Here Are Airbnb’s Top 10 Rentals in the Design Category
From a mirrored glass cabin in Norway to a sustainable bamboo treehouse in Bali, these design-forward rentals were saved more than any others.
From a mirrored glass cabin in Norway to a sustainable bamboo treehouse in Bali, these design-forward rentals were saved more than any others.
Since its founding over a decade ago, Airbnb has grown massively, shifting from a platform on which to find a place to sleep when you need it, to a platform that helps you find a place you absolutely must sleep in. That change has seen a notable continued focus on design, and last year, the company released a new search option called "categories," which allowed users to specifically search for "homes chosen for their iconic architecture and interiors." Now, Airbnb has released a list of its top 10 most sought after architecturally significant homes, and they aren’t anything like the rivers and lakes you’re used to.
This list is wide-ranging, with destinations as far reaching as Indonesia, Brazil, Norway, Italy, and Costa Rica. As different as they might seem—a woven bamboo treehouse secluded in a palm grove; a residence built into a cliff that resembles a quaint cabin—each ambitiously designed rental has the common thread of something the average person isn’t encountering in everyday life. Outside of what it might cost to get to these Airbnbs, you’ll be surprised at how affordable it can be to escape the ordinary for a just few nights.
A Contemporary Tiny Home in Lac-Beauport, Canada
Le MICA is a strikingly sleek tiny home located in the Maelström recreational forest, just 25 minutes from Old Quebec. It comprises two simple rectilinear forms stacked atop each other and inserted in an open "box" form that functions as a covered deck area and frames the panoramic views of Laurentian Park. Wood burning heaters in the living area and on the deck keep the home cozy, even in the depths of winter.
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Secluded in a grove of giant black palms on the banks of the River Ayung in Abiansemal, Indonesia, near Ubud, Aura House is a unique ecological home crafted almost entirely from bamboo. The design is by renowned Balinese architecture studio Ibuku who wove the bamboo material to evoke the structure of a bird’s nest—perfect for a romantic getaway or an adventure in nature.
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The woven architectural structure is open to the elements, seamlessly blending interior and exterior spaces so guests feel as if they are living in the trees. The home features two romantic en-suite bedrooms, a large living room, a small kitchen, and a private swimming pool with a view. The bespoke furniture and lighting throughout the house is also cleverly crafted from bamboo.
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