This Unique Airbnb In Wisconsin Lets You Stay In An Actual World War II Airplane

Airbnb was originally created for people to rent out their properties or spare rooms on a temporary basis, often for vacationers. However, what you can find on Airbnb has grown to include types of lodging that play a more significant role in one's vacation than simply a place to sleep. Some of the most amazing vacation rentals that you can find on Airbnb are not even in typical homes. Therefore, where you choose to stay in your destination of choice can become the entire destination itself.

In the tiny town of Deerbrook in northern Wisconsin, aviation fanatics will be flying high if they book a stay at an Airbnb that is actually a World War II-era plane. More specifically, it is a WWII Douglas DC-3 Airliner from 1941. This globally impactful plane model first hit the skies in the 1930s for commercial use, and was lauded for its unmatched reliability and comfort. But when the U.S. entered World War II, Douglas DC-3 planes were modified to help transport troops and cargo. Long before it became an Airbnb, this particular DC-3 carried out military transports between Guam, Midway, and Pearl Harbor. 

While plenty of crafty people have converted buses into living spaces, doing so with planes seems to be less common. Even still, the owners of this WWII Douglas DC-3 Airliner have managed to install a kitchen complete with a fridge and microwave, a full bathroom, a deck with outdoor seating, and enough space to sleep up to four guests. Despite most of the plane now sporting an RV-like interior, the cockpit is still intact. You can sit in the pilots' seats and imagine what it was like to be a part of such a significant time in world history.

What makes a stay at this historic Airbnb even better are the untouched natural surroundings. The plane is located out in the woods next to a lake that's perfect for kayaking, canoeing, or catch and release fishing. Keep your eye out for deer as you explore around this Wisconsin lakeside paradise too. You can also enjoy these great outdoors by cooking over the property's grill and firepit. But like a camping trip, be sure to leave no trace of your stay at this incredible Airbnb in order to conserve the beauty of its surrounding nature.