The Best Airbnbs to View the Total Solar Eclipse

22.01.2024 - 23:19 / cntraveler.com / Art

Mark your calendars: On April 8, 2024, a rare total solar eclipse will cut a path across the continent beginning with Mexico, passing through the US, and exiting through Canada. The line of totality for this celestial phenomenon will cross through 13 US states with some areas seeing a maximum totality of over four minutes (including Bloomington, Indiana, and Mesquite, Texas). So, there are plenty of chances to observe the eclipse as it arches from Texas to Maine, hitting Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire on the way.

If you don't live in one of these locales, and haven't already booked accommodations for the eclipse, the time is now, since this event is so rare and rentals are likely to get scooped up the closer we get to the event. To see the full eclipse, you’ll want to be within the 115-mile-wide path of totality. Some major cities in the path—Mazatlán, Mexico; Dallas, Cleveland; Indianapolis; Buffalo; and Montreal—are planning eclipse events for excited travelers and locals. Outside of cities, check out national and state parks as well as lakeshores and mountain vistas for the best viewing options.

Below, we've rounded up dozens of great properties along the path of the eclipse. Of note, many accommodations do require a three- to five-day stay.

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Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths
Top amenities: Full kitchen; outdoor dining area; piano; children’s crib, highchair, and toys
Nearby attractions: Cafes, shops, and restaurants; metro to downtown and Old Montreal; Bixi bike stations and bike path
Eclipse tip: Enjoy the phenomenon from the rooftop terrace with a picnic or head into Old Montreal for some special events

This two-level townhouse sits on a quiet, tree-lined street in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, within walking distance from the bustling Mont-Royal Street attractions. Enter through the first floor to find a spacious open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area with a fireplace. Modern furnishings throughout the townhouse complement the polished wood floors on both levels. The two bedrooms, a king and a queen, occupy the second floor with a small living area and bathroom. There’s a special surprise in the master bedroom: French doors that open to an outdoor balcony where a stairway leads up to an outdoor heated terrace—perfect for morning coffee or enjoying the sunset (or catching the eclipse).

Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Premium kitchen appliances, treetop views, firepit
Nearby attractions: Bishop Arts District, the Design District
Eclipse tip: Head into downtown Dallas