Airbnb’s most searched for stays around the world

Trip is back on the agenda, and those with wanderlust are busy planning their next trips with many users Airbnb’s wishlist feature to mark your next stays.

When it comes to where to stay, ads classified as unique properties are popular with travelers around the world.

The categories on Airbnb features barns, boats, trains, yurts, cabins and more, as nights booked at unique properties on the site have increased by approximately 50% globally since 2019.

Unique properties are also the top-ranked listings on the accommodation booking platform, with an average of 4.8 stars. Shepherd’s Huts, Barns and Trains have the best average reviews, but Tiny Houses are the most popular single listings with more than 2.5 million nights booked in 2021.

As far as future stays go, the treehouses lead the pack. A leafy residence in the boughs of a 400-year-old oak tree in East Point, Georgia tops Airbnb’s list of the world’s most sought-after unique stays.

We round up the 10 most popular properties and offer a taste of what travelers crave – ranging from a villa in a cave in Crete to a private room in a medieval Irish castle.

Scroll through the gallery above to see what the top 10 properties look like, or find them here:

1. Treehouse inside a 400-year-old oak tree in Georgia, USA

Nestled in a leafy neighborhood of East Point, Georgia is Airbnb’s most wanted single listing. the two story tree house sits in a 400-year-old tree and channels a rustic-chic vibe, and has plenty of modern touches to keep travelers happy. Guests can add luxury experiences such as a three-course meal cooked by a celebrity chef, an hour of live music from a violinist, or an on-site couples massage. There is also a hot tub and a huge outdoor space to relax.

2. Mushroom Dome Retreat in California, USA

Sleeping under a geodesic dome in this cozy retreat in Redwood Grove, California is a haven of serenity, where the only nighttime sounds you’ll hear are the chirping of crickets. Surrounded by trees, the semi-rustic cabin sleeps up to three people and has a small kitchen, lounging area and raised wooden deck, decorated with fairy lights. It’s officially a meditation area, and guests booking to stay also have access to the Paradise Suite, a bedroom inside the host’s unique home.

3. Redwood Treehouse in the Santa Cruz Mountains, USA

Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, this tree house has a real tree growing through the main living area and another in the bathroom. It features a wood-burning stove, homely rustic interiors and an outdoor hot tub for the ultimate forest bathing session. It is also surrounded by endless greenery, making it the perfect getaway for a nature getaway.

4. Ancient trullo in the countryside in Puglia, Italy

This old trullo is surrounded by panoramic views of the Italian Apulian countryside. The 300 year old building is typical of the traditional construction of this region of Puglia and the house overlooks a quiet valley with endless green views. Relax on a hammock, warm up by the wood-burning stove and stroll through the four acres of garden where olive, almond and cherry trees grow.

5. Historic Tour in Umbria, Italy

Check in this old tower in a protected area of ​​Italy that spans the Umbrian and Tuscan countryside. The rooms of this luxury stay are tastefully decorated and offer a view of Lake Trasimeno. It’s also an Airbnb Plus listing, which means it comes with “exceptional hospitality” and plenty of amenities like towels, hair dryers, and coffee makers. There is also a private garden and barbecue area. Guests visiting in the summer can cool off in a large swimming pool.

6. Luxury cave villa in Crete, Greece

Located inside an all-natural cave, this villa was previously a family home and then a storage place for agricultural products, but it has since been renovated and transformed into a fully equipped studio that can accommodate families of four. It channels Boho vibes and features a dining room, kitchenette, and queen bedroom, plus a large balcony with views of Kissamos Bay and the surrounding mountains.

7. Rainforest Treehouse in San Carlos, Costa Rica

Part of the Bio Thermales natural resort in San Carlos in Costa Rica, this tree house is located on 35 acres of organic rainforest. Nearby hot and cold natural springs bubble through the forest floor, laden with mineral-rich waters ideal for bathing. There is also a large swimming pool in a nearby meadow and a children’s pool for the little ones – who can stay at the Airbnb completely free of charge.

8. Dreamy treehouses in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Deep in the mountains of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand lies the DreamCaught tree house. You can relax amongst the surrounding natural beauty with its rolling hills and river views. A wraparound private terrace is the perfect place to watch the sunset, and if you stay more than three nights, you get a free Thai cooking class with the host.

9. Irish Castle in Galway, Ireland

This unique listing in Ireland is partly a medieval castle and partly a family home. Guests have private access to two floors consisting of a living room, kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom which is the tallest room in the old building. Dating back to the 1400s, the castle has been restored to its original state using traditional materials and is the perfect place to relax by the fireplace while visiting the west of Ireland.

10. Picturesque old church in Brandenburg, Germany

This rustic loft style stay in a former church is in East Germany. Located in Brandenburg, the 18th century red brick building was designed in typical Prussian style and overlooks the River Havel. Inside there is a barn-like apartment with 10 meter high ceilings and a wooden loft space. You will sleep in the gallery of the church, where the organ used to be.

Updated: July 28, 2022, 08:08