The Best Airbnbs & Places to Stay You Should Try in 2026-7
Highlighting unique properties, HelloGuest shows how unusual stays—from castles to converted buses—can attract media attention and niche travellers.
- We highlight how unusual Airbnb stays can attract attention and stand out, from UFO-style pods and helicopters to treehouses, windmills and converted boats.
- We show that quirky properties appeal to niche travellers.
Browsing Airbnb or booking.com for a staycation? Looking for something different to your usual stay-away? Airbnb is the perfect place to find a range of unique and quirky properties that make for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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As property managers who spend much of our lives on the platform, we’ve encountered many incredible Airbnb listings, some completely off-grid and others a little unusual. Take a look below to see some of our recent favourites.
UFO ‘Futuro styled Flying Saucer’!
Pembrokeshire | Sleeps 3 | Now £213 a Night | 2 Night Minimum | Book
- Hosted by a Superhost with 2 years of experience
- The star of Airbnb’s OMG category
- On a site with other glamping pods
- Shared beach access and BBQ set up
- Private entrance and pet-friendly
- Bluetooth sound system
- Pool table and arcade games
- Free parking and a private patio
Unique Hut in Sutton
Sleeps 2 | Now £104 a Night | 1 Night Minimum | Book
- Hosted by a Superhost with six years of experience
- 90% of guests rated the location 5-star
- Converted 1945 boat nestled within a private forest
- Based on ratings, it’s one of the top-loved Airbnbs
- Rated 5 stars for cleanliness
- Includes a garden, patio and balcony
- Indoor fireplace
- Free onsite parking and a private entrance
Treehouse in Llanafan-fawr
Sleeps 2 | Now £180 a Night | 1 Night Minimum | Book
- 90% of guests rated the location five stars
- Hosted by Anjana, who has 9 years of hosting experience
- Mountain and valley views
- Central Moon Bathing feature
- Two hot and cold Scandi-style baths filled from the nearby water stream
- Observatory portholes above the bed
- Pentagon hexagonal pod for dining
- Comes with a private woodland and rolling hills to explore
Ream Hills Helicopter
Sleeps 4 | Now £133 a Night | 1 Night Minimum | Book
- Specially converted Lynx helicopter
- Custom-made low-down double ‘bunk’
- LED flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi
- Lake access and free parking on the premises
- Patio and balcony with a private entrance
- Ream Hills was the winner of the 2018 Lancashire Tourism Award for Holiday Villages
Windmill in Cockfield
Sleeps 4 | Now £475 a Night | 1 Night Minimum | Book
- Free parking and a lockbox
- 5 minutes’ drive from Historic Lavenham
- Greeted by host option or self-check-in
- Breakfast provided
The Tree Tent in Somerset
Sleeps 2 | Now £153 a Night | 2 Night Minimum | Book
- Patio and balcony with a shared pool
- Free parking on premises and private entrance
- All the essentials, including towels, sheets, soap, etc
- Regarded as a rare find, it is usually fully booked
- Location rated five stars by guests
- Sleep in the trees above ground
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FAQs
- Why do unusual Airbnb properties perform well?
Airbnb is all about staying at the unusual, the alternative to dull hotels. Quirky, weird, and wonderful homes catch attention and offer something guests are unlikely to forget. - Do quirky properties only appeal to a small audience?
Not on Airbnb. While they often attract a certain type of traveller, their uniqueness and curiosity attract a broader interest and greater visibility. - Can unusual properties command higher nightly rates?
Uniqueness is a USP. A distinctive stay that still ticks all the boxes for comfort and modern amenities can justify higher pricing.
If you’re considering letting your property out on a short-term basis, perhaps because you travel for work or have a second home, explore how Airbnb can be an incredible passive-income opportunity. Or take a look at some of the properties we look after.
