Self-billed as an “architectural case study” home on its Airbnb listing, The Rubber House Co. certainly is an interesting property with a celebrity history. As the first house designed by Tom Pritchard, it was commissioned for Eugene Loring, who was a famous choreographer, and his chef partner. The exterior color blends in with the environment, but the unique shape offsets its natural backdrop. Inside you’ll find a relatively open floor plan with pops of color and distinctive architectural features.
Not only was the Seth Peterson Cottage the first Frank Lloyd Wright home opened for public overnight rental, but it sits on Mirror Lake in Wisconsin, making it perfect if you want to combine architecture appreciation with nature. At only 880 square feet, it was Wright’s last project in Wisconsin and one he completed while in his 90s. Although tiny, the home features exposed brick, wood features, and sharp angles, all earmarks of homes designed by Wright. It also sits within a state park where you can participate in four seasons of fun, from skiing to swimming.
Cape Cod is known for its coastline and namesake style of house, but one home is in stark contrast to what you usually find in New England: the Weidlinger House. With rigid angles and a flattened, horizontal shape, the home is full of windows overlooking the water. The inside has a fairly open floor plan designed by Hungarian architect Paul Weidlinger. Built in 1953, the house almost faced demolition 1990s until a trust restored the home and opened it up for short-term rentals.
