13 People Whose Vacation Stays Will Haunt Them Forever
Not all vacations turn into dreamy escapes. For some people, the place they stayed became the most unforgettable part of the trip—but not in the way they hoped.
Here are 13 real-feeling, story-style scenarios from travelers who will never forget their night away… for better, worse, or downright weird.
1. The Room With the “Guest” Who Never Checked Out
Samantha booked an old beachside inn for some peace and quiet.
Instead, she spent two nights listening to footsteps pacing the hallway outside her locked door—only to learn at checkout that she was the only guest on her floor.
2. The Cabin With the Voice in the Vent
Jared thought the whispering sound in his rustic cabin was the wind—until it said his name.
3. The Mystery Key Under the Bed
On her second night in Rome, Lisa found a small, rusted key taped under the mattress.
When she showed the hotel staff, they exchanged a look and simply said,
“Please don’t touch anything else in that room.”
4. The Airbnb Host Who Just… Lived There
Chris arrived at his vacation rental and was met by the host holding a casserole.
“Oh, don’t mind me,” she said. “I sleep in the pantry. I’ll stay out of your way.”
He did not stay the full week.
5. The “Eco-Friendly” Resort With No Walls
Maria booked a luxury eco-resort. The website didn’t mention that each room was literally missing two walls, open to the jungle.
She slept with one eye open and a stick “in case of monkeys.”
6. The Hotel That Forgot It Was Abandoned
Trevor pulled into a roadside hotel on a long drive.
Lights were on, music played softly in the lobby—
but every room door was wide open, the beds unmade, and no one was there.
He didn’t stay to ask questions.
7. The Honeymoon Suite That Was… Not Romantic
Emily and Matt checked into their honeymoon suite only to discover a framed photo of another couple still on the nightstand—
and a handwritten note that read, “We’ll come back for this.”
8. The “Oceanfront” Apartment—Technically True
Jessica paid extra for an oceanfront room.
She didn’t expect the waves to literally splash onto the balcony.
At 3 a.m., the tide reached her door.
9. The Bathroom That Applauded
Andrew discovered that every time he flushed the toilet, the old plumbing caused a sound like a crowd cheering.
It was funny—
until it happened at 2 a.m. on its own.
10. The Hotel Cat That Watched Him Sleep
At a countryside B&B, Leo woke up to a large gray cat sitting on his chest, staring directly into his eyes.
The owner later admitted, “Ah yes, she likes to warn guests about things.”
He didn’t ask what things.
11. The Mirror That Didn’t Reflect Quite Right
Ava noticed that her reflection in the hotel bathroom mirror lagged just a fraction of a second behind her movements.
She stopped brushing her teeth immediately.
12. The Resort With the Secret Midnight Song
Every night at exactly 12:17 a.m., Elena heard faint singing echoing from somewhere outside her window.
When she asked staff, they insisted the resort had “no music after 10.”
But another guest whispered, “Don’t open the curtains if you hear it.”
13. The “Complimentary Breakfast” That Fought Back
Mark reached for a croissant at the hotel buffet—
and the croissant reached back.
A giant cockroach had burrowed underneath.
He skipped breakfast permanently.
