30 Coolest Picks From The Airbnb ‘OMG’ Category (2024 Awards)
Airbnb recently introduced a novel way for travelers to discover unique and exciting destinations: Categories. These categories allow users to pick accommodations based on unique features rather than just location. The “OMG!” category highlights unusual and extraordinary places to stay. Here are some of the coolest picks from the Airbnb OMG! category for 2024:
Invisible House Joshua Tree | Modern Masterpiece
Location: California
First Look: A sleek, minimalist retreat with a reflective facade. Ambiance: Modern, serene, and seamlessly blends with the desert. Scenic Highlights: Panoramic views of the desert landscape and Joshua Tree National Park.
Discover the ultimate desert oasis at the Invisible House, a one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece designed by film producer Chris Hanley. This sleek, minimalist retreat has been featured in numerous music videos, television shows, and publications worldwide. With a 5,500 sq. ft. footprint and 90 acres of breathtaking land abutting Joshua Tree National Park, this 22-story horizontal skyscraper seamlessly blends into the desert landscape, creating a unique and immersive experience.
Skylodge Adventure Suites
Location: Peru
First Look: Transparent luxury capsules suspended on a mountainside. Ambiance: Adventurous and exhilarating. Scenic Highlights: Unparalleled views of the Sacred Valley.
Stay in transparent luxury capsules suspended on the side of a mountain, offering unparalleled views and comfort. These unique suites provide an adventurous and luxurious experience high above the Sacred Valley.
Uniquely Designed Organic Nature House, Off-Grid
Location: Sweden
First Look: A sustainable, off-grid house with modern design. Ambiance: Eco-friendly and self-sufficient. Scenic Highlights: Vistas of Lake Vänern and a Mediterranean-inspired garden.
Step into the future of sustainable living with this off-grid abode. Equipped with self-sufficient energy and food production capabilities, this house is a paragon of environmental friendliness. Enjoy picturesque vistas of Lake Vänern from the mountaintop location, surrounded by a Mediterranean-inspired garden.
Apple Ridge Farm Caboose Bed & Breakfast
Location: Virginia, U.S.
First Look: A charming, converted caboose. Ambiance: Cozy and nostalgic. Scenic Highlights: Serene farm surroundings.
Experience a charming and cozy stay in a converted caboose at Apple Ridge Farm. This unique bed and breakfast offers a nostalgic and comfortable retreat in the heart of Virginia.
The Original Spice Bus from 1997 Movie Spice World
Location: Isle of Wight, UK
First Look: A classic British double-decker bus turned into a luxury Airbnb. Ambiance: Quirky and nostalgic. Scenic Highlights: Views of the Isle of Wight countryside.
Relive the ’90s pop culture by staying in the original Spice Bus from the movie Spice World. This iconic British double-decker bus has been transformed into a luxury Airbnb, providing a quirky and nostalgic getaway.
Glass Cottage with Hot Tub “Blár”
Location: Hella, Iceland
First Look: A modern glass cottage with a private hot tub. Ambiance: Cozy and intimate. Scenic Highlights: Stunning views of Iceland’s natural beauty.
Enjoy stunning views of Iceland’s natural beauty from this glass cottage, complete with a private hot tub. The cottage offers a cozy and modern escape in a breathtaking location.
The Kellogg Doolittle House
Location: Joshua Tree, California, US
First Look: A unique property combining modern architecture with natural elements. Ambiance: Innovative and serene. Scenic Highlights: Stunning desert views.
This unique property in Joshua Tree combines modern architecture with natural elements. The Kellogg Doolittle House offers an extraordinary stay with stunning desert views and innovative design.
Guitar House Airbnb
Location: Sindun-Myeon, South Korea
First Look: A house shaped like a guitar. Ambiance: Creative and whimsical. Scenic Highlights: Unique architecture and design.
Stay in a house shaped like a guitar in South Korea. This creative and whimsical accommodation offers a unique experience for music lovers and travelers seeking something different.
Eagle’s Watch Malibu
Location: Malibu, California, U.S.
First Look: A luxurious retreat perched high above Malibu. Ambiance: Secluded and serene. Scenic Highlights: Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Perched high above Malibu, Eagle’s Watch offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. This luxurious and secluded retreat provides an unforgettable stay with stunning vistas and top-notch amenities.
The Silo at Lake Tenkiller – One of a Kind Stay!
Location: Oklahoma, U.S.
First Look: A converted silo offering rustic charm. Ambiance: Unique and cozy. Scenic Highlights: Serene lakeside setting.
Experience a unique stay in a converted silo at Lake Tenkiller. This unusual accommodation offers rustic charm and modern comforts in a serene lakeside setting.
Unique and Secluded AirShip with Breathtaking Highland Views
Location: Drimnin, Scotland
First Look: A futuristic airship with panoramic views. Ambiance: Secluded and serene. Scenic Highlights: Stunning views of the Scottish Highlands.
Stay in a futuristic airship with panoramic views of the Scottish Highlands. This secluded retreat offers a peaceful and extraordinary experience amidst stunning natural scenery.
Wooden Boats
Location: Rizhao, China
First Look: Traditional wooden boats converted into comfortable accommodations. Ambiance: Nautical and cozy. Scenic Highlights: Unique stay on the water.
Sleep in a traditional wooden boat converted into a comfortable and unique accommodation. This floating retreat offers a distinctive stay on the water.
Come & Dream in Quetzalcoatl’s Nest
Location: Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico
First Look: A surreal and fantastical property inspired by the Aztec god. Ambiance: Artistic and imaginative. Scenic Highlights: Unique and colorful architecture.
Enter a surreal and fantastical world by staying in Quetzalcoatl’s Nest, a unique property inspired by the Aztec god. This artistic and imaginative accommodation offers an unforgettable experience.
Moinho das Feteiras | The Mill
Location: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
First Look: A beautifully restored mill. Ambiance: Historical and charming. Scenic Highlights: Picturesque views of the Azores.
Stay in a beautifully restored mill in the Azores. Moinho das Feteiras combines historical charm with modern comforts, offering a unique and picturesque retreat.
Peace & Quiet Hotel – Floating Glass Room
Location: Jokkmokk, Sweden
First Look: A floating glass room offering tranquility. Ambiance: Serene and innovative. Scenic Highlights: Surrounded by nature.
Experience tranquility in a floating glass room at the Peace & Quiet Hotel. This serene and innovative accommodation offers a peaceful escape surrounded by nature.
Cabane Drommen – L’Arbre à Cabane
Location: Guyonvelle, France
First Look: A magical treehouse. Ambiance: Whimsical and enchanting. Scenic Highlights: Forest surroundings.
Stay in a magical treehouse in France. Cabane Drommen offers a whimsical and enchanting experience, perfect for a romantic getaway or a unique family adventure.
La Cabane magique – Le Manoir de Bois-en-Ardres
Location: Bois-en-Ardres, France
First Look: A fairy-tale cabin in the French countryside. Ambiance: Rustic and luxurious. Scenic Highlights: Picturesque countryside views.
This magical cabin offers a fairy-tale experience in the French countryside, combining rustic charm with luxurious amenities.
Western Saloon with Teton Views
Location: Tetonia, Idaho, U.S.
First Look: A Western saloon-themed accommodation. Ambiance: Nostalgic and cozy. Scenic Highlights: Stunning views of the Teton Range.
Step back in time at this Western saloon-themed accommodation with stunning views of the Teton Range. It’s a unique blend of Wild West nostalgia and modern comfort.
Casa Acantilado
Location: Salobreña, Andalucía, Spain
First Look: An architecturally stunning home perched on a cliff. Ambiance: Luxurious and dramatic. Scenic Highlights: Dramatic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Perched on a cliff, Casa Acantilado offers dramatic views of the Mediterranean Sea. This architecturally stunning home provides a luxurious and secluded getaway.
A Spaceship-Style Home
Location: Various
First Look: A home designed to look like a spaceship. Ambiance: Futuristic and immersive. Scenic Highlights: Unique, out-of-this-world experience.
Experience out-of-this-world living in a home designed to look like a spaceship. These futuristic accommodations are available in various locations, offering a unique and immersive experience.
The Bloomhouse by Lodgewell | Fairy Tale Escape
Location: Austin, Texas, U.S.
First Look: A whimsical and fantastical home. Ambiance: Magical and enchanting. Scenic Highlights: Unique architecture and enchanting surroundings.
Stay in a whimsical and fantastical home that looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale. The Bloomhouse offers a magical escape with unique architecture and enchanting surroundings.
Converted Train Car
Location: Various
First Look: A nostalgic stay in a converted train car. Ambiance: Historical and cozy. Scenic Highlights: Unique blend of history and modern comfort.
Enjoy a nostalgic stay in a converted train car, offering a unique blend of history and modern comfort. These accommodations are available in various locations, providing a distinctive travel experience.
Breathtaking Mountain Views in Cozy Birdbox
Location: Various
First Look: A cozy birdbox-style accommodation. Ambiance: Serene and picturesque. Scenic Highlights: Breathtaking mountain views.
Stay in a cozy birdbox-style accommodation with breathtaking mountain views. These unique lodgings offer a serene and picturesque retreat.
Aura House 2bds Eco Bamboo House, Pool, River View
Location: Bali
First Look: An eco-friendly bamboo house with river views. Ambiance: Serene and sustainable. Scenic Highlights: Stunning river views and a private pool.
Experience eco-friendly luxury in this bamboo house in Bali. With stunning river views and a private pool, the Aura House offers a serene and sustainable getaway.
Luxury Suite Overlooking the Wadden Sea
Location: Harlingen, Netherlands
First Look: A luxury suite with panoramic sea views. Ambiance: Modern and tranquil. Scenic Highlights: Panoramic views of the Wadden Sea.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Wadden Sea from this luxury suite. The accommodation combines modern comforts with stunning natural surroundings.
Boot House Style Home
Location: New Zealand
First Look: A house designed to look like a giant boot. Ambiance: Quirky and imaginative. Scenic Highlights: Fun and unique stay in a picturesque setting.
Stay in a house designed to look like a giant boot. This quirky and imaginative accommodation offers a fun and unique stay in New Zealand.
Leafy Greens Chiang Mai: Snail Dome (SND)
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
First Look: A snail-shaped dome. Ambiance: Eco-friendly and unique. Scenic Highlights: Surrounded by nature.
Stay in a snail-shaped dome in Chiang Mai, offering a unique and eco-friendly accommodation option. The Leafy Greens Snail Dome is perfect for nature lovers seeking a distinctive retreat.
These are just a few of the incredible options available in Airbnb’s OMG! category. With over 30,000 unique rentals, there’s no shortage of extraordinary places to stay. Airbnb reports that these accommodations are so popular that the company plans to build more. In fact, Airbnb has announced a $10 million fund to help create more wild and imaginative spaces for listing on their platform. Entrants can submit proposals based on feasibility, originality, sustainability, and guest experience, with the requirement of renting the completed spaces on Airbnb for at least a year. According to Airbnb, accommodations with OMG! status received 49% more bookings, highlighting their popularity and appeal.
In other news, Airbnb has made its earlier party ban permanent, reducing property damage and ensuring a safer environment for guests and hosts alike.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this listing from the Airbnb OMG! category. If you know of any other unique places worth sharing, feel free to let us know in the comments below.
