When you get away, you want to go someplace memorable — someplace you will never forget. While there are hotels with luxury and comfort, we love staying in vacation rentals. The best accommodations not only offer cozy amenities and are in prime locations where you can feel just like a local, but they also have something that makes them stand out. The following Airbnbs in Idaho are unique, unusual, and exceptional in every sense of the word. Each one will make you want to book a getaway or a staycation ASAP.
1. Boats ‘N Rows Home, Bayview
If you want a true vacation on the water, this unique Airbnb in Idaho is perfect. Up to four guests can stay in this home where you'll enjoy true waterfront views and cozy amenities. Plus, you can have a day of play with the provided kayaks. I recommend you spend some time outside on the patio, enjoying the mountain views and observing wildlife of all shapes and sizes.
2. Drug Store, Mullan
How would you like to spend the night in a drug store in Mullan? This unique Airbnb in Mullan, Idaho is perfect for the entire family as there is 3,500 square feet, four bedrooms, and four bathrooms — 15 guests can sleep here. There are many details throughout the home to remind you of this building’s past but there are also many cozy accommodations to ensure you have a good time. Plus, you are near numerous attractions such as Lookout Pass, Silver Mountain, Route of the Hiawatha, and more.
3. Flower Pot Tiny Home, Burley
One of the most unusual Airbnbs in Idaho is this flower pot vacation rental in Burley. This unique home has many incredible features including a gorgeous spiral staircase, charming kitchenette, and a hot tub. There are two beds and one bathroom in this home, comfortably sleeping up to four guests.
4. Crystal Peak Lookout, Fernwood
You’ll sleep high in the trees when you book a stay at this year-round lookout. Surrounded by 13 acres of forest, you’ll wake up to views that will inspire you in every way. There is one bed, comfortably sleeping two guests, and a wood-fire stove to keep you warm on cool nights. Keep in mind that there is no bathroom in the lookout, however, there is an outhouse down below.
5. Bandits Escape House, St. Anthony
The Bandits Escape House isn’t like any other vacation rental in Idaho. This Airbnb provides an escape room experience throughout the house, where there are mysteries, puzzles, and more to figure out. There are five beds and one bathroom in this home, allowing up to seven guests to try their luck and see how quickly they can solve the puzzles.
6. Restored 1909 Train Carriage, Deary
You will feel like you’ve stepped back in time, yet have all of the luxuries of modern day, when you stay in this restored 1909 train car that sits under a recreated depot roof. This car once ran on the Washington Idaho and Montana Railway until 1955. When you stay in this vacation rental, you’ll have access to the entire train car, which includes a single bedroom, kitchenette, small dining room, and living room. You’ll also want to sit outdoors and enjoy the farm views on the covered porch.
7. Big Idaho Potato Hotel, Boise
No list of unusual Airbnbs in Idaho would be complete without the Big Idaho Potato Hotel. Located on a farm near Boise is this 6-ton potato that has been transformed into the ultimate getaway destination. Inside you’ll find a charming seating area and a cozy bed with plush linens. Plus, there is a customized silo that has been turned into a relaxing spa where you can soak away your worries.
Are there any other unusual Airbnbs in Idaho that we should add to this list? What are some of your favorite getaway destinations in Idaho? Let us know in the comments.
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