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So you’re trying to book a trip this fall but don’t want to go to the typical cozy cabin or romantic getaway. Well, nothing says switch it up more than a haunted Airbnb. Yup, I said it. There are incredibly spooky places to stay that claim to house spirits. These Airbnbs are sure to make you say “boo” to jokingly scare the brave souls that accompany you, or perhaps it’s the specters themselves that visit you at night and leave you with goosebumps.
From Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to New Orleans, Louisiana, you’d be surprised at how many options are available to book right now. And I’d like to emphasize “right now” because there’s absolutely no time to waste with fall, especially Halloween, creeping up.
Now I should clarify that all of the best haunted Airbnbs are totally normal and some are even quite charming. No actors in clown costumes or silly pranks will be played on you in these abodes, but keep an eye and ear out for supernatural sensations. There may or may not be the ghost of a miner or even a little girl in a yellow dress (The Shining, anyone?) floating from room to room.
If you’re a Ghost Hunters superfan or are simply seeking new experiences and more thrill, check out the six best haunted Airbnbs that you should only enter if you dare.
Local legend has it that the ghost of a miner who died in a gunfight lingers in the halls of The Black Monarch. From the high ceilings and intricate oak wood doors to the sinister decór and creepy taxidermy, mysterious vibes follow you everywhere in this Airbnb.
The David Stewart Farm is a farmhouse and barn that served as a Civil War field hospital after the Battle of Gettysburg, so it’s easy to see how spirits might’ve taken over this abode. The host, Stephani, says there are plenty of ghosts that live at the farmhouse—some have even been there for hundreds of years.
Besides surrounding yourself with specters, check out the nearby battlefields and consider taking a day trip to Washington, D.C.
The Haunted Bedroom in the Parks-Bowman Mansion is really giving me the heebie-jeebies. Why? Oh, just a casual ghost—a young girl in a yellow dress from the 1890s—that inhabits this home. According to the host, Adrienne, she’s quite shy and you probably won’t see her, but still! The creepy-crawly vibes are certainly felt in this Airbnb.
Michelle Belanger, an author who writes about paranormal and occult topics, has declared that spirits (mostly previous residents) still hang around in this haunted Airbnb, according to the host. The home was constructed in the 1870s and was acquired by Belanger in 2018. While this might all sound a bit eerie, the author swears the ghosts are friendly.
Don’t let the vibrant colors of this home fool you; there seem to have been “repeated episodes of odd, unexplained mischief” in this Airbnb, per the host. Although nothing truly evil has taken place here, it’s still enough to make you (a.k.a. me) squirm a little. The best part about this rental is that there are no pet fees. Pack up your car, bring the doggo, and get ready to coexist with some friendly ghosts.
You might want to bring your teddy bear with you to stay in the Haunted Magnolia Hotel Bed and Breakfast. The hosts, Erin and Jim, advise all future visitors to stay open-minded to the possibility of spirits in their abode. The bed and breakfast originally opened its doors in 1850 and functioned as a frontier hotel, stagecoach stop, saloon, restaurant, and brothel. You can only imagine what frightening things have gone down at the Haunted Magnolia B&B.
