Just in time for Halloween, which is on a Friday this year btw, Airbnb is unveiling the ultimate lineup of haunted homes and Halloween-ready destinations across the country that travelers are dying to check into. Salem, MA is this year’s top trending global destination for Halloween weekend, with searches up by double digits compared to last year. Famous for its witch trials, Halloween celebrations, and pop culture ties, Salem reigns as Halloween HQ.*
And for those who dare: Airbnb’s collection of haunted stays offers something for every kind of horror enthusiast. From homes where ghostly sightings are a part of the lore, to stays with centuries-old haunted histories, or even properties inspired by classic Halloween movies and TV shows (like the Beyers’ home from the fictional town of Hawkins.
Airbnb’s 2025 Haunted Stays
- Parks-Bowman Mansion: The Haunted Bedroom (New Orleans, LA): Located in the heart of the Garden District, this historic mansion is famed for sightings of a ghostly young girl in a yellow 1890s dress.
- *Fun fact: This is the most haunted Airbnb according to guest reviews!****
- The Manor Master Chamber (Saint Paul, MN): Built in 1883 and held by one family for generations, this mansion was once voted Saint Paul’s most mysterious house. Paranormal investigations have frequently explored its haunting history.
- Historic Morgue and Paranormal Investigation! (Ozark, MO): This eerie, nationally recognized morgue offers antique décor with a modern touch and even provides paranormal research equipment for brave guests.
- Henry Derby House (Salem, MA): Built in 1838 for tailor Henry Derby, this downtown Salem home features creaky stairs, rattling windows, and the possibility of paranormal encounters.
- Linville Manor (Upper Marlboro, MD): Dating back to the 1600s, Linville Manor is known as one of Maryland’s most haunted spots. Legend says spirits gather here at 1:11 AM, and mysterious crashes echo through the halls.
- Poltergeist Movie House (Simi Valley, CA): The original home from the fan-favorite 1982 film, this suburban house blends Hollywood history with eerie nostalgia that’s perfect for movie fans and thrill-seekers alike.
- Twilight Swan House (Saint Helens, OR): Featured in the first movie of the cult following vampire franchise, this charming 1930s house in downtown St. Helens is perfect for fans and close to the riverfront and Portland.
- Mystic Falls Inn (Covington, GA): Used in one of TV’s most popular young adult dramas as Caroline Forbes’ home, this cozy house in historic Covington offers small-town charm and plenty of supernatural history.
- Stranger Things – Byers Home (Fayetteville, GA): With its eerie ambiance and meticulously recreated details that transport guests straight into Hawkins circa 1983, this home was once used as the Byers’ haunted residence.
- Haunted Mansion Inspired Ghostly Retreat (Fullerton, CA): This immersive retreat features fan-favorite replicas and ghostly illusions, making guests feel like they’re spending the night in the beloved theme park mansion.
*Based on Airbnb internal data of global searches made in Q2 2025 for October 30-November 1, 2025, compared with searches made in Q2 2024 for October 25-October 27, 2024
**Based on Airbnb’s 2024 economic impact report.
***Based on Airbnb internal data of U.S. domestic searches made in Q2 2025 for October 30-November 1, 2025, compared with searches made in Q2 2024 for October 25-October 27, 2024
****Listings with most mentioned of “haunted” OR “obsesionado” OR “hanté” OR “assombrado” OR “verfolgt” OR “behekst” OR “infestato” OR “闹鬼” OR “幽霊が出る” OR “귀신이 들린” OR “अड्डा“