If you’re looking for a fun travel experience this year that won’t break the bank, booking your accommodation through Airbnb is a must. With this private vacation rental site, which lets people rent everything from full homes to tents, you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars a night on one-time accommodations.
Would it be fun to rent a Italian-style hillside mansion on 220 acres for a rate per night higher than the price of my car? Sure. But, you can find amazing and outrageous places all over the world that won’t cost you more than $50 per night. Here are some amazing bucket list ideas for travelers on a budget.
1. The Hobbit’s Underground Hole in Del Norte County, California
The Hobbit’s Underground Hole is a 260 square foot sheltered earth structure built into the side of a mountain. It is part of a sustainable off-grid village and rents for $48 per night. Features include one-of-a-kind architecture, stained glass, central tree pillar, breakfast nook with Hobbit mushroom table and Hobbit hole.
The primitive hut has running water, but no electricity. The shared kitchen and bathrooms are located on the grounds. And you will also need to bring your own bedding. The life of a Hobbit is not glamorous.
2. An Eco Dome home near Morant Bay, Jamaica
Casa J is an Eco Dome house located in the hills of St. Thomas Parish on a 63-acre Source Farm ecovillage. For $40 per night, you get a room with a balcony that offers stunning sea views, as well as a luxurious bathroom.
There is a community kitchen in the house which serves vegetarian meals, a wellness center and wifi is included. However, this property does not have a TV, laundry facilities, or air conditioning.
3. El Cubil #2 in Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
For $45 per night you can stay in a private room in this domed house in Mexico. While the post refers to this as a “dome house,” we think the phrase “tube house” is more apt. This unforgettable getaway allows you to connect with nature, with hiking trails, a path to the “plutonia” cave and a path to the “el tarta” mine.
Although living space is sparse, the property has a separate kitchen, gazebo, bathroom and BBQ area. It also has hot water, wifi and an outdoor dining area.
4. Green leaf mushrooms in Chiang Mai, Thailand
You will have the whole Earth house for you when you rent this mushroom in Thailand, also known as Leafy Greens. It was built as a retreat center where people can go to refresh their souls and spirits.
Priced at just $11 per night, the space features a single floor with a bunk bed. The outdoor garden is a common relaxation area with an outdoor kitchen and a pizza oven. There is also an organic herb and vegetable garden.
5. A hut made of straw panels in Harju County, Estonia
Known as the Voose House of the Sun, this heated sleeping cabin in Estonia rents for $45 per night. This unique building made of straw panels is advertised as being “full of positive energy” with access to “the crystal clear air of the forests of Kõrvemaa”.
The cabin is basically a small room for two people. The property has a shared toilet and shower in a special building. For an additional fee you have access to the modern kitchen, washing machine and dryer and sauna.
6. The Oasis of Chaos in the Toledo District, Belize
For $50 per night you can stay at Chaos Oasis in Belize—the first building in the district made entirely from recyclable materials. It is located right next to the Mayan Ruins and Lubaantun Archaeological Park. The village of San Pedro Columbia is a 10-minute walk away and offers bird watching, river swimming, and chocolate making.
Your casita has a double bed and a separate bathroom with toilets and showers. The bottle house collects its own rainwater, and there’s an outdoor shower attached for that “in nature” experience. But beware, there is no Internet access.
7. La Redonda in Querétaro, Mexico
La Redonda in Mexico offers a comfortable space perfect for a couple. Designed to live in harmony with the environment, this property is a relaxing escape from the daily grind. Located in a biosphere reserve, La Redonda is an earthen cabin that is 15 minutes from the historic center of Jalpan Pueblo Mágico.
The property has dry composting toilets, solar heaters for showers and rainwater harvesting. But if you want to use the grill, you will need to bring your own charcoal.
8. Cozy cabin in the middle of Mae Hong Son, Thailand
You will have the whole bungalow to yourself when you rent this cozy space in Thailand for only $25 per night. Superhost Mark keeps things simple with these rentals, but they come with air conditioning and a private bathroom.
The peaceful setting is fairly quiet, but you’ll wake up to roosters crowing in the morning. There is also a dog and a cat who like to play in the garden, and you can feed the cows with bananas.
Airbnb has a ton of vacation rentals for under $50 a night, at locations around the world. Which is proof that there really is no need to break your budget when traveling.
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