How do I find a vacation rental with a projector and a bathtub?

November 28, 2021 6:27 PM

Bathtubs are an officially listed amenity on airbnb, but darned if i can find a search option for that attribute. Projector is not an official airbnb amenity, but have run into them before in vacation rentals .

As far as I can tell, there's no built in search for this so I am asking the hive mind for first hand experience or search magic tips

Trying to organize a cozy winter weekend away around some streaming film screenings. I have a travel projector, so a wall appropriate to project upon would also work, but a built-in setup would be nice. I live for bathtubs since I don't have one in my apartment.

does this bring any great vacation rental to mind for you? if so please link me. bonus points for drivable from NYC but open to anywhere really.

:) thanks Metafilter!

posted by wowenthusiast to Travel & Transportation (6 answers total)

I too would like to know the answer to this question! I also yearn for a nice bathtub and I wish airbnb would build it into their search.
posted by goodnight at 10:15 PM on November 28, 2021

Have you tried adding "site:airbnb.com" to your google keywords? E.g: "bathtub" "media room" site:airbnb.com or "bathtub" poconos site:airbnb.com
posted by Press Butt.on to Check at 7:07 AM on November 29, 2021 [1 favorite]

I can recommend one vrbo rental with the most awesome Jacuzzi tub in a room surrounded by windows looking out onto the very private property, replete with a sauna, ski trails, and lots of wildlife. It is a delightful place in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and I wouldn't be surprised if the very accommodating owner rounded up a projector and screen for your enjoyment.
posted by DrGail at 7:54 AM on November 29, 2021

If you are looking in an area that has a lot of rentals (i.e., a tourist destination), there are frequently rental management companies that manage many units. You might try googling the town/area you are interested in and "vacation rental management" or things like that to try to find some of the larger ones that have a lot of units. Then you could call the management company and ask them for specific units that fit the bill.
posted by Mid at 8:09 AM on November 29, 2021 [1 favorite]

From this list of 70 vetted AirBnbs, I turned up Cook House on AirBnB which is a couple of hours outside NYC and has a bathtub and a projection screen. It also has a fireplace and a 4.99 score. From the reviews, the name of the house comes from the very well equipped kitchen, if the cozy weekend involves food too.
posted by AnnaRat at 8:40 PM on November 29, 2021 [1 favorite]

Also there is the Milk Barn if you are after something bigger for more people. It has a roman bath and a projection screen.

(I found these by just googling stuff like airbnb nyc bathtub projector projection... I often find google is better for finding very specific things on airbnb who seem determined to only show me what they want to show me in the order they determine)
posted by AnnaRat at 8:43 PM on November 29, 2021 [1 favorite]