10 of the Most Unique Places to Stay in the State of Iowa [GALLERY]
Looking to take a "staycation" this year? There are some pretty cool places you can rent here in Iowa! Here are ten of the most unique Airbnbs in the state:
10 of the Most Unique Places to Stay in the State of Iowa
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The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat
- Sabula, Iowa
- Can host up to four guests
- Features three beds, one bathroom, a small kitchen, a dining area, free kayak rentals, a beach within walking distance, a grill, a washer/dryer, heating and air conditioning, wi-fi, a TV, and more
- 4.94-star rating (51 reviews)
The Barn Loft
- Dorchester, Iowa
- Can host up to six guests
- Features four beds, 2.5 bathrooms, a kitchen, a fire pit, a swimming pond, a fireplace, a deck, access to hiking trails, wi-fi, a TV, heating and air conditioning, a grill, and more
- 4.99-star rating (163 reviews)
Grain Bin Getaway
- Missouri Valley, Iowa
- Can host up to six guests
- Features four beds, one bathroom, a kitchen, a washer/dryer, wi-fi, hiking trails, heating and air conditioning, a patio, a fire pit, and more
- 4.99-star rating (189 reviews)
Yurt Glamping on a Magical Goat Farm
- Chelsea, Iowa
- Can host up to four guests
- Features two beds, one bathroom, a small kitchen, a TV, heating and air conditioning, a fire pit, hiking trails, and more
- Guests can visit with llamas, goats, pigs, and horses
- Pets are allowed
- 4.87-star rating (86 reviews)
Des Moines' Coolest Tiny Home!
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Can host up to two guests
- Features one bed, one bathroom, a kitchen, a TV, a Bluetooth sound system, heating and air conditioning, wi-fi, a grill, a patio, a fireplace, and more
- 4.86-star rating (145 reviews)
CR Station Train Caboose
- Decorah, Iowa
- Can host up to four guests
- Features three beds, one bathroom, a small kitchen, heating and air conditioning, TV, wi-fi, a patio, and more
- 4.85-star rating (469 reviews)
MidCentury, Technicolor Ranch
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Can host up to five guests
- Features two bedrooms, three beds, one bathroom, a full kitchen, a dining room, wi-fi, a fire pit, a washer/dryer, smart TVs, board games, a window AC unit, central heating, and more
- Airbnb is a "Lustron Home" - there are only 1,500 left in the US!
- 4.95-star rating (136 reviews)
Llama-cation at Prairie Patch Farm
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Can host up to four guests
- Located inside a a 100+ year-old farmhouse
- Features one bed, a sleeper sofa, one bathroom, a kitchen, a TV, wi-fi, a washer/dryer, heating and air conditioning, a patio, and more
- Visit with llamas, goats, and pigs
- 4.96-star rating (68 reviews)
The Legacy Stone House
- Winterset, Iowa
- Can host up to four guests
- Located inside an 1886 home that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Features one bedroom, one bed, one bathroom, a kitchen, wifi, a washer/dryer, central heating and air conditioning, a smart TV, a fire pit, a grill, and more
- Pets are allowed
- 4.97-star rating (32 reviews)
Private Fun Arcade, Small Town Rural Setting
- Britt, Iowa
- Can host up to six guests
- Features two bedrooms, four beds, one bathroom, wi-fi, a large kitchen area, a washer/dryer, a record player, a pool table, arcade games, board games, a grill, a smart TV, and more
- 4.92-star rating (64 reviews)
The Absolute Best Hotels in the Midwest According to Michelin
Back in September, MICHELIN put out a list of the best hotels in the U.S. using their "Key" rankings. The 2024 list is only the second announcement of "Key" Hotels in the U.S., and it includes 16 Three Key Hotels, 70 Two Key Hotels, and 207 One Key Hotels. There aren't any Three Key Hotels here in the Midwest, but there are several Two and One Key Hotels to check out! Here are the Midwest Hotels that were recognized by Michelin:
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