Here Are 6 Actually Haunted Houses You Can Book on Airbnb

You can have a scary good time in these sure-to-be-creepy vacation rentals.

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Courtesy of Airbnb
Courtesy of Airbnb

Staying the night in a haunted—or supposedly haunted—house will get your blood pumping, even when the house doesn't require a waiver, safe word, and a fresh set of pants. (Yes, there is one that does.) 

Airbnb recently identified six haunted stays that will test your mettle and shared them with Thrillist. These haunted houses come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from a stately manor to a small cottage, and even a ski chalet. The spaces are located across the US, and offer everything from haunted tours to plain old scary stays. Though, these haunted sites are about "real" ghosts rather than the creepy vibe you might find at a place like the Addams Family Mansion, so if you're looking for animatronics or other cheap thrills, that's just not the vibe here.

If you're brave enough to handle it, they're waiting for you. The houses. Not the ghosts. The ghosts aren't waiting for you. Or, at least they probably aren't.

Linville Manor
Upper Marlboro, Maryland

This creepy manor in Upper Marlboro, Maryland was built in 1852, and the stay includes a private ghost tour of the home and property. You'll even get to see real paranormal investigation equipment used. This property has plenty of scares and haunts to last well after Halloween. 

Inspiration House
Oberlin, Ohio

This Ohio home was built in the 1870s but it was later acquired in 2018 by Michelle Belanger, a paranormal researcher featured on shows including Paranormal State and Portals to Hell, and author of over 35 books (fiction and nonfiction). Belanger says that there are friendly ghosts at the home, and offers classes for guests on psychic development.

The Cozy Cabin
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

According to past guests and the host of this vacation rental, this 1920s Pennsylvania ski rental in Saylorsburg is plenty haunted. There have been reports of mysterious ticking noises, and other evidence of haunted happenings. Other than the ghosts, you'll find everything about this rental perfectly quaint. 

Historic Civil War Farm House
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Located in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this home was used as a Union civil war field hospital immediately after the Battle of Gettysburg. The host of this Airbnb claims she's the only "living" host, but that many spirits are also wandering the property. There are chances to learn history of the property and hear some of the haunted stories from the host.

The Manor
St. Paul, Minnesota

This manor was orginally built in 1883, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The master room of the home is on Airbnb for anyone looking for a spooky and unconventional stay. It's not just a haunted manor to stay — there's some optional interactive components as well. You can sign up for paranormal investigations or rituals to connect with those from the beyond during your stay. 

Laura's Cottage
Savannah, Georgia

This cottage is located in Savannah, Georgia’s historic district. It is a favorite stop on local ghost tours to experience a supernatural sighting, and it has a long history as one of the town's haunted sites. Not only that, but the picturesque cottage was also the cottage in Robert Redford's film The Conspirator.

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Opheli Garcia Lawler is a Staff Writer on the News team at Thrillist. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Journalism from NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. She's worked in digital media for seven years, and before working at Thrillist, she wrote for Mic, The Cut, The Fader, Vice, and other publications. Follow her on Twitter @opheligarcia and Instagram @opheligarcia.
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