Stay In A Former Bank Overlooking A Historic Small Town In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published January 24, 2024
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
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From a desert dome to a whimsical treehouse, there are lots of unique vacation rentals in Texas, but one of my personal favorites is the Bartlett National Bank. In operation from 1904 until the 1930s, this living piece of history sat abandoned for years before it was painstakingly restored to its former glory and converted into a vacation rental. This former bank Airbnb in Texas still looks like a bank both inside and out, but it has been outfitted with all the comforts of home. Just wait until you see the bank vaults!
Tucked away in the charming small town of Bartlett - otherwise known as the "Most Photographed Town in Texas" - you'll find the historic building that once housed the Bartlett National Bank.
Judging by the exterior alone, you'd have no idea this piece of architectural brilliance is no longer a bank - and you definitely wouldn't know it sat abandoned for many years.
The building underwent painstaking renovations, which definitely paid off.
You don't often hear the words "bank" and "cozy" in the same sentence, but this space offers the best of both worlds. The inside is still very much reminiscent of a bank, but it has lots of homey touches that will make you feel welcome and at ease.
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Up to seven guests can sleep in the bank's three bedrooms.
Visit the Airbnb listing for more information, including the current nightly rate and availability.
Have you ever stayed in this former bank Airbnb in Texas? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments. Don’t forget to check out our previous article for more unique places to stay in Texas!
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