Broke-Ass Lodging for Bad-Ass Travelers

Broke-Ass Lodging for Bad-Ass Travelers

September 4th, 2009 @ 5:00 pm by Mrs. Meatball
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Mad props go to the ever-fabulous and inspirational Emily from Once Wed for turning me on to Air B&B today. Air B&B is a vacation rental company that rents out some ultrafabby spaces, from private rooms to entire residences for PENNIES. Now, I’ve heard of couch-surfing before, but I’d much rather have my own space, especially if on a romantic vacation with my honey.

The site features listings that are reputation-based, allowing for comments and ratings by past renters, so you can get the dish before your commit. But chances are, you’re going to have a better experience than at a hotel, and you can cook your own meals for a double-savings bonus. This shiz is too good not to share!

Could you imagine honeymooning in one of these spots? I’m drooooooooling. They even have eco-options…. le swoon!

The Mushroom Dome Cabin in Aptos (Santa Cruz), CA - $75/night

La Torre Bed and Breakfast in Spain - $55/night

Manhattan Valley Central Park North View - $90/night

Parva Domus, Cap D’Ail, Provence France - $110/night

I mean, come ON people! Who’s with me? I’m already trolling for good flight deals just to have an excuse to try this out. Let’s all go rent a villa in the Alps, a’ight? I’m off to pack my bags now…

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16 Responses to “Broke-Ass Lodging for Bad-Ass Travelers”

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Mrs. Joey (message) 1,031 posts, Bumble bee

I just sent this post to Mr. Joey. I want to stay in the mushroom yurt. I LOVE yurts. Is the weird?

9/4/09 @ 5:15 pm (reply)

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skibobrown (message) 2,036 posts, Buzzing bee

Omg. The mushroom yurt is so close to my work. I totally want to go and check it out!

9/4/09 @ 5:31 pm (reply)

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MrsSl82be (message) 8,508 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

Are you freaking kidding me???? I am planning on using this site forever whenever we decide to go anywhere. MEatball you rock yo!!!

9/4/09 @ 5:58 pm (reply)

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Miss Cola (message) 2,833 posts, Sugar bee

Love the mushroom dome! Yet another place to add to my long list of Nor Cal weekend trips!

9/4/09 @ 6:36 pm (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 2,152 posts, Buzzing bee

Count me in! Haha. These are great - I’m always bookmarking when I find decently-priced different options for where to stay … now I have a WHOLE SITE full options!

9/4/09 @ 7:16 pm (reply)

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melissa

This is amazing! Thanks for posting!

9/4/09 @ 8:26 pm (reply)

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krissycake (message) 4,160 posts, Honey bee

How glorious! I want to stay @ that Manhattan Valley location rightnow. Like, this very instant.

9/4/09 @ 9:16 pm (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

wow,, those are awesome! thanks for hooking us up!

9/4/09 @ 9:36 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,386 posts, Sugar bee

thank you for those tips! - I really want to try couch surfing

9/4/09 @ 10:37 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,278 posts, Busy Beekeeper

um, i’m with you! these places look amazing!

9/5/09 @ 12:46 am (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,732 posts, Bumble bee

Thanks for this tip, seriously might have to book that yurt.

9/5/09 @ 1:54 am (reply)

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Irishker03 (message) 571 posts, Busy bee

Mrs. Meatball - these places are crazy! I’m right there with you! The website has some crazy deals! Thanks for sharing it!

9/5/09 @ 5:08 pm (reply)

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Gerbera (message) 4,481 posts, Honey bee

Thanks for this! I’ve bookmarked for when we look for honeymoon lodging and for lodging recommendations for our wedding! Most guests will be OOT so I think rather than hotel blocking we’re going to be doing NYC Budget Lodging recommendations instead. Thanks!

9/5/09 @ 5:39 pm (reply)

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Gator (message) 607 posts, Busy bee

Thank you so much! My FI and I bought our honeymoon plane tickets yesterday and since we’ll be in SA during the world cup hotels are already booked up! This is a great alternative, I’m excited to meet some locals.

(When I studied abroad in college I loved to couch surf, my most random place was Kigali, Rwanda and I loved it! It’ll be nice to have a real bedroom this time )

9/6/09 @ 2:02 pm (reply)

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