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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Amazing View Of Fjord And Mountains Glamping Birdbox. Forde, Vestland Fylke, Norway
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
Hope it has 3 months of supplies, so I can cosy up and stay all winter.
Nice try AirBnB. You're not fooling anyone with this promotional "50 fantastic listings"; of the other 4million+ there's at least 2million deluded hosts that charge twice hotel rates for dodgy houses.
Eco Bamboo House. Abiansemal, Bali, Indonesia
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.
Unique And Secluded Airship With Breathtaking Highland Views. Drimnin, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Windmill. Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel - Açores, Portugal
Breathtaking Mountain Views In Cozy Birdbox. Gaular, Sogn Og Fjordane, Norway
MOUNTAIN BIRDBOXES ARE SOMETHING I NEVER KNEW EXISTED BUT SO DESPERATELY WANT
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.
The Kellogg Doolittle House. Joshua Tree, California, United States
Anemomilos. Volimes, Greece
Hideout Beehive. Selat, Bali, Indonesia
This is one of my personal favourites. I love how the home incorporates so many natural elements.
Traditional Navajo Home. Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah, United States
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.
Earth House. Ljutomer, Slovenia
Bedrock Homestead Full Cave. Boulder, Utah, United States
The Bloomhouse, One-Of-A-Kind-Of-Unbelievable. Austin, Texas, United States
The more I look at this house, the more I love and hate it, simultaneously... My brain is totally at war.
Uniquely Designed Organic Nature House. Brålanda, Västra Götalands Län, Sweden
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."
Gulet Villa Calypso. Kaş, Antalya, Turkey
Modern Masterpiece - Invisible House. Joshua Tree, California, United States
Yellow Submarine. Marton, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
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."
The Wonderinn Mirrored Glass Cabin. Rælingen, Akershus, Norway
Casona Sforza, Hot Tub Master Suite. Santa María Colotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Romantic 1 Bedroom Brand New Condo. Troncones, Guerrero, Mexico
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!
Alianz Loft. San Roque De Barva, Heredia, Costa Rica
Gaudí Style House. La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Hideout Horizon - Eco Bamboo Home. Selat, Bali, Indonesia
Skylodge Adventure Suites. Urubamba, Peru
Villa Akasha - Bio-Architected Eco Dome. Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
I love how when you step inside it's like stepping into another world.
UFO Futuro-Styled Flying Saucer. Redberth, United Kingdom
Off-Grid Adobe Dome Near Big Bend. Terlingua, Texas, United States
Bamboo Villa. Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia
Semi-Open Bamboo Bungalow With Hammock Net. Pecatu, Bali, Indonesia
Young Wild And Tree(house). East Point, Georgia, United States
Glass Pavilion At The Edge Of The Forest With View. Obergoms VS, Wallis, Switzerland
I feel like I would wake up, look out the window, and make eye contact with a large animal
Tuff Cliff Cave House. Cotignac, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'azur, France
That is oddly charming inside, however, I can only image carrying groceries up all those steps.
Leafy Greens Chiangmai: Mushroom House. Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Aloe Ecological Boutique Villas. Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand
Nacpan Beach Glamping, Ocean View Room. El Nido, Philippines
Moon Conker, Unique Riverside Tree Pod. Llanafan-Fawr, Wales, United Kingdom
Turtle Rooms, Amazing Place. Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Special Overnight Stay In A Mill. Tietjerk, Friesland, Netherlands
The Pink House. Tiptree, Essex, United Kingdom
When I look at this place my brain automatically starts playing, "I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world."
Eco Bamboo Home. Selat, Bali, Indonesia
The Best Part Of Zaltbommel. Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands
The Shack Tree House. Guyonvelle, Grand Est, France
Unique Stay At The Crane. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Crestone Hobbitat. Crestone, Colorado, United States
Luxury Suite Overlooking The Wadden Sea. Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands
True Cold War Relic Atlas F Missile Silo / Bunker. Roswell, New Mexico, United States
Guitar House - Symphony Resort. Râșnov Romacril, Județul Brașov, Romania
hmmm. why is the neck so short??? otherwise it's really nice.
Cabane Jacuzzi "Plume". Rosoy-En-Multien, France
Earth Conker, Unique Living Pod. Llanafan-Fawr, Wales, United Kingdom
Ring House - Floating In The Woods. Kitasaku-Gun Karuizawa-Chō, Japan
Crystal Peak Lookout. Fernwood, Idaho, United States
Emperor Wilhelm Station. Gumniska Małe, Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Poland
Treehouse Goldsworthy. Halle, Gelderland, Netherlands
Cozy Nordic Iglucabin With Exceptional Seaview. Põhja-Tallinna, Harju Maakond, Estonia
Artist's Tower On The Sea. Bocas Town, Provincia De Bocas Del Toro, Panama
The Grand Tiki. Key West, Florida, United States
The Double Bubble. Saint-Calixte, Québec, Canada
Cliff Dweller. Campton, Kentucky, United States
Cow Shed: Daisy At Easton Farm Park. Woodbridge, United Kingdom
Trang An Lamia Bungalow - Bamboo Treehouse. Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Heavot Caves, The Valley View, Fairy Tale. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Unique Sumatran Karo House. Kuta Utara, Bali, Indonesia
Barn Stay In A Hedge Maze Free-Range Chicken Farm. Tambon Khao Hin Son, Chang Wat Chachoengsao, Thailand
Hobbit Cottage. Cedar City, Utah, United States
Container Suite. Suspended Between Land And Sea. Terrasini, Sicilia, Italy
Architektower. Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany
Eagle's Watch Malibu. Malibu, California, United States
Spaceship Destination. Brush Prairie, Washington, United States
Luxury Apartment. Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
The Brandy Bus, Glamping In A Quiet Paradise. Nairobi, Kenya
Leafy Greens Chiangmai: Mushroom M3. Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Makalele Eclipse Family Suite. West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Unique "Earthouse" Retreat With Spring-Fed Creek. Springfield, Missouri, United States
The Little Red Trolley. Castaic, California, United States
Leafy Greens Chiangmai. Snail Dome. Tambon Chang Phueak, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand
Naturalist Boudoir. Lumberton, Texas, United States
A Healthy Earthen House Built Only With Clay And Pine. Seongsan-Myeon, South Korea
La Redonda. Jalpan De Serra, Querétaro, Mexico
Pirate Ship Adventure Cabin. Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, United States
Off The Grid And Forty Feet Up. Tiller, Oregon, United States
Contemporary Synthetic House In The Nature Of Gokayama. Nanto, Toyama, Japan
It frustrates me that these horizontal boards aren't shelves for a mighty book collection.
A Modern Off Grid Cabin At Shash Dine. Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Geodome Private Peaceful Getaway Near Lake Travis. Leander, Texas, United States
Tree-House Experience On A River. Panama
The Boot - Fairytale Accommodation. Nelson, New Zealand
Unique Glamping Experience. Sutton, England, United Kingdom
Acusa Seca Cave House. Artenara, Canarias, Spain
Authentic Cave Experience In Petra. Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate, Jordan
Sleeping Among The Sheep In Tiny Winehouse. Zennewijnen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Jeepney Camper - Glamping In Tanay, Rizal. Tanay, Calabarzon, Philippines
O'Connor Beach Resort. Cabangan, Central Luzon, Philippines
Gypsy Wagon In The Green Kempen. Ravels, Vlaanderen, Belgium
Micro-House On The Banks Of Tessungåe. Tinn Austbygd, Vestfold Og Telemark, Norway
Forest Garden Yurts. Galena, Missouri, United States
Celebrity La Jolla Estate: Tennis Court + Heated Pool. San Diego, California, United States
Sacred Geometree House. Montezuma, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Playroom Kids' Pool Villa. Buk-Myeon, Gapyeong-Gun, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Nest, Atypical Accommodation For 2. Tournai, Belgium
Conestoga Wagon On Dude Ranch Near Las Vegas. Sandy Valley, Nevada, United States
Underground Hobbit Hole. Del Norte County, California, United States
Unique Design Contemporary Home. Warren, Vermont, United States
Magical Austin Hobbit House - Seclude With Hot Tub. Austin, Texas, United States
Treehouse Canopy Room: Permaculture Farm. Miami, Florida, United States
Western Saloon With Teton Views. Tetonia, Idaho, United States
Guard Tower Suite. Joshua Tree, California, United States
Dome Sweet Dome. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Luxury Shelter. Hasle, Denmark
Foresteria Cason 100% Immersed In Nature. Marano Lagunare, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
This is air bnb should be - not hoarding regular apartments until there is no afforable housing left.
Came to say the same thing. They should be restricted in residential neighborhoods where they drive up housing costs
Load More Replies...Bloody air bnb. So $125 per night and $400 cleaning fee, $30 booking fee and $800 make up a fee?
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...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.
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.
No. Don't support air bnb and stop showing articles like this. It's ripping people off, ruining the housing industry, and widening the wealth gap.
This is air bnb should be - not hoarding regular apartments until there is no afforable housing left.
Came to say the same thing. They should be restricted in residential neighborhoods where they drive up housing costs
Load More Replies...Bloody air bnb. So $125 per night and $400 cleaning fee, $30 booking fee and $800 make up a fee?
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...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.
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.
No. Don't support air bnb and stop showing articles like this. It's ripping people off, ruining the housing industry, and widening the wealth gap.