Want a Luxury Yurt? This and Other Unconventional Last-Minute #MemorialDay Rentals
This waterfront yurt is surprisingly modern inside. (Courtesy: HomeAway)
The particularly brutal winter this year made the idea of summer seem non-existent. So, the fact that Memorial Day is this weekend may have come as a shock to you. Have no fear; there are still vacation options available for you to finally welcome warm weather. Here are eight one-of-a-kind properties ready for you to rent through HomeAway, Airbnb and Flip Key. (Note: these were available at publish time on Memorial Day.)
Yurt
Tenants Harbor, Maine
Pitching a tent as a kid was fun, but with only a long weekend available, the idea of doing any work is out of the question. This waterfront yurt for $142 a night offers the nostalgic excitement of camping without all the hassle. Traditional Turkish dwelling architecture gives way to modern conveniences like a bedroom with a queen bed, a sitting area with ample light for reading, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a full bathroom with a washer and a dryer. The best part? You have the privacy of the woods with easy access to the ocean.
(Courtesy: HomeAway)
Beachfront Cottage
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Beach and barbecue are the key ingredients to any classic Memorial Day weekend. Up the ante on tradition by heading to historical Cape Cod, where being patriotic comes in the form of this charming 1930s, three-bedroom waterfront home. For $1,200 for four nights you get stunning water views, updated amenities and a Weber gas grill to cook those hot dogs and hamburgers.
Airstream
Seattle
Ever wanted to hit the open road and leave it all behind? Get a taste by staying in a glammed-up Airstream, where for $105 a night you’re not exactly roughing it. You and two friends can cozy up for the weekend in this modern trailer that has a bedroom, kitchen, two wide-screen TVs and Bluetooth capabilities. If you can’t step away from city life for three days, not to worry. The Space Needle, Chihuly Glass Museum, Seattle Opera and Repertory Theater are all just a short walk away.
(Courtesy: Flip Key)
Historic Farmhouse
Helen, Georgia
Get ready to say, “Yes ma’am” and drink some sweet tea on this 22-acre estate nestled at the foothills of the Chattahoochee National Forest and Double Head Mountain in North Georgia. Built in 1914, this farmhouse stays true to its Southern charm, but with the upgrades of a gourmet kitchen and elegant formal living room. For $435 a night you and seven others can take in mountain views from a rocking chair on the front porch.
(Courtesy: HomeAway)
Tree house
Bozeman, Montana
Let out your inner child this weekend by staying in a very grown-up tree house. Accommodating up to four people, this 20-foot-high home features a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and outdoor deck for $195 per night. Bring along your fishing pole to catch trout in the nearby creek. Or, take a trip down memory lane and enjoy a night of roasting marshmallows and telling ghost stories.
The Dome
Carmel, California
Feel like Orlando Bloom in Lord of the Rings by staying in a fantastical dome-shaped home along the picturesque Route 1. The dark wood interiors and stained glass windows blend into the Redwood forest, transporting you away from reality and into a storybook. From $440 a night you get three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, hammock, painting materials, and of course, your very own throne.
(Courtesy: Flip Key)
Rooftop Hideaway
Washington, D.C
Where else would you celebrate a federal holiday other than the mecca of America? Located in the center of our country’s capital, this five-bedroom home for $1,000 a night has been featured on Celebrity House Hunters and is the perfect party pad with suave features like a roof deck pool, billiard room and bar.
Yacht
San Diego, California
Take the helm of vacation planning this weekend by renting out your very own Pirate Ship yacht. With two sleeping cabins and bathrooms, a galley and large main salon for $395 a night, you can be the captain of both adventure and romance. Stay put in the harbor and fall asleep to the gentle rocking of the bay, or inquire about chartering the boat on the open seas.
