AirBnb

I won’t say that yurts aren’t cool, because they are, but imagine booking your family vacation and staying in a teepee instead.

I spent my last vacation in Southern Utah near Cedar City where it snowed every morning and we did a lot of hiking, so I’m ready for a staycation.

I get the allure of an odd structure, but who is really renting these places for their vacation home base?

One of my favorite houses that sold in Twin Falls last year is now an Airbnb and I want to rent it just so I can say that I stayed there.

The listing includes a private beach, boat dock, jacuzzi, a game room featuring billiards, an indoor and outdoor fireplace, a sand volleyball court, a gazebo, three and a half bathrooms, and trails to walk on.

The house is listed for $18 million and was recently featured on the Top 10 Real Estate Deals website. The place is also on Airbnb for $2,500 per night.

I've spent several years writing about Airbnb rentals throughout Idaho, but none have featured the kind of natural, relaxing addition that one I recently discovered 180 miles northwest of Twin Falls has just a few steps out the backdoor.

A few months ago, we stumbled across an amazing Idaho dome cabin with an indoor zipline and 6 XBOXs.

You can rent a room in a giant potato, a big wooden dog shaped house, a tree house lookout above the forest in the mountains, or a possibly haunted hotel room.

Maybe it’s because I watched Rings of Power, but my latest delve into online real estate listings had me searching for keywords like ‘Hobbit’ and ‘Tolkien’.

My ideal Airbnb would offer a hot tub, billiards, and outdoor firepit. The Tetonia property has all of this, as well as an onsite saloon and wooden deck overlooking a lazy stream that are both accessible to guests.

There's a queen-sized bed, breakfast nook, storage shelves, wood floors and walls, and a pathway to a lounge area that has a spectacular view. The rental is listed as a one-bed, with a half-bath for two people, and is one of the more romantic listings you'll find anywhere.