8 Airbnbs That Look Like Something Out of a Fairy Tale

Honestly, we don’t know why you aren’t here already. This secluded bamboo treehouse nestled on top of 15-foot stilts in the Hawaiian canopy is practically begging you to book a stay. Two super-fun details? You have to enter the treehouse through a trapdoor, and Volcano National Park is a mere 10 miles away. 

Just look at this yacht. Now close your eyes and picture it again. Do you see Prince Eric standing regally beneath its mast? ‘Cause we sure do. In addition to Little Mermaid-ian appeal, this circa 1953 Hinckley yacht has lots to offer — namely the chance to explore Nantucket Harbor in high style. 

Is this adorable little gingerbread house oh so Hansel & Gretel or what? Tucked into a wooded area in California (not a German forest, like the OG fairy tale), this beauty is decorated with stained glass windows hugged by earthen trees and situated next to a hobbit house. In other words, it’s what dreams are made of. 

If this doesn’t make you want to sit in a lovely courtyard enjoying a spot of tea, we don’t know what will… which is perfect, since the cottage apartment has its own private courtyard. Located in the downstairs of a historic brick English Tudor home, it is chock-full of charming details. And — bonus — it’s in Laurelhurst, one of Portland’s oldest and most coveted communities. 

Built in 1550, Kilmartin Castle is a beautifully rustic place to escape reality for awhile. And here’s something even more enticing about the Scottish manor: You can book a local chef to cook for you in the castle dining room. It’s the first time in 467 years that Kilmartin has been open to the public. No word on whether or not Gaston will make a cameo (c’mon, you know you were thinking this living room looks like his digs too). 

This isn’t just one treehouse — it’s actually a suite of three connected by ever-so-cute swinging bridges. Just minutes from the Southern metropolis of Atlanta, Georgia, this secluded treehouse paradise was featured on Treehouse Masters Ultimate Treehouses and ranked the No. 1 most wish-listed Airbnb in the world. 

The fact that this is a literal former U.S. Coast Guard lighthouse pretty much speaks for itself, so we probably don’t have to tell you staying here is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Located at the tip of Wings Neck Point, it offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Plus, it boasts charming details like a mahogany spiral staircase and lantern room. 

Let your imagination run wild in this precious hobbit-esque house tucked into the Columbia Gorge mountainside in Washington. This cute abode couldn’t be more enchanting, from its rustic stone fireplace to classic round door and porthole-style windows.