Top 12 Unusual Housing in Thailand through Airbnb

Airbnb makes finding housing a non-technical and boring task, but creative and even exciting. Interesting and unusual options housing can be found not only around the world, but even in single country. For example, in Thailand. Of course the variety not so impressive, due to the peculiarities of the climate – any a house of snow in the tropics is not easy to make, but still the choice rich enough: from the ocean catamaran to the hobbit house and Dutch mills. I personally have always been attracted to homes on the trees and I once almost spent the night in such under Chiang Mai, but did not grow together then. I hope for the next time.

The content of the article

• 1 Useful about Airbnb
• 2 House on tamarind
• 3 Connecting with nature in Bangkok
• 4 House in Klong
• 5 Bungalows in the elephant nursery
• 6 Mushrooms with all amenities
• 7 Tree House by the Lopburi River
• 8 Eco-bungalow with sea views
• 9 Dome house on Phangan
• 10 Dugouts at Chiang Dao Mountain
• 11 Jacuzzi nest
• 12 Former Rice Barn
• 13 Houseboat in Kanchanaburi

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Tamarind house

Location: Luang Nuea, Chiang Mai

Price per day: $ 60

Small family hotel of six tree houses surrounded by teak forest. Located next to a small village with a population 400 people, 70 km from Chiang Mai. The owner of the hotel worked all his life architect, and after retirement first built here country house for the family, and after two – for renting. Each is built by hand and unique. The place is so quiet that on public transport to the houses do not get, you must first contact the host and arrange a transfer. Although around villages basically have something to see, but mostly natural attractions: a waterfall, an observation deck for sunset, cave with bats, etc. View home page at Airbnb

Connecting with nature in Bangkok

Location: Bang Nam Phueng, Bangkok

Price per day: $ 220

Three-story eco-house near the Chao Phraya River, which combines natural materials and modern design. Is in green corner of Bangkok, Green Lung, where high-rise construction is prohibited. This is Bangkok’s “lungs”, a space overgrown with lush tropical vegetation and densely populated by different living creatures. Come here as in the city park, take a walk, ride a bike for paths and enjoy nature in the middle of the bustling metropolitan metropolis. The house can not be reached by car. Only on foot, on bike or ferry. Butterflies fly around, geckos running around, smells like damp earth, water and wood. In general, the real wild tropical nature. In this case, the bedroom has air conditioning, and wi-fi. Transparent floor in the bathroom adds color, you can watch nature, without being distracted by anything. Near the house there is a pool for bathing, the water in which does not contain any chemistry, that is, it is rather a pond. But the most romantic place in this house is a big one. open terrace with a beautiful view of the river and the forest. Look Airbnb home page

Klong House

Location: Bangkok

Price per day: $ 70

Bangkok’s klong (channels) is one of its main attractions. In the center of the Asian bustling metropolis its own life, unlike anything and full of colorful details. Settling in a house that stands right on Khlong Bang Klong Luang, you will be taken directly to the center of local color and ethnography. A kind of southeast Asian Venice. View home page at Airbnb

Bungalow in the elephant nursery

Location: Mae Wang, Chiang Mai

Price per day: $ 63

Bungalows on the banks of the river Mea Wang, above the path, which go elephants. European style rooms with a large bed air conditioning, minibar and balcony overlooking the river. the main The “trick” of this place is elephants. They can play, swim, feed them, ride them, watch them— The Chai Lai Orchid It is one hour from Chiang Mai. In addition to elephants, you can simply enjoy nature, lying in a hammock or sitting in a cafe, but you can try something more dynamic: rafting, tracking, waterfalls, mountain tribes, etc. Not far from this place is National Park with the highest mountain in Thailand – Doi Inthanon. View bungalow page on Airbnb

Mushrooms with all amenities

Location: Chiang Mai

Price per day: $ 46

How does it feel to live in complete harmony with nature? Can you find out settling in an ecological house built of clay and surrounded by an organic garden. Despite the fact that the area of the house small, they fit everything you need: wi-fi, bedroom with air conditioned, bathroom with good modern fixtures, stylish interiors and even a second floor with sleeping places. Surrounding houses the garden is full of flowers and different living creatures, birds, various beetles and butterflies. The hosts offer their guests the use of a spacious outdoor kitchen with barbecue and pizza oven, as well as free bikes for exploring the surrounding area. Look Airbnb home page

Treehouse by the Lopburi River

Location: Ayutthaya

Price per day: $ 35, minimum 2 nights

Cottage in a rural area on the banks of the Lopburi River on the outskirts The ancient capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya. Suitable as a base for inspection ancient ruins with parallel immersion in rural life Thailand You can lie in a hammock on the terrace and look at the river from walkways along the coast, you can rent a kayak and swim for the same the river, see the elephants bathing and the rustic flowing unhurriedly life in the tropics. Inside the tree house is very simple, with a boardwalk floor and rugs, beds on the terraces. View the housing page on Airbnb

Eco-bungalow with sea views

Location: Fr. Phangan

Price per day: $ 63, minimum 3 days

Hut surrounded by banana and coconut palms, through which shines through the azure strip of the sea. Bungalows practically completely made of bamboo and wood. Bathroom and kitchen practically merged with nature. Wide open terrace with kitchenette and the fridge is blown by the cool sea breeze and is surrounded by well kept tropical garden. The entrance to the bedroom with sliding glass doors to the floor makes it possible to admire nature even under cool air conditioning. View the housing page at Airbnb

Dome house on Phangan

Location: Fr. Phangan

Price per day: $ 38, minimum 2 nights

Choice for romantics and seekers of new experiences. What, undoubtedly consistent with the general mood of this island. Besides house of unusual shape, the owner also offers its guests a private courtyard with lanterns and a place for spiritual music get-togethers bonfire. In addition to the standard set of amenities, it offers a hammock, free tea, coffee and cookies in the room, and for more color You can choose from 16 colors inside the house: pink, blue, purple — for every taste and mood. Look Airbnb home page

Dugouts at Chiang Dao Mountain

Location: Chiang Dao

Price per day: $ 41

Small houses of fanciful form are scattered along the hillside on the outskirts of northern Thai villages. Each is fashioned by hand, with exquisitely curved hat and porch. Houses are made of natural materials and scattered around the vast shady garden with pond and gazebo. From here a beautiful panorama of the covered the forest slopes of the mountain of Chiang Dao, which is the third highest in Thailand. Guests can enjoy unlimited tea and coffee from local manufacturers and a library with a selection of books on construction eco-homes, as well as numerous master dogs and cats. View the accommodation page on Airbnb

Jacuzzi Nest

Location: Kamala, Fr. Phuket

Price per day: $ 1127

Designers of this housing drew inspiration from the clan’s lifestyle Rung-Nok (Nest Clan), which, according to legend, consisted of artists musicians, astrologers, philosophers and poets. As you can see, they knew good sense of good life. The villa is hidden among lush tropical vegetation, on the hillside, with a panoramic view of the forest, the beach Kamala and the Andaman Sea. In addition to the stylish four-poster bed and a spacious bathroom with Jacuzzi is attached to the house an open terrace with own swimming pool. Generally, this is not a detached house, but the whole resort complex with bars, restaurants, communal pool, a whole village of nest houses and a private spa. Look Airbnb home page

Former Rice Barn

Location: Chiang Mai

Price per day: $ 61

The rice shed rebuilt as a hotel. Especially for lovers of traditional Thai teak buildings: lots of air, a lot of wood, a lot of interesting details in the interior. The hotel is located on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, adjacent to the Grand Canyon. Amenities housing adds a well-kept garden with lawn and barbecue area, swimming pool, breakfast included, own kitchen and bar on open air. View the accommodation page on Airbnb

Houseboat in Kanchanaburi

Location: Thong Pha Phum District, nearby with nat. Erawan Park

Price per day: $ 79, minimum 2 nights

Well-equipped and large houseboat on the river, between National Park Erawan and the border with Myanmar. The landlord announces two huge bedrooms with several beds, kitchen with bar, spacious a terrace, as well as an oven, microwave, coffee machine, rice cooker, boiler, 3 refrigerators, flat-screen TVs in the bedrooms, air conditioning, PlayStation 4 and WiFi. And also myself, as a cook or even a DJ. Do not get bored. Although the landscapes around the elegiac and rather have to lazy contemplation of the surroundings of the hammock. Which, by the way, is also available here. View the housing page at Airbnb

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