All architecture aficionados, if they had an opportunity, would love to stay in a house designed by the master architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. On HomeAway, Vrbo, and Airbnb there are numerous available to rent in different states. For all architects and architecture lovers, this becomes a brilliant reason to add parts of these states to their travel list….even if it is just to stay at a Frank Lloyd Wright house.
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Opportunity To Live In A Frank Lloyd Wright House:
1. Miami’s only Frank Lloyd Wright House
Via PanaViz
The chance to stay in the stunning Cornwell house on the beautiful island of Hawaii is finally here! This is the only home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the entire state.
This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath property also has a chef’s kitchen, a lava-rock hot tub, and a huge living area. The entire house has breathtaking views of the mountains and the natural beauty of the state.
Via VRBO
The prices to stay here starts at $800 per night.
2. The Palmer House in Ann Arbor
Via Home Away
Set on a large 2-acre land, this house has an accommodation of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. This house was commissioned by William and Mary Palmer in 1950. Wright designed the structure as well as all the furniture in the house. Interestingly, the Palmer house has no 90-degree angles.
In addition, there is a small teahouse in the property. This is perfect for an autumnal or an intimate getaway. The gorgeous exteriors and warm interiors are made more enjoyable with the setting.
The price of staying in a Wright house among trees in the wooded property starts at $388 per night.
3. Wright’s Elam House, Austin
Via VRBO
This humongous house designed by Frank Llyod Wright has 5 beds and 6 bathrooms. This is inclusive of the 820 sq.ft. guest house.
With 3-floor to ceiling fireplaces, a beautiful slate patio, this is the perfect house to bring your entire crew of friends. It is cozy for relaxing and learning about the architect.
Via Home Away
The price starts at $271 per night.
4. Schwartz House, Wisconsin
Via WikiMedia
Wouldn’t it be amazing to say that you stayed at one of Wright’s 1938 LIFE Magazine project – the Eight Houses for Modern Living.
This beautiful exposed brick home is great for unwinding and relaxing.
5. Emil Bach House, Chicago
Via Flickr User: Teemu008
This Praire-style house was designed for a huge fan of Wright – Emil Bach. With significant renovations done in the house by the ten owners after Bach, you might wonder if Wright’s style still lives here. The original stained glass windows had been removed and sold/donated as a part of one of the renovation. However, the current owners have restored the home to its original state.
The price to stay here starts from $1295 per night.
6. Eppstein House, Michigan
Via Home Away
This 3-bedroom Usonian house spent 2 decades in various states of neglect. Now it is restored by owners Tony Hillebrandt and Marika Broere and you can stay here for a price of $300 per night.
7. Dr. Richard Davis House, Indiana
Via Home Away
This 1955, 5-bedroom house was designed by the architect for his surgeon. The current owner, Matthew Harris has restored the property according to Wright’s design principle.
The price for staying here starts at $400 per night
8. Kinney House, Wisconsin
Via plansmatter.com
Wright designed this modest 3-bedroom house with only a $15000 budget. He designed the house in a diamond plan, with 60 and 120-degree angles.
You can stay in this house for $395 per night.
9. Duncan House, Pensylvania
Via Polymath Park
This 3-bedroom house is relocated into the 130-acre plot of Polymath Park – which also has 2 rentable houses designed by Peter Berndtson, Wright’s apprentice. In addition, the Fallingwater is 30 minutes from the Park.
The price of staying here starts at $399 per night.
