The $10,000,000 OMG! Fund
Introducing Airbnb’s fund to build the craziest places on earth.
We’re giving 100 people $100K
Creativity comes in all shapes and sizes. Just browse the OMG! Category and you’ll find our collection of the quirkiest homes on Airbnb. If you have a jaw-dropping idea of your own, send it our way. You might just get $100K from the OMG! Fund to put toward your offbeat build.*
Applications are closed as of 11:59pm ET on July 22. Thanks to everyone who applied. See Official Rules.
How it works
To apply, simply describe your idea. If it’s selected, you’ll have a chance to share your vision in more detail, with blueprints, plans, and video.
Our judges
What we’re looking for
Originality
A winning design will be more than just different. It should be surprising, one-of-a-kind, and inspire people to reimagine what a home can be.
Feasibility
Your entry should be achievable and able to pass building inspections and the like. It will also need to be completed by August 2023.
Experience
The interior should be as memorable as the exterior, striking a perfect balance between oddball concept and comfortable home.
Sustainability
Think green. Consider using clean energy and recycled materials. Your home should have a big impact on guests and a small one on the planet.
The many flavors of OMG!
See how some of the most-loved OMG!s have also paid-off for their Hosts.**
Big Idaho Potato Hotel
Hosted by Kristie
Initial costs: $32,000
Earnings since 2019: $208,732
When the Idaho Potato Commission retired a six-ton prop spud, Kristie took it off their hands and transformed it into one of Airbnb’s most famous listings. Since then she’s made five times her initial investment, which helped her create four more Airbnbs—all in the OMG! Category.
Big Idaho Potato Hotel
Hosted by Kristie
Initial costs: $32,000
Earnings since 2019: $208,732
When the Idaho Potato Commission retired a six-ton prop spud, Kristie took it off their hands and transformed it into one of Airbnb’s most famous listings. Since then she’s made five times her initial investment, which helped her create four more Airbnbs—all in the OMG! Category.
Yellow Submarine
Hosted by Keith & Jen
Initial costs: $14,000
Earnings since 2018: $69,000
Their nautical oasis began when Keith and Jen purchased an old grain silo for just $1. Incorporating materials such as recycled radar dishes and helmets, they spent the next year converting and furnishing their yellow retreat. Today the extra income from hosting helps the couple live comfortably in retirement.
Yellow Submarine
Hosted by Keith & Jen
Initial costs: $14,000
Earnings since 2018: $69,000
Their nautical oasis began when Keith and Jen purchased an old grain silo for just $1. Incorporating materials such as recycled radar dishes and helmets, they spent the next year converting and furnishing their yellow retreat. Today the extra income from hosting helps the couple live comfortably in retirement.
Retro Camping Bus
Hosted by Ricardo
Initial costs: $36,500
Earnings since 2019: $50,190
This comfy double-decker was a labor of love for Ricardo and his family—from the welding to carpentry and decorating, they restored the retired bus entirely by themselves. It’s been such a success they’ve already invested some of their profits into a second bus.
Retro Camping Bus
Hosted by Ricardo
Initial costs: $36,500
Earnings since 2019: $50,190
This comfy double-decker was a labor of love for Ricardo and his family—from the welding to carpentry and decorating, they restored the retired bus entirely by themselves. It’s been such a success they’ve already invested some of their profits into a second bus.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Applicants must be at least 18 (and of legal age of majority) who are residents of an eligible country/region, have an Airbnb account, and meet all other eligibility requirements. Enter by 11:59pm ET 22 July 2022. Winners are responsible for all taxes, and must meet progress requirements—including but not limited to obtaining building/construction permits and sourcing materials—to receive the full prize. See here for Official Rules, a list of eligible countries/regions, and prize details.
**Like all OMG! stays, every Host’s experience is unique. Host earnings vary widely depending on many factors, including availability, price, acceptance and cancellation rates, occupancy rate, and the demand in the listing location. Globally, the median earnings for an OMG! Category Host active between Jan 2018 and May 2022 was just over $48,000.