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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.

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#1

Amazing View Of Fjord And Mountains Glamping Birdbox. Forde, Vestland Fylke, Norway

Amazing View Of Fjord And Mountains Glamping Birdbox. Forde, Vestland Fylke, Norway

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Eco Bamboo House. Abiansemal, Bali, Indonesia

Eco Bamboo House. Abiansemal, Bali, Indonesia

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's absolutely gorgeous. But all I can think of is the mosquitoes. How does one deal with the mosquitoes??

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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

Unique And Secluded Airship With Breathtaking Highland Views. Drimnin, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Windmill. Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel - Açores, Portugal

The Windmill. Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel - Açores, Portugal

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Breathtaking Mountain Views In Cozy Birdbox. Gaular, Sogn Og Fjordane, Norway

Breathtaking Mountain Views In Cozy Birdbox. Gaular, Sogn Og Fjordane, Norway

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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.

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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

The Kellogg Doolittle House. Joshua Tree, California, United States

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#8

Hideout Beehive. Selat, Bali, Indonesia

Hideout Beehive. Selat, Bali, Indonesia

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of my personal favourites. I love how the home incorporates so many natural elements.

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#9

Traditional Navajo Home. Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah, United States

Traditional Navajo Home. Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah, United States

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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

Earth House. Ljutomer, Slovenia

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#11

Bedrock Homestead Full Cave. Boulder, Utah, United States

Bedrock Homestead Full Cave. Boulder, Utah, United States

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#12

The Bloomhouse, One-Of-A-Kind-Of-Unbelievable. Austin, Texas, United States

The Bloomhouse, One-Of-A-Kind-Of-Unbelievable. Austin, Texas, United States

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The more I look at this house, the more I love and hate it, simultaneously... My brain is totally at war.

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Uniquely Designed Organic Nature House. Brålanda, Västra Götalands Län, Sweden

Uniquely Designed Organic Nature House. Brålanda, Västra Götalands Län, Sweden

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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. Kaş, Antalya, Turkey

Gulet Villa Calypso. Kaş, Antalya, Turkey

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#15

Modern Masterpiece - Invisible House. Joshua Tree, California, United States

Modern Masterpiece - Invisible House. Joshua Tree, California, United States

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Yellow Submarine. Marton, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Yellow Submarine. Marton, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

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#17

Studio Lakefront 2nd-Floor. Placencia, St, Belize

Studio Lakefront 2nd-Floor. Placencia, St, Belize

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"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. Rælingen, Akershus, Norway

The Wonderinn Mirrored Glass Cabin. Rælingen, Akershus, Norway

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#19

Casona Sforza, Hot Tub Master Suite. Santa María Colotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico

Casona Sforza, Hot Tub Master Suite. Santa María Colotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico

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Romantic 1 Bedroom Brand New Condo. Troncones, Guerrero, Mexico

Romantic 1 Bedroom Brand New Condo. Troncones, Guerrero, Mexico

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Veluvana Bali - Owl Bamboo House. Sidemen, Bali, Indonesia

Veluvana Bali - Owl Bamboo House. Sidemen, Bali, Indonesia

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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

Alianz Loft. San Roque De Barva, Heredia, Costa Rica

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#23

Gaudí Style House. La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Gaudí Style House. La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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Hideout Horizon - Eco Bamboo Home. Selat, Bali, Indonesia

Hideout Horizon - Eco Bamboo Home. Selat, Bali, Indonesia

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#25

Skylodge Adventure Suites. Urubamba, Peru

Skylodge Adventure Suites. Urubamba, Peru

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Villa Akasha - Bio-Architected Eco Dome. Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Villa Akasha - Bio-Architected Eco Dome. Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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#27

UFO Futuro-Styled Flying Saucer. Redberth, United Kingdom

UFO Futuro-Styled Flying Saucer. Redberth, United Kingdom

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lol.. that's for the young folks. I'm not getting up in the night to pee and stumbling down those stairs

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#28

Off-Grid Adobe Dome Near Big Bend. Terlingua, Texas, United States

Off-Grid Adobe Dome Near Big Bend. Terlingua, Texas, United States

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Bamboo Villa. Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia

Bamboo Villa. Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia

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Semi-Open Bamboo Bungalow With Hammock Net. Pecatu, Bali, Indonesia

Semi-Open Bamboo Bungalow With Hammock Net. Pecatu, Bali, Indonesia

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#31

Young Wild And Tree(house). East Point, Georgia, United States

Young Wild And Tree(house). East Point, Georgia, United States

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#32

Glass Pavilion At The Edge Of The Forest With View. Obergoms VS, Wallis, Switzerland

Glass Pavilion At The Edge Of The Forest With View. Obergoms VS, Wallis, Switzerland

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like I would wake up, look out the window, and make eye contact with a large animal

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#33

Tuff Cliff Cave House. Cotignac, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'azur, France

Tuff Cliff Cave House. Cotignac, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'azur, France

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is oddly charming inside, however, I can only image carrying groceries up all those steps.

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#34

Leafy Greens Chiangmai: Mushroom House. Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Leafy Greens Chiangmai: Mushroom House. Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Aloe Ecological Boutique Villas. Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand

Aloe Ecological Boutique Villas. Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand

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Nacpan Beach Glamping, Ocean View Room. El Nido, Philippines

Nacpan Beach Glamping, Ocean View Room. El Nido, Philippines

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#37

Moon Conker, Unique Riverside Tree Pod. Llanafan-Fawr, Wales, United Kingdom

Moon Conker, Unique Riverside Tree Pod. Llanafan-Fawr, Wales, United Kingdom

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#38

Turtle Rooms, Amazing Place. Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Turtle Rooms, Amazing Place. Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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#39

Special Overnight Stay In A Mill. Tietjerk, Friesland, Netherlands

Special Overnight Stay In A Mill. Tietjerk, Friesland, Netherlands

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The Pink House. Tiptree, Essex, United Kingdom

The Pink House. Tiptree, Essex, United Kingdom

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I look at this place my brain automatically starts playing, "I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world."

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The Best Part Of Zaltbommel. Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands

The Best Part Of Zaltbommel. Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands

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#43

The Shack Tree House. Guyonvelle, Grand Est, France

The Shack Tree House. Guyonvelle, Grand Est, France

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Unique Stay At The Crane. Amsterdam, Netherlands

Unique Stay At The Crane. Amsterdam, Netherlands

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hot in the summer and cold in winter and probably a nightmare to get to the loo but I do like it

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#45

Crestone Hobbitat. Crestone, Colorado, United States

Crestone Hobbitat. Crestone, Colorado, United States

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#46

Luxury Suite Overlooking The Wadden Sea. Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands

Luxury Suite Overlooking The Wadden Sea. Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands

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#47

True Cold War Relic Atlas F Missile Silo / Bunker. Roswell, New Mexico, United States

True Cold War Relic Atlas F Missile Silo / Bunker. Roswell, New Mexico, United States

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#48

Guitar House - Symphony Resort. Râșnov Romacril, Județul Brașov, Romania

Guitar House - Symphony Resort. Râșnov Romacril, Județul Brașov, Romania

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Cabane Jacuzzi "Plume". Rosoy-En-Multien, France

Cabane Jacuzzi "Plume". Rosoy-En-Multien, France

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine having to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night!

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Earth Conker, Unique Living Pod. Llanafan-Fawr, Wales, United Kingdom

Earth Conker, Unique Living Pod. Llanafan-Fawr, Wales, United Kingdom

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