What could make your New Brunswick summer staycation more memorable than staying somewhere truly unique?
One of the best things about using AirBnB for your vacation accommodations is that it gives you access to some really unique properties that you just can’t find when staying at a traditional hotel, inn, or B&B.
How would you like to sleep in a lighthouse? Or maybe in a yurt? Maybe a tiny house is more your fancy? How about booking a night in a former jail? You can do that in New Brunswick!
We’ve scoured AirBnB looking for the most unique stays in New Brunswick that you need to check out this summer. They’re booking fast so kick your vacation planning into overdrive to snag one of these beauties.
Castle Manor
How would you like to stay in a 110-year old gothic castle that was once home to an orphanage, a convent, and then a seniors home? The stately manor is now home to 13 modern apartments, some of which are available on AirBnB. Inside you’ll find unique, beautiful, modern apartments with touches of the original gothic architecture.
Where: Moncton
Sleeps: 4
Price: $180/night
Turning Tides Tiny House
This cute, bright tiny home comes complete with kayaks that you can borrow to explore the Bay of Fundy directly from the backyard. Enjoy the view from the deck or say hi to Duke the donkey. Maybe you’ll want make your way through the collection of games if the weather turns. Either way you’ll enjoy your stay here.
Where: Oak Bay
Sleeps: 3
Price: $89/night
Safari Yurt at the Belleisle Bayview Retreat
This secluded and solar-powered seasonal yurt rental offers stunning views of Belleisle Bay—with hiking trails and beach access nearby. Glampers will have their own private deck with outdoor hot shower, compost toilet, wood-stove sauna, and barbecue, which includes all the necessary utensils. You will, however, need to bring your own towels. This spot is perfect for a digital detox since there is no internet or any kind available.
Where: Long Point
Sleeps: 2
Price: $169/night
The Dorchester Jail
This just might be the most unique AirBnB listing in all of New Brunswick. How would you like to spend a night in Dorchester Jail? The former jail was built in 1875 and was the site of the province’s last double hanging in 1936. The building hasn’t been restored and includes all original cells, doors, locks, etc. so you’re in for a truly unique experience.
Where: Dorchester
Sleeps: 2
Price: $99/night
Tiny House in Nature
This tiny house is a perfect mix of modern design and rustic nature. The bright finishes, like the teal sliding door on the bathroom and the trendy light fixture, make you feel like you’re staying in a boutique hotel. Meanwhile, the private woodsy setting makes you feel like you’re camping. Close to all the best tubing places on the Nashwaak River, a waterfall hike, a quaint swimming spot just 5 minutes away, Killarney Beach, lake, and trails.
Where: Nashwaak Bridge
Sleeps: 4
Price: $75/night
Broadleaf Glamping Lighthouse
If you didn’t visit a lighthouse, were you really in Atlantic Canada? If you didn’t stay in a lighthouse, did you really have the most amazing staycation you could? This lodging option at Broadleaf Ranch is like a lighthouse/tiny house/yurt mash-up. Hiking/Biking/Snowshoeing trails and horseback riding on the property. Close to Fundy National Park, Hopewell Rocks and Cape Enrage.
Where: Hopewell Hill
Sleeps: 5
Price: $200/night, 2-night minimum
Tiny House in Wooded Setting
This beautiful tiny home is fully isolated on a 60-acre property, meaning the cozy space is a perfect place to observe wildlife and enjoy a private retreat. You can find blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and apples when they are in season right on the property and enjoy a fire in the campfire pit in the evening. A perfect relaxing getaway.
Where: Burton
Sleeps: 3
Price: $75/night
Book Your Trip to New Brunswick
Book Your Flight
Find a cheap flight by using Expedia. It’s one of my favourite search engines because it allows you to search for and compare flights from multiple airlines.
Book Your Accommodations
You can book your hotel with Booking.com as they have the most comprehensive inventory so they are best for booking a hotel. If you want to stay in a vacation rental or cottage in New Brunswick, use VRBO to find the perfect place for the whole family.
Book Your Car Rental
New Brunswick has many small towns and it’s best to have a vehicle at your disposal. Be sure to book your car rental with Discover Cars early because they often sell out in summer.
Book Your Travel Insurance
While New Brunswick is generally a safe province, you never know when something could happen. Be prepared with travel insurance from SafetyWing.
