This stunning one-bedroom cottage is one of the prettiest places around – and it also happens to rent for just $115 (£77) a night (min two-night stay). The century-old hideaway, around 15 miles (24km) from Huntsville, is located within the grounds of The Winchester Manor and is filled with charming period details like antique brick floors. There's plenty of history here too: the cottage was a post office, later served as a doctor's office and even functioned as a jail.
Known as one of the top places in the world to see the Northern Lights, Fairbanks is a brilliant destination for a wintry getaway – and where better to enjoy it to the max than a rustic log cabin in the woods? This cosy one-bedroom cabin costs $100 (£82) a night with a minimum two-night stay. Located five miles (8km) from downtown Fairbanks, it's surrounded by walking trails and wildlife viewing points.
Located in central Tucson with a view to the north of the Catalina Mountains, this cute studio has a private walled patio and comes with a secure parking space. Downtown Tucson is a short drive away and there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants close to the studio as well. Available to book for $73 (£60) a night, the Airbnb comes with a luxury double bed, bathtub and kitchenette.
Escape to the wilderness with this rustic tiny home, which was hand-built on the outskirts of Huntsville, a city known for its sombre Civil War history. Ideal for nature lovers, the off-grid cabin is perched beside a spring-fed creek and surrounded by hiking and biking trails. It's powered by solar panels, with a propane cooktop, small fridge and basic cooking utensils, plus a bed surrounded by windows onto the wild. It'll set you back $99 (£82) per night.
Available from $82 (£68) a night, this en suite studio is a real charmer thanks to its breezy decor, secluded location and large private patio, perfect for enjoying the stunning city and mountain views surrounding the property. It's within an hour's drive of Palm Springs, San Diego and Joshua Tree National Park too, so there's plenty to see beyond the spectacular suite.
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For those who want to combine a break in exciting Denver with a peaceful escape, this plant-filled suite must be the place. It's had the touch of an interior designer so visitors can expect a super-sleek space decked out with chic furniture and artworks, plus a patio with a fire pit and a cute dining area. Throw in a great location – close to downtown Denver with epic mountain views – and this Airbnb, available from $85 (£70) a night, is a winner.
This little and stylish urban retreat will feel like a home from home. The apartment is tucked away in the garden of a family home in the well-heeled Westville neighbourhood of New Haven, a city known for Yale University and its world-class associated museums. Comfort is a top priority here – expect rugs covering the wood floors, cushions strew on the couch and plenty of books. The place goes for from $85 (£70) per night and there's a two-night minimum.
Set within a beautiful organic farm and garden, this custom-built tiny house is quite possibly Delaware's cutest Airbnb. Inside you'll find everything you need to spend a comfortable night here, including a loft bed, bathroom with shower and a fully functioning kitchen, while outside there's a private deck area. Located just under five miles (8km) from Bethany Beach and with a popular market and restaurant on the grounds, this Airbnb is available to book from $104 (£86) a night.
This self-contained suite, in an early 20th-century townhouse between Washington DC’s vibrant Columbia Heights and Park View neighbourhoods, has a near-perfect rating on Airbnb – and it’s an absolute bargain at around $97 (£80) a night. You get a lot for the money, with a separate bedroom with a queen bed and a living space with a cosy sofa and well-equipped kitchenette. It has desk space and is accessed via its own entrance too.
Located just a 15-minute walk from the beach in Biscayne Park, just outside Miami, this oh-so-pretty cottage is surrounded by charming tropical gardens and comes with use of the owners’ pool and cabana. Available from around $130 (£107) per night with a three-night minimum stay, the cottage has free parking and is beautifully furnished inside. It comes with a microwave and fridge, and windows frame views of the palm-tree-filled garden.
It doesn't get much more Savannah than this. Many elegant townhouses line the city’s bricked, Spanish-moss draped streets, and this chic apartment is tucked into one of them. Built in 1872, it's right in the Historic District and a stone's throw from the famous Forsyth Park. A highlight of the apartment is the idyllic courtyard with fire pit, while the inside is all charm with bare brick walls and fireplaces. It's possible to stay here for $98 (£112) per night (with a two-night minimum).
A totally wild getaway hidden in a tropical rainforest, this one-bedroom treehouse can be booked from $135 (£111) per night. A place to kick back or a base for exploring the Big Island’s natural wonders, the house is set in a serene off-grid spot that’s nevertheless within an easy distance of top attractions. It’s a short drive to the entrance of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and 21 miles (34km) to Waianuenue (or Rainbow) Falls.
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For something a little bit different, you can book this stunning yurt from just $62 (£51) a night. Located in Boise, it's the perfect place to stay while on a classic American road trip or city break. The compact space comes complete with plush furnishings, indoor and outdoor fireplaces and a pergola with a table. It sleeps up to six people with a queen bed and two sofa beds, plus a cot, so is a great choice for families or groups who don’t mind the lack of walls.
Conveniently located for guests arriving into Chicago O'Hare International Airport, this bright and cosy studio flat has been lovingly designed with elegant vintage pieces and reclaimed wood furnishings. It's located between Old Irving and Kilbourn Park, and there are plenty of great restaurants, bars and craft beer spots nearby. The bolthole is available to book from around $52 (£43) a night, with a two-night minimum.
This cute carriage house is located in quaint Jeffersonville, close to downtown Louisville yet with a lovely quiet, neighbourhood feel. The space is completely self-contained with a prettily decorated bedroom, open-plan kitchen and living space and bright bathroom. There’s also a sofa bed, so it can sleep up to three people. Best of all, prices start at just $66 (£54) a night.
You may have to pinch yourself when you see the price of this frankly adorable Airbnb. The renovated 1900s cottage can be rented from just $40 (£33) a night and sleeps up to seven guests (the price goes up a little for more than three guests but it’s still a bargain). The space, with two bedrooms plus a living space with sofa and airbed, is beautifully furnished and decorated in a cosy, rustic style and it’s perfectly located close to Drake University and with restaurants and coffee shops nearby.
This snug, second-floor studio is a bright and modern place to stay located in Strawberry Hill, an eclectic neighbourhood in Kansas City. Available to book from around $77 (£63) a night, it’s a sleek space – think clean lines and minimalist wooden furniture – with everything you might need including a kitchenette, a comfy living area and a generous private deck.
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Everything about this one-bedroom home, in a historic parsonage, is joyous. It’s a riot of retro detail, colour and pattern – keeping just the right side of busy – from the bold living room and cute kitchen to the bright white bedroom with quirky wall art. The location, with downtown museums and the areas of NuLu and Market Street right on the doorstep, is top-notch too. Throw in a furnished private patio and the price – from $113 (£93) a night – seems like a bit of a bargain.
You might wonder if you’ve accidentally booked a stay in a library when you set foot in this quirky room at the top of the Parks-Bowman Mansion, located in the heart of New Orleans’ upscale Garden District. Featuring an antique cypress queen-size bed, it’s a book lovers’ paradise with floor-to-ceiling shelves, dark wood accents and a cosy chair to curl up in. Though it’s a room rather than an entire property, it does have a balcony, private bathroom, TV and fridge. It sleeps two people from $109 (£90) a night.
A short stroll from Pine Point beach just south of Portland, this cute one-bed studio apartment has its own entrance, en suite bathroom and kitchenette. Guests can also hang out on the covered porch and make use of outdoor picnic tables and grills. With such a glorious setting, great restaurants nearby and Portland just a 15-minute drive away, it’s a bargain at $64 (£53) a night.
Crammed full of artworks and sculptures created by the host himself, this Airbnb feels like an exclusive exhibition space. Located in the cosmopolitan Eastport neighbourhood of Annapolis, the one-bedroom flat is close to restaurants, bars and pubs, and it’s easy to travel to Washington DC and Baltimore too. It'll cost you from just $98 (£81) to spend a night here (based on a two-night minimum stay).
The white-washed, clapboard exterior of this apartment charms from the get-go and once you're inside, you're greeted with bright rooms decked in calming blue tones (fitting for the location, which is a stone's throw from the water). It's set over two floors and is a convenient location from which to explore bohemian Provincetown, with its many arts spaces, indie shops and night spots. Prices start from $80 (£66) per night.
Dazzling in Detroit's buzzy Midtown, a neighbourhood known for its arts spaces and independent shops, this Airbnb is marketed as "a bastion for the bold and the daring". The main building is hard to miss, decorated with striking murals and pink and yellow stripes, and the condo itself is filled with jazzy rugs and bright canvases, plus all the essentials. It's right by the Q-line (Detroit's streetcar network) and is available for as little as $48 (£58) per night.
Occupying the first level of a historic corner-store house in north-east Minneapolis, this one-bedroom flat is located in the city's Arts District with plenty of cafés, restaurants and bars nearby. The sunlight-filled flat also offers access to a stunning backyard and has a fully equipped kitchen, large dining and living area and a cosy bedroom, as well as a large bathroom with a bathtub. It's available to book for $104 (£86) a night.
Soak up some Southern scenery with this lakeside escape in central Mississippi. There's room for five guests in the spacious wooden cabin, complete with a living room, kitchen, covered porches and a picnic table on the deck. You're also located right on a private lake, and you can take to the water on the pedal boat or kayak provided. Prices typically begin at $100 (£82) per night.
Centrally located in downtown St Louis, this stunning penthouse loft features an open layout, large windows letting in plenty of light and a modern, minimalist design with exposed brick walls and colourful accents adding a final flourish. The one-bedroom home also has a full kitchen, bathroom and an open-plan living and dining area, whose marble tulip table was designed by Eero Saarinen, the architect behind the city’s famous Gateway Arch. Considering all this, it's a bargain at around $100 (£82) a night.
This remote one-room cabin in Darby is perfect for enjoying the great outdoors in Big Sky Country. Oozing rustic charm, the cabin has a wood-burning fireplace and a private deck with seating. It’s available for around $97 (£80) a night and it sits on 10 acres of forested land, so there’s ample opportunity for outdoor activities like hiking, biking and fishing too.
Visitors can embrace country chic in this gorgeous downtown farmhouse. The one-bedroom home is located just off the highway, close to attractions including the zoo and, with bikes provided for guests’ use, a short ride from Omaha's Old Market neighbourhood. There are extra beds so it can sleep up to five if you’re travelling as a group, though it’s also wonderfully romantic with a generous deck and plush master bedroom. It’s typically available from around $120 (£99) a night.
Visitors can swap the neon lights of Las Vegas for the night skies of the Mojave Desert with a stay at this tiny home located in Sandy Valley, around an hour’s drive from Sin City. Available to book for $135 (£111) a night and with discounts on longer stays, the house crams in a full bathroom, a queen-size bed and a stove. Meals can sometimes be arranged to be served in the main ranch house too – check with the host. The Peacock, as it’s named, also has a rooftop patio for enjoying the desert sunrises, sunsets and starry nights.
Promising "all the splendour of the countryside, with modern conveniences", this renovated farmhouse studio in the White Mountains feels like a true rural retreat. It's chic yet rustic inside, with wooden beams, hardwood floors and farm-themed artwork and it's set within acres of fields and woodland. There's room for two, and you'll have access to a full kitchen, queen-sized bed and generous bathroom. The price is $90 (£74) per night with a two-night minimum.
Wake up to expansive ocean views as you open the curtains of this studio flat located on the 26th floor. For around $138 (£114) a night you'll get a queen-size bed, a small kitchenette, a swish bathroom and picture windows spanning the whole wall and filling the room with the soft blue-grey of the water. There’s even a shared pool, hot tub, gym and steam room available for guests’ use. If you can tear yourself away, the studio is conveniently close to the boardwalk and casinos.
It’s a bit of a journey up to Casa Canoncito, an off-grid apartment up in the mountains over Albuquerque that costs around $89 (£73) a night. The one-bedroom property, which can sleep up to four and comes with its own kitchen and patio, is accessed via a private road and is part of a community of solar-powered houses. The views are glorious, as you might expect, taking in surrounding peaks and stretching down to the city, whose centre is around a 20-minute drive away.
What could be more New York than staying in an original brownstone loft with an exposed brick wall? Located in one of Brooklyn's most historic areas, the studio is within walking distance of great restaurants and bars and close to subway lines connecting Brooklyn with Manhattan. The gorgeous space also has a beautifully renovated bathroom and kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and can be booked for $130 (£107) a night with a minimum three-night stay.
This private room in an eco house couldn’t be in a better location for guests wanting to explore Charlotte: it’s just a few minutes’ walk from the city’s Art & Entertainment District, packed with highly rated restaurants, bars and places to catch live music. You get a little more than a room for your $64 (£53) a night too, as the suite has exclusive use of a bathroom and kitchenette, plus access to the shared kitchen, dining and living areas and backyard patio, which leads to a wooded creek.
Priced just $105 (£87) a night and sleeping up to six guests, this home is something of a bargain. Described by the owners as their "happy place", it’s definitely cheerful with each room charmingly filled with colour and pattern. Unique details include a custom-made barn door, colour-changing LED light strips around the house and a Ms. Pac-Man arcade games machine. One of the bedrooms is even ‘hidden’ behind a door disguised as a shelf (pictured).
Those looking to escape the city need look no further than this unique A-frame home, aptly named The Triangle. With room for up to four guests, it comes complete with a wood-burning stove, exposed beams throughout and small terraces on both levels. The quaint village of West Farmington has several local produce shops, while the surrounding landscape is fantastic for relaxing nature walks. The bolthole is available to book from around $100 (£82) a night.
Completely remodelled in 2018, this beautiful three-bedroom bungalow in The Village is close to the shores of Lake Hefner and within minutes of everything Oklahoma City has to offer. Available to book from $90 (£74) a night, the cosy home itself has a fully equipped kitchen and a private backyard, plus it comes with a parking space. It's super stylish too, with plush blue chairs, a brick fireplace and hardwood floors.
Make the most of Southern Oregon's wine country with a trip to this stylish yurt in Applegate Valley, known for its lavender fields, farms and vineyards. The yurt is set on an equestrian property, which sprawls out for five acres, and it's got plenty of creature comforts, including a hot tub, a private and plumbed-in bathroom, and some kitchen essentials like a microwave and mini fridge. A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided too. It'll set you back $92 (£76) per night.
Located in a quiet 1960s neighbourhood just outside of Philadelphia, this studio is perfect for those looking for somewhere to relax and unwind after a day exploring the city. The recently renovated space has a sliding barn door leading to a bathroom with a large custom-tiled shower and exposed beams. The Airbnb, from $117 (£96) per night, has a king-size bed plus a kitchenette with a cute dining space for two.
Spread out on the second floor of a beautiful Greek-Revival style house, this cosy loft in Providence is available for around $70 (£52) a night. The open-plan apartment has a king-sized bed, fully equipped kitchen and a deck with outdoor grill and is conveniently located close to downtown attractions. History buffs will appreciate the fact that the building it’s tucked away in dates back to 1852.
Part of Myrtle Beach's Sea Mist Resort, this sophisticated studio plants you right at the water's edge, with glass balcony doors that frame the sea views. Everything is washed in whites and neutrals, and there's a coffee bar, comfy sofa and room for two. Best of all, you'll step out from your room, right on to the beach. It's a steal, with prices from just $40 (£33) per night.
To describe this guesthouse as cosy would be something of an understatement. The open-plan space is all homely, rustic charm, from the squidgy leather seats and the handmade log bed to the front porch. It sleeps up to six people with a sofa bed and sleeping nook, so it’s one for a close family or group of friends and would equally make a perfect base for a couple. The home, which is close to the Black Hills and attractions including Mount Rushmore, is on Airbnb for around $95 (£78) a night.
Available from just $69 (£57) per night, this cosy studio features handmade decor, wood panelling and stained dark-timber floors. There's also a full kitchen and full bathroom and guests are mere minutes from downtown Nashville too. It's a great base for exploring all that Music City has to offer, from the honky-tonks of Broadway to neighbourhood boutiques, galleries and restaurants.
This smart tiny home was built with luxury in mind and hosts promise "all the amenities of an upscale hotel room" in an offbeat setting. After a night of stargazing – there's a rooftop deck for drinking in the dark night skies – you'll sink into a Tuft & Needle mattress. Guests also have a full-sized shower, plus a fridge, microwave and coffee machine, and though you're a stone's throw from Waco, you'll feel worlds away in the cabin's glorious countryside location. Prices are from around $95 (£78) per night.
Sheltered by tall oak trees, this historic home's private guesthouse is nestled in San Antonio's Alta Vista, one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods. Attractions like the Alamo, hip Pearl district and the Riverwalk are within a couple of miles, while San Pedro Springs Park – with a spring-fed swimming pool in summer – is just across the street. Available from $60 (£44) a night, the property has a queen-size bed, kitchenette, en suite bathroom and French doors opening to a balcony.
This neat farm-stay property places you within 25 miles (40km) of Zion National Park and just a couple of miles from Sand Hollow State Park, with its sandstone bluffs and far-reaching waters. After a hike or boat trip, head back to the farmhouse, which is dropped in the middle of desert and mountains, and which has a kitchen, fireplace, private patio and a bed for two guests. There are free-roaming alpacas on the property too. A stay here typically costs $130 (£107) per night.
Set in the beautiful countryside of north-eastern Vermont, this log cabin allows visitors to escape the daily grind and relax within a peaceful forest setting. Available to book from $96 (£79) a night, the charming cabin offers the chance to stargaze at night, go snow-shoeing in winter or simply huddle around the fire pit toasting marshmallows. The two-bedroom cabin is in a remote rural location that sees relatively few tourists, though that’s all part of the charm.
Unique is an understatement when it comes to this lofty guesthouse, where a private en suite room rents from $125 (£103) a night on Airbnb. There are catwalks suspended in the air and several private rooms and shared spaces within the treehouse. This room has a cherry wood bed, private bathroom and exclusive use of a gazebo and swing just below. There’s a sauna for guests’ use and you can also speak to the owners about booking yoga classes and massages.
In Seattle’s charming Queen Anne neighbourhood and within easy distance of the city’s attractions, this private studio suite can go for $105 (£87) a night. It’s within a residential home – an early 20th-century farmhouse – yet feels wonderfully private, with its own bathroom and kitchenette with fridge, microwave and prep space. It has a separate entrance too. The neighbourhood has some lovely restaurants and cafés, while nearby Kerry Park has incredible views over Seattle.
Fabulously wonky and charming, this little cottage in Ghent could be plucked straight from the pages of a fairy tale. It's an ultra cosy escape, with rooms stuffed with books and board games, and grounds filled with fruit trees, vegetable patches and a pond. There are fishing supplies for anglers, and you'll be close to the popular Winterplace Ski Resort too. It's typically $83 (£68) per night.
Farm stays don't come much more idyllic than this. Described as a "farmette", the property comprises of a little cottage strung with fairy lights and a swathe of woodland. The hosts suggest you watch the sunset from the west side of their land, which offers views over town. You'll find a kitchenette with all the essentials (hosts gift their guests raw honey from their own beehives) and room for four guests across a loft and sofa bed. Prices from $81 (£67) per night.
As locations go, this could hardly be any better. The private bedroom, sleeping two, is at the base of the Snow King ski area, within walking distance of downtown Jackson with its brewpubs, cafés and restaurants and a short drive from Grand Teton National Park – so guests can have the best of all worlds for prices starting at $80 (£66) a night. The cosy suite has a private bathroom, a microwave and mini-fridge, and the hosts provide tea, coffee and snacks.