Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person can be daunting. Not knowing if youâll be accepted at your accommodation or safe in the city you are visiting can be off putting enough to deter any travel at all. Enter FabStayz. No guessing, no wondering, no anxiety, just fabulous! FabStayz is a resource that helps to ensure .
What is FabStayz?
FabStayz is an LGBTQ+safe travel company connecting queer travelers with verified ally and in the community hosts across the globe! Gone is the awkward check-in or âtraveling with a friendâ conversation, instead a hassle free experience getting you right into vacation mode.
What Sets FabStayz Apart?
What sets FabStayz apart from services like VRBO, Airbnb and Misterb&b is the inclusivity and the hosts. Host are local allies and fellow LGBTQ+ community members. This provides assurance that they know the area, LGBTQ+ offerings, and most importantly safety and security. You can enjoy your vacation worry free no matter if you’re gay, transgender, non-binary, lesbian, queer or bi. FabStayz is for everyone.
Where We Stayed
We had the opportunity to stay at in Marthasville, Missouri. Bank Haus as its name suggests was formerly Marthasville Bank. This unique stay is complete with not just one, but two bank vaults, original tin ceilings and moldings that make you feel like you stepped back in time.
The two-floor four bedroom behemoth sleeps twelve and offers all the finest amenities youâd expect in any vacation stay. The first level is completely handicap accessible (bathroom included). The shower is large – not something you find in every accommodation – complete with a seat.
The bank’s original crooked 100 year old steps take you up to the second floor where you can find three more bedrooms and a bathroom. There’s tons of natural light and original photography taken by the property’s owner hangs on the walls.
Right next door to Bank Haus sits . This bike-themed property is perfect for cyclists traversing down the historic Katy Trail looking for a place to lay their head on their journey.
It’s a one level house with one bedroom and one handicap accessible bathroom. This cozy property is dog-friendly and can sleep a total of five.
Exploring Missouri Wine Country
If youâve heard of Marthasville, Iâd be surprised! Itâs a very small town about an hour west of Saint Louis. As a small, seemingly conservative town, we werenât sure if it would be a safe place for us queer travelers, but thanks to our local resident ally FabHost Tyann, we knew weâd be safe to be ourselves.
Tyann was born and raised near Marthasville so she knows the ins and outs of the town and its history. And our gracious host, well she is a total boss in the short term rental sphere. In addition to running her rental empire, she is part of a woman-business owners group. When we arrived at Bank Haus, we found goodies from those local woman-owned businesses such as caramel covered treats from
When we arrived in Marthsville, Tyann arranged for us to take a succulent class at local gem, Hillermann Nursery. This massive nursery not only features every plant you can imagine with a well-versed staff to help you navigate but they also sell bottles of wine from the local wineries.
Following our class at Hillerman Nursery, we board a private bus for a tour of Missouri Wine Country. Tyann and her husband went on the tour with us. They arranged private socially distant tastings and provided insights about the area’s history.
Our tour started at Augusta Winery who dessert wine was true liquid candy. Next, we enjoyed dinner on the patio along with a private tasting at the gorgeous
Final Thoughts
Tyann graciously showed us the fine wines of Missouri Wine country and helped us tour the historic Marthasville and the Katy Trail which made our stay even more memorable. Bank Haus is just one of the many exciting stays in properties both nation and worldwide on FabStayz. Just goes to show you can bank on a good time with FabStayz.
When you travel as a queer person, you want to know that you are going to be safe. FabStayz is a way to ensure whether you are in a small town like Marthasville or a big city.
When you book with a FabFounder Host, you get a free gift with booking! Sip your coffee or tea and enjoy some delectable Stroopwafels and bask in your new Fab booking!
I am a FabStayz advisory council member so this is my first of what I hope is many trips with FabStayz! Where will we go with FabStayz next? Make sure you are following along to see!