Insanely Stunning Texas Airbnb Wedding and Elopement Venues

Check out these stunning Texas Airbnb properties that would be perfect as a small wedding or elopement venue! Plus, tips for planning your Texas Airbnb or VRBO wedding or elopement!

If you’re planning a small wedding or elopement in Texas, an Airbnb or vacation rental property can be a great alternative to a traditional wedding venue. 

Some of the many benefits to planning your elopement or microwedding at a Texas Airbnb include:

1. Your Texas Airbnb can serve as both your lodging and your wedding or elopement venue.
2. Your getting ready areas are right there on site.
3. It makes for a very unique venue!
4. You also have a built in backup place to go if the weather is bad.
5. Finally, you can have your celebration right there at the Airbnb. 

Looking for a different type of alternative wedding? How about a Telluride elopement? More information in this guide!

How to find a property for your wedding or elopement

Combing through listings can get tiresome really quickly! Which is one of the reasons I made this post. The first and easiest option to find a property for your small wedding or elopement is to check out the properties I’ve listed and linked to below.

Another option is to look for properties that specifically mention weddings or events are allowed. This can be tricky sometimes. Airbnb used to have a filter for this, but they removed it (they also changed their platform rules so that no parties or gatherings are allowed at any Airbnb properties any longer–read more on that below!) VRBO still does have a similar filter but there are less options on this platform.

Another search option I recommend for small weddings and elopements is to increase the guest count to the number of people you plan to include. Increasing the guest count can narrow the search down to larger properties that might be better able to accommodate what you are looking for.

Pro Tip: I’ve found that owners are much more open to having a vow reading ceremony at their home when all the guests attending are actually staying in the home as well. For example, if it will be you and your partner, plus all immediate family members attending, I recommend renting a house big enough for everyone and having them all stay at the property as well.

Make sure to look through all the pictures carefully and read all the rules carefully when narrowing down your search. The next sections in this post talk more about what to look for when it comes to the property rules and what the property looks like!

Important things to know about booking a Texas Airbnb as your wedding venue

UPDATE: As of August 20, 2020, Airbnb updated their policies to strictly limit guests at all properties to 16 people. They also no longer allow parties or events at ANY property on their platform.

In fact, I’ve heard from local Airbnb hosts that I know personally, that property owners are getting kicked off of the platform if they violate these rules!

Because of this, I’ve updated this post to include rentals from a newer platform that is very similar to Airbnb–Turnkey Vacation Rentals, an Austin, TX based company.

Okay…now onto what you need to know!

The most important thing you need to know about booking a Texas vacation home as your wedding venue or elopement location is that you should always contact the owner and get approval for your specific plans with them BEFORE booking the property.

It’s quick and easy to send a message the owners, and you can get confirmation in writing from them! 

This is a very important step, regardless of what the listing says, because rules can change at any time! 

Be upfront and specific about what your plans are. Are you just exchanging vows, or will you be having a celebration afterwards? Is your celebration just a quiet dinner? How many people are going to be there? Let the owner assess their level of risk and comfort, and be okay with their answer. It’s not worth losing a security deposit (or more)!

It’s also important to note that some properties have additional costs associated with hosting events, and you’ll want to know about this upfront.

The last thing you want is to put money down on a property, and then be surprised to learn that your wedding won’t be allowed at the property after all. This is another reason why you’ll want to check with the owners upfront!

Read all the rules on the property very carefully before booking. If there are rules, such as quiet hours or pet restrictions, you’ll also want to be aware of these to make sure they match up with your needs!

Texas Airbnb and VRBO Elopements

The properties I’ve included in my list below are those that don’t have a restriction on parties or events, at the time this post was written.

But if you’re planning an elopement day with just the two of you and a photographer, or just including one or two guests, you should have quite a bit more flexibility. 

As you might guess, many more property owners are okay with having this type of wedding celebration at their home, as opposed to one with 20 guests or more, because it poses less risk for them as property owners.

So if you find a property you really like that says “no parties or events,” it may still be worth messaging the owner to ask about your plans if it will just be you two and the photographer.

Texas Airbnb Wedding Venues

Here are some of my favorite Texas properties and rental houses I’ve found that would make a great location for a wedding or elopement!

UPDATE: As of August 20, 2020, Airbnb updated their policies to strictly limit guests at all properties to 16 people. They also no longer allow parties or events at ANY property on their platform.

In fact, I’ve heard from local Airbnb hosts that I know personally, that property owners are getting kicked off of the platform if they violate these rules!

Because of this, I’ve updated this post to include rentals from a newer platform that is very similar to Airbnb–Turnkey Vacation Rentals, and Austin, TX based company.

*****IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember to always confirm your specific plans for hosting a wedding or elopement with the owner BEFORE booking the Airbnb! Policies can change at any time or extra fees could apply for the event.

Texas Wedding and Elopement Vacation Rentals

Photos above from Turnkey Vacation Rentals listings.

More tips for your choosing a Texas Airbnb for your Wedding or Elopement

When considering a rental property for a wedding or elopement, you’ll want to make sure the venue is a good fit for your needs. Here are a few questions you’ll want to ask yourself: 

• Is the location of this Texas Airbnb a good fit for my needs?
  • If the ceremony is in another location, is the Airbnb nearby?
  • Are there local vendors in the area, such as florists, hair and makeup artists, officiants, etc.?
  • Are there restaurants or grocery stores nearby for supplies and food for a reception?
  • Are there hiking areas or other activities nearby that fit my needs?

• Is there sufficient parking at the Airbnb for us, the vendors, and any guests?

• Does the Airbnb have good natural lighting for photos?

• Does the decor and vibe fit what I’m looking for on my wedding day?

• Are pets allowed?

• Are there any noise ordinances or neighboring houses nearby that I need to be aware of?

• Are the reviews good for the Airbnb? Always check these before booking!

Add the final touches!

Photos above from Amazon and Etsy product pages

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