Loma Homes - Incredible Themed Homes you can rent on Airbnb!
Are you looking for an incredible themed vacation rental on Airbnb near Universal Studios or Disney World in Florida? Look no further than Loma Homes - designers of incredible themed vacation rentals! We recently had the chance to chat with Bryndee Barton, the co-founder and designer behind these incredible vacation homes in Florida. Bryndee took the time to tell us all about her process in putting together these epic themed Airbnbs, and a bit about what Loma Homes have planned for the future. Read below to find out more about the themed vacation rentals themselves, and our interview with Bryndee!
What are the different options Loma Homes’ currently have in Florida?
It all started in a basement apartment in Utah! You read that right, the idea for these extreme Airbnbs came to Bryndee, her husband Kyle, and Airbnb host Jeff at a basement apartment listing in Utah. Since then, Loma Homes has opened four incredible themed Airbnbs in the Orlando area - with plans for more in and around Florida! There is the famous Wizard’s Way - a themed escape that will blow the mind of every J. K. Rowling Fan, Raptor Retreat - a dinosaur themed mansion that will absolutely delight the young and young at heart in your life, Once Upon a Castle - a prince and princess themed retreat based on fairy tales, and Twelve Parsecs - a dream destination for the most passionate science fiction fan!
Below you can read more about each individual listing, as well as find the link for more photos, and to book one of these incredible properties on Airbnb! Also keep reading to the end for our interview with Bryndee Barton, design manager, to learn all about the design work that goes into bringing these #extremebnbs to life! Like Loma Homes says - these luxury vacation rentals are an EXPERIENCE themselves, so forget the hotel and book one of these escapes!
Wizard’s Way
Orlando, Florida. 8 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, Sleeps 16
At Wizard's Way, each of the eight bedrooms lets you wake up in an enchanted setting. Special effects, custom-carved beds, ambient sounds, and custom mood lighting let you be fully immersed in the wizarding universe. While wizard enthusiasts will marvel at the authentic attention to detail, the entire family will have a lot to be excited about - like the private heated pool, the private theater, the gourmet inspired kitchen, and the astro turfed garage complete with a pool table! After a busy day at Universal or Disney World, you will love returning to your own private Wizard themed resort! Click this link to see more photos and availability of Wizard’s Way!
Raptor Retreat
Orlando, Florida. 8 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, Sleeps 16
This dinosaur themed mansion is truly spectacular! Special effects, custom-carved beds, and ambient sounds + custom mood lighting let you be fully immersed in this prehistoric universe. You have to look at all the photos and see the different ways Loma Homes incorporated dinosaurs into every space! Here you have you own private and heated pool, you own private theater, but you and your guests can also enjoy all the amenities at the Champion’s Gate resort including a water park with lazy river and water slide, gym, theater room, game room, special area for the kids, a bar, sand volleyball court and two golf courses! Click this link to see more photos and availability of Raptor Retreat!
Twelve Parsecs
Orlando, Florida. 9 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, Sleeps 16
After an amazing day at Galaxy’s Edge, your evening would be perfect returning to this incredible themed home that feels right out of a galaxy far far away! The attention to detail in this home is incredible! This is the perfect getaway for any fan of science fiction, the bedrooms each really feel like an escape to a different world! Make sure to set aside some time in your vacation to explore all this house has to offer! Watch the kids discover all of the features that make Twelve Parsecs like a live-in movie set. (If movie sets had a private, heated swimming pool and resort amenities, of course.) Click this link to see more photos and availability of Twelve Parsecs!
Once Upon a Castle
Orlando, Florida. 8 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 16.
Calling all princes and princesses, Loma Homes’ newest themed rental, Once Upon a Castle, is sure to make for a fantastic, whimsical, and magical Florida vacation! This house will bring back all the memories of your favorite childhood fairy tales, including Sword in the Stone, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and more! Located just inside Champions Gate Resort, this rental is near all major theme parks! Get ready for the experience of a lifetime as you discover all of the magic of this 8 bedroom, 5 bathroom home with a private heated pool and a move theater. Every room is themed including special effects and lighting to make sure you have a truly memorable stay! You have to click through and see all the fairy tale detail in this castle! Click this link to see more photos and availability of Once Upon a Castle!
What does it take to put together a vacation rental destination as beautiful as this? We chatted with Bryndee - who gave all the details about their process!
These homes are almost a destination in themselves - much better than the typical "white linen" hotel room or Airbnb. Tell us how you got started. Where did the idea for these incredible themed vacation homes come from?
Bryndee: Funny enough, it all started when Kyle (my husband) and I rented Jeff's basement apartment. Kyle and I had a real estate business where we flipped and rented houses remotely and had just moved to Utah and rented Jeff's basement while looking for a home. He was interested in getting into vacation rentals so he came to us and asked if we could help create him one in Joshua Tree California since we have experience working in other states (we are based in Utah). So we said yes and created a hippie wonderland that has a dome house, three art muraled trailers, hammocks, pool, and more that was the perfect vacation rental for Joshua Tree--a fun, musical, bohemian town that attracts young LA crowds and rock climbers. It started as a one property project but we realized we were onto something and should make a full fledge business out of it. So we researched other markets and decided to go to Florida where we could do extreme themed homes near Disneyworld that provide an epic family experience, and Destin where we could create beautiful beach getaways. It all happened one step at a time--we didn't wake up one day randomly thinking we would create an ultra themed vacation rental, it just naturally occurred when we started looking into the Joshua Tree market and saw the local culture and how we could stand out, and then looking at other high performing vacation rentals and realizing that there was room for growth in the industry by taking themes to the next level and providing guests with not just a home to stay in, but a memorable experience. We plan to expand to other markets as well, and each city will be custom homes and experiences to what that local culture.
What inspires you?
Bryndee: I have been a long time lover of travel (in fact we did 3 months around the world with our 1 and 3 year old’s at the time), I love taking run down homes and making neighborhoods a little more beautiful, and I love spending quality time with my family and friends. So naturally vacation rentals made the perfect niche where I can take those three passions to create beautiful and fun experiences for individuals and families as they travel.
How do you combine these awesome ideas with practical functionality?
Bryndee: With vacation rentals you definitely have a fine line of creativity and functionality--we have to achieve both at Loma Homes. We want to be sure the homes are comfortable and safe while still being fun and unique. My design team and I try to put ourselves in guests shoes and mentally walk the property while designing--being sure that there is walking space, head space, outlets where needed near the bed, etc. Then, when we actually build out the home on site, my kids (3 and 6 years old) travel with me and are our durability testers--they press all the buttons, climb on everything and we just let them be kids. They may be the first but definitely not the last to stay in the homes. And lastly, someone from the Loma Homes team tests every home we create as the first guest--we sleep in every bed, use every bathroom, use all kitchen appliances, and stay as a guest for a couple days to ensure it is functional and usable once construction is complete.
When planning a new home or formulating a new idea - what goes into that process?
Bryndee: A lot of Pinterest :) And sometimes trips to the library (like recently I went and checked out every fairytale and princess book our local library had while brainstorming for our next home). We also love to get ideas from our followers so we are often posting questions and surveys on our Instagram @lomahomes to get their feedback and ideas for designs and home themes.
Speaking of new homes - do you have any exciting plans for the future we can share?
Bryndee: We currently are working on our next extreme themed homes in Orlando which will be a Princess and Knights Castle (out now as of February 2022!), and two homes in Panama City Beach which will be fully renovated nautical and beach themes.
Do you have a favorite house that you have designed so far?
Bryndee: That's a hard question because I love different designs and features from each home! My favorite room is our swamp room in Twelve Parsecs--it has beautiful murals, a custom carved bed with a special light effect, and a fog machine that makes you feel like you really are staying somewhere out of this world.
What is the most frustrating aspect of working on these designs, and the most rewarding?
Bryndee: The most frustrating or complicated part of the homes is the size logistics--making something that is grand off site (like a large custom bed) then being able to fit it through doors and up small staircases is often a challenge. So we have to strategically build things in different pieces that can seamlessly be assembled together...and sometimes it still doesn't work as well as hoped for. The most rewarding is seeing guests reactions--I love the excitement and surprise it brings, especially children. Transforming a normal home into a experience that brings joy and lifelong memories is worth all the work.
Is there a particular design element that you are most proud of?
Bryndee: I am most proud of all the details. My design team and I really try to think of everything--of course the big custom pieces are cool, but the thought that goes into every little vase, interactive feature, artwork, and even beach towels is what make the whole house an experience that you can discover something new every day of your stay.
Let's say you had an unlimited budget, and no one could say no to your design - what would be a dream project?
Bryndee: I would build an actual castle (can you tell since I'm already on my second castle style themed home, ha!) with garden grounds and interactive features throughout--a venue that could be used for guests to stay and for weddings and events.
Are there plans to place anymore designed homes outside of the Florida area?
Bryndee: Yes, for 2021 we will remain in Florida but mostly likely every year after this we will expand to at least one new location.
We for one cannot wait to see what Loma Homes has in store next! Thanks so much for reading our interview with Bryndee. Interested in booking one of these amazing spaces? All of Loma Homes themed homes , and their other options in Destin and Panama Beach are available on Airbnb. Read more about why we love to use Airbnb when we travel, or scroll down below to check out some of our other lists.
We also published an entire list of other themed Airbnbs! Be sure to check that one out for fantastic Hobbit Homes, a Cinderella Castle, and more! We would love to hear from you - you can reach us at seeseeksleep@gmail.com. Also be sure to follow us on Facebook - we post amazing things to See, interesting places to Seek, and unique places to Sleep!
