Creative spaces
Short-term rental platforms have paved the way for a night’s stay to be more than just a place to lay your head. Hosts around the world have promoted some unique environments that guests will share on their social media platforms and attract more bookings.
Land
This UFO-looking tiny home in the middle of the desert is close to Joshua Tree National Park. Of all the cool Airbnbs in California, this mushroom dome might be the strangest and coolest. With a simultaneously retro and futuristic design, as well as extraterrestrial inspired touches, this California desert Airbnb is one of the most unique in the state.
Air
In 2021, Russian entrepreneur Felix Demin purchased an abandoned and disused former Mandala Air Boeing 737. The aircraft is now in the process of being converted to a two-bedroom villa. It will come complete with a wing-top terrace and an infinity pool.
Sea
This floating abode is about as isolated as it gets and requires a boat ride to access it. Situated just off the shoreline of Key West, this tiki hut accommodates two guests with one bed and one bath. It includes a hammock, stand-up paddle boards and front-seat views of dolphins and manatees.
Under the sea
In 2016, AirBnb teamed up with French design firm Ubi Bene to create the first underwater hotel room suite submerged 33 feet deep in a 800,000gallon tank inhabited by 35 live sharks. The suite was located at the historic Aquarium de Paris in front of the Eiffel Tower. The see-through chamber offered an up close and personal look at the steely swimmers, with nothing but a wall of glass separating guests from the fearsome bunch.