A shocking architectural paradise simply minutes exterior of Lubbock is drawing consideration as essentially the most sought-after Airbnb property in Texas.
The holiday rental platform’s 2026 checklist of essentially the most “wishlisted” listings within the U.S. surveyed over 2,000 folks to seek out which properties “provide a singular expertise for each sort of adventurer throughout all 50 states.” Greater than half of all respondents stated uniquely designed listings would entice them to beforehand missed locations.
The Lone Star State’s most fascinating — and most fascinating — Airbnb itemizing is Architectural Marvel: Robert Bruno Metal Home, a futuristic 2,200-square-foot three-story piece of artwork. Final yr, essentially the most wishlisted property was a transport container treehouse in North Texas.
The construction was constructed and designed by sculptor and Texas Tech College professor Robert Bruno in 1973, nevertheless it wasn’t fairly completed by the point Bruno died in 2008 on the age of 63. The well-known constructing and its historical past was extensively documented by Texas Month-to-month in 2022.
“The Robert Bruno Metal Home is a one-of-a-kind home, and you’ll by no means see something prefer it,” the itemizing says. “Benefit from the lovely dawn on the balcony and the gorgeous sundown from the massive home windows.”
Expertise the views from the consolation of the lounge.Picture courtesy of Airbnb
The Metal Home is a 20-minute drive east from Lubbock and about six hours from San Antonio, situated close to Lake Ransom Canyon and providing lovely views of the water.
The itemizing says it may well accommodate as much as eight friends throughout three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bogs, and a spacious front room, and it provides in-unit washer and dryers for prolonged stays. Visitors may turn out to be awestruck on the house’s natural and unconventional design, the flood of pure mild coming by stained glass home windows, the sweeping staircases, and extra.
“I first found this home within the mid[-]90s from an outdated 80s artwork journal,” one reviewer stated. “That is actually a really uncommon sculptural an[d] structure marvel to have the ability to keep in. The brand new interiors artfully praise the design and are comfortable. The view within the canyon is splendid by the home windows. It was a real treasure, and I’m glad it’s open to the general public to be shared.”
Two of the Metal Home bedrooms have queen measurement beds, whereas the third bed room has a king.Picture courtesy of Airbnb
The property additionally boasts an abundance of native wildlife, akin to deer and two nice horned owls — which additionally means drones are prohibited on the premises for his or her safety.
Two-night minimal stays on the Robert Bruno Metal Home in Might 2026 begin at about $585 per night time, in response to the itemizing.
From large cities to small cities, locations in West Texas and the Panhandle have gotten common under-the-radar locations amongst vacationers this yr. Vacationers are additionally exploring the area’s newly opened and increasing state parks to keep away from visiting vacationer traps throughout their adventures.
