Elephant-Shaped House, and More of the World's Wildest Houses

Who says you have to leave the comfort of your home to see the world's most brilliant sights? Kick back and get clicking for the most fun (and affordable!) world tour you'll go on-without actually going anywhere. See all 10 Wild Houses at thisoldhouse.com

1. Pachyderm-Shaped Pad

Margate, NJ
James Vincent de Paul Lafferty, Jr., the original owner of Lucy the Elephant, thought his whimsical design might lure property buyers to his nearby land holdings back in the 1880s. She didn't, but some 130 years later, she's still awesome! Read more about Lucy


2. Beach House Party

Venice Beach, California
This Frank Gehry-designed beach house seems tame compared to the postmodern architect's curvilinear creations for the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Read more about The Norton Beach House

3. Teahouse Treehouse

Chino, Japan
Architect Terunobu Fujimori designed this house for his personal use in 2004-and he may not see too many eager visitors, for physical reasons. The treehouse teahouse rests on two chestnut trunks and is accessible only by propping up freestanding ladders. Read more about Tagasuki-an

More wild houses from thisoldhouse.com
Upside-Down House in Poland and more
Airplane House in Costa Rica and more
The Hobbit House in Wales and more