8 great Airbnb rentals to check out in the Dayton area

In 2008, a website called Airbnb got its start, allowing people all over the world to list their guest houses, guest bedrooms and even their couches online for people looking for a cheap, homier alternative to hotels.

Prices range from $10 to $1000 a night depending on where you want to stay, which could be anything from a couch in someone's living room to a castle in a faraway place.

Since its creation, Airbnb has spread to 34,000 cities, 190 countries, and has successfully accommodated 60,000,000 guests. Some of these guests have enjoyed accommodations right here in the greater Dayton area – and you can, too.

Here are a few places in the greater Dayton area and just beyond that you can reserve through Airbnb.

  • Historic South Park Guest Cottage / South Park, near downtown Dayton - $95 per night When you need a house to entertain out-of-town guests but want it to be a little more special, why not rent a house downtown for the weekend? From this home in South Park you could spend your days walking to Ghostlight and maybe visit South Park Tavern for dinner and drinks.
  • The Haven at Wildwood / Lebanon - $109 per night This A-frame cottage in the woods is surrounded by hiking trails and you can see the babbling brook from your bedroom. If you can't afford a trip to Hocking Hills (not to mention a $300 cabin), Wildwood would make the perfectly thrifty mini-vacation away from it all.
  • Budget Room on Bike Path + River / Miamisburg - $24 per night This is the kind of stay that Airbnb had in mind when it was founded back in 2008 - just a nice, clean spare room with everything you need for a night away from home. Just a hop from the bike path along the river, this would make the perfect place to crash if you're meeting up with friends in Miamisburg.
  • Downtown Sanctuary - Guest House / near UD, Dayton - $90 per night When you need a house to host a girls' weekend but no one wants to clean, Airbnb really comes through with this amazing guest house located near Brown Street in the UD area.
  • Spring Lea Loft Apartment / Yellow Springs - $95 per night Next door to Glen Helen Nature Preserve, this apartment would be perfect for a weekend getaway. Plan on beautiful views and tons of hiking and exploring, not to mention delicious restaurants and fun shops a few miles away in the heart of Yellow Springs.
  • Room in Urban Loft / Oregon District in Downtown Dayton - $54 per night Spend the evening partying it up in the Oregon District and don't worry about driving home – just stay in this loft. This apartment has a spare room ready for you and you can even take a look at the gorgeous Dayton skyline view from the roof.
  • Cottage on a Working Market Garden / New Lebanon - $60 per night Ever wanted to roll out of bed, walk outside, and pick fresh strawberries for breakfast? Well at this cottage you can do just that. This is the perfect getaway for city dwellers looking to experience a slice of farm life.
  • Close to Everything with 3000 sq. ft. / West Dayton - $109 per night Why not reserve a whole house for family gatherings or reunions with tons of room for everyone instead of individual hotel rooms? This gorgeous historic home is just the place to gather your loved ones and enjoy some time together. One reviewer described a beautiful holiday weekend with every detail taken care of so they could spend 100% of their time enjoying each other's company.

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