When it comes to Airbnbs, the sky’s the limit. You don’t have to resign yourself to ordinary accommodations, like a cabin in the woods or a high-design flat in the city. Architects and creative folks have crafted pads that welcome you for the night for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This can mean both rustic glamping and high-end luxury. Here are five Wisconsin Airbnbs that easily defy the norm.
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1. Cheese Wedge
DRIFTLESS REGION
This one-bedroom, A-frame-style tiny house with a deck in Iowa County’s town of Highland is painted bright yellow in a nod to the Dairy State – not cheesy at all! Right outside your door are sheep, a fire pit, walking trails and a trout stream. Travelers should know there’s no running water or electricity, but phones can be charged via a portable solar generator, and kitchen and bath access are a short stroll away. $214-$220/night
2. Castle Vineyard
MANITOWOC COUNTY
With a working vineyard surrounding the four-bedroom, nine-bath home in the village of Cleveland, this is pretty darn close to Napa or Tuscany. This stone castle’s luxuries and oddities include a 12-seat theater room with a popcorn machine, lights from an 1800s Plymouth church, piano room (look up: there’s a mini grand piano chandelier!), an original Milwaukee gas streetlamp and a dining table born out of a 1914 John Deere plow. $335-$1,296/night
3. Pirate Ship
NEAR WISCONSIN DELLS
Say “ahoy” to this land-locked listing for a pirate ship “glamping experience” in Lyndon Station that can easily hold your, um, crew. Porthole windows, weathered-wood exterior, a mast and a taffrail around the open top deck amp up the ship vibe. Split up between a queen-size bed and four bunks – or stretch out on the top deck. The ship’s full bath and shower are only accessible during summer. $103-$247/night
4. Converted Grain Bin
WESTERN WISCONSIN
Given the tubular nature of silos, this one-bedroom, one-bath listing in Mondovi gets an A+ in feng shui. It’s on a 45-acre hobby farm (Barn at Mirror Lake) and you can even fish in its lake. With ship-lapped walls, a tiled shower, floating wood kitchen shelves and an open staircase, this is the fanciest of converted silos. $200/night
5. Shipping Container
NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR
This converted 40-by-20-foot shipping container on 80 acres in South Range goes head-to-head with tiny houses for flaunting functionality. That it’s a half-mile from the Lake Superior shoreline means beach walks are within reach. The owner calls the one-bedroom spot Sölveig Stay and added a cedar sauna and cold plunge pool to help guests relax – along with perks like Starlink WiFi and cocktail kits. $195-$379/night.
