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Airbnb Experiences & Accommodations for Outdoor Lovers

Finding a romantic outdoor getaway has never been so easy. The world is literally at your fingertips. Airbnb not only offers a wide range of camping and glamping accommodations, they now catalog customizable Airbnb experiences as well. There are a huge range of adventures from swimming with sea lions and seals to outdoor cooking lessons to guided fishing trips.

50 Campfires decided to make a survey of what’s out there for outdoors lovers in the Airbnb experiences world. What we found is pretty mind blowing – and this barely scratches the surface.

Check out this list of easily accessible and affordable opportunities for outdoors lovers that we’re betting you didn’t even know existed.

airbnb experiences includes this joshua tree cabin


Joshua Tree Homesteader Cabin: Joshua Tree, California

The restored cabin, featured in New York Times ‘T’ Travel Magazine and more was constructed in 1955 and still has its original green paint. It’s just a 15-minute drive to Joshua Tree National Park. When you’re settled it, it feels remote, but your just a few minutes away from downtown Joshua Tree. The renovated interior has a cookware-outfitted kitchen and ding area. There’s an outhouse with a dry toilet and a roofless shower a few yards from the cabin. Will accommodate up to three guests, but with just one bedroom and one bed.

Joshua Tree Homesteader Cabin
Joshua Tree, CA
Cost: $114/night

Learn more about staying at Airbnb’s Joshua Tree Homesteader Cabin here.

Among the great outdoor Airbnb experiences are events that include picnics
Paddle & Peddle the Fox River Trail: Geneva, Illinois

Begin your experience in Geneva, just 35 miles west of Chicago. Kayak down the Fox River for three miles taking in the lush landscape, wildlife, and historical sites along the banks. At Fayban Woods, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch on vintage quilts under the spreading, old growth oak trees. Then you’ll board retro style bikes for a leisurely ride on a winding forest trail and end the experience at the shopping district on 3rd street in Geneva. The kayak, bike, and picnic lunch are all included, and the trip will be based on the weather conditions any given day.

Paddle & Peddle the Fox River Trail
Geneva, IL
Cost: $65/person

Learn more about Airbnb experience Paddling & Peddling the Fox River Trail here.


airbnb experiences include this private yurt in Virginia

Private Virginia Yurt: Standardsville, Virginia

Savor the peace and quiet. Celebrate nature. Located at 2,000 feet elevation in the Blue Ridge Mountains this 30-foot diameter yurt will accommodate up to six guests in four beds with one bathroom. Includes a full-equipped kitchen, deep tub, heating and AC, shared hot tub and seasonal saltwater pool. A 10-minute hike gets you to the Shenandoah National Park. Or you can check out the trails on the 58 acres of the Cair Paravel Farmstead on which the yurt is built. Cair Paravel is a sustainable farm that seeks to apply the principles of permaculture and biodynamic agriculture with the goal to maintain a minimal footprint upon the earth.

Private Virginia Yurt
Standardsville, VA
Cost: $150/night

Learn more about this Airbnb Private Yurt destination and experience here.


airbnb experiences of hiking Runyon Canyon with rescue dogs
Hike Runyon Canyon with Rescue Dogs: Los Angeles, California
Join host Ryan, the co-founder of Free Animal Doctor, a non-profit animal welfare organization. You’ll set off from West Hollywood and hike up Runyon Canyon to Mulholland Drive with new friends – a jovial pack of rescue dogs. Along with exercising and socializing these canines, you’ll help take photos to publicize their cases. Along the way, there will be great views and, who knows, perhaps even a celebrity sighting. Note that your payment for this experience is a donation to the animal welfare non-profit helping to pay for the care of the very dogs you’ll be walking.

Hike Runyon Canyon with Rescue Dogs
Los Angeles, CA
Cost: $35/person (all proceeds donated to the rescue dog shelter)

Learn more about Airbnb experience hiking with shelter dogs in Runyon Canyon here.


airbnb outdoor accommodations include a retro airstream in Texas not far from Austin

Texas Hill Country Airstream: Wimberly, Texas

The silver Airstream travel trailer is an icon of American travel. Have you ever dreamed of hooking one up and hitting the road? That’s exactly what this experience is, but without the expense or hassles of owning your own trailer – or having to fight traffic. Instead you show up at Jennifer and Gregory’s place not too far from Austin, Texas and they’ll hand over the keys to the Dixie Daisy. This restored Airstream trailer, permanently moored on their Back 40 is suitable for two adults with one bed and one bath.

Texas Hill Country Airstream
Wimberly, TX
Cost: $130/night

Learn more about staying in Airbnb’s Texas Hill Country restored Airstream here.


airbnb experiences stand up paddle boarding and brewery tour - what could be better than that?

SUP Coronado, Then Brewery Tour: San Diego, California

Stand Up Paddleboard to the iconic Coronado Bridge for a photo op and a cheers underneath it. You will be accompanied by expert paddle boarder and founder of Coronado’s first and finest paddle board enterprise (SupCoronado), Vicki. We will all then hop in a Mercedes sprinter for a brewery tour of San Diego’s tastiest independent breweries, those off the beaten path, hand picked to have the best beer in town by seasoned brewery tour operator Breanna, founder of San Diego’s first and best Brewery tour operation, BrewerytoursSandDiego.

SUP Coronado, Then Brewery Tour
San Diego, CA
Cost: $90/person

Learn more about Airbnb experience SUP Coronado, Then Brewery Tour in San Diego, right here.


airbnb experiences howl with the wolves

Wolf Encounter: Anacortes, Washington

Meet one of the largest wolf packs in the Pacific Northwest. About an hour and a half north of Seattle, the Predators of the Heart wildlife refuge is nestled in 10 forested acres. Director Dave will introduce you to our mission and history with wolves. You’ll then meet their wolf ambassadors, Max and Kakoa, will lead the guided tour of the refuge trails. You’ll also see cougars, foxes, and more of the wolf pack. This is the chance to touch, photograph, and even howl with wolves in this once-in-a-lifetime setting. They provide water and beverages and a picnic area with a campfire.[/two_third_last]

Wolf Encounter
Anacortes, WA
Cost: $150/person (profits go to refuge)

Learn more about Airbnb experience of Wolf Encounter with Predators of the Heart Wildlife Refuge here.


Airbnb experience the Bunny Box can be towed to any camping location of your choosing in the Virginia Beach area

The Bunny Box: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Restored 1966 Decamp Breadbox Camper Travel Trailer is a comforting place to unwind, be it a campground or private property. The owner will deliver and pick up in Virginia Beach area locations and clean it for an additional fee. Can even be a “spare room” for visitors if you live in the area. Sleeps up to three guests in two beds. Comes with an adorable original stove, microwave, 3-1 breakfast station, mini-waffle maker, all kitchen essentials, bedding essentials, TV with cable connects, record player with Bluetooth, outdoor set-up, cooler, and lots of hidden gems.

The Bunny Box
Virginia Beach, VA
Cost: $80/night

Learn more about Airbnb’s accommodations in The Bunny Box here.



This Airbnb experiences will take you crab fishing on a pier in San Francisco.
The Art of Crabbing: Pacifica, California

Your host Alex is a chef and avid outdoorsman. You’ll meet at the Chit Chat Café on the Pacifica Pier where he’ll fill you in on crabbing and grab the bait you’ll need. He’ll take you through everything you need to know to catch your own crabs to prepare a delicious repast that’s true San Francisco meal. Chances are good, you’ll also encounter other coastal wildlife during the experience.

The Art of Crabbing
Pacifica, CA
Cost: $45/person

Learn more about Airbnb experience The Art of Crabbing here.


Airbnb experience in South Carolina is nights on the water living like a pirate.
Charleston Houseboat: Charleston, South Carolina

Very spacious houseboat with vaulted 12′ ceiling in the main cabin (living room). Sleeps 3 comfortably. Lots of room to move around with a queen size bed in the Captain’s Quarters (Bedroom) and a twin bed in the living room that’s a day bed. The boat is located downtown in a PRIVATE slip at Seabreeze Marina. This accommodation is for people looking for peace and tranquility in a unique and beautiful houseboat. The setting of the marina is quiet and secluded. In your private slip, you’ll have a stunning view of Charleston Harbor and the Ravenel Bridge.


Learn the basics of hammock camping on this Airbnb experiences
Hike & Hang Out in the Redwoods: Santa Cruz Mountains, California

Hike a 5.1 mile look through ancient redwoods visiting three historic logging sites along the way. Midway, your guide will call “time out” and share the basics of setting up a hammock camp for a leisurely hang time to relax, play cards, or take a creekside nap. You’ll learn how a hammock can be your go to solution for portable seating and shelter in the backcountry wilderness or on a college campus. Hammocks are provided and available for purchase at a 15% discount. Trail snacks are also included.

Hike & Hang Out in the Redwoods
Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
Cost: $55/person

Learn more about Airbnb experience of hiking and hammocking among the California redwoods here.


Want to learn more about winter hammock camping? Check out 50 Campfires feature and buyer’s guide.

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