10 local Airbnb rentals that will make you dream of a staycation

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – From luxury condos on the lake to ‘glamping’ in a teepee, the Southern Interior has hundreds of Airbnb rentals to suit any traveller.

People from the southern interior have created some truly unique vacation rentals, and a gander through the region’s Airbnb listings will likely leave you surprised at just how many are out there.

Today, we’ll show you around some of the area’s most jaw-dropping rentals — from some of the most expensive to the most original. Tomorrow, we’ll look at the regulatory side of Airbnb and what this growing trend means for the Southern Interior.

1. You can rent this luxury home on Okanagan Lake and live like royalty — it’s only $850 a night. Located in Vernon.

2. ‘The Food Hotel’ harkens to the original concept of a bed and breakfast, but this host has put her own gourmet spin on things. She’ll whip up locally sourced lunches and dinners on top of breakfast, and she’s not just a chef. Trained in thai massage, hot stone and herbal compress, this massage therapist will truly help you unwind. $110 per night, located in Vernon.

Spend the night in a teepee, courtesy of this unique Airbnb rental in Vernon. , The Food Hotel, in Vernon. Credit: Airbnb

3. Step back in time with a night in this 1900s log trapper cabin on the Kettle Valley Railroad Trail. Enjoy beautiful scenery, privacy and fresh air — but be warned, bathroom facilities are authentic (ie. an outhouse.) $100 per night, located in Kelowna.

Rustic trapper’s cabin in Kelowna. | Credit: Airbnb

4. Spend some time at this urban farm in Kamloops complete with a food forest garden, free range bunnies and farm to table meals. Hot tub parties, BBQs and music jams happen regularly, and the pool deck is apparently clothing optional. $60 a night.

Spend the night in a teepee, courtesy of this unique Airbnb rental in Vernon. , Organic Permaculture Farm Community Airbnb rental in Kamloops. Credit: Airbnb

5. At these cabins outside Kamloops, you have both wilderness and luxury right outside your door. Shared amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, and games room. $219 a night, located 20 minutes from Kamloops.

These luxury cabins near Kamloops are just steps away from shared indoor amenities including a pool, hot tub and games room. | Credit: Airbnb

6. There’s nothing ordinary about this rental in Penticton. Escape from everyday life in this romantic getaway featuring an opening roof, jacuzzi tub and cozy firepit. $176 per night, located in Penticton.

Spend the night in a teepee, courtesy of this unique Airbnb rental in Vernon. , Romantic getaway in Penticton. Credit: Airbnb

7. This cabin is made from reclaimed materials, is completely off-grid and ‘hangs weightlessly off the rammed earth wall’ to afford visitors sweeping views of the valley below. $50 per night, located in Penticton.

Spend the night in a teepee, courtesy of this unique Airbnb rental in Vernon. , This cabin rental in Penticton is completely off grid. Credit: Airbnb

8. Get away from it all in this custom built dome home surrounded by gardens. $124 per night, located in Armstrong.

Spend the night in a teepee, courtesy of this unique Airbnb rental in Vernon. , This quaint dome home is surrounded by gardens in Armstrong. Credit: Airbnb

9. Not your typical tenting experience. This roomy tent features a bed, end tables, and a sitting area where you can hear the nearby creek. $88 per night, located in Kelowna.

This tent in Kelowna takes camping to a whole new level. | Credit: Airbnb

10. Always wanted to spend a night in a teepee? Here’s your chance. This fully furnished teepee in Vernon even has its own toilet. $96 per night.

Spend the night in a teepee, courtesy of this unique Airbnb rental in Vernon. | Credit: Airbnb

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