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The right accommodation is a crucial element of a successful trip. However, finding something that has all the amenities you need and is not too noisy, too remote, too small, too big, too rustic, too sophisticated, or too expensive is difficult. Unless you're willing to compromise. Especially on the last part.
To remind us that their hosts offer more than just a place to sleep and store our stuff, the staff at Airbnb compiled the best listings on their platform. From a bamboo house in Bali to an underground missile launch facility in New Mexico, continue scrolling to check them out.
(If you want to book these properties, click on the links below the pictures. They're fully functioning!)
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#1
Amazing View Of Fjord And Mountains Glamping Birdbox. Forde, Vestland Fylke, Norway
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I would be a very happy person to wake up to those views! It is around pretty darn pricey though for glamping at around $339 USD per night
Clearly sunny 2 years ago
Hope it has 3 months of supplies, so I can cosy up and stay all winter.
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#2
Eco Bamboo House. Abiansemal, Bali, Indonesia
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
This actually looks really beautiful and relaxing. It is $350.00 USD a night, which isnât as much as I thought it would be.
XanthippeâWulfđšđŠ đŹđ§ 2 years ago
This place is soooooo relaxing. If this is the one I'm thinking of, we have stayed here, it's called Aura house. We also stayed in a similar place in Karangasem called the Hideout Definitely worth it, but we are big fans of Baliâ€ïž
Isa 2 years ago
Just a question...how about bugs and other not so inviting animals? Looks wonderful but the idea of bugs...
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As calm as these properties might look, the platform's users are currently uneasy. Whispers of an apocalyptic "Airbnbust" have spread online among short-term-rental hosts facing empty booking calendars, stiff competition, and tumbling earnings. The shift has sparked fears of an irreversible slide in the business and a broader economic slowdown.
And when you look at the numbers, you get a similar picture. Of the 1.2 million Airbnb listings in the US, 62% have been added since 2020, according to a chart that Jamie Lane, the vice president of research at the short-term-rental analytics firm AirDNA, tweeted on October 18.
#3
Unique And Secluded Airship With Breathtaking Highland Views. Drimnin, Scotland, United Kingdom
#4
The Windmill. Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel - Açores, Portugal
#5
Breathtaking Mountain Views In Cozy Birdbox. Gaular, Sogn Og Fjordane, Norway
Percabeth Forever (she/her) 2 years ago
MOUNTAIN BIRDBOXES ARE SOMETHING I NEVER KNEW EXISTED BUT SO DESPERATELY WANT
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I do love this idea of the birdbox. I can be surrounded by nature and all of its beauty while curled up with a hot mug of tea after a long day of hiking.
Perfumista Perfumista 2 years ago
As long as it is someplace hikers could not be going past and I want to be woken as soon as the sun comes up (granted late there if they have snow), I do not see any shades. Perhaps they have those windows that go opaque when you flip a switch.
Aboredpanda 2 years ago
No shades and no opaque windows, but you'd have no people around in the evening so it wouldn't matter anyway and lights out mean complete darkness inside during the winter half of the year.
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2WheelTravlr 2 years ago
The company also sells an outhouse with a composting toilet inside. The actual Birdbox fits only the bed and a few chairs.
Load More Replies...An abundance of long-term bookings due to loosened travel restrictions and remote-work policies spoiled newcomers who joined during the Airbnb boom.
Even if bookings stalled and the hosts were relying on the Airbnb income to cover the mortgage, those hosts still had a safety net because home prices were going up; they could sell and still come out on top.
But now, home-price appreciation has slowed and, in a few places across the US, home prices are actually falling. That puts people who invested in short-term in a tough position.
#6
The Kellogg Doolittle House. Joshua Tree, California, United States
MonicaChicagoGal 2 years ago
All I can do is dream WAY to expensive for my pockets..
Load More Replies... Percabeth Forever (she/her) 2 years ago
Haha đ that made me laugh out loud
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Teresa Spanics 2 years ago
Another place that I would consider having built when I win the lottery!
#7
Anemomilos. Volimes, Greece
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
This is really gorgeous. Imagine waking up to that view in the morning.
#8
Hideout Beehive. Selat, Bali, Indonesia
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
This is one of my personal favourites. I love how the home incorporates so many natural elements.
#9
Traditional Navajo Home. Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah, United States
Marcos Valencia 2 years ago
It looks like there is more wood in this house than in the entire region.
However, the distress over the idea of a downturn ignores a conflicting and undeniable reality: as a whole, the short-term rental business is bigger than ever. Some operators are thriving like never before.
The number of nights booked at US short-term rentals reached a record high in 2022, as did total revenue, according to AirDNA, which tracks properties listed on the vacation-rental sites Airbnb and Vrbo.
#10
Earth House. Ljutomer, Slovenia
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Now I can finally live out my hobbit dreams in style by eating second breakfast and elevenses while taking in a gorgeous view.
Nikole 2 years ago
The sloped ceilings bother me greatly. And hello fellow Chicago lady!
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#11
Bedrock Homestead Full Cave. Boulder, Utah, United States
QuirkyKittyGirl 2 years ago
The furniture is much too modern and throws the organic vibe of the cave completely off. IMHO
#12
The Bloomhouse, One-Of-A-Kind-Of-Unbelievable. Austin, Texas, United States
Marcos Valencia 2 years ago
The more I look at this house, the more I love and hate it, simultaneously... My brain is totally at war.
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
Now that you mention it, I like it. I like things that are strange and unusual. I myself am strange and unusual. -Lydia Deetz
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You Should Do Nothing with the Fence 2 years ago
Last photo looks like part of the spinal column...vertebrae.
astral slug (he/she/they) 2 years ago
do you ever look at a house and think "wow, that looks like it was made because the architect wanted to f**k a building"?
#13
Uniquely Designed Organic Nature House. BrÄlanda, VÀstra Götalands LÀn, Sweden
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago (edited)
I think this is my favorite. You can be outside while still being inside!
BoredGrandma 2 years ago
I truly love this design! A house inside a greenhouse inside a house. I would never go outside with bugs again.
Captain Kyra 2 years ago
This is the only way I could ever live in a cold climate and I am completely in love with it.
While writing his latest book, The Airbnb Way, psychologist-turned-author Joseph Michelli and his four-person team interviewed hundreds of hosts and guests in 11 countries.
Their research also included stays in treehouses, yurts, and dozens of other impressive listings, and revealed that good hosts deliver memorable experiences because they are really plugged into what guests want. Having said that, Michelli believes not every guest wants the same thing and that it's also pretty important.
"Most of the time, hosts (and guests) want a clean environment, and they want someone to care that they're there," he said. "How that's demonstrated varies, but I think they want people to be responsive and to try to guide them ... It's why they think many hotels have lost their souls, and there's an absence of human connection. I think most hosts get it."
#14
Gulet Villa Calypso. KaĆ, Antalya, Turkey
Sheila Stamey 2 years ago (edited)
I just had this idea. How cool would it be if on a boat, ( sail or yacht) instead of the extra cargo, you built the deck chairs in with extra functionality? With the ability to shutter-fold to the deck for security, but at only 1-2 " additional height and that would hold the cushions when stowed. I could see this being a flat to the deck thing because of the easier retro fit , or "counter sunk" when the boat is built.
#15
Modern Masterpiece - Invisible House. Joshua Tree, California, United States
Gin. No tonic 2 years ago
Reflective windows help, but there is no insulation of the roof. It's like an oven in the desert.
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Captain Kyra 2 years ago
This was featured in Vacation Homes on Netflix, it is cleverly designed with a large amount of solar power and it stays relatively cool. Also those reflective windows filter most of the heat
#16
Yellow Submarine. Marton, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
Yes. A novel idea, but I'm not sure I'd want to stay there.
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Percabeth Forever (she/her) 2 years ago
Donât think I love the colors(outside and inside) but LOVE the design!
Janine Adlam 2 years ago
I was going to add this one if it wasn't already on here. It's on my wishlist
#17
Studio Lakefront 2nd-Floor. Placencia, St, Belize
"At a macro level, I think hosting may be one of the most noble things we can do," Michelli said. "In a world where there is a lot of division, hostility, and cynicism, I think being able to welcome people into an environment we’ve created for them—and doing so without prejudice and judgment, hopefully learning from and sharing with others—is an incredibly noble phenomenon."
#18
The Wonderinn Mirrored Glass Cabin. RĂŠlingen, Akershus, Norway
#19
Casona Sforza, Hot Tub Master Suite. Santa MarĂa Colotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Teresa Spanics 2 years ago
And another place I would consider having built when I win the lottery!
#20
Romantic 1 Bedroom Brand New Condo. Troncones, Guerrero, Mexico
#21
Veluvana Bali - Owl Bamboo House. Sidemen, Bali, Indonesia
In its shareholder letter, Airbnb said it’s seeing continued strong demand at the start of 2023. The company said revenue in the first quarter will be between $1.75 billion and $1.82 billion, above the $1.69 billion expected by analysts polled by Refinitiv.
And the properties we see in the pictures are definitely contributing!
#22
Alianz Loft. San Roque De Barva, Heredia, Costa Rica
#23
GaudĂ Style House. La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
GaudĂ's architecture is so much more beautiful and organic than this.
#24
Hideout Horizon - Eco Bamboo Home. Selat, Bali, Indonesia
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Sigh, I need to save up money to travel all of these stunning places.
Olivia The Cloud 2 years ago
Why does Bali Indonesia have the prettiest, most breathtakingly gorgeous Airbnbs!
#25
Skylodge Adventure Suites. Urubamba, Peru
Lisa Shealy 2 years ago
Acrophobia to the nth degree. Just looking at this takes my breath away..........
Florence O'Grady 2 years ago
If I had the money and time, would I stay in this place? YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!
#26
Villa Akasha - Bio-Architected Eco Dome. Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
KittyGotClaws 2 years ago
I love how when you step inside it's like stepping into another world.
#27
UFO Futuro-Styled Flying Saucer. Redberth, United Kingdom
eame 2 years ago
lol.. that's for the young folks. I'm not getting up in the night to pee and stumbling down those stairs
đ§¶đčđđ„đđ đđđđ„đ„đđŁđȘĄ 2 years ago
This one was in the commercial wasn't it?
#28
Off-Grid Adobe Dome Near Big Bend. Terlingua, Texas, United States
#29
Bamboo Villa. Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia
#30
Semi-Open Bamboo Bungalow With Hammock Net. Pecatu, Bali, Indonesia
#31
Young Wild And Tree(house). East Point, Georgia, United States
#32
Glass Pavilion At The Edge Of The Forest With View. Obergoms VS, Wallis, Switzerland
#33
Tuff Cliff Cave House. Cotignac, Provence-Alpes-CĂŽte D'azur, France
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
That is oddly charming inside, however, I can only image carrying groceries up all those steps.
#34
Leafy Greens Chiangmai: Mushroom House. Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
#35
Aloe Ecological Boutique Villas. Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Perfect. All I need to know now is the location of the nearest restaurant that serves khao soi.
#36
Nacpan Beach Glamping, Ocean View Room. El Nido, Philippines
#37
Moon Conker, Unique Riverside Tree Pod. Llanafan-Fawr, Wales, United Kingdom
#38
Turtle Rooms, Amazing Place. Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
#39
Special Overnight Stay In A Mill. Tietjerk, Friesland, Netherlands
Willem Oosterhof 2 years ago (edited)
Only15 km from my home as the Crow flies. This was not a recreated windmill, this was a actual working mill. 120 years old. I actually see this windmill regularly from afar but never knew you could sleep there.
#40
The Pink House. Tiptree, Essex, United Kingdom
Brittania Kelli 2 years ago (edited)
When I look at this place my brain automatically starts playing, "I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world."
Additional Panic 2 years ago
I have to admit I HATE this, it looks so tacky and makes my eyes water
#41
Eco Bamboo Home. Selat, Bali, Indonesia
Nikole 2 years ago
*bali tourism bureau people monitoring this article high five*
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The Best Part Of Zaltbommel. Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
If it were my house, I'd make a gigantic braid from rope and hang it from a top floor window.
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#43
The Shack Tree House. Guyonvelle, Grand Est, France
#44
Unique Stay At The Crane. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Kat Min 2 years ago
Hot in the summer and cold in winter and probably a nightmare to get to the loo but I do like it
Jerusalem Cat Syndrome 2 years ago
Why do people keep assuming that architects don't take the weather into consideration when they design buildings?
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Crestone Hobbitat. Crestone, Colorado, United States
#46
Luxury Suite Overlooking The Wadden Sea. Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands
Willem Oosterhof 2 years ago
But the view outside is amazing. Furthermore you could hop the ferry there to the islands of Vlieland and Terschelling from there.
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True Cold War Relic Atlas F Missile Silo / Bunker. Roswell, New Mexico, United States
#48
Guitar House - Symphony Resort. RĂąÈnov Romacril, JudeÈul BraÈov, Romania
astral slug (he/she/they) 2 years ago
hmmm. why is the neck so short??? otherwise it's really nice.
#49
Cabane Jacuzzi "Plume". Rosoy-En-Multien, France
#50
Earth Conker, Unique Living Pod. Llanafan-Fawr, Wales, United Kingdom
#52
Crystal Peak Lookout. Fernwood, Idaho, United States
#53
Emperor Wilhelm Station. Gumniska MaĆe, WarmiĆsko-Mazurskie, Poland
#54
Treehouse Goldsworthy. Halle, Gelderland, Netherlands
#55
Cozy Nordic Iglucabin With Exceptional Seaview. PÔhja-Tallinna, Harju Maakond, Estonia
#56
Artist's Tower On The Sea. Bocas Town, Provincia De Bocas Del Toro, Panama
#57
The Grand Tiki. Key West, Florida, United States
#58
The Double Bubble. Saint-Calixte, Québec, Canada
#59
Cliff Dweller. Campton, Kentucky, United States
#63
Unique Sumatran Karo House. Kuta Utara, Bali, Indonesia
#64
Barn Stay In A Hedge Maze Free-Range Chicken Farm. Tambon Khao Hin Son, Chang Wat Chachoengsao, Thailand
#65
Hobbit Cottage. Cedar City, Utah, United States
#66
Container Suite. Suspended Between Land And Sea. Terrasini, Sicilia, Italy
#68
Eagle's Watch Malibu. Malibu, California, United States
#69
Spaceship Destination. Brush Prairie, Washington, United States
#72
The Brandy Bus, Glamping In A Quiet Paradise. Nairobi, Kenya
#73
Leafy Greens Chiangmai: Mushroom M3. Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
#75
Unique "Earthouse" Retreat With Spring-Fed Creek. Springfield, Missouri, United States
#76
The Little Red Trolley. Castaic, California, United States
#77
Leafy Greens Chiangmai. Snail Dome. Tambon Chang Phueak, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand
#81
La Redonda. Jalpan De Serra, Querétaro, Mexico
#82
Pirate Ship Adventure Cabin. Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, United States
#83
Off The Grid And Forty Feet Up. Tiller, Oregon, United States
#84
Contemporary Synthetic House In The Nature Of Gokayama. Nanto, Toyama, Japan
Captain Kyra 2 years ago
It frustrates me that these horizontal boards aren't shelves for a mighty book collection.
#86
Geodome Private Peaceful Getaway Near Lake Travis. Leander, Texas, United States
#88
The Boot - Fairytale Accommodation. Nelson, New Zealand
#89
Unique Glamping Experience. Sutton, England, United Kingdom
#94
O'Connor Beach Resort. Cabangan, Central Luzon, Philippines
#97
Forest Garden Yurts. Galena, Missouri, United States
#98
Celebrity La Jolla Estate: Tennis Court + Heated Pool. San Diego, California, United States
#99
Sacred Geometree House. Montezuma, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
#102
Conestoga Wagon On Dude Ranch Near Las Vegas. Sandy Valley, Nevada, United States
#103
Underground Hobbit Hole. Del Norte County, California, United States
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What do you think ?
Alecto76 2 years ago
This is air bnb should be - not hoarding regular apartments until there is no afforable housing left.
Dr M 2 years ago
Came to say the same thing. They should be restricted in residential neighborhoods where they drive up housing costs
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Dianellian 2 years ago
Bloody air bnb. So $125 per night and $400 cleaning fee, $30 booking fee and $800 make up a fee?
Marcellus II 2 years ago
No no no, that's the other 4million properties on their website. THESE 50 are fantastic, honest! Forget the other millions and their deluded hosts, look at these 50! Look here! Look!! ... Is it working? Have you forgotten the few (million) overcharging ones? Do you now remember AirBnB is fantastic? Job done!
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I know that a lot of people really seem to dislike Air BNB, but perhaps I've had a very different experience in Europe and the United Kingdom. If you taken the time to thoroughly conduct your research and read the reviews, you can find some really affordable and gorgeous places to stay in Europe and the United Kingdom. I have not tried AirBNB in the United States yet so I cannot speak for it.
Cerridwn d'Wyse 2 years ago
A hard no to everything that's in the trees. no tree houses for this gal. I don't mind some of the odd shaped or the science fictiony one's.
Alecto76 2 years ago
This is air bnb should be - not hoarding regular apartments until there is no afforable housing left.
Dr M 2 years ago
Came to say the same thing. They should be restricted in residential neighborhoods where they drive up housing costs
Load More Replies... Dianellian 2 years ago
Bloody air bnb. So $125 per night and $400 cleaning fee, $30 booking fee and $800 make up a fee?
Marcellus II 2 years ago
No no no, that's the other 4million properties on their website. THESE 50 are fantastic, honest! Forget the other millions and their deluded hosts, look at these 50! Look here! Look!! ... Is it working? Have you forgotten the few (million) overcharging ones? Do you now remember AirBnB is fantastic? Job done!
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I know that a lot of people really seem to dislike Air BNB, but perhaps I've had a very different experience in Europe and the United Kingdom. If you taken the time to thoroughly conduct your research and read the reviews, you can find some really affordable and gorgeous places to stay in Europe and the United Kingdom. I have not tried AirBNB in the United States yet so I cannot speak for it.
Cerridwn d'Wyse 2 years ago
A hard no to everything that's in the trees. no tree houses for this gal. I don't mind some of the odd shaped or the science fictiony one's.
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