Coming to visit Appleton? Here are six of the top Airbnbs to help you plan your next stay

Rebecca Loroff, Appleton Post-Crescent
·2 min read

APPLETON - There's plenty here to see and do every season, whether trails, indie music or beer is your thing. But you're coming in from out of town, you might need a place to stay if you're not a fan of hotels.

One option is renting a house on Airbnb.com. Here's what to do in order to book a stay:

  • Start and complete a profile on the website. This lets your hosts know who you are.

  • Search for a place on the website. Include the number of guests and the dates you want in order to find the most accurate pricing.

  • Check out the listings. Airbnb recommends reading the listings carefully to make sure the house fits your needs for pricing, location and amenities. You can also message the host with additional questions.

  • Book it. Once you check the listing's availability, save your dates, review your trip details, and confirm your reservation. Depending on the host, you'll either pay right away or get a chance to review your reservation on last time.

To help make the selection process simpler, we found six of the top Airbnb stays near Appleton with at least around 50 reviews.

A four-bed duplex with a well-stocked kitchen

An Airbnb kitchen for a short-term rental in the bottom half of a duplex in Appleton, Wis.
An Airbnb kitchen for a short-term rental in the bottom half of a duplex in Appleton, Wis.

This house, the bottom half of a duplex, was consistently praised by reviewers for its cleanliness, kitchen and close location to restaurants. According to the listing, it was built in the 1920s and is situated close to downtown.

Find it at airbnb.com/rooms/34505034.

A brick house for a crowd

This house on Mason Street can accommodate eleven guests in downtown Appleton.
This house on Mason Street can accommodate eleven guests in downtown Appleton.

This house close to Mason Street has seven bedrooms and the ability to accommodate eleven guests; reviewers praised its spaciousness and the private backyard. The street is a short drive from both downtown and the Fox River Mall.

Find it at airbnb.com/rooms/21851037.

A cozy two-bedroom house near a grocery store and hospital

An exterior shot of an Appleton Airbnb nicknamed "The Wanderers' Bungalow."
An exterior shot of an Appleton Airbnb nicknamed "The Wanderers' Bungalow."

This house, nicknamed "The Wanderers' Bungalow," is close to a family-owned grocery store, Lawrence University and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center. The Airbnb is also completely smoke-free.

Find it at airbnb.com/rooms/50331186.

A three-bedroom house with a three-season porch

This Airbnb is located near Peabody Park.
This Airbnb is located near Peabody Park.

Reviewers praised this Airbnb's cleanliness and location. The host, Max Edwards, said this house has been recently renovated and overlooks the Peabody Park ravine.

Find it at airbnb.com/rooms/49208575.

A newly remodeled house near Lawrence

The living room in an Appleton Airbnb nicknamed "The Greenhouse."
The living room in an Appleton Airbnb nicknamed "The Greenhouse."

The host, Brittany Sinclair, said she and her associates call this Airbnb "The Greenhouse" as it has twenty houseplants inside. It's located in the City Park Historic District, according to the listing.

Find it at airbnb.com/rooms/784102701322326291.

A green-trimmed house over a hundred years old

The dining room of an Airbnb located on West Hancock Street Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in Appleton, Wis.
The dining room of an Airbnb located on West Hancock Street Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in Appleton, Wis.

This house, which is over 120 years old according to the listing, boasts hardwood floors, a fully stocked kitchen, onsite laundry and four queen beds. It's located on West Hancock Street, about four blocks north of College Avenue.

Find it at airbnb.com/rooms/54290096.

Rebecca Loroff is a breaking and trending news reporter for northeastern Wisconsin. Contact her with story tips and feedback at rloroff@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Fall 2023's top Airbnb listings in Appleton