random internet person and then get in their
00:27car.
00:28Annoyingly, most don't even have candy.
00:31Ugh.
00:32But once you're okay with that, then staying in a stranger's home that you found on the
00:35internet just doesn't seem too weird.
00:38This list will look at 15 of the most unique Airbnb and Vrbo stays in the country.
00:44Know that pricing may fluctuate, and not all houses are created equally, and in some cases,
00:49the house itself is the experience.
00:52Number 15 is the Spectacular Earthship located in Taos, New Mexico.
00:57The name speaks for itself.
00:59It looks otherworldly for sure.
01:01This home is advertised as luxury and off-the-grid with solar power, water harvesting, integrated
01:07greenhouse and expansive glass for amazing views of the mountains outside.
01:12It's advertised currently at $217 per night and sleeps two in this 1,400-square-foot space.
01:19The house boasts some of the most spectacular stargazing opportunities as its remote location
01:24keeps it free from light pollution.
01:28Number 14 is Golden Acid or Acido Dorado located in Joshua Tree, California.
01:33Don't be fooled by the word acid.
01:35This house is perfectly safe.
01:37This house runs about $661 a night but sleeps four guests, so divided by four people, it's
01:44worth the experience.
01:45The house appears to be seamlessly part of its desert backdrop.
01:49Architect Robert Stone created more than just a house.
01:52He created a work of art.
01:54This house has a pool and hot tub, and the inside is made to feel like you're in the
01:58desert around you.
02:00Not to mention, it's nestled against Joshua Tree National Park where you can see the region's
02:04most unique cacti.
02:07Number 13 is Ponderosa, part of the Snow Bear Chalets in Whitefish, Montana.
02:12Ski in and ski out is the name of the game here.
02:15This treehouse is literally on the slopes, and you can ski to and from the house.
02:21It costs about $1,050 per night but can sleep up to six people.
02:26Live your childhood fantasy by sleeping in an actual treehouse in some of the most beautiful
02:31mountainscapes in the country.
02:33Ski up to your front door and sit by the home's fireplace and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa.
02:38Then, hop right back on the slopes.
02:41Number 12 is The Carriage in Topanga, California.
02:44This tiny home is an authentic Romani wagon tucked amongst the beautiful Santa Monica
02:49mountains and 100-year-old oak trees.
02:52It sleeps two guests and will only set you back $159 per night.
02:57This carriage is on wheels for the complete experience and has a fire pit and outdoor
03:01bathtub where you can bathe in nature while still maintaining privacy.
03:06Topanga State Park is just a three-minute walk and is an easy drive to the Santa Monica
03:11Pier if you want to go shopping, swimming, or see the iconic Southern California Pier.
03:17Number 11 is The Colorful Home in Berkshire, Massachusetts.
03:21From a bold and hard-to-miss blue kitchen to the plum-colored bathroom featuring a clawfoot
03:26tub, this is one of the most colorful homes in the U.S. in one of the most beautiful states.
03:32Needless to say, this place is ideal in the fall to check out New England's famous foliage.
03:37This house will set you back $749 per night but sleeps up to 10 guests.
03:43So really, that's only about $75 per person.
03:46Way better than a hotel for the value you get.
03:49This house is impeccably decorated with plush velvet armchairs, an antique dining room table,
03:54exposed brick, low wooden ceilings, wood-burning stove, and bistro-style kitchen.
04:00You won't want to miss this one.
04:02Number 10 is The Tiki Suite in Key West, Florida.
04:06Just picture a tiki hut out over the water and you've got number 10 on this list.
04:11It sleeps two guests and costs $552 per night.
04:15What makes this rental so unique is that you need to take a water shuttle to the hut.
04:19It's out over open water, so you can truly feel isolated and immersed into the water
04:24around you.
04:25This means that you have a 360-degree waterfront view.
04:29Lay out on the hammock sipping Mai Tais and let the hustle and bustle of the mainland
04:33melt away.
04:35Number 9 is Crystal Peak Lookout in Fernwood, Idaho.
04:38This is a literal treehouse built on tall stilts to keep you amongst the trees.
04:43Set among 13 acres of woods, this house sleeps up to two guests and costs $500 per night.
04:50Depending on the time of year, the listing says that you can find huckleberries ripe
04:54for the picking, bluebird boxes full of nestlings, and fresh moose tracks in the snow.
04:59The house has a lookout, an outhouse, and sauna during your stay.
05:04Winter is accessed by snowmobile or by a ride in their Polaris Razor, so you know you're
05:08getting a truly unique experience.
05:11Number 8 takes us back to Joshua Tree, California for a stargazing dome, and yes, it's exactly
05:17what it sounds like.
05:18The house literally looks like a bubble or dome, giving you complete access to the night
05:23sky and all the stars that you can see, free from light pollution.
05:27The rental includes an entire house that sleeps up to six guests and costs $379 per night.
05:34There's a sauna, cold plunge, and in-home cinema, but the main draw of this place?
05:39The dome.
05:40Sit on one of the two chaise lounges in the dome and fall asleep to the constellations
05:44above.
05:45Number 7 is Aurora Villa in Fairbanks, Alaska.
05:49If you're thinking that the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights is a feature here, then
05:53you would be correct.
05:55The name says it all.
05:56Note that this Airbnb is advertising rooms for rent.
06:00There are up to seven rooms, so you can book the entire thing or just one room.
06:05It's about $648 a night for up to four guests, with the option of renting the other rooms
06:11in the house if you're in a larger group, or are willing to pay to ensure you have the
06:15house to yourself.
06:16Spend the night watching the aurora dance across the sky, and be sure to check the aurora
06:20forecasts before booking so you'll know what time of year you can best see the lights.
06:26Number 6 keeps us in the Great North with the Odyssey Lodge, a luxury villa in Homer,
06:32Situated on 22 acres on a cliff overlooking the crashing waves of Kachemak Bay below,
06:38this is the quintessential Alaskan experience.
06:40The space sleeps up to nine guests and costs an average of $844 per night.
06:46This modern home features an outdoor hot tub where you can take in stunning views of the
06:51Alaska Range and watch eagles soar overhead.
06:55This secluded piece of paradise offers unparalleled views of Alaskan wildlife both on land and
07:01underwater.
07:02This clifftop lodge is the perfect place to experience Alaska.
07:06Number 5 is Dunlop Hollow, The Cave, in Hocking Hills, Ohio.
07:10This is a literal cave.
07:12It's a 1,500-square-foot house, or cave if you will, that sleeps up to six guests and
07:17costs about $780 per night.
07:20The cave was custom-designed and built by owners Bryant and Amy Gingerich, with interior
07:25design work from Rene Beiler.
07:28This is truly a work of art, with rock ceilings throughout the house and floor-to-ceiling
07:32bookshelves stocked with old books to bring you back in time or back in nature.
07:38Enjoy the outdoor hot tub, play billiards on the pool table, or enjoy a bath in the
07:43clawfoot tub tucked away in a rock corner.
07:46This is a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
07:49Number 4 is the Ohana House in Pahoa, Hawaii.
07:53The draw here is less the house and more where it is.
07:56It's located on an actual lava field.
07:59The Ohana House sleeps up to four guests and costs only $132 per night, but the cost comes
08:05with it being very off the beaten path, and its listing says that it's not for everyone.
08:11It's an off-grid tiny house situated on the Kalapana lava beds near the base of the Kilauea
08:16Volcano.
08:17Besides being the sunniest, driest part of the island, you are surrounded by epic views
08:22of the volcano and black lava fields in every direction as far as you can see.
08:28But it's not too remote.
08:29It's also very close to farmers markets, black sandy beaches, and beautiful coastal drives
08:35with views that you can only get in Hawaii.
08:38Number 3 is the Secret Carriage House in New York City, New York.
08:42This is a 19th-century carriage house hidden and out of sight from the noise and chaos
08:47of the Big Apple.
08:48Its three floors of private living space sleeps up to five guests, and there is a caveat.
08:54This house only rents by the month and will set you back $12,000 per month, which comes
09:00out to $400 per night.
09:02So, like most things in New York City, you will pay for the privilege of staying there,
09:07but it's a unique chance to stay in an adorable cottage nestled amidst the tall buildings
09:12of America's biggest city.
09:14Number 2 is the Tower in Tiller, Oregon.
09:17This is a literal tower.
09:19For this rental, you will be in the middle of nowhere, catching some R&R in your private
09:24prairie tower that stands 40 feet above the ground.
09:27The home is modeled off the Fire Lookout Towers and overlooks Umpqua National Forest.
09:32Once you get up to your own private tower, there's wooden interiors with a full kitchen,
09:37comfortable beds, and rocking chairs perfect for taking in the incredible views and spotting
09:42local wildlife.
09:43It sleeps up to four people, and there's even a fire pit, wood-fire hot tub, vegetable
09:48garden, and hammock to enjoy.
09:51And number one is truly unique.
09:53It's the Missile Base Bunker in Roswell, New Mexico.
09:57For starters, it's in Roswell.
09:59This Cold War missile silo is 186 feet underground.
10:03In fact, when you pull up to your rental, you may not even realize that you're there.
10:08It sleeps up to two adults in beds but offers four more air mattresses perfect for kids
10:13and runs at $499 per night.
10:16Take a trip back to the Cold War when the risk of Soviet missiles instilled fear and
10:20uncertainty in the minds of Americans.
10:23The floors are still original, but the space has been updated and converted into a beautiful
10:27home beneath the desert.
10:30This is a rare chance to sleep underground and imagine that you're taking shelter in
10:34a dystopian novel set in the Cold War.
10:37The stay includes a tour, and your house has access to a small library with books and information
10:42on the history of the bunker.