The Best AirBnBs and Rentals to Rent for Small Weddings

It’s no secret that AirBnB has some incredible homes and cabins tucked in among the riff raff and random apartments. Design forward homes, cabins tucked away in the woods, places that have redwoods and creeks, plus a hot tub. If you’re looking for a smaller private home to host an intimate wedding or small celebration, a place to exchange your wedding vows with just your family and a few close friends, AirBnB has some amazing finds. I’ve taken all of the hard work out of the equation for you and found some truly incredible AirBnBs to rent for your small wedding.

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AirBnBs in Northern California for your Small Wedding or Elopement

Ukiah Hilltop Retreat

Located in Ukiah, this insanely gorgeous and very modern, very design forward home would be a gorgeous place to host an intimate wedding. With squared off glass windows and surrounded by gorgeous oak trees, this would be the perfect spot to exchange some personal vows and pop a bottle of champagne.

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Bird’s Nest Bungalow

Get married in front of the waves at Stinson Beach, with the expanse of one of northern California’s most famous beaches stretched out behind you providing the perfect backdrop to your vows, and then head back to the cabin to relax with your sweetie in the redwoods.

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AirBnBs in Big Sur for your Small Wedding or Elopement

Wind & Sea

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AirBnBs in Joshua Tree for your Small Wedding or Elopement

Desert Wild

This insanely pretty desert home has all of the clean lines and gorgeous details of a well designed private residence that you could hope for. With a gorgeous pool outback, you can soak under the stars with your guests, cook (or hire a chef!) in the stunning kitchen, and say your vows at the nearby Joshua Tree national park (or elsewhere with the joshua trees and cool rock formations that make this part of the desert and California so damn cool.

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Casa Joshua Tree

Say your vows in Joshua Tree National Park and then come back to this clean, well lit, and well designed space for a small dinner under the stars. Relax with your new spouse on the deck in the morning, listening to the magical silence of the desert and feeling the crisp, dry heat of the sun.

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Joshua Tree Cabin

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Copper Cabin in Joshua Tree

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The Stargazer Retreat

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Paradise Retreat

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AirBnBs in Ohio for Your Elopement or Minimony

The Cliffs at Hocking Hill

This insanely wonderful little spot fits 8 guests, has insanely pretty modern design and decor inside, and has a back deck complete with a waterfall. The back deck is the perfect spot for your little elopement or minimony, with twinkle lights and some seating and standing room. There’s a waterfall some of the year and the pool is also partially heated some of the year. There is a wonderful kitchen, game room, and even a heated firepit. Honestly, this place is the perfect spot to get everybody together for a small wedding or elopement. Dream spot!

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Browse Small Weddings and Elopements I’ve Photographed Here –