Airbnbs So Popular You Have to Book Them a Year in Advance
Whether or not you're a long-term planner, you've likely noticed rentals booking up fast these days. If you want to get a jump start on planning your trips—and where you'll stay—look to these Airbnbs, which can book up a whole year in advance. Among the coveted and most popular Airbnbs are multiple treehouses, a few Brutalist structures, and Julia Child's former home in Provence. Be sure to follow each host's suggestions for how to get your name and dates on the books.
As a bonus, all of these selections are run by Superhosts, who each have a rating of 4.8 or above, a record of zero cancellations, and at least a 90 percent response rate, meaning that even though they get tons of requests, they'll get back to you ASAP.
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Treehouse in Tiller, Oregon
The hosts of this treehouse, which sits some 40-feet up in the air, have their reservation system down pat. They only take about 65 bookings each year and release a few months of availability at a time. Dates get snapped up in a matter of minutes. They've also written out a full primer on how to snag a stay in the Airbnb's description. As for the place itself, the two-bed open concept home was modeled after a fire lookout tower, with 360-degree views, and is completely off the grid. Yes, you'll still have creature comforts like hot and cold running water for the kitchen and deck shower, a propane stove, and heaters—but the toilet is about 100 feet away on ground level.
Tiny treehouse in Sanford, Maine
Located about 45 minutes from both Portland, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, this canopy treehouse may be tiny (it's just 350 square feet), but the peacefulness you'll feel here is all encompassing. The fully equipped two-bedroom has an indoor fireplace and outdoor hot tub—and if you really need to get work done, there's still Wi-Fi and a workspace. The idea was dreamed up by three families who wanted to build a getaway that embodied sustainable travel, so you can rest assured that the property was built using recycled and reclaimed materials and efficient energy, all powered by wind. Though some scattered dates are open this spring, summer and early fall are nearly all booked up.
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Julia Child's home in Châteauneuf-Grasse, France
Yes, this is Julia Child's actual kitchen. It's in La Pitchoune, the Provençal home that the late cookbook author and master chef and her husband Paul built in the 1960s. Book so you can cook in the beloved kitchen—when it isn't in use as a cooking school. You can usually book the three-bedroom between November and March, and then again in July and August. The catch is that you'll need to reach out to the hosts directly with your proposed dates before locking in your booking, because they rent it out for special events as well. Look to the Airbnb's description for more info on making a reservation.
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Desert-inspired two-bedroom in Joshua Tree, California
Former articles director Stephanie Wu planned an entire trip to Tucson around this Airbnb's sister property—so it's no wonder travelers flock to the impeccably designed Joshua Tree House. With two bedrooms, two baths, and a hot tub just outside of Joshua Tree National Park, the home is filled with Southwestern and desert-inspired decor. For the most availability options, book at least six months in advance. (Note: If you can't find dates for the main house, check the calendar for the duo's equally stunning casita just a few minutes away.)
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Off-the-grid cabin in Vesterøy, Norway
This tiny 100-square-foot house—with no running water (drinking water can be picked up at a local grocery store), a single solar-powered phone charger, and a fire pit that can be used as a grill—is not for the faint of heart. But its location on a private island about 1.5 hours from Oslo is perfect for a true retreat and digital detox. As the hosts say, “You may charge your laptop in a nearby grocery store or restaurant, or simply switch it off.” If there's availability, we'd shoot for a July or August stay, when water temperatures hover in the mid-60s and are finally warm enough for a swim.
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Book-filled studio in Edinburgh, Scotland
This home already has bookings filled for most of summer 2023—and we understand why. Filled with floor-to-ceiling bookcases, more antique portraits than we can count, and an ultra-cozy sleeping nook, it's the perfect place to crack open a borrowed book after a long day of exploring hilly Edinburgh. It's also right in the middle of the action, in Edinburgh's Old Town, meaning its just a short walk to Greyfriars Kirkyard, the National Museum of Scotland, and the spooky Mary King's Close.
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Concrete casita in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Known as Casa Tiny, this concrete house is ultra-minimalist. There's a lofted bedroom with a sweeping window that looks out towards the Pacific and an incredibly long concrete kitchen island that seamlessly stretches from the interior (with an embedded sink and two-burner stove) out to the patio. It takes indoor-outdoor living to a whole new level. You can wander down to the private beach, but you'll likely want to kick it in the home's hammock or at the adjacent private pool.
Cozy cottage on Mayne Island, British Columbia
Cottage core meets pure whimsy at this one-bedroom British Columbia island getaway. Dubbed Cob Cottage, the earth house was hand-sculpted using locally-sourced materials. The storybook vibe is solidified with cantilevered slab stairs and a rounded fireplace indoors, plus a hammock and fire pit outside. But planning is key for the fairytale dream stay—the first availability isn't until August 2023, and after that not til January 2024.
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Trio of treehouses in Atlanta, Georgia
Once Airbnb's most wish-listed home in the world, this treehouse in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood is actually three separate treehouses, linked together with rope bridges. In one, you can roll the bed out to sleep partially under the stars; in another, you'll find a relaxing living area, and in the last, you can relax on the open deck in the provided hammock. What you won't find is a bathroom, which is about a minute away in the host's basement. (It's private and just for Airbnb guests.) Even so, the home is in hot demand: As of publishing, there were a few April and May 2023 stays available, but then nothing until March 2024—yes, a full year away!
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A-frame in Skykomish, Washington
We love a good A-frame in every season—but this particular cabin, with its Instagram-ready string lights, hot tub, and remote controlled gas fireplace, is somehow even more idyllic with a dusting of snow. (It's also just a few minutes from Washington's Stevens Pass ski resort, when you can pull yourself away from the aforementioned fireplace.) This home also has one bedroom with two double beds, Wi-Fi, and a library of about 100 DVDs to enjoy. Popular with both professional and amateur influencers alike, the host's three cabins are often booked up by those looking to snap a cozy cabin pic or two. Be sure to check the other two (Sky Haus and Foss Haus) if you're desperate for some cabin time and this option is booked up.
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Quiet cabin retreat in Willow, New York
Now here's a place where the free-spirited can really find their element. Located about 15 minutes from Woodstock in upstate New York, the treehouse is tucked in the wooded forest next to a pond that you can swim in. Recommended for couples and solo travelers, it sits on a 34-acre property shared with the main house in an area where cell service is spotty—so get ready to unwind or finally start writing that great novel idea you've been sitting on. Past guests say it's well worth the year-long wait, as the first availability isn't until November 2023.
A-frame cabin in Hamlin, Pennsylvania
This Poconos mountain retreat mixes the best of every world: classic A-frame charm, a full chef's kitchen with chic teak countertops, wrap-around benches on the back deck, and peace of mind since it's located within a gated community. It's no wonder it landed on Airbnb's list of most wish-listed properties for past holiday seasons. Guests get all the perks of the community too, like access to two lakes, two pools, sauna, golf course, tennis courts, and even its own little ski hill with a lift.
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One-bedroom in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Casa Cosmos isn't just an accommodation, it's an experience. Located on a remote Mexican Pacific beach, the minimalist design will make you feel like you're staying in a modern art museum. Cases in point: the starkly serene rooftop where you can take in views of the Puerto Escondido sunrises and sunsets, and the step-in pool right off the side of living space with a hammock over it.
Condesa apartment in Mexico City, Mexico
This Airbnb Plus apartment in Mexico City’s Condesa neighborhood is an immediate reprieve from the bustling city. The corner unit’s floor-to-ceiling windows look out at the trees, while the city views can be taken in from the shared roof garden. The sunny two bedroom and 2.5-bath unit is in a doorman building with charming cafes and restaurants just downstairs.
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Sleek condo in Copenhagen, Denmark
Fitting for a condo in Copenhagen, everything in this design-forward space is easy on the eyes. The white walls are punched up with decorative pastel accents, and rooms are filled with simple yet sleek furnishings. The four-bedroom space can sleep up to six guests in four beds—and though there is only one bath, it’s a white spa shower.
Lighthouse keeper's abode in Lusby, Maryland
Stay on Chesapeake Bay at the keeper’s house of the oldest continuously operated lighthouse in Maryland dating back to 1828, the 40-foot-tall Cove Point Lighthouse. The house itself was expanded into a duplex in 1925—with six bedrooms, 10 beds, and 4.5 baths for 16 guests, but you can also rent just half of it, if you have eight guests or less.
