Pining for a getaway in these strange times of reduced travel" You might be surprised just how many unique and awesome vacation rentals are practically right in your backyard. These private homes, castles, tree houses, Earthships, and other unusual retreats located all over the United States offer privacy, comfort, all the amenities you can ask for and, crucially, the ability to maintain social distance from people outside your bubble. If they’re not close enough, at least let these listings be inspiration to search for something great near you!
The Castle Cottage — Lake George, New York

If having a whole castle to yourself (or at least, your family or pod of quarantine buddies) sounds more up your alley, The Castle Cottage is your fairytale waiting to happen. Set on a mountaintop in the Adirondacks overlooking Lake George, this gorgeous stone keep sleeps up to six people. Alpaca Treehouse — Atlanta, Georgia

Sometimes you need a place to get away without leaving the city. In Atlanta, this treehouse set within a bamboo forest comes complete with wandering llamas. Seriously. One of the most wishlisted Airbnbs in the world (and recently featured on the Netflix reality show Love is Blind, Delta’s inflight commercials, Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters, and VH1’s Love & Hip Hop), this space sleeps four guests. Unsurprisingly, this spot is also super in-demand for small weddings, photo shoots, and music videos.
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