How would you like to stay the night in a lighthouse, a 1920s train car, a cave, a restored church, or an underground bunker? We searched Airbnb for some of the most unique and unusual rentals here in the Midwest! Here are 20 of them:

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PinkCastle Babe’cation

• Hudson, Wisconsin
• Can host 16+ guests
• "A gorgeous Victorian mansion built in 1883, filled to the brim with over the top lavish glamour and lots and lots of PINK."
• Features include 5 bedrooms, 7 beds, 7.5 bathrooms, a workout room, wifi, a full kitchen, an entertaining room, a cabin style attic, a mermaid-themed living room, a dining room table with golden thrones, a heated pool, a hot tub, a pool house, a washer/dryer, a fireplace, a grill, AC, and heat
• 5-star rating (15 reviews) - 99% of bookings are done on their website HERE

Pacific Palace

• Pacific, Missouri
• Can host 8 guests
• "This house is an incredible one of a kind treasure with lots of unique features including: outdoor gazebo, fish pond, all original cedar interior design, two second story balconies, two large bath tubs (one located in the main bedroom) and so much more!!!"
• Features include 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2 bathrooms, arcade games, a "nostalgic nook," a spiral staircase, TVs, a washer/dryer, board games, central AC, heat, wifi, a full kitchen, bikes, and sun loungers
• 4.92-star rating (229 reviews)

Legacy Lighthouse

• Sugarcreek, Ohio
• Can host 4 guests
• "This lighthouse has everything: well-equipped studio kitchen, LoveSac sofa, hot tub, propane grill, fire pit w/ wood, comfy beds, smart TV's, internet, luxury linens, private beach, dock, kayaks, fishing poles, pavilion, and deck, pavilion with a bed swing and padded swivel rockers, hammock in a secluded area of the deck, patio dining area, and a hot tub to soak and take in the views"
• Additional features include 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1 bathroom, a pond, wifi, AC, heat, and a fireplace
• 4.96-star rating (71 reviews)

Unique Church Stay

• Savanna, Illinois
• Can host 6 guests
• A restored church - features include 3 bedrooms (no ceilings), 3 beds, 1.5 bathrooms, a piano, stained glass windows, a full kitchen, a smart TV, a hot tub, a fire pit, arcade games, a rain shower, a washer/dryer, a record player, a reading nook, board games, AC, heat, a grill, and wifi
• 4.96-star rating (23 reviews)

Big Sky Barnhouse

• Arena, Wisconsin
• Can host 16+ guests
• "This iconic barn sleeps 16+ in 6 BRs, 4 floors, 7000 sqft. Equipped w/ a 9-Hole Indoor Mini-Golf Course + 2 Pools! Outdoor Pool + Indoor Pool w/ Sauna + Shower. Dual-Level Indoor Park/Playground w/ Slides, Hexagon Dome, Rock Climb, Tire Swings + more. Movie Theater w/ Balcony, Home Gym, Arcade, Billiards, PingPong, SkeeBall + Bball Bunk Room. Slide down from the deck to the Boulder Firepit + enjoy the breathtaking views of the Driftless Hills"
• 4.8-star rating (109 reviews)

The Wolf House

• Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Can host 4 guests
• "The entire house is painted with murals and covered with rocks. You will feel like you are in another incredibly cozy world."
• Features include 1 bedroom, 5 beds, 1.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen, a washer/dryer, a piano, a record player, a sound system, board games, a fireplace, an outdoor patio, AC, and heating
• 4.78-star rating (143 reviews)

Luxury 1928 Train Car Retreat

• Long Lane, Missouri
• Can host 4 guests
• "Your private, fully renovated 1928 Rock Island train car features all the modern amenities you need, while retaining its historic charm. The interior has been thoughtfully updated to create a comfortable and stylish space for relaxation."
• Features include 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 bathroom, a full kitchen, a deep-soaker tub, heat, AC, a private fishing pond, a fire pit, cornhole, a washer/dryer, board games, and a TV
• 5-star rating (79 reviews)

Mirror Cabin in the Black Hills (Tiny Home)

• Lead, South Dakota
• Can host 2 guests
• "The mirrors on the cabin reflect during the day so you cannot see into the cabin. At night time, you can see in the cabin if the interior lights are on. Blackout curtains are available for privacy and/or to block out the morning sun for improved sleep. But it’s recommended to open them to take in the beautiful morning sunrises!"
• Features include 1 bedroom/bed, 1 bathroom, a record player, board games, AC, heat, wifi, a fire pit, a grill, and a hot tub
• 4.98-star rating (165 reviews)

Colonel May Schoolhouse

• Viroqua, Wisconsin
• Can host 10 guests
• "Built in 1922 and newly established in 2025. Col. May Schoolhouse offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 family rooms, office, library and reading area. Take a recess on our outdoor playground with a basketball court, swing set and tetherball pole. Enjoy a study break playing arcade games, sitting on the back deck or at the firepit with breathtaking countryside views. Have a school dance next to our vintage jukebox!"
• Features include 5 beds, a washer/dryer, a full kitchen, a TV, board games, AC, heat, a full kitchen, and wifi
• 5-star rating (14 reviews)

Arcade House

• Bloomington, Illinois
• Can host 10 guests
• "Most homes give you a bed. This one gives you a story to tell. Full private arcade with pool table, air hockey, pong pong, foosball & games galore! Tiki-style backyard with hot tub under glowing string lights. Original 1900s craftsmanship blended with modern sound & streaming. Designed for groups with space to gather and space to spread out."
• Features include 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2 bathrooms, classic arcade games, a grill, a fire pit, a hammock, corn hole, wifi, smart TVs, gaming systems, a children's play area, a full kitchen, a washer/dryer, a piano, mini golf, central AC, and heat
• 4.99-star rating (740 reviews)

The Study

• South Bloomingville, Ohio
• Can host 2 guests
• "Created with 360-degree floor-to-ceiling glass, The Study offers full immersion in nature while enveloping you in comfort. Inspired by Philip Johnson’s Glass House, it blends mid-century elegance with regional artistry—featuring a hand-built rain shower using rocks from Lost Cavern, radiant-heated stamped concrete floors mirroring local sandstone, Douglas fir beams, and seamless indoor–outdoor patios. Enjoy a carousel fireplace, Sonos speakers, an 85" screen, turntable and vinyl, hot tub, Solo Stove, gas grill, bespoke furnishings layered with sheepskin accents, and Purple Hybrid mattresses for a memorable stay."
• Additional features include 1 bedroom, 1 beds, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, board games, a smart TV, central AC, a fire pit, heat, and wifi
• 4.99-star rating (302 reviews)

Round Top Rendezvous

• Hutchinson, Kansas
• Can host 14 guests
• "Situated on 5 acres bordering wheat fields and pasture, this extremely unique barndominium features a modern/ rustic design aesthetic. With 3200 sq ft of living space it has room for large family gatherings. The original metal roundtop structure was taken apart piece by piece from a farm several miles away and reconstructed on this property. The finished product is a one of a kind, labor of love."
• Features include 6 bedrooms, 9 beds, 2.5 bathrooms, an outdoor shower, a fire pit, cornhole, fireplaces, a soaking tub, a full kitchen, a washer/dryer, TVs, a playroom, board games, AC, heat, wifi, and a grill
• 4.96-star rating (221 reviews)

The Glade Top Fire Tower

• Bradleyville, Missouri
• Can host 2 guests
• "Elevate your stay at the Glade Top Fire Tower Treehouse—a one-of-a-kind retreat rising nearly 40 feet high and designed just for two! Inspired by historic lookout towers, this romantic escape features outdoor showers, a natural rock hot tub, a cozy daybed swing, and a luxurious king bed. Set on 25 private acres surrounded by the Mark Twain National Forest!"
• Additional features include 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 2 bathrooms, a covered deck, a kitchenette, a telescope, a washer/dryer, AC, a fireplace, heat, a fire pit, and a grill
• 4.97-star rating (250 reviews)

BayShore Shire Waterfront Hobbit Home

• Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
• Can host 8 guests
• "This spacious ‘earth covered’ lakefront home has panoramic views of the lake & breathtaking sunsets! Boasting 11 ft ceilings an open kitchen/living space, large patio & fire pit. With 4 bedrooms, extra sleeping accommodations & 3 full bathrooms, there’s plenty of space for multiple families!"
• Additional features include smart TVs, board games, a washer/dryer, AC, heat, wifi, lake access, a hammock, and bikes
• 4.99-star rating (68 reviews)

Treehouse (LOTR) Stargazer Skycabin

• Upsala, Minnesota
• Can host 4 guests
• Features include 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bathroom, a smart TV, board games, a fireplace, wifi, a kitchen, a fire pit, a hammock, beach access, a grill, a shared hot tub, a steam sauna, a window AC unit, and a fireplace
• 4.92-star rating (860 reviews)

Dunlap Hollow Cave

• Rockbridge, Ohio
• Can host 6 guests
• "With plenty of natural light, decadent decor, and luxurious amenities, the Dunlap Hollow Cave is the one-of-a-kind stay that you've been looking for in Hocking Hills, OH. This 1500 square foot cave house sleeps 6 with two bedrooms, each with a king bed, with two additional twin beds in one of the bedrooms. It has a full-service kitchen, large outdoor patio, pool table, private hiking trails, and more!"
• Additional features include a washer/dryer, 2 bathrooms, a TV, a fireplace, wifi, heat, and a grill
• 4.95-star rating (21 reviews)

The Harmony House

• Fort Calhoun, Nebraska
• Can host 8 guests
• "...a modern industrial masterpiece set in a private, wooded 2-acre canopy overlooking a pond."
• A shipping container home - additional features include 3 bedrooms, 5 beds, 3 bathrooms, a washer/dryer, a smart TV, a record player, a sound system, board games, central AC, wifi, a kitchen, a fire pit, a hammock, and a grill
• 5-star rating (69 reviews)

Castle Vineyard

• Cleveland, Wisconsin
• Can host 12 guests
• "For travelers who want an exclusive taste of Tuscany without the hassle of jetting across an ocean, 'The Castle Vineyard' is the place to stay. The dramatic, spellbinding stone castle proudly overlooks over twenty acres of idyllic rolling hills and a gorgeous, working vineyard. Once inside, the interior does nothing to dispel the magic."
• Features include 4 bedrooms, 9 beds, 3.5 bathrooms, a grand piano, a state-of-the-art kitchen, an office, a hot tub, a wine cellar, a home theater, wifi, a washer/dryer, a basketball court, a pool table, a fireplace, a grill, a private sauna, a golf simulator, a spiral staircase, a washer/dyer, smart TVs, a record player, a sound system, arcade games, board games, AC, heat, and beach access
• 4.99-star rating (175 reviews)

"Top Secret” Underground Atlas Missile Base

• Wilson, Kansas
• Can host 4 guests
• "Step into history at our converted Atlas F Missile Base, now a unique resort and educational center for space habitat studies. Explore the legacy of America’s first InterContinental Ballistic Missile, a Cold War deterrent later repurposed to launch astronauts into orbit. Sleep underground in a rare, authentic bunker—a one-of-a-kind experience for history buffs and space enthusiasts alike!"
• Features include 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bathroom, trails, a TV, a shared kitchen/living room, heat, wifi, and a community fire pit
• 4.93-star rating (109 reviews)

Ozarks Themehouse

• Osage Beach, Missouri
• Can host 9 guests
• "Welcome to the Lake of the Ozarks’ first Themehouse! This five bed, three bath lake view home will time warp you back in history. It is within the Tan-Tar-A Estates which is adjacent to the Margaritaville Resort."
• Features include 6 beds, a 1950s diner-themed kitchen, a smart TV, wifi, a Bluetooth jukebox, a pool table, AC, heat, free community pools, a walking trail, a washer/dryer, and a grill
• 4.83-star rating (121 reviews)

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