Planning a group getaway sounds exciting until everyone starts comparing hotel prices. At $200 per room, a weekend trip with ten or twenty friends can quickly turn into a four-figure expense before you’ve paid for food, entertainment, or transportation.

But what if you could trade those ordinary hotel rooms for an entire historic mansion, complete with antique furnishings and perhaps a ghost story or two? Across America, historic homes and allegedly haunted properties offer overnight accommodations that can make surprisingly good financial sense for groups.

Some allow guests to reserve an entire house, splitting the cost among friends or family members. Others provide luxurious mansion-style accommodations that transform a simple overnight stay into an unforgettable experience.

Here’s why historic haunted mansions deserve a closer look when planning your next group adventure.

Why Book a Haunted Mansion Instead of Several Hotel Rooms?

The biggest advantage is simple: splitting the cost.…