Here are 7 extraordinary summer vacation rentals in South Carolina to spice up your trip

We can all use a change of pace from our usual surroundings once in a while. Whether its for a week or just a weekend, the summer is a great time to get away from all the nonsense.

South Carolina has plenty of natural beauty that’s perfect for a vacation. But why visit new, unusual and interesting surroundings and then stay in a normal hotel or average rental home?

There’s quite a few people who offer unique and relaxing places to stay on AirBnb in South Carolina that could make you feel like you’re escaping the drudgery of reality.

Here are seven unusual places to stay for vacation in South Carolina through AirBnb.

Luxury Treehouse

If you’re looking for a reclusive, romantic getaway, then this luxury treehouse might be the summer vacation spot for you. Described as a mid-century modern treehouse, the property in West Columbia includes one bedroom with one bathroom.

The rental is nestled among several trees and there are no stairs to climb to reach it. Instead, visitors can walk across a bridge through professionally landscaped gardens onto a large deck with a hot tub. The view is over a bubbling creek set back into the woods.

Outside there is also a grill and fire pit area underneath a twinkling chandelier and string lights.

Inside the house features a fireplace and a complete kitchen.

Cost: $250 a night

View On AirbnbLuxury Treehouse in the heart of Columbia

Geodome

This Salem rental takes camping to a whole new level.

Stay in a pasture a geodesic, studio-style structure, complete with a kitchen, air conditioning, a dual controlled heated mattress pad, a fully functioning bathroom.

Wake up to sunrises over the pasture and relax and hand-feed nearby farm animals from across a fence. There’s a zip line to enjoy if you’re feeling adventurous, as well as a hot tub where you can sip wine at night while viewing the stars.

Cost: $329 a night

View On AirbnbG.O.A.T. Geodome: Farm Animals, Hot Tub, Zip Line

Treehouse in Greer

This one bedroom, one bathroom treehouse in Greer offers a secluded, intimate getaway to relax among nature. Enjoy your morning coffee from this rustic, one-room cottage’s balcony overlooking a winding creek and covered bridge.

Spend your evening relaxing by the outdoor fire pit.

There are wooded views surrounding the treehouse.

Cost: $76 a night

View On AirbnbSecluded one room tree house in the woods

Luxury houseboat

Instead of staying at a place by the water, why not trying vacationing on the water itself?

This luxury houseboat on the lake in York offers a unique, romantic escape. The moored houseboat offers one bedroom and one bathroom. You can soak up the sun on the sundeck or cool off in the lake. The front deck includes the latest high-end furniture. The houseboat also has an open plan kitchen.

Cost: $250 a night

View On AirbnbCompletely Redone Lux Houseboat Private Moored

Two-story treehouse

This two-story treehouse in Clarks Hill offers amazing views of nature. The 650 square-foot treehouse with two bedrooms is fully furnished with a queen bed on the main level and a queen pullout bed upstairs in the loft.

The house features a 6-foot wrap around deck to see everything nature has to offer. There’s a gas grill with a side burner on the back deck. There’s also entertainment, including a disc golf course, horse shoes and a putting green.

Cost: $187 a night

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Zen cottage retreat

Meditate on the meaning of life or just chill out at this zen tiny home in Spartanburg. This one bedroom tiny home was built to mimic ancient Chinese architecture.

The landscape was designed to reflect the gardens of Suzhou China. The property also has a koi pond and outside seating areas. Have a glass of wine while listening to the waterfalls while enjoying the evening lighting.

Cost: $131 a night

View On AirbnbZen Cottage Retreat with Suzhou Garden & Koi pond

Glamping yurt

Have an exotic camping trip in this glamping yurt tent in Hollywood, South Carolina. Located just 35 minutes from downtown Charleston and Edisto Beach, this large yurt on 10 acres of property has plenty of creature comforts, from heating and cooling to a mini fridge and coffee maker. The bathroom house is 50 feet away with unlimited hot water.

There’s also a fire pit and plenty of woods for hiking.

Cost: $129 a night

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