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These vacation rentals have led Instagrammers to hit the “Like” button in droves.
And no wonder.
From dream homes by the sea to elegant mountain retreats, they were the 10 most popular properties in airbnb‘s instagram page in 2022, has revealed the rental platform.
The most popular Airbnb, a stunning hideaway in the Dominican Republic, garnered more than 20,000 likes, with social media users raving about the epic mountain views the home opens onto.
Two US Airbnbs have made it to the top 10: a house located on California’s rugged Big Sur coast and a quaint cabin located in New York’s Hudson Valley. Other impressive rentals on the list include a charming English country house, a ‘bargain’ abode in the Spanish countryside, and a glass cabin tucked away in a Brazilian forest.
Considering the cost of rentals, Airbnb says, “With inflation and the rising cost of living, affordability is top of mind for many as they dreamily drift from one listing to the next, so it’s no surprise that some of The most popular posts on Airbnb’s Instagram for 2022 include some great value stays.” Scroll down to see the full list, presented here in reverse order…
10 THE BONE IN THE VINEYARD OF COES (ROTHERFIELD, SUSSEX): Tenth on the list is this ‘lovely’ one-bedroom cottage, set in the heart of the ‘quaint’ Coes Estate. likes – 4449
9. THE NATURE PARADISE OF MY DREAM (CHENGGONG, TAIWAN): Airbnb says this ‘quirky’ cabin, nestled in a bamboo forest, was ‘built from the ground up using natural materials by its nature-loving host Nancy and her family.’ Likes – 6,136
8. YOUR HOUSE IN PARADISE (BENALAURIA, MÁLAGA, SPAIN): This ‘beautiful’ 100-year-old Spanish abode is said to retain the ‘essence of a traditional village house’. Airbnb adds: “At 55 euros (£48) a night, it’s the perfect ‘bucket list’ home for anyone looking for a bargain.” Likes – 7,157
7. THE BOUTIQUE STUDIO (GHENT, BELGIUM): According to one guest, this ‘tastefully decorated’ Ghent apartment sits above ‘the best cafe in town, where coffee is included and breakfast is excellent.’ likes – 7,682
6. ARELAUQUEN APARTMENT WITH GREAT VIEW (SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE, RIO NEGRO, ARGENTINA): Enjoy ‘incomparable views’ of the forested slope of Cerro Otto, a peak in Patagonia, from this two-bedroom apartment. Airbnb notes that it’s “perfect for a small family with a taste for adventure.” Likes – 12,097
5. PAIRIDAEZA VILLA (KAS, ANTALYA, TURKEY): Airbnb says this rental is within walking distance of Kalkan’s blue-flag beach and offers “uninterrupted sea and island views” from its terraces and rooms. He adds that it “can be booked for as little as 40 euros (£35) per person when shared between friends.” Likes – 13,413
Four. CLIFF HOUSE (MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA): Guests can ‘enjoy panoramic ocean views from nearly every room’ of this ‘quiet and private’ four-bedroom home, which sits just off ‘iconic’ Highway 1, a scenic route that runs along the Big Sur coast. Likes – 14,045
3. EL PASO BY 127 CABIN CO (MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK): ‘Reconnect with nature in this unforgettable getaway,’ says Airbnb. Billed as a “little piece of paradise,” this Hudson Valley home was built on 78 acres (32 hectares) of farmland “just a stone’s throw from the quaint town of Montgomery.” Likes – 14,612
2. GLASS CABIN IN THE FOREST (SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL): “Located in Vale das Furnas, a 27-hectare (67-acre) forest in a canyon, this simple, beautiful and affordable cabin is designed with total immersion in nature in mind,” says Airbnb. Likes – 15,436
one. SANCHEZ HOUSE (SAN JOSÉ DE OCOA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC): Airbnb says this #1 overall ranked mountain getaway is the “ideal perch to curl up in and enjoy stunning sunsets.” Likes – 20,463