Choosing to stay in someone's home instead of a traditional hotel is a simple way to spice up your vacation.
Vacation rental sites like Airbnb and HomeAway offer a plethora of interesting homes to choose from.
Some — like this colorful gypsy caravan in the English countryside — are a little more interesting than others.
We've rounded up some of the wackiest vacation homes we could find on Airbnb and HomeAway.
This reproduction covered wagon is just big enough to fit a king-size bed.
Location: Kaikoura, New Zealand
Site: HomeAway
Cost: $140/night
Accommodates: 2
With five bedrooms, and 2,000 square feet of deck space, the "Nantucket Lightship" would be a unique choice for a larger group.
Location: Conanicut Island, Rhode Island
Site:HomeAway
Cost: $2,000/night
Accommodates: 12
The Château de Challain is a real-life castle with grand accommodations for 30.
Location: Indre-et-Loire, France
Site:HomeAway
Cost: $2,781/night
Accommodates: 30
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