The 11 most haunted Airbnbs in the U.S.

After a fire in 1899 destroyed this Victorian-era brothel, casino, and saloon, the space was rebuilt and meticulously restored, bringing spirited supernatural stories. Legend claims the Victorian Gothic building's electrical wiring was done by Nikolas Tesla. Its bay windows, oak doors, 12- to 15-foot ceilings, and hardwood stairs are all original. The ghost who lives here is said to be a former miner who died in a gunfight. Equally creepy are some of the taxidermy and art the current owners have added.

Beds? 10 king and queen-size beds and two sofas. Sleeps up to 16 guests.
Location perks? The Rocky Mountains are nearby while you're in the heart of Colorado's city of Victor.
Budget range? Affordable when shared among a large group.

The barn and farmhouse on this historic property were both used as a Confederate field hospital after the Battle of Gettysburg, so you can only imagine how many spirits are milling about. Prepare yourself for the possibility of spotting multiple apparitions: the host of David Stewart Farm says she’s seen plenty over the years, but promises they’re all friendly. Guests have reported hearing footsteps and seeing men dressed in Confederate soldier uniforms. The bedroom itself is decked out in period decor to really put you in the 19th-century frame of mind, if that’s your style.

Beds? A queen-size bed and two single beds across two bedrooms (rooms in a house shared with host). Sleeps up to four guests.
Location perks? This historical home is surrounded by beautiful gardens which were once a Civil War field during the Battle of Gettysburg – great for exploring.
Budget range? A very budget-friendly stay for a weekend getaway.

Built in 1883, The Manor is a mysterious castle in St. Paul brimming with creepy vibes. Formerly the St. Paul Art Gallery, this Victorian home is palatial — perfect for spirits and paranormal activity. Furnished with oddities and curiosities, The Manor may be haunted — or it might not be, depending on your perception — but it's a popular spot for rituals, murder mystery dinners, and paranormal investigations like one undertaken in 1969 by a trio of journalists at the Pioneer Press.

Beds? A queen-size bed and an airbed in a private room (home shared with host). Sleeps up to four guests.

Location perks? This manor offers a really interesting and private experience on-site but if you're keen to explore nearby, the local neighborhood has lots to see and do.

Budget range? A spooky steal of a stay.

Renting the Lilburn Mansion near Baltimore will get you two bedrooms, a ballroom, library, a pool and tons of outdoor space. It will also get you a haunted roommate or two. After a fire destroyed the original 1857 property, "the castle", as the owners called it, went through an extensive restoration. But the stone manor's spectral residents didn't much appreciate the changes, and a string of bad luck followed its living ones—including the death of a child as well as the family's patriarch. Recently, guests have reported plenty of ghostly activity in the mansion, like the time someone spotted a child hanging from a chandelier.

Beds? Two queen-size beds and three airbeds. Sleeps up to 12 guests.
Location perks? This stunning gothic mansion has so much to offer inside its grounds, before venturing out to the nearby Main Street for a healthy dose of reality.
Budget range? A really well-priced stay for a group of 12 and an entire home to enjoy.

This adorable cottage in Bisbee, Arizona has all the charm you'd want out of an affordable Airbnb retreat – and some mysterious ghostly activity to boot. The listing doesn't go into much detail about what exactly haunts the gingerbread house, but repeated episodes of odd, unexplained mischief have been reported (though nothing scary or malevolent... so far). Luckily, the place is pet-friendly, so feel free to bring along Fido to protect you from whatever awaits in Bisbee.

Beds? One double bed, one single bed, and a sofa bed. Sleeps up to five guests.

Location perks? This adorable bungalow has all you need to feel safe indoors in case things go bump in the night. But if you plan to go further afield, the local town of Bisbee is an easy 3 miles away. 

Budget range? A delightfully affordable weekend getaway.

New Orleans has its fair share of haunted attractions, but nothing sounds scarier than the idea of sharing a bedroom with a young ghost in a yellow dress. Although the 130-year-old Parks-Bowman Mansion in NOLA's Garden District offers multiple rooms, there’s only one room that’s supposedly haunted by a shy ghost, thought to be the youngest daughter of the house's original owners, who was buried on the grounds in the 1890s after her untimely death. Of course, you may or may not actually encounter the youngster or hear her pacing the grounds with a slight limp, softly humming lullabies, or hiding pairs of glasses.

Beds? One queen-size bed in a private room (house shared with host). Sleeps up to two guests.
Location perks? You're in the heart of the Garden District and New Orleans' French Quarter for all the mindless wandering you could dream of.
Budget range? A cheap and cheerful yet equally spooky stay.

San Francisco’s Queen Anne Hotel is one of those ‘Oh that place? HAUNTED,’ properties. And the Victorian era hotel certainly looks the part (why it is called ‘Queen Anne’ and not ‘Queen Victoria’ is slightly confusing but we’ll stop splitting straws). Originally a Girls’ Finishing School, the place is full of gothicky, deep-hued furnishings and opportunities to, for example, take sherry in the parlor. Its otherworldly resident is said to be the former Headmistress. Better make sure you’re not misbehaving, eh?

Beds? This particular room: one double bed. Sleeps two guests.
Location perks? Forget the ghosty business for a while, and you’re also just in a really good San Fran location.
Budget range? Somewhere in the middle.

One-up America's most haunted Airbnbs by staying in a Texas ghost town. Once a mining boomtown, just about everyone but the ghosts have long since moved on from Terlingua. In this 100-year-old miner's casita, you’ll find a bedroom, living room, kitchen, and outdoor bathroom (a scary situation in itself). Watch for paranormal activity from the porch of this stacked limestone cabin, which luckily has lovely views of Big Bend National Park's mountains and badlands.

Beds? One double bed. Sleeps up to two guests.
Location perks? This extraordinary casita is located in the heart of Ghost Town. So really, could it get any spookier than that?
Budget range? A very budget-friendly getaway for a couple.

It's fitting that the town where the 17th century Salem Witch Trials took place would have plenty of historic haunted mansions. The Henry Derby House is no exception. Built for tailor Henry Derby, the 19th-century Greek Revival rental home is now owned by Phil Marchand, who grew up in the haunted home. He and others have heard footsteps from the third floor, have been startled by bumps in the night and many guests have spotted the ghost of a teenage girl with long hair.

Beds? One king-size bed, two queen-size beds, and five single beds. Sleeps up to 12 guests.
Location perks? The local town (none other than Salem) offers even creepier delights than the house itself. 
Budget range? A very well-priced stay if you take advantage of the 12-guest allowance. 

Another well and truly haunted property in Texas, the Magnolia B&B has been featured on a host of spooky television series. In fact, it’s such a big presence in ghostly hotel circles, it’s even got its own book on the subject. The place itself was built in 1850 as a frontier-hotel-stagecoach-stop-saloon-restaurant-brothel (quite the multipurpose venue). The current owners really lean into its status as a place to meet those who dwell in the afterlife, giving you ample opportunities for learning lots about your spooky neighbors.

Beds? One king-size bed, one queen-size bed. Sleeps four guests (plus all the others who might join you…).
Location perks? Admire the twinkling lights of nearby City Park.
Budget range? Good value per ghost.