Airbnb Luxe brings you immaculately designed homes with all the amenities you'd want in a five-star hotel (and then some).
What is Airbnb Luxe?
It’s been 11 years since Brian and Joe inflated three airbeds in the living room of their San Francisco apartment to create their now ubiquitous company Airbnb. Today, the hospitality service has expanded to spare rooms, entire homes, Airbnb Plus ( homes verified for their style, comfort and charm), and even boutique hotels.
Now, a new addition has joined the club. Airbnb Luxe caters to individuals with a yearning for luxury travel. The company calls Airbnb Luxe, “a new luxury experience that makes personal and bespoke travel more accessible to everyone.”
With homes that serve as destinations in themselves, travelers can choose from 2,000 homes around the globe, including castles in France, historic villas in Tuscany, and even an entire island in French Polynesia, Nukutepipi, curated by Guy Laliberte, founder of Cirque du Soleil and Lune Rouge.
Each home is evaluated by its special attributes, including the services it comes with, like chefs, drivers, butler services and more. Every home comes with 24/7 access to a “trip designer” who looks after the traveler’s needs throughout their stay. From booking and check-in to local bespoke experiences and activities, as well as personal training sessions in a private gym, guests are given the five-star treatment.
Click through to find out each property’s nightly rate.
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“Rouge Elite” in So Cal
This modern house off Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles offers brilliant vantage points of the city from high above. Its most notable attribute is the sharp point (that reaches over the infinity pool) resembling the bow of a ship. Curved couches, a live-edge dining table and limestone flooring are a few of the many unique and luxurious touches.
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“Heart of Vail Square” in Colorado
This sprawling upper-level contemporary alpine apartment overlooks the quaint, European-style Vail Square. Design elements like coffered ceilings, full-length curtains and custom cabinets in the open-plan great room are sure to impress. Upscale attributes include en suite fireplaces and natural-stone tile bathrooms.
“Penasco” in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
This high-altitude villa is perched on a cliff overlooking the Sea of Cortez. This Airbnb Luxe property is a multi-story modern mansion that looks more like a resort than a home. Every terrace, lounge and thatched-roof palapa features phenomenal views. Amenities include a heated pool, a gym and tennis courts.
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“Casa Pacifica” Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
This Medieval revival villa features several terraces and an infinity pool that collides with the tropical jungle. Guests can take the 3-minute walk down the hill to the black-sand Playa Danta, or cool off with a drink at the home’s wet bar. Enjoy the beach views from the rooftop terrace, or check out the media room or one of the private balconies.
“Mi Amor” Gstaad, Switzerland
Snow bunnies rejoice at the Chalet Mi Amor in the Alpine village of Gstaad. Lavish is an understatement at this Airbnb Luxe, which offers an indoor spa and swimming pool, mountain views and expert interior design spread across four floors. The modern, wood-paneled chalet features ski-out access that makes hitting the slopes at Wassengrat Ski Resort that much easier.
“Villa Larino” in Palaia, Italy
This Airbnb Luxe is a traditional Italian villa located in the hills outside Pisa. This home offers fantastic mountain views that guests can enjoy from the lavish outdoor spaces, like the salt-water pool, pool deck filled with chaise lounges, pergola, outdoor gym and more. Inside, rustic features like brick hearths, beamed ceilings and terra-cotta floors combine beautifully with chic modern furnishings.
“Villa Queen” in Woollahra, Australia
This classic white brick villa is a charming residence located halfway between central Sydney and Bondi Beach. The home features pleasing aesthetics like a great room with gallery walls, intriguing art and a grand piano. Guests can take advantage of the gym, take tea on the terrace or stroll down the street to the botanical paths of Cooper Park.
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