26 of the Coolest Airbnb Luxe Vacation Stays
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Yes, there's a luxury version of Airbnb, dubbed Airbnb Luxe, that offers luxury stays at unique places around the U.S. These homes are beautifully designed with exceptionally styled interiors and outdoor features. Properties include beachside villas, penthouses, ski chalets, estates, mountaintop retreats and more. A night’s stay can run anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars per night.
So, what makes an Airbnb property Luxe exactly? These properties must pass a 300-point inspection and vetting process and are expected to be meticulously maintained. Many are designed to host large groups or multiple families traveling together and are based in popular vacation spots.
One of the best advantages of Airbnb’s Luxe program is that guests are matched with a trip designer or concierge for the duration of their booking. The trip designer coordinates arrivals and departures and is available 24/7 to assist with any issues or to help improve the guest experience.
We came up with a list of our favorite Airbnb Luxe stays, ranging in price from $800 a night up to $5,000 — and trust us, they're truly remarkable.
26. Ocean Breeze
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Location: Kepalua, Maui, Hawaii
No. of guests: 6
No. of bedrooms: 3
Find it: Ocean Breeze
Why Ocean Breeze Is Worth the Splurge
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This cozy suite at the Kepalua Resort offers stunning views overlooking the Pacific and West Maui Mountains. The open-plan living area has comfortable sofas and armchairs for relaxing or watching TV. The fully equipped kitchen has a breakfast bar and an adjacent dining area that seats six people.
And let's not forget the balcony, which offers covered alfresco dining for six people and open-air sun loungers with a view out across green fairways. Guests can enjoy tennis, hiking, golf and beaches at the Kepalua Resort.
25. Villa De Lago
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Location: Glenbrook, Nevada
No. of guests: 8
No. of bedrooms: 4
Find it:Villa De Lago
Why Villa De Lago Is Worth the Splurge
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Villa De Lago is a modern two-story cabin on the shores of Lake Tahoe with a private dock. The main living room has oversized comfortable sofas, a massive stone fireplace and double-story lake views. A large deck at the front of the house has open-air dining and lounging areas with a BBQ grill.
The open living space inside has a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar and formal dining area that seats 10 people. There’s also a billiards room and sauna. This Luxe Airbnb is also all about location, providing easy access to local beaches and ski resorts.
24. Niuiki Oceanfront
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Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
No. of guests: 8
No. of bedrooms: 4
Find it:Niuiki Oceanfront
Why Niuiki Oceanfront Is Worth the Splurge
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This Oahu seafront villa has sweeping views across to Diamond Head, lush green lawns and a private jetty for swimming or kayaking. The house has a fully equipped kitchen with two dining areas and a living room with oversized, comfortable sofas and sea views.
A shaded outdoor seating area is perfect for having drinks while watching sunsets over the Pacific. The large outdoor area also has a pool, loungers and hot tub. The house is situated close to beaches, national parks and mountain hikes as well as just 20 minutes from downtown Honolulu.
23. Sunset Terrace
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Location: Palm Springs, California
No. of guests: 10
No. of bedrooms: 5
Find it:Sunset Terrace
Why Sunset Terrace Is Worth the Splurge
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Sunset Terrace is full of light and color and showcases the classic Palm Springs mid-century minimalist style. The fully equipped modern kitchen includes a breakfast bar and is adjacent to a formal dining room that seats 10. The landscaped yard has flagstone pathways, a saltwater pool, hot tub and sun loungers.
Dine alfresco, and enjoy drinks and sunset views on the rooftop terrace. The house is close to Indian Canyons, Palm Desert Joshua Tree National Park and three golf courses, and downtown Palm Springs is a short car ride away.
22. Classic Mid-Century
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Location: Los Angeles, California
No. of guests: 5
No. of bedrooms: 3
Find it:Classic Mid-Century
Why Classic Mid-Century Is Worth the Splurge
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The Classic Mid-Century house sits high up Laurel Canyon, with a spectacular view over Los Angeles toward the Pacific. The extensive outdoor area around the house has a free-form pool, hot tub, lounging area with heater and firepit for colder nights as well as a barbecue grill.
The modern, minimalist glass-walled house has two levels of dining and living areas, with a large indoor fireplace. Despite being in the hills, the house is only 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles and 25 miles from popular beaches.
21. Makena Surf
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Location: Makena, Maui, Hawaii
No. of guests: 4
No. of bedrooms: 2
Find it:Makena Surf
Why Makena Surf Is Worth the Splurge
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Set inside the Destination Residences Resort, this cozy water-side retreat is perfect for a romantic getaway, honeymoon or family vacation. Lounge inside in air-conditioned comfort, cook in the fully equipped kitchen, and eat at the formal dining area that seats four people or at the casual breakfast bar.
The ocean-view terrace has a barbecue grill and is perfect for romantic sunset dinners. Paipu Beach is just nearby. Guests have access to the resort’s swimming pools, tennis courts and fitness center, and Wailea Blue Golf Course is minutes away by car.
20. Spruce Ledge
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Location: Breckenridge, Colorado
No. of guests: 10
No. of bedrooms: 4
Find it:Spruce Ledge
Why Spruce Ledge Is Worth the Splurge
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This contemporary ski chalet has soaring beamed ceilings and sweeping mountain views. The spacious main living room has sitting and dining areas on either side of a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar and wet bar. Relax on comfortable oversized sofas and armchairs in front of the stone fireplace or watch TV.
The formal dining room seats 10 people, and the outside balcony has a barbecue grill, alfresco seating and a hot tub. The house is close to the BreckConnect gondola, ski runs and Main Street in Breckenridge.
19. Gail Street Villa
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Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
No. of guests: 10
No. of bedrooms: 5
Find it: Gail Street Villa
Why Gail Street Villa Is Worth the Splurge
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This villa has panoramic views of the mountains and nearby Honolulu, with two levels of balconies at the front and back. Inside, there’s a fully equipped kitchen with a wine fridge and breakfast nook, adjacent to a formal dining space that seats ten people.
The adjacent terrace has covered alfresco seating for eight people. There’s a media room and study with dual workstations. The outside ground level has a pool and hot tub, with sun loungers on a stone patio. The house is close to downtown Honolulu, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head and Kapi’olani parks.
18. Modern Castro View Home
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Location: San Francisco, California
No. of guests: 6
No. of bedrooms: 2
Find it:Modern Castro View Home
Why Modern Castro View Home Is Worth the Splurge
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This ultra-modern townhouse has floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with light, perfect for highlighting its contemporary art collection. A fully modern open-plan kitchen and dining area have panoramic city views and an adjoining terrace gives the option for meals outdoors.
Relax in one of the common areas with comfortable sofas and chairs, or watch movies in the home theater. An in-house elevator makes it easy to move between the house’s many levels. The house is a short walk from the famous Castro District, with a variety of eccentric bars, restaurants and theaters.
17. Aloha Sands
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Location: Puako,Big Island, Hawaii
No. of guests: 10
No. of bedrooms: 4
Find it:Aloha Sands
Why Aloha Sands Is Worth the Splurge
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Aloha Sands has the perfect beachfront location, and all bedrooms have ocean views. The central living area has a formal dining area for eight people, a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar and windows out to the bay. There’s also a lounge room with oversized sofas and a widescreen TV.
A large deck along the back of the house has alfresco dining seating for six, a barbecue grill and sun loungers. The house has direct access to Sandy Bottom Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling. Wailea and Hapuna Beaches and Mauna Kea Golf Club are a short drive away.
16. Vista Point Estate
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Location: Naples, Florida
No. of guests: 8
No. of bedrooms: 4
Find it:Vista Point Estate
Why Vista Point Estate Is Worth the Splurge
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This Mediterranean-style villa sits right on Naples Bay with sweeping water views. The house features a formal dining room that seats eight people and a large fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar and meal alcove. There are two indoor lounging and media rooms with comfortable, oversized sofas, armchairs and a widescreen TV.
There’s also an open-air, covered dining area and a lounge with water views. Outside is a heated infinity pool and hot tub overlooking the bay, with sun loungers and an alfresco dining area and barbecue. The house is close to beaches and golf courses and has a private boat slip.
15. Dune House
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Location: Quogue, Hamptons, New York
No. of guests: 10
No. of bedrooms: 3
Find it:Dune House
Why Dune House Is Worth the Splurge
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This exclusive Hamptons shingle house has a private dock, boat lift and private beach access. The house has a fully equipped kitchen with high-end appliances and a formal dining area that seats six people. There are several lounge areas across two floors of the house for watching TV or curling up with a book.
Outside on the expansive lawn is a swimming pool with sun loungers. The two decks at the back of the house feature alfresco dining, a barbecue grill, loungers and a firepit for cool nights. The house is close to the Village of Westhampton with shops, cafes and restaurants.
14. Mustard Seed
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Location: Austin, Texas
No. of guests: 12
No. of bedrooms: 5
Find it:Mustard Seed
Why Mustard Seed Is Worth the Splurge
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Stay in a French chateau-inspired house right on Lake Austin, with stone walls, arched doorways and a turret. The formal living room has a large stone fireplace, and there’s a fully equipped kitchen, formal dining room that seats six people and a casual family meal area.
The elongated design of the house gives numerous private spaces for lounging, watching TV or curling up with a book. Kids have their own wing with media and play rooms. The house has a private dock on the lake with lounges, hammocks, a firepit and access for kayaking, swimming or paddleboarding.
13. Paradise Cove
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Location: Maui, Hawaii
No. of guests: 6
No. of bedrooms: 3
Find it:Paradise Cove
Why Paradise Cove Is Worth the Splurge
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This private waterfront villa has panoramic views across to Molokai and Lanai islands. The open-plan layout features formal dining for six people and a lounge area with an oversized sofa and sea views. Two levels of wooden decks face the ocean and have alfresco dining and lounging spaces as well as a barbecue grill.
The outside area also includes a hot tub, gym and sun loungers directly on a small private beach for relaxing with a book or sunset drinks. Shops and restaurants can be reached with a short walk, and two golf courses are nearby.
12. Entertainment Oasis
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Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
No. of guests: 16
No. of bedrooms: 8
Find it:Entertainment Oasis
Why Entertainment Oasis Is Worth the Splurge
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This desert entertainment oasis is perfect for large groups or multiple families. The house has a large game room with poker, pool, air hockey and foosball tables. Outside, there are courts for tennis, volleyball, pickleball and basketball as well as a kid’s playground, a putting green, hot tub and pool with sun loungers.
There’s a home gym and a separate media room with comfortable sofas and a widescreen TV. The large modern kitchen has a breakfast nook and adjoins a formal dining room that seats 16 people. One bedroom has six bunk beds for kids and teens. The estate is close to Scottsdale and Old Town as well as Camelback and Black mountains.
11. Three Cheers
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Location: Avon, Colorado
No. of guests: 12
No. of bedrooms: 5
Find it:Three Cheers
Why Three Cheers Is Worth the Splurge
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Three Cheers is a mountain lodge with a modern Southwestern look. Sit in front of a roaring fire on comfortable leather sofas, and enjoy mountain views through double-story windows.The house has a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar and dining room that seats 12 people.
In the evenings, relax outside with drinks around the firepit or in the steaming hot tub. There’s a media room and a bunk room for kids or teens. Head into Avon for gastropub dining and shopping. Beaver Creek, Lionshead, Vail and Copper Mountain Ski Resorts are minutes away.
Why Napa Valley Mountain Retreat Is Worth the Splurge
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This secluded ranch-style retreat is on Howell Mountain in the middle of Napa Valley’s wine country. The main house has a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar, a formal dining room with seating for 10 people and a living room with comfortable, oversized sofas.
The outside patio has a pizza oven (score!), barbecue grill and alfresco dining. There’s a wisteria-shaded reclaimed wood deck with a second casual dining area. The pool has umbrella-shaded sun loungers with views out over the Napa Valley. Stone pathways lead to a bocce court and putting green. The retreat makes a great base to explore wine country.
9. The Sundown Estate
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Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
No. of guests: 13
No. of bedrooms: 6
Find it:The Sundown Estate
Why The Sundown Estate Is Worth the Splurge
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The Sundown Estate is a playground for both kids and adults. The grounds are landscaped with green lawns, stone pathways, native trees and cacti. The house features indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, satellite TV, WiFi and a media room.
Adults can lounge around a small pool with a rockslide while kids play in a mini water park. There’s also a volleyball court, putting green, basketball court and bowling lane. The Sundown Estate is located near Tonto National Forest with desert canyons and extensive hiking trails.
8. Stepping Rock
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Location: Austin, Texas
No. of guests: 16
No. of bedrooms: 7
Find it:Stepping Rock
Why Stepping Rock Is Worth the Splurge
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This 11-acre estate in Texas Hill Country is the escape we've all been wanting. The outdoor space is idyllic, with a rustic firepit, furnished patio and pool overlooking the countryside.
The 4,500-square-foot interior is also designed in the Texas farmhouse style — think longhorn-themed touches. Just 11 miles outside of Austin, the city life awaits if you're looking to venture off the property.
7. Sea Pines Oceanfront
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Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
No. of guests: 10
No. of bedrooms: 5
Find it:Sea Pines Oceanfront
Why Sea Pines Oceanfront Is Worth the Splurge
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This beachfront luxury cottage is set within the Palmetto Dunes Resort and located just steps away from the beach. The house has beamed ceilings, rustic furnishings and several outdoor patio spaces with ocean views for lounging. The fully equipped kitchen has a breakfast bar, and a formal dining room seats 12 people.
The extensive outdoor area has a pool, sandstone pool deck with loungers, four-hole putting green and ping-pong table. Hilton Head Island is an ideal spot for beach and golfing getaways.
6. Villa Sunrise
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Location: Coral Gables, Florida
No. of guests: 8
No. of bedrooms: 4
Find it:Villa Sunrise
Why Villa Sunrise Is Worth the Splurge
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This contemporary colonial villa is located right on the waterfront in Sunrise Harbor. The house has a formal dining room, fully equipped kitchen and an elegant living room with a fireplace for cooler nights.
Outside the house is a casual alfresco eating spot under a vine-covered trellis and several covered patios with wicker sofas and armchairs by the pool for drinks and relaxing. Tahiti Beach and the famous Miami Beach are only minutes away, and downtown Miami is a 15-minute car ride.
5. New Tree Ranch
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Location: Healdsburg, California
No. of guests: 8
No. of bedrooms: 4
Find it:New Tree Ranch
Why New Tree Ranch Is Worth the Splurge
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New Tree Ranch is a 120-acre estate in the heart of Sonoma wine country, which offers a seeds-to-meal experience (yes, that's a thing now). All food is grown on site and prepared by an in-house chef. The living room has comfortable oversized sofas, a huge stone fireplace and a grand piano. A second living area has large sofas for relaxing and an additional stone fireplace. The formal dining room seats eight people, while the fully equipped kitchen has a breakfast nook and bar seating.
An outside stone patio has a lounging area and alfresco dining table around a firepit. The grounds have a pool, hot tub, bocce court and glamping safari tent.
4. Eastbound
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Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
No. of guests: 12
No. of bedrooms: 5
Find it:Eastbound
Why Eastbound Is Worth the Splurge
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The Colonial-style Eastbound house is set in a landscaped garden with pool, flower beds and privacy hedges, a short walk to historic downtown Nantucket. Guests can lounge by the pool or dine alfresco on the porch. The house offers a fully stocked kitchen and long dining table that seats 10 guests, with additional bar seating for four.
The living room has comfortable sofas and armchairs for relaxing in front of the fireplace on cool nights. One of the five bedrooms has bunk beds and sleeps four children or teens. Steps and Jetties beaches are a short distance away.
3. Cypress Cabana Chateau
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Location: San Diego, California
No. of guests: 14
No. of bedrooms: 7
Find it:Cypress Cabana Chateau
Why Cypress Cabana Chateau Is Worth the Splurge
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This extensive modern estate seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. The living room has comfortable colorful sofas for relaxing with drinks in front of an open fireplace. The house has a fully equipped kitchen with a long breakfast bar and huge sliding glass doors that lead directly onto the pool area. The extensive pool has three in-water shade cabanas and sun loungers.
The outdoor terrace features covered alfresco dining for 10 people with a barbecue and firepit. The house also offers a formal dining room that seats 10 people, an exercise room and an eight-seat Swedish barrel sauna. Nearby are 17 museums, two golf courses and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
2. Pacific Heights Gem
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Location: San Francisco, California
No. of guests: 8
No. of bedrooms: 4
Find it: Pacific Heights Gem
Why Pacific Heights Gem Is Worth the Splurge
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This stylish light- and art-filled house is a cozy retreat from busy San Francisco. The house offers multiple outdoor lounging and alfresco eating spaces, from a mid-level courtyard to a casual dining deck and a rooftop terrace with views of San Francisco Bay.
There’s a formal dining room that seats eight people and a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar. The house has a study and several snug private spots with sofas and comfortable chairs for reading or just relaxing. The location is close to Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge and downtown San Francisco.
1. Cirque View Homestead
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Location: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
No. of guests: 15
No. of bedrooms: 6
Find it:Cirque View Homestead
Why Cirque View Homestead Is Worth the Splurge
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The reclaimed wood and natural stone homestead is located at the Jackson Hole Mountain Retreat. The open-concept main living room has a natural stone fireplace and massive double windows that look out on the Cirque Ski Run, a separate seating area and wet bar.
There’s also a recreation room with a home theater and pool table and a bunk room for kids and teens. The outdoor terrace and alfresco eating area include a second fireplace, sofas, BBQ grill and hot tub. Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park are nearby.
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