Unique and unusual places to stay in Americas

Invisible House

Joshua Tree, California, USA

A vast, eco-luxe mirrored skyscraper with a spectacular 100ft indoor swimming pool (and its very own 4000ft mountain!) that showcases incredible Joshua Tree desert views from every room.

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 8

From

£3,009/night

Altar

São Paulo, Joanopolis, Brazil

Watch dazzling sunsets from the off-grid comfort of a glass-fronted, floating house that breathes with nature, gently anchored at the foot of Brazil's breathtaking Serra da Mantiqueira.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2-4

From

£186 / night

Costa Rica Treehouse

Punta Uva, Limon, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Treehouse is a beautifully sustainable oceanfront paradise, privately set mere minutes away from breathtaking Punta Uva beach.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies

From

£205 / night

Green Moon Lodge

Montezuma, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

A jaw-dropping Costa Rican jungle dome, created by local artists and secluded amongst lush tropical greenery, with visiting monkeys!

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£95 / night

Casa Eterea

San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

An off-grid, art-inspired ‘theatre to nature' hideaway, camouflaged on the wildlife-steeped slopes of an extinct volcano by the UNESCO World Heritage city of San Miguel de Allen

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£358 / night

Moose Meadow Lodge and Treehouse

Waterbury, Vermont, USA

Stay in a luxury log-built lodge or a two-storey treehouse set in stunning Vermont.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies

From

£252/nt lodge

Cornwell House

Waimea, Hawaii, USA

A master architect-designed gem with a lava-rock hot tub, gently elevated over the Waiaka Stream for idyllic Hawaiian ocean and volcano views.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

From

£718 / night

El Coyol Private Island

Lake Nicaragua, Granada

A breathtaking and beautifully refined private Nicaraguan oasis that's just for you and your favourite people.

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 8

From

£600 / night

The Big Idaho Potato Hotel

Boise, Idaho, USA

A deliciously unique, six-ton spud-and-spa retreat for two, set in 400 acres of farmland with a friendly Jersey cow as your holiday pet!

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£199 / night

Bao Bei

Granada, Nicaragua

A jaw-dropping villa with custom-designed furniture, bespoke lighting, and a sumptuous, palm-fringed courtyard with an al fresco shower and pool, peacefully secluded in Granada’s historic centre.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

From

£235 / night

Laurel Canyon Box House

Los Angeles, California, USA

A unique, glass-constructed architectural marvel, set high above the Los Angeles hills for stunning natural views.

Bedrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

From

£680 /night

Bolt Farm Treehouse

Walhalla, South Carolina, USA

There's a reason why Bolt Farm Treehouse has been named the Number One Place to Stay in South Carolina - but the best way to discover it is to escape to this wonderfully romantic retreat yourself!

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£275 / night

Sub Bnb

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA

Be part of history, with a unique stay aboard a restored World War II sub, floating proudly in Wisconsin's historic Manitowoc River.

Bedrooms: 9

Sleeps: 16

From

£376 / night

Quetzalcoatl's Nest

Naucalpan de Juarez, State of Mexico

A fantastical, fairytale stay in an architect-created sculpture garden, amidst the rugged landscape of the Valley of Mexico.

Bedrooms: 5

Sleeps: 8

From

£196 (2 nights)

Huttopia Adirondacks

Lake Luzerne, New York State, USA

A fun and adventurous outdoor camp with cosy accommodations, delicious food, and plenty of fresh-air activities nestled into the base of Kenyon Mountain, amongst 300 acres of woodland.

Bedrooms: 1-2

Sleeps: 5

From

£107 / night

Isla Kalua

Kalua, Islas del Rosario, Colombia

'Bienvenido' to Isla Kalua: a heady Colombian island paradise for sublime group stays, with breath-taking Caribbean Sea views, a private chef, and a chauffeured boat for sightseeing.

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 14

From

£1,999 /night