Since we have been grounded from flights during the pandemic, we have continually turned to safe and secluded vacation experiences to fill those travel urges. The New York home rental market is amazing- we have a ton of incredible (and unique!) properties within a few hours of the city. From treehouses to yurts, castles to farms – there’s something for every taste and budget in New York. The best part? Unique homes with an out of the box experience can be just as thrilling as a trip or family vacation. Here, a list of the most unique Airbnbs for families in Upstate New York.
Fit for a Princess – The Castle Cottage
Bolton, NY
An enchanting splurge-worthy property fir for a prince or princess, there is nothing quite like the unique Castle Cottage in the Adirondacks. The Castle Cottage includes two cozy bedrooms, living area, kitchen, plus a private outdoor terrace with the most spectacular views of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains! Perfect for a special birthday or celebration – this property is perfect for creating fairy tales.
The Castle Cottage is a hidden jewel in a private setting, yet only 3-minutes from downtown Bolton Landing with family favorites such as public beaches, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, miniature golf, water tubing, and more. Having a big event? The Castle Cottage is part of 3 buildings on the property – totaling up to 21 guests.
Details:
- Accommodates up to 6
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
- Pets allowed
- Starts at $1,145
Tree House Retreat
Middle Grove, NY
Feel like you are sleeping inside a tree at this secluded, unique destination just a few miles from Saratoga Springs. The Tree House Retreat features a winding staircase leading up the tree, a sleeping area, and a gorgeous covered porch. Just because it’s a tree doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have amenities! Despite the wooded setting, the space does have a kitchen, running water and electric heat.
Details
- Accommodates up to 2 adults, 1 child, 1 infant
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Pets not allowed
- Starts at $179 / night
Bali House
Rosendale, NY
Can’t make it to Bali? Stay at the next best thing nature at this traditional Indonesian Bali House, you’ll feel like you have been transported to Bali! This stunning natural setting features modern amenities and a spring-fed pond that is available for swimming.
Details:
- Accommodates up to 10
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Pets allowed
- Starts at $400 / night
Mariaville Goat Farm Yurt
Pattersonville, New York
Stay in a private and cozy 20’ yurt at the Mariaville Goat Farm Yurt! Yes, a real goat farm! Close to swimming, hiking, kayaking, and caves, the farm is off-the-grid (read: no wi-fi) and is a great place to truly get away from it all for a unique stay with the family. You will be surrounded by the most ADORABLE goats, baby goats, sheep and more friendly farm friends that make their home at the surrounding farm. There is ample space to roam, an outdoor shower and campfire, as well as running water and a wash-basin inside the yurt. Close to area swimming, hiking, kayaking, and caves, this experience is perfect for a fun weekend. Don’t miss the outdoor goat yoga classes! The farm offers goat yoga classes at noon on Saturdays and Sundays (most weeks).
Details:
- Accommodates up to 4 guests
- 1 open space with 3 beds, 1 bathroom
- Pets allowed
- Starts at $105 / night
A Rock and a Hard Place
Potsdam, NY
A tiny house. On a rock. What else can we say? Between a rock and a hard place looking for something fun and unique, and the perfect weekend getaway – this tiny house in Potsdam New York is for you! While the tiny house can only accommodate 2 guests, it is a perfect place to reconnect for a parent and child one-on-one weekend. Amenities include an outdoor bathtub, new cedar wood sauna, and a blueberry patch. And how many people can say that they actually slept on a rock?
Details:
- Accommodates up to 2 guests
- 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath,1 Rock
- Pets not allowed
- Starts at $125 / night
Ultimate Nature Luxury
Ramsen, NY
This tree house is tops for “must stay experiences” on our list. This brand new 1200 square foot, 2 story Nature House has an 80′ suspension bridge and 50’ waterfall. One wall of the house is made entirely of glass, overlooking the waterfall and nature that surrounds. Constructed with the wood from the land it sits on, it was built by the local Amish and other craftsmen, and has been featured in Architectural Digest.
Details:
- Accommodates 4 guests
- 2 bedrooms with 3 beds, 1 bath
- Pets not allowed
- Starts at $495 / night
Yurt with a Waterfall
Ulster Park, NY
At 30 feet in diameter and 14 feet high, this amazing yurt outshines many NYC apartments. Totally secluded surrounded by waterfalls, brooks, cliffs and forest, the Yurt also has modern amenities and conveniences (such as the internet!) and anything else you may need for a weekend. The yurt sits on 130 acres of untouched acres of nature to explore, which includes an onsite WATERFALL. The stunning property is the perfect place to rejuvenate.
Details
- Accommodates 4 guests
- Open room concept with 1 queen bed and 2 twin size spade beds
- Pets welcome
- Starts at $225 / night
All aboard! Revitalized 1902 train depot + Caboose
Accord, NY
This Caboose is last on our list, but first in creativity. Have little train fanatics? Bring them to the contemporary reinvention of a historic 1902 train depot from the legendary New York, Ontario & Western Railway! Now a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with studio and caboose, just off Main Street in the idyllic Hudson Valley hamlet of Accord, NY. From the historic entry dormer to the 1902 ticket window the char here is endless. There is a multi-colored reading nook, dance studio, grand piano, and don’t forget about the caboose – resting on 100 feet of train track, just waiting to transport you to the colorful heyday of American train travel.
Details
- Accommodates up to
- 2 bedroom, 2 bath
- Pets allowed
- Prices start at $675 / night
